Student testimonial: Prachaya Tantipiriyakit

My story:

Name

Robert Hartmann

 

Country

Germany

Testimonial

I have enjoyed the warm-hearted and friendly environment at PLI! The teachers help us to improve our spoken English with interesting discussions about Vancouver, Canada or our home countries.

Learn English Vancouver

English School & Courses in
Vancouver, Canada

PLI logoPacific Language Institute (PLI) was established in 1988 and over the past 20 years has gained an international reputation for high academic standards and innovative teaching techniques. PLI’s range of intensive courses in Vancouver is particularly suited to motivated adult students.

Our English school in Vancouver, CanadaVancouver

PLI Vancouver occupy 2 English schools, all of which are located in the same area in downtown Vancouver, close to the famous Robson Street.

  • English courses and exam preparation available
  • Study English with students of many different nationalities
  • Qualified and experienced teachers help you to learn English quickly
  • Our English school is an accredited member of Languages Canada

English courses in Vancouver, Canada

  • Super Intensive and Intensive English courses
  • TOEFL exam preparation courses
  • Diploma in Business CommunicationVancouver
  • Cambridge Exam courses
  • Intensive English Academic Year and Semester

Accommodation options in Vancouver, Canada

  • Homestay
  • Student apartments

Why learn English in Vancouver, Canada?

  • Ski at one of the many nearby resorts such as Whistler Blackcomb
  • Explore the beautiful scenery and beach of Stanley Park
  • Wander around Granville Island and its famous public market
  • Visit Vancouver’s numerous museums and galleries
  • Learn to sail in English Bay

For more detailed information download the Vancouver English School factfile here!

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School - Information & Prices

PLI's English schools in Vancouver offers superior learning and social facilities including:

  • Our city centre schools are situated in a safe and popular area of downtown Vancouver, just a few steps from the exceptional shopping district, spectacular harbour and mountain views
  • It is a truly international school with students from a wide range of countries
  • You'll have easy access to local ski resorts such as Canada's famous Whistler Mountain and beautiful Canadian national parks
  • There are outstanding language learning facilities including bright, well-equipped classrooms and a multimedia computer centre with Internet access


For more detailed information, to see more pictures of our Vancouver English school and meet the student services staff, download the Vancouver school factfile here!

Vancouver 2010

Academic Year and Semester, University Placement Service and Internships are also available in Vancouver.

 

Accommodation - Information & Prices

Students taking English courses at our school in Vancouver, Canada can choose from the following accommodation options:

Homestay in Vancouver, Canada
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English courses. All PLI homestays in Vancouver are carefully selected by our school staff to provide you with a safe and welcoming home environment.
Room type: Single and Twin
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: 14 meals per week
For more information about homestay in Canada please download our Homestay Factfile.


Student Apartment in Vancouver, Canada
PLI Vancouver recommends the apartments at Suite Deals in scenic North Vancouver. These comfortable, fully furnished affordable apartments are in an ideal location for both our English school and sightseeing in Vancouver.
Room type: One-bedroom and two-bedroom suites (maximum 2 persons for one-bedroom suite and 4 persons for two-bedroom suites).
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: Self-catering
Minimum stay: 4 weeks.
Booking: Student books directly
Lord Stanly Apartments
Buchan Hotel Residence

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Local Information

Have fun while taking courses at our English school in Vancouver. Dedicated Activities Coordinators at our English school in Vancouver work around the clock to provide you with a range of social, cultural and sporting activities to suit your taste, budget and time available!

Vancouver Highlights

  • Enjoy the 1000 acres of wilderness at Stanley Park, where you can bike or roller skate around the seawall, hike the interior, visit the Aquarium, or swim in the ocean
  • Browse the trendy shops on Denman and Robson streets 
  • Admire the treasures in the Vancouver Art Gallery then experience a panoramic view from the Lookout at Harbour Centre
  • Visit the North Shore Mountains and get an eagle's view of Vancouver from the Skyride to the top of Grouse Mountain
  • Take a trip to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia and enjoy high tea at the Empress Hotel
  • Tour Vancouver Island and stop at Tofino for whale watching and see the rugged beauty and pounding ocean waves of the west coast of Canada
  • Experience local foods and crafts at Granville Island Public Market
  • Enjoy the nightlife: clubs, restaurants, concerts, sports and outdoor cafes
  • Watch the crews and actors as they film in "Hollywood North"
  • Hop on a bus or rent a car to Whistler Mountain for skiing and snowboarding, or head to the Rocky Mountains for truly breathtaking scenery

Discover all that Vancouver has to offer while studying at our English school! Take a look at the local tourism website to see more: http://tourismvancouver.com


Take English courses in Vancouver, Canada and study English in the mildest winter weather in Canada. Surrounded by ocean and mountains, the city has the weather of the temperate rainforest. The summer is warm and dry with beautiful skies and spectacular sunsets. In winter it becomes wet and cool with plenty of snow in the mountains for skiing and snowboarding, the city itself rarely gets any snowfall at all, making it an ideal spot for continuous outdoor activities such as biking, in-line skating, hiking and boating.