Global Village English Centres

About us

Location Vancouver, Canada Funding Type Private
No of Students 1387 Establishment Language School
Founded In 1989 Estimated Cost of Living 20635 CAD
Address 888 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2P6 Canada

Each Global Village school is a proud member of the International Association of Language Centres (IALC).

Founded in 1983, IALC is an association of independent, boutique schools. The IALC organization is dedicated to assuring quality for students. Your education is possibly the single most important investment you will make. Choosing an IALC accredited school will guide you to the right choice. The executive management of each GV school are present full-time. We understand that every individual arrives at our schools with unique plans, goals and dreams, and our onsite management teams ensure that each student receives a complete language learning experience.

Why?

What makes GV Victoria unique?

Official IELTS Test Centre

Official Cambridge Test Centre

Official CELPIP Test Venue

Outstanding Junior Programs from Summer and Winter

Classrooms and services located on one floor

Highly successful test preparation programs

Friendly and experienced staff

Afternoon courses for specific language needs

Canada's warmest city with beaches and mountains

High quality homestay program.  If you would like to be a host family click here

Great Pathways to Camosun College and Royal Roads University, amongst many other universities and Colleges in North America

GV Victoria only - Power Speaking Program

Great alternative accommodation options

What makes GV Vancouver unique?
Established and Progressive with over 25 years of experience.

Strives to exceed Industry standards.

Accredited Programs by provincial, national, and international bodies: PTA, Languages Canada, IALC

Instructors exceed minimum standards, most having advanced degrees/diplomas in teaching, examiner certification.

Winner of 10 Best English Schools in 2018. (Ryugaku Journal)

Winner of 10th Anniversary Best School Award 2019. (Ryugaku Journal)

Boutique-styled school, Canadian owned and operated.  President/CEO on site with management team.

Beautifully renovated campus conveniently located downtown in the Yaletown area.

Located next to one of the world's finest municipal libraries.

Media-scape furnishings designed to optimize group work, collaboration, and social interaction.

Wide English course selection and flexible options.

Diverse student nationalities from Europe, Asia, the Americas, Middle East.

Small classes (12-13 students on average;. 15 maximum).

Official Test Center for IELTS, Cambridge FCE, CAE CPE, and CELPIP Exams.

Junior Program in July & August with Optional Cambridge ESOL Exams.

30 + Adult Optional Program available for older mature students.

GV Homestay staff located at the Yaletown campus; on-call 24-7.

Host families carefully screened by VSS by government authorities.

Full GV events/activities calendar & website.

Authorized visa and immigration support service.

On site translation support in Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, Romanian, French, Persian.

What makes GV Calgary unique?
Modern English school in special heritage building

Wide choice of General English courses and English classes (e.g. General ESL at eight levels)

Official IELTS Testing Centre since 2005 

Exam Preparation with flexible IELTS courses, including evening classes and online program

Official Cambridge CELTA Teacher Training Centre since 2003

Known for inspiring student career success

High level of Computer and Wi-Fi access

Classes available at Intermediate level for students aged 30 years plus.

More than 50 nationalities represented in English school population

Accommodation Options with fully inspected host families, downtown hostel and apartment

Full Activities Program with Regular Excursions to Canadian Rockies

Calgary Stampede (10 days in July) plus Festivals throughout year

Teen Program in July with strong academic and activities focus

Smooth pathway with SAIT and other pathways partners in Canada

Proudly Canadian owned