Vancouver English Centre Inc.
Vancouver, BC
Company Overview
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 Information
Physical Address
250 Smithe St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E7
CA
Mailing Address
250 Smithe St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E7
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Vancouver English Centre Inc.
Number of Employees: 90
CA
Contacts
Kenneth D. Gardner
Title: President
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Phone: Show phone
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Services
- Education And Training Services - Language Training
- Education And Training Services - Training Of Trainers
- Education And Training Services - Training Program Delivery
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
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