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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.

Prices starting from

C$299
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CEL Vancouver Language School

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JANUARY 2026 FIRST INTAKE DEADLINE FOR COURSES WITH A STUDENT VISA: JULY 10TH

Spots are limited, and deadlines are subject to change. We recommend all students to contact Go! Go! Nihon and submit their application well in advance of the deadline. We are also accepting early applications for the April 2026 term.

CEL Vancouver

School features

CEL Vancouver Language School - School features

Accepts Beginners

Perfect for first-time learners. No previous English knowledge is required, and classes start with the basics before progressing steadily to everyday communication.

Conversation-focused

Classes emphasise real-world speaking practice. Students spend most of their time interacting, building the confidence to communicate naturally in everyday situations.

Business English

Designed for students who want to use English professionally. Lessons cover meetings, presentations, emails, and work-related communication, helping learners advance their careers.

Cambridge Preparation

Targeted preparation for Cambridge English exams with structured training and goal oriented lessons.

CEL Vancouver

Our Courses

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

1 week
to 3 months
3 months
to 6 months
6 months
to 9 months
9 months
to 1 year

1 week

C$299

2 weeks

C$598

3 weeks

C$897

4 weeks (≈ 1 month)

C$1,196

5 weeks

C$1,495

6 weeks

C$1,794

7 weeks

C$2,093

8 weeks (≈ 2 months)

C$2,392

9 weeks

C$2,691

10 weeks

C$2,990

11 weeks

C$3,289

12 weeks (≈ 3 months)

C$3,588

13 weeks

C$3,887

14 weeks

C$4,186

15 weeks

C$4,485

16 weeks (≈ 4 months)

C$4,784

17 weeks

C$5,083

18 weeks

C$5,382

19 weeks

C$5,681

20 weeks

C$5,980

21 weeks (≈ 5 months)

C$6,279

22 weeks

C$6,578

23 weeks

C$6,877

24 weeks

C$7,176

25 weeks

C$7,475

26 weeks (≈ 6 months)

C$7,774

27 weeks

C$8,073

28 weeks

C$8,372

29 weeks

C$8,671

30 weeks (≈ 7 months)

C$8,970

31 weeks

C$9,269

32 weeks

C$9,568

33 weeks

C$9,867

34 weeks

C$10,166

35 weeks (≈ 8 months)

C$10,465

36 weeks

C$10,764

37 weeks

C$11,063

38 weeks

C$11,362

39 weeks (≈ 9 months)

C$11,661

40 weeks

C$11,960

41 weeks

C$12,259

42 weeks

C$12,558

43 weeks (≈ 10 months)

C$12,857

44 weeks

C$13,156

45 weeks

C$13,455

46 weeks

C$13,754

47 weeks

C$14,053

48 weeks (≈ 11 months)

C$14,352

Registration fee

C$170

Registration fee is not included in the price. Courses lasting 9 weeks or more do not require a registration fee.

English + Career Development Skills

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

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

Registration fee

C$170
Apply now

COURSE DETAILS

CEL Vancouver

Get started

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

Achieve your target score with expert guidance and focused exam strategies
while building strong language skills.
20 lessons General English per week + 1 Exam Preparation elective (8 lessons).
Includes electives like:
IELTS Exam Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE.
This course is right for you if:
✓ You want to prepare for IELTS or Cambridge exams
✓ You need strategies to reach your target score
✓ You want proven methods to boost your performance

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

1 week
to 3 months
3 months
to 6 months
6 months
to 9 months
9 months
to 1 year

1 week

C$299

2 weeks

C$598

3 weeks

C$897

4 weeks (≈ 1 month)

C$1,196

5 weeks

C$1,495

6 weeks

C$1,794

7 weeks

C$2,093

8 weeks (≈ 2 months)

C$2,392

9 weeks

C$2,691

10 weeks

C$2,990

11 weeks

C$3,289

12 weeks (≈ 3 months)

C$3,588

13 weeks

C$3,887

14 weeks

C$4,186

15 weeks

C$4,485

16 weeks (≈ 4 months)

C$4,784

17 weeks

C$5,083

18 weeks

C$5,382

19 weeks

C$5,681

20 weeks

C$5,980

21 weeks (≈ 5 months)

C$6,279

22 weeks

C$6,578

23 weeks

C$6,877

24 weeks

C$7,176

25 weeks

C$7,475

26 weeks (≈ 6 months)

C$7,774

27 weeks

C$8,073

28 weeks

C$8,372

29 weeks

C$8,671

30 weeks (≈ 7 months)

C$8,970

31 weeks

C$9,269

32 weeks

C$9,568

33 weeks

C$9,867

34 weeks

C$10,166

35 weeks (≈ 8 months)

C$10,465

36 weeks

C$10,764

37 weeks

C$11,063

38 weeks

C$11,362

39 weeks (≈ 9 months)

C$11,661

40 weeks

C$11,960

41 weeks

C$12,259

42 weeks

C$12,558

43 weeks (≈ 10 months)

C$12,857

44 weeks

C$13,156

45 weeks

C$13,455

46 weeks

C$13,754

47 weeks

C$14,053

48 weeks (≈ 11 months)

C$14,352

Registration fee

C$170

Registration fee is not included in the price. Courses lasting 9 weeks or more do not require a registration fee.

English + Academic Skills

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

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

Registration fee

C$170
Apply now

COURSE DETAILS

CEL Vancouver

Get started

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

General English 20

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

1 week
to 3 months
3 months
to 6 months
6 months
to 9 months
9 months
to 1 year

1 week

C$273

2 weeks

C$546

3 weeks

C$819

4 weeks (≈ 1 month)

C$1,092

5 weeks

C$1,365

6 weeks

C$1,638

7 weeks

C$1,866

8 weeks (≈ 2 months)

C$2,132

9 weeks

C$2,399

10 weeks

C$2,665

11 weeks

C$2,932

12 weeks (≈ 3 months)

C$3,198

13 weeks

C$3,296

14 weeks

C$3,549

15 weeks

C$3,803

16 weeks (≈ 4 months)

C$4,056

17 weeks

C$4,310

18 weeks

C$4,563

19 weeks

C$4,817

20 weeks

C$4,550

21 weeks (≈ 5 months)

C$4,778

22 weeks

C$5,005

23 weeks

C$5,233

24 weeks

C$5,460

25 weeks

C$5,688

26 weeks (≈ 6 months)

C$5,915

27 weeks

C$6,143

28 weeks

C$6,370

29 weeks

C$6,598

30 weeks (≈ 7 months)

C$6,435

31 weeks

C$6,650

32 weeks

C$6,864

33 weeks

C$7,079

34 weeks

C$7,293

35 weeks (≈ 8 months)

C$7,508

36 weeks

C$7,722

37 weeks

C$7,937

38 weeks

C$8,151

39 weeks (≈ 9 months)

C$8,366

40 weeks

C$8,580

41 weeks

C$8,795

42 weeks

C$9,009

43 weeks (≈ 10 months)

C$9,224

44 weeks

C$9,438

45 weeks

C$9,653

46 weeks

C$9,867

47 weeks

C$10,082

48 weeks (≈ 11 months)

C$10,296

Registration fee

C$170

Registration fee is not included in the price. Courses lasting 9 weeks or more do not require a registration fee.

General English 20

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

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.

Registration fee

C$170
Apply now

COURSE DETAILS

CEL Vancouver

Get started

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

General English 28

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

28 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

1 week
to 3 months
3 months
to 6 months
6 months
to 9 months
9 months
to 1 year

1 week

C$299

2 weeks

C$598

3 weeks

C$897

4 weeks (≈ 1 month)

C$1,196

5 weeks

C$1,495

6 weeks

C$1,794

7 weeks

C$2,048

8 weeks (≈ 2 months)

C$2,340

9 weeks

C$2,633

10 weeks

C$2,925

11 weeks

C$3,218

12 weeks (≈ 3 months)

C$3,510

13 weeks

C$3,549

14 weeks

C$3,822

15 weeks

C$4,095

16 weeks (≈ 4 months)

C$4,368

17 weeks

C$4,641

18 weeks

C$4,914

19 weeks

C$5,187

20 weeks

C$5,070

21 weeks (≈ 5 months)

C$5,324

22 weeks

C$5,577

23 weeks

C$5,831

24 weeks

C$6,084

25 weeks

C$6,338

26 weeks (≈ 6 months)

C$6,591

27 weeks

C$6,845

28 weeks

C$7,098

29 weeks

C$7,352

30 weeks (≈ 7 months)

C$7,215

31 weeks

C$7,456

32 weeks

C$7,696

33 weeks

C$7,937

34 weeks

C$8,177

35 weeks (≈ 8 months)

C$8,418

36 weeks

C$8,658

37 weeks

C$8,899

38 weeks

C$9,139

39 weeks (≈ 9 months)

C$9,380

40 weeks

C$9,620

41 weeks

C$9,861

42 weeks

C$10,101

43 weeks (≈ 10 months)

C$10,342

44 weeks

C$10,582

45 weeks

C$10,823

46 weeks

C$11,063

47 weeks

C$11,304

48 weeks (≈ 11 months)

C$11,544

Registration fee

C$170

Registration fee is not included in the price. Courses lasting 9 weeks or more do not require a registration fee.

General English 28

Total course costs

Disclaimer: Prices in currencies other than euro are estimated based on the latest exchange rates.

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.

Registration fee

C$170
Apply now

COURSE DETAILS

CEL Vancouver

Get started

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

Campuses & Location

Vancouver

The School is located in Downtown Vancouver, just a few minutes from the waterfront & SeaWall, and also in walking distance to Stanley Park. The location is in the more polished and vibrant area of Downtown, where there are several restaurants and cafés.

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~5 min walk to Burrard Station (SkyTrain)

Accommodation

Available accommodations

CEL Vancouver Language School - Shared apartment

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.

Switzerland
17%
Japan
15%
Brazil
13%
Middle East
9%
Korea
7%
France
6%
Germany
4%
Italy
4%
Other
25%

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