General English Courses
IH Vancouver proudly offers English courses from beginner to advanced at all levels. Our flexible schedule and various available classes allow you to study exactly what you want to achieve your personal goals.
What is an ESL Program
The General English ESL program at IH Vancouver is a comprehensive language course designed to improve overall English proficiency. The program covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing, providing a solid foundation for academic, professional, and everyday communication.
What you get
- Intensive English for Academic Purposes (IELTS & TOEFL)
- Flexible Schedules - Part-time and Full-time Programs
- Small class sizes with expericenced and certified Instructors
- Supportive Environment to develop confident speaking
- Personal academic advice and assistance with your college/university entrance
- Carefully selected, high quality partner institutions at both college and university level
50 Minute classes with 10-minute breaks
What a typical day at IH would look like
Our General English (ESL) Courses​
Part-time ESL Programs
This program is recommended for students who:
- work or volunteer in the afternoons.
- only need to study part-time.
15 lessons per week
The IHV-15 AM program allows you to study in our core General English program from 8:50 to 11:40 am, Monday to Friday
Your classes are divided by level to ensure they meet your needs.
This program is recommended for students who:
- wish to attend the core classes only
- need to finish school before 3:00 pm
20 lessons per week
The IHV-20 AM program runs from 8:50 to 1:20 pm.
This program also allows you to study in our core General English program at your level, plus focusing on Speaking and Listening after lunch break.
This program is recommended for students who:
- are unable to attend school in the morning.
- only need to study part-time.
15 Lessons per week
The IHV-15 PM program allows you to take classes from our wide selection of electives from 1:30 to 4:20 pm.
Your classes are divided by level to ensure they meet your needs.
Full-Time ESL Programs (Learn English Fast)
This program is recommended for students who:
- want to study full-time.
- want to be able to take the widest variety of courses available.
30 Lessons per week
The IHV-30 program runs from 8:50 am to 3:20 pm.
This program also allows you to take classes in General English as well as from our selection of specialty classes (Business English, Test Preparation, English for Academic Purposes)
This program allows you to choose from the wide variety of electives available.
This program is recommended for students who:
- want to really maximize their study time.
- want to improve their English as quickly as possible.
35 Lessons per week
The IHV-35 program runs from 8:50 am to 4:20 pm.
This program also allows you to take classes in General English as well as from our selection of specialty classes (Business English, Test Preparation, English for Academic Purposes)
This program allows you to choose from the wide variety of electives available.
Program Information
For Adults 19+ and Young Adults
Regular Course Fee:
- From C$400 per week of study
Duration General English
- 1-4 Weeks Part-Time
- Semi-intensive programs
- Full-Time Intensive Programs
Intakes
- Weekly
Delivery
- On-campus Lessons/Classes per week Based On Intensity
Course Objectives
- High Success Rate for Exams
- IELTS & TOEFL Help
- Practice tests
- Certified instructors
- Academic advisors
How to Apply
- info@ihvancouver.com
Partner Institutions
IH Vancouver is careful in selecting the universities and colleges it partners with. Our partner schools share our dedication to providing the best education and opportunities to our students.
All IH students receive ongoing academic advice during their studies. We assist our students throughout the application process and transition to their post secondary studies.
In-house testing available for​ :
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Don’t Know You Level yet??
*This test will only assess your reading, writing and vocabulary levels. You are still requierd to provide an interview to properly assess your overall level. Your level may fall one level above or below the level provided in the result based on your interview performance.