Global Village English Centres - GV Victoria
1290 Broad St, Suite 200, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2A5, Canada
Global Village English Centres - GV Victoria
High School Academic Preparation is a program designed to help prepare students to meet academic challenges they will face in Canadian high schools. The program includes academic writing, grammar review, academic speaking and listening, academic study skills, presentation skills, and research skills.
Please note: This is a rigorous, demanding program. Students must register for a minimum of 30 lessons per week and be at a GV 4 level of English. Those students who are not at GV 4 level at time of arrival may be placed in General English in lieu of Academic Preparation.
Minimum age for the High School Preparation program is 15 years old.
360 High School Prep Support includes
a) settlement orientation (bank account, SIM card, PC/internet set-up, library card, transit pass, etc),
b) on-going care, assessment and reporting to parents on student’s academics, accommodation,
and activities and
c) assistance with high school selection and application.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Global Village Victoria 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 schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 16 students |
Age range | 16 - 18 years old |
Average | 17 years old (16 in the summer) |
Located on visually stunning Vancouver Island, Global Village Victoria is ideally situated in the centre of the capital city of British Columbia, Canada. GV Victoria is an English school well-known for our caring staff, our diverse international community of students, and a friendly, positive atmosphere. We offer English classes at eight levels of General ESL as well as Specialized English courses like English for Business, Power Speaking, Cambridge FCE and CAE preparation, English for High School, and Teen Activity Programs. As Victoria’s only IELTS Test Centre, we also offer full-time, part-time and evening classes in IELTS preparation.
Global Village Victoria has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at Global Village English Centres - GV Victoria varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 17. In the summer, the average age is 16.
Global Village Victoria 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.
Located on visually stunning Vancouver Island, Global Village Victoria is ideally situated in the centre of the capital city of British Columbia, Canada. GV Victoria is an English school well-known for our caring staff, our diverse international community of students, and a friendly, positive atmosphere. We offer English classes at eight levels of General ESL as well as Specialized English courses like English for Business, Power Speaking, Cambridge FCE and CAE preparation, English for High School, and Teen Activity Programs. As Victoria’s only IELTS Test Centre, we also offer full-time, part-time and evening classes in IELTS preparation.
Academic experience: was excellent, good activities, professional teachers.
Location: Global Village - Victoria It is a pleasant place with optimal learning facilities
Activities: The class activities are dynamic and fun and additional guided tours complete the experience
The homestay services: It was a great experience, a friendly, fun family that helped complete the great experience
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Victoria. These homes are often around 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
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$ 110 when you register.
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 Victoria based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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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