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Intensive English - 30 lessons per week

Tamwood Language Centres - Vancouver
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Course description

The world grows larger when you can understand and communicate in English. As you improve your English skills, new opportunities and life experiences will be waiting for you. Our General English program will expand your horizon by helping you improve in all areas of English communication. You can choose between five courses, depending on your preferred location, and how much time per week you would like to invest in your learning experience.

You should take this course if:

• Your English level is between beginner and advanced
• You want to improve your overall fluency for daily usage
• You use English in a variety of settings and want to improve your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
• You want to join interesting elective courses and fun social activities
• You are ready to benefit from a strictly English-speaking environment – in school and outside

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 40 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

Tamwood Vancouver does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Vancouver.

Class size

Average 14 students
Maximum 18 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

At Tamwood we offer a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience. Located in some of Canada’s most popular cities and vacation centres, and providing a full range of unique programs, Tamwood offers something for everyone! Tamwood was founded as a single program in 1992 and welcomed its first students in 1993. Today, we operate over 20 English programs for adults in Canada across 3 locations. We believe that our success is a result of the high level of integrity and personal attention we provide. We invest in state of the art facilities and technology, we hire only the best – university accredited teachers and administrators - and we carefully screen our host families. We treat every student like they are our first customer. Today more than 30,000 people have taken part in our programs or traveled with us overseas!

Year opened
1992
Number of classrooms
15

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • IELTS Test Center
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

Tamwood Vancouver has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Acadia University
Ascenda School of Management
Bishop's University
Cambrian College
College of the Rockies
Conestoga College
Executive Hotel Management College
Georgian College
Institute of Technology Design and Management
Kwantleen University College
Langara College
New York Institute of Technology
Royal Roads University
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Vancouver Island University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Tamwood Language Centres - Vancouver varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

Tamwood Vancouver teaches students from all over the world, including:

Japan
22%
Brazil
13%
South Korea
13%
Saudi Arabia
12%
Switzerland
7%
United Arab Emirates
5%
Czech Republic
3%
Italy
3%
Spain
3%
Belgium
2%
Mexico
2%
Argentina
1%
Chile
1%
China
1%
Colombia
1%
Costa Rica
1%
Dominican Republic
1%
Finland
1%
France
1%
Germany
1%
India
1%
Iran
1%
Israel
1%
Mongolia
1%
Poland
1%
Russia
1%
Slovakia
1%
Taiwan
1%
Thailand
1%
Turkey
1%
Ukraine
1%
Vietnam
1%
Yemen
1%

School holidays

Tamwood Vancouver does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

School location

Centrally located in one of the world’s most livable cities, Tamwood's Vancouver English centre offers comfortable learning facilities in the city’s fashion and entertainment district. The Campus is equipped with a computer lab with free Wi-Fi, student lounge, including a pool table and library, and provides dining facilities along with spacious classrooms. Live your life with Tamwood and Vancouver’s amazing culture, outdoors and entertainment opportunities!

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"Not bad"

Abdulmajeed Al Ajaji, student from Saudi Arabia

Hello. First of all thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my opinion. What I liked the most about the school is the location. It's a good location in downtown near Robson street. You can go shopping or watch a movie and it'll only take 5 minutes to walk. The teaching is good, but they should improve their teaching method, such as using body language, which is important to make the subject clearer and easier. The teachers are kind and helpful though. The homestay is perfect. Good and friendly family, unlimited internet access, and spacious room. It's really great! The only thing that I didn't like is the location's distance from home to school. It takes 40 mins by bus and skytrain so I have to pay monthly 110 CAD. I think they should have chosen a home stay near the school. In general it's been a good experience and useful for me. Abdulmajeed Thank you indeed !

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
4 Jun 2012 - 27 Jul 2012
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Tamwood Vancouver offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room - Half board

S$ 220
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 220
Contact with Canadians is a key component of learning English. For this reason we suggest that students stay in the homes of local people. All of our homes are visited and evaluated by our Accommodation Manager. We suggest that students start their homestay at least 2 days before their school program begins, in order to adjust to their new environment.

Homestay students are placed with carefully selected Canadian families that offer a secure and friendly environment. The host family provides basic information on how to function in Canada such as: how to use the bus system to go to and from school, where to shop, and how to get to such places as the local library, the neighborhood recreation centre, and the nearest pharmacy.

Homestay - Single room - Full board

S$ 241
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 241
Contact with Canadians is a key component of learning English. For this reason we suggest that students stay in the homes of local people. All of our homes are visited and evaluated by our Accommodation Manager. We suggest that students start their homestay at least 2 days before their school program begins, in order to adjust to their new environment.

Homestay students are placed with carefully selected Canadian families that offer a secure and friendly environment. The host family provides basic information on how to function in Canada such as: how to use the bus system to go to and from school, where to shop, and how to get to such places as the local library, the neighborhood recreation centre, and the nearest pharmacy.

Roomstay - Single room - No meals

S$ 256
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 256
Contact with Canadians is a key component of learning English. For this reason we suggest that students stay in the homes of local people. All of our homes are visited and evaluated by our Accommodation Manager. We suggest that students start their homestay at least 2 days before their school program begins, in order to adjust to their new environment.

Homestay students are placed with carefully selected Canadian families that offer a secure and friendly environment. The host family provides basic information on how to function in Canada such as: how to use the bus system to go to and from school, where to shop, and how to get to such places as the local library, the neighborhood recreation centre, and the nearest pharmacy.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 105 when you register.

Visit Canada's Citizenship and Immigration website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Vancouver based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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