St Giles Vancouver
Explore Vancouver
Minimum Age: 14+
- Learn English at a boutique school in the heart of Vancouver
- One of the world's most beautiful cities, where urban meets nature
- Safe and relaxed atmosphere, with an average age of 30
- A welcoming school with high levels of personal attention
In downtown Vancouver's business district, our school is a brief walk from shopping and entertainment, minutes from the harbour. Housed in a modern office building, it offers a friendly, spacious environment, ideal for students seeking personal attention and support.
St Giles Vancouver was awarded EQA Status (Education Quality Assurance) in 2014 by the government of British Columbia. Find out exactly what this means for our students by downloading our EQA Fact Sheet.
Key Facts
Capacity
Classrooms
Min Age
(21 for Platinum Courses)
Average Age
Average Class
Size
(Maximum 12 or 5 for Platinum Courses)
Facilities
Student Café
Self-Access Study Centre & Wi-Fi
Library
Platinum Clubhouse for executives
Interactive Whiteboards in all classrooms
Travel Times
Vancouver Airport: approx. 30 min by taxi
Homestay: approx. 30-60 min by bus
Residences & Hotels: approx. 15-30 min on foot
Nationality Mix Chart
Top 10 countries
Switzerland 34%
Japan 20%
Colombia 8%
Mexico 8%
Italy 5%
Brazil 5%
Spain 3%
Germany 3%
France 3%
Korea 2%
Rest of the World (10 Nationalities) 9%
Figures are based on student population in 2023 and will vary at different times of the year and on different courses.
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CIC Designation List Number
If you plan to study at St Giles Vancouver and need a visa, you'll require Designation Number 019395299510.
The Private Training Institutions Branch designates us to offer an approved Class C language program. Note that programs under six months or costing less than $4,000 are not covered by the Student Tuition Protection Fund.
This praticular program does not require PTIB approval. For details, visit www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca
Under 19s at St Giles Vancouver
Our Vancouver school can welcome students from the age of 14 and above. However it is primarily designed for those aged 19 and above, and we do not provide 24-hour supervision for those under 19. We ask that parents and guardians of all students under 18 read and understand our Under 19s guidelines before enrolling your child at our school.
English Language Courses Vancouver
Contact Us
1130 West Pender St
Vancouver, BC, V6E 0A2
Canada
Telephone: +1 604 685 0291
Email:
studentservices.vancouver@stgiles-canada.com
Student Services Officer: Sara Pashan
Accommodation Officer: Marni Shore
Principal: Laura Haseley
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