Global Village English Centres, Calgary

General English Program [Calgary, Alberta]

HIGHLIGHTS

• Information
  • About the School
  • Established in 1989, Global Village English Centres (GV) are private English language schools offering top-quality English language instruction among its seven locations worldwide: Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Victoria in Canada, Hawaii in the United States, and Sydney and Brisbane in Australia. All seven centres provide its students with the opportunity to register at more than one GV location or transfer between GV schools to diversify their English studies. Understanding that each student arrives at GV with specific goals and dreams, GV offers a total care service called “GV360°” that is designed to ensure that every aspect of a student’s language learning experience is addressed through personal one-on-one discussions with teachers and staff, whether for individual entry interviews to determine students’ English ability level, feedback interviews with teachers, or monthly support meetings with student counseling staff. GV pays close attention to the needs of their students by offering small classes at all ability levels from Beginner to Advanced while classes are communication-based and focus on speaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary building. In order to provide students with a total English immersion experience, GV adheres to a strict “English Only Policy” and students must use English both in and outside of the classroom, as well as during all GV-organized activities. The directors of all seven GV schools meet on a regular basis to review academic and curricular- related issues pertinent to the programs in order to ensure and uphold high academic standards among all programs.
  • Fast Facts
  • Affiliation : Private
    Establishment : 1989
    Membership/Accreditation : PELSA, CLC
    Enrollment : 280
    Average Class Size : 12
    

    Airport Pickup : Yes
    Tuition : Low
    Community Type : Urban
    Transportation : Subway, bus, taxi
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • Global Village English Centres
    734 7th avenue, Suite 36
    Calgary, Alberta  AB T2P 3P8  CANADA

    TEL: +1 403-543-7300
    E-mail: info@gvenglish.com
    Website: http://www.gvenglish.com
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• More Details
  • Housing
  • The School offers high quality Homestay Programs where students live with a local family. During their stay students will have many opportunities to use their English and to learn about the local culture. Other types of residences are also available. It is best to arrange housing as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. Check the Course Data Page to make sure that your desired housing option is available for the course to which you will apply. Additionally, school may introduce private us apartments, but students have to make necessary arrangements by themselves. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
  • Surrounding Area
  • The school is located in downtown Calgary on the ninth floor of the modern Gulf Canada Building, a couple of minutes by foot from the Light Rapid Transit system. Calgary, located on the doorstep of the majestic Rocky Mountains, is a young, modern city of almost 1 million people. "Stampede Fever" hits the city every July as the world famous Calgary Stampede draws thousands to the 10-day rodeo and western celebration. The Canadian Airlines Saddledome also attracts people with its remarkable cable-suspended concrete roof, a legacy from the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. Calgary makes a perfect base for day excursions. An hour and-a-half drive takes you to Drumheller, where one can find the world's most extensive display of dinosaurs at the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology. And just to the south is the fascinating Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Enjoy a fine dinner in one of western Canada's highest restaurants as it revolves atop the 626-foot-high Calgary Tower. Calgary is known for its warm hospitality, lively western spirit, and fun year round activities.
• Study Options

  • General English Program (25 lessons/week)

  • Overview
  • The General English Program is offered throughout the year and is ideal for those students able to dedicate time to their English studies. Students enrolled in the program receive 25 lessons of classroom instruction each week.
    
    The program offers nine levels of instruction from Beginner to Advanced. Placement in these levels depends upon the results of a Placement Test and Intake Assessment (oral interview) which will be taken on the first day of class.
    
    The General English program is the perfect program for an all-round language learning experience with a focus on communication. The instruction includes language structure, vocabulary, speaking, and writing. The instruction of each level is uniquely structured, where students learn how to use practical English in real life situations.
    
    Schools have a strict English only policy. Students are asked to speak English while they are at school and during activities. Students who fail to speak English will be asked to leave school for the day.
    
    Class sizes range from 10 to 14 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.
  • Data

  • CLASS SIZE:	10 - 14 students
    CLASS LEVELS:	8 levels
    COURSE LENGTH:	1 - 52 weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:	16 years old
    REQUIREMENT:	N/A
    HOUSING:	Homestay

  • Dates
  • Choose 1 - 52 Week Course from Starting Dates
    • 2024/04/29
    • 2024/05/06
    • 2024/05/13
    • 2024/05/20
    • 2024/05/27
    • 2024/06/03
    • 2024/06/10
    • 2024/06/17
    • 2024/06/24
    • 2024/07/01
    • 2024/07/08
    • 2024/07/15
    • 2024/07/22
    • 2024/07/29
    • 2024/08/05
    • 2024/08/12
    • 2024/08/19
    • 2024/08/26
    • 2024/09/02
    • 2024/09/09
    • 2024/09/16
    • 2024/09/23
    • 2024/09/30
    • 2024/10/07
    • 2024/10/14
    • 2024/10/21
    • 2024/10/28
    • 2024/11/04
    • 2024/11/11
  • Costs

  • APPLICATION FEE

    CAN$ 150 (US$ 115)

    TUITION FEE (2024)

    1-11 WEEKS	CAN$ 385 per week
    12-23 WEEKS	CAN$ 365 per week
    24+ WEEKS	CAN$ 350 per week

    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE

    CAN $300

    HOUSING FEE

    LENGTH	HOMESTAY	DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT	OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    1-52 WEEKS	CAN$ 225-280/Week	N/A	N/A

    Airport Pickup Service

    CAN $110 (one way)

    Textbooks

    CAN$ 10 per week

  • Remarks / Other Information
  • Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Application fee is non-refundable.
    Homestay Fees include meals.
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• Location
  • Canada　Calgary, Alberta
  • Location
    Global Village English Centres
    734 7th avenue, Suite 36 Calgary, Alberta  AB T2P 3P8  CANADA
  • Getting To Your School
  • From Calgary International Airport:
    School provides a pick up service for CAN$110 that brings homestay students directly to their host family’s residence. Although travel time varies depending on where the host family lives, it usually takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. Students can also travel by taxi directly to their homestay.
    
• Student Reviews

  • Academic Quality:	4.0
    School Environment:	5.0
    Helpfulness of Staff:	3.0
    Activities and Social Life:	3.0
    Accommodation:

    3.8

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    Junko
    [ 兵庫県, 日本, Age 26, Female ]
    
    9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
    整った学習環境
    

    カルガリーに滞在するのが２回目だった私は,日本人や外国人友達の情報をたくさん聞くことができる状況にありました。そこで，優れた先生たちがたくさんいることで有名なGVを仲間に勧められ,通うことを決めました。
    　実際に通い始めると,よい先生がいたことはもちろんですが,私には,英語を真剣に勉強している学生がたくさんいることが,何よりもプラスになりました。みんなが高いレベルの授業を求めているのです。
    　その中で勉強していくので,大変な思いもしましたが,本当によい勉強ができました。
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