Vancouver English Centre Inc.

Vancouver English Centre Inc.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to Vancouver English Centre. Thank you for your
interest in our institution. While in Vancouver, your English
language skills will improve very quickly. We provide the
best teachers, classrooms and textbooks. You will live with
an English-speaking Canadian family. At both home and
school, you will be totally immersed in English.

Many students around the world would like to study English
under such ideal circumstances, but very few are given the
chance. I hope you will use this opportunity to learn as much
as you can about our language and our culture. If you do, I
am sure your experience here will be pleasant and rewarding.

INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Vancouver English Centre`s goal is to provide programs that
fulfill the needs of English as a Second Language student.
Since many ESL students already have some knowledge of grammar,
our programs also include the improvement of speaking and
comprehensive skills. We do everything possible to maintain an
environment that supports our classroom instruction.
Consequently, our ``English only`` policy is a fundamental
aspect
of the school philosophy. We ask our students to use only
English, in and out of class. Another important aspect of our
philosophy is class size. There are usually 8 to 12 students per
class. This intensive instruction helps you learn rapidly.

RECOGNITION

Vancouver English Centre is certified by Citizenship and
Immigration Canada. You must have an official Letter of
Acceptance from a Certified Institution, before you can obtain
a Student Authorization (student visa).

Certification by Human Resources Development Canada also allows
some students to deduct VEC tuition and application fees from
their income, for tax purposes. Canadian students who have
attained the age of 16 years and who enroll at Vancouver English
Centre in order to acquire or improve skills necessary for a
specific occupation may quality for a tuition tax credit.
Expenses for homestay and leisure activities are not tax
deductible.

VEC is registered with the Private Post-Secondary Education
Commission of British Columbia (number T0196). The Commission
is
controlled by the Government of British Columbia. It is
responsible for:

a) consumer protection in respect of registered institutions,
and
b) ensuring that standards of integrity and educational
competence are met by accredited institutions.

VEC is incorporated within the province of British Columbia
(number 440902).

VEC is an active member of the Canadian Association of
Private Language Schools, (CAPLS), VEC also supports
several other educational organizations, such as NAFSA,
TESOL and TEAL.

Vancouver English Centre is a TOEIC Testing Centre, and
administers an official TOEIC test on every fourth Friday.

LANGUAGE

It is our policy that students speak only English at school and
at home. Students are requested to only speak their native
language during emergency situations. Remember that you
and your classmates are here to practice speaking English. If
you use your native language with other students, classroom
time will be less productive for them, as well as you.
Students who break our ``English only`` policy are excused
from class until after the following break. Students who
break the policy four times are suspended from school
indefinitely. These incidents are noted on the attendance
record.

Company Details

Year Established: 1992

Total Sales ($CDN): $5,000,000 - $10,000,000

Number of Employees: 90

Company Information

Kenneth D. Gardner
Title: President
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (604) 687-1600
Fax: (604) 687-1660
Email: Click Here

Services

Education And Training Services - Language Training

Education And Training Services - Training Program Delivery

Education And Training Services - Training Of Trainers