Vancouver, set between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains, is consistently ranked among the world's most liveable cities, with Stanley Park, its beaches, nearby ski resorts and a high quality of life. With Canada's mildest climate, it is a very popular place to learn English.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Vancouver:
College pathway programs and institutions such as Canadian College of Technology and Business in Vancouver are also among the options.
Short programs last 1-4 weeks, while long-term programs run from 12 weeks to a year. Most schools use a system of 8-12 levels, and on an intensive course you should allow about 4-8 weeks per level.
Language school fees in Vancouver depend on course intensity, the type of school and the length of your booking. The weekly price falls for longer bookings, and extra discounts apply for early bookings and promotions. Applying through NGGlobal lets you compare the schools' current offers in one place.
Language schools do not require a diploma or any prior knowledge of the language. After you complete the enrolment form and pay the deposit, the school sends you a letter of acceptance; for programs longer than 6 months, the school must be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
If you plan to move on to a college or university, plan your language program around the September, January or May academic intakes. Allow at least 4 months for the visa process.
Turkish citizens need a visitor visa (TRV) to enter Canada. Language courses of up to 6 months can be taken on a visitor visa, while programs longer than 6 months require a study permit. Applications are made online and require biometrics (fingerprints and a photo).
If you plan language study as the first step towards a Canadian college or university, those programs can bring work rights within set hour limits and post-graduation work permit (PGWP) opportunities.
Homestay is the most common option in Vancouver, and schools usually place students with families within easy reach of the school.
Living costs in Vancouver are among the highest in Canada, especially rent. A homestay is the easiest way to balance the budget.
SkyTrain, buses and the SeaBus cover Vancouver, paid with a Compass Card.
Vancouver has one of Canada's mildest climates: winters are gentle and rainy with little snow, and summers are warm and sunny.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Vancouver Airport (YVR) take about 11.5 hours; the Canada Line train reaches downtown in about 25 minutes.
Because Canada uses daylight saving time, the difference changes with the season: Vancouver is 10 hours behind Turkey in summer and 11 hours behind in winter. When it is 18:00 in Turkey, it is 07:00 in Vancouver in winter.
NGGlobal advisers give students planning a language course in Vancouver free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation and visa documents.
About 2-2.5 hours by bus along the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
Snow is rare in the city, where winters are usually rainy, but you can ski on the nearby mountains.
Working on a visitor visa is prohibited, and students on language courses only generally have no work rights. Work rights come with college and university programs.
A visitor visa (TRV) covers courses of up to 6 months, and longer programs need a study permit.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, student residence and shared flat options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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