Global Village English Centres, Vancouver [Vancouver, British Columbia] General English Program 25 hours/week LOCATION 45 minutes from Vancouver International Airport by car. HIGHLIGHTS Strict "English Only Policy" promotes serious study and accelerates language skill acquisition Nationality Quotas: Limited number of students from the same country in General English Program Plentiful activities in charming Vancouver: Sailing/Barbecues; Skiing/Snowboarding; and The Vancouver Aquarium DATA Type : Private Establishment : 1989 Membership/Accreditation : PELSA, CLC Enrollment : 500 Average Class Size : 12 Student Adviser : Yes Airport Pickup: Yes Internet Access : Yes Tuition : Low Activities : Frequent Location : Urban Transportation : Train, subway, bus, ferry, taxi CONTACT INFORMATION Global Village English Centres 888 Cambie Street Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2P6 ,  TEL: +1 604-684-2112 FAX: +1 604-684-2124 E-mail: info@gvenglish.com View Course & Apply Online General English Program 25 hours/week Business English Program 25 hours/week TOEFL/University Preparation Program 25 hours/week This is a 4-week (1 session) program. It provides 25 hours per week of instruction. Students select their own course length when registering at the beginning of each new session. 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. CLASS SIZE 10 - 14 students CLASS LEVELS 9 levels COURSE LENGTH 4 & 8 weeks MINIMUM AGE 18 years old REQUIREMENT N/A HOUSING Homestay Off-Campus Residence DATES  2007 12/17 - 1/11 (4w) ('08) 12/17 - 2/08 (8w) ('08)  2008 1/14 - 2/08 (4w) 1/14 - 3/07 (8w) 2/11 - 3/07 (4w) 2/11 - 4/04 (8w) 3/10 - 4/04 (4w) 3/10 - 5/02 (8w) 4/07 - 5/02 (4w) 4/07 - 5/30 (8w) 5/05 - 5/30 (4w) 5/05 - 6/27 (8w) 6/02 - 6/27 (4w) 6/02 - 7/25 (8w) 6/30 - 7/25 (4w) 6/30 - 8/22 (8w) 7/28 - 8/22 (4w) 7/28 - 9/19 (8w) 8/25 - 9/19 (4w) 8/25 - 10/17 (8w) 9/22 - 10/17 (4w) 9/22 - 11/14 (8w) 10/20 - 11/14 (4w) 10/20 - 12/12 (8w) 11/17 - 12/12 (4w) 11/17 - 1/09 (8w) ('09) 12/15 - 1/09 (4w) ('09) 12/15 - 2/06 (8w) ('09) APPLICATION FEE CAN$ 100 (US$ 85) TUITION FEE 25 hrs/week 4 WEEKS CAN $1,240 8 WEEKS CAN $2,480 HOUSING PLACEMENT FEE CAN $195 HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4 WEEKS CAN $780 N/A CAN $715 8 WEEKS CAN $1,560 N/A CAN $1,430 OTHERS Airport Pickup Service CAN $75 Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice. Application fee is non-refundable. Homestay Fees include meals.