English schools
CEL Vancouver
CEL Vancouver is located in Downtown Vancouver, within walking distance of Gastown, Canada Place, and the waterfront. The central location makes it easy for students to get around by public transport and enjoy the city’s shops, parks, cafés, and attractions after class, combining English study with a vibrant urban lifestyle.
CEL Vancouver offers a focused and interactive learning experience with small class sizes, helping students receive more individual attention and make faster progress. The school highlights an average of 7 students and a maximum of 12 per class, creating a friendly and international atmosphere for daily English practice.
Price starting from
CAD690
CEL Vancouver
School features
Accepts Beginners
Conversation-focused
Business English
Cambridge Preparation
CEL Vancouver
Our Courses
CEL Vancouver
General English
The General English Course is designed to help students speak with confidence, expand their vocabulary, and enjoy learning in a vibrant, international classroom.
Course length
from 1 week, there is no set maximum
Available starts
Every Monday
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon class: 12:30-14:00 (depending on number of lessons 2 or 4 days per week)
Course hours per week: 20 hours
School intensity
Weekly course
4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Costs
Total course costs
Tuition covers your English classes for the selected duration. Learning materials are not included and are charged separately as a $100 fee per class set. Accommodation, flights, visa fees, transport, and personal expenses are not included unless stated separately.
Beginner
You will build a a strong linguistic foundation across all major skill areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking) across all the levels.
Students begin with General English to progress step-by-step.
Intermediate
Students must reach a minimum level, often Completed Lower Intermediate (B1), before they can transfer into specialized programs like English Plus Academic Skills, English Plus Career Development Skills, or the Global Pathway program.
Advanced
The highest specialized courses, such as TOEFL/Cambridge Exam Preparation, generally require students to have reached the Completed Upper Intermediate (B2) level or higher
CEL Vancouver
English + Career Development Skills
The English Plus Career Development Skills (CD) course is designed to boost your English for the workplace and help you gain the professional skills necessary to stand out in your career.
This specialized program combines general English language improvement with targeted professional training. The course typically includes 20 lessons of General English per week plus one or two specialized electives focused on career development skills. The primary aim is to improve English for career advancement or internships, develop professional communication and workplace skills, and enable students to communicate confidently at work.
This course is ideal for students who want to improve their English specifically for their career or internships, need professional communication and workplace skills, and aim to communicate confidently at work.
Course length
1+ weeks
Available starts
Every Monday
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon class: 12:30-14:00 (depending on number of lessons 2 or 4 days per week)
Course hours per week: 20 hours
School intensity
Weekly course
4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Costs
Total course costs
Tuition covers your English classes for the selected duration. Learning materials are not included and are charged separately as a $100 fee per class set. Accommodation, flights, visa fees, transport, and personal expenses are not included unless stated separately.
Beginner
Access to Career Development Course: Not eligible to enroll directly.
Students must first enroll in the regular General English course. They will focus entirely on core language skills (speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing) until they reach the required entry level.
Once the student achieves the necessary level, they may transfer into the English Plus Career Development Skills course
Intermediate
The minimum requirement to enter the Career Development Skills course is Completed Lower Intermediate (B1) and higher.
Students receive 20 lessons of General English per week plus one or two specialized electives focused on career topics.
At this level, students utilize their improving General English fluency to integrate practical workplace skills. Electives cover topics such as business communication, job interview strategies, and presentation skills. The goal is to gain the professional communication and workplace skills necessary to communicate confidently at work
CEL Vancouver
English + Academic Skills
The English Plus Academic Skills (AE) course is specifically designed to help students gain the academic English necessary to excel in higher education while simultaneously improving their overall English fluency. It is ideal for students who plan to study at a college or university, wish to develop academic English skills, or seek strong English proficiency for higher education goals
Course length
1+ weeks
Available starts
Every Monday
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon class: 12:30-14:00 (depending on number of lessons 2 or 4 days per week)
Course hours per week: 20 hours
School intensity
Weekly course
4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Costs
Total course costs
Tuition covers your English classes for the selected duration. Learning materials are not included and are charged separately as a $100 fee per class set. Accommodation, flights, visa fees, transport, and personal expenses are not included unless stated separately.
Beginner
Not eligible to enroll directly.
Students must first enroll in the General English course, which is available for all levels, including beginner (A1). They will focus on core language development to progress step-by-step.
Once a student reaches the necessary minimum level (Completed Lower Intermediate/B1), they can transfer into the English Plus Academic Skills course"
Intermediate
The minimum entry level required for the English Plus Academic Skills course is Completed Lower Intermediate (B1) and higher.
Students receive 20 lessons of General English per week plus one or two Academic Skills electives.
At this level, students begin to develop essential skills needed for academia, such as academic writing, presentations, and critical thinking. Specific electives include "Academic Listening and Note-Taking Strategies," "Speaking with Impact: Presentations and Classroom Communication," and "Writing Essays"
Advanced
Students continue with the core General English component and deepen their focus through the one or two Academic Skills electives.
Students at advanced levels utilize the Academic Skills electives to excel in higher education. These skills are essential for university success, and advanced students may be aiming toward meeting English entry requirements for partnered institutions. The Academic Skills training provides students with strong English proficiency needed for higher education goals
CEL Vancouver
Campuses & Location
Vancouver
School is located in Downtown Vancouver, just a few minutes from the waterfront & SeaWall, also in walking distance to Stanley Park. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes around the school. The location is in the “clean” part of Downtown, far away from the homeless which are further East in Downtown
~5 min walk to Burrard Station (SkyTrain)
Accommodation
Available accommodations
Shared Apartments – from CAD350 per week (+ Placement fee CAD260)
CEL Vancouver offers several shared housing options (including student houses and shared apartments such as Vancouver House, Gastown, and Silverstone). These are self-catering and designed for students who want independence and a social setup, with options for shared or private bathrooms depending on the residence. Additional amenities fees may apply depending on the housing type.
If you’re interested in exploring other accommodation options, please feel free to take a look at our other accommodation options.
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CEL Vancouver
Student demographics
Students come from all over the world to study at this school.
