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SELC Vancouver Language Centres and Career College

321 Water Street, Vancouver,, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1B8, Canada
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SELC Vancouver Language Centres and Career College offers the following course types:

starting at
NZ$ 867

starting at
NZ$ 972

starting at
NZ$ 1,051

starting at
NZ$ 1,103
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School description

At SELC we are proud to bring you the best of Vancouver all together in one language school – best location in the heart of the old town of Vancouver surrounded by the hipster quarter of Gastown with cozy bars, boutiques and restaurants.
We are a dynamic and multicultural language school with a highly motivated and qualified team of teachers and staff who want to make this stay one of your best lifetime experiences!
You can choose between a wide range of courses and intensities. The teachers incorporate challenging topics of today and creative writing and role playing and presentations. After a course with SELC Vancouver you can be sure to spark your creativity and jump up for your next international career step!
Next to the hard but fun studies you will find enough time to relax and enjoy all the great possibilities Vancouver offers. Our charming activity coordinator will invite you to participate in such diverse activities as to our creative writing club, Yoga class, Social Pub nights and many outdoor activities.

Welcome to SELC Vancouver and you will be amazed by the possibilities!

Year opened
2012
Number of classrooms
16

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

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

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at SELC Vancouver Language Centres and Career College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 22.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Mexico
23%
Japan
15%
Brazil
13%
South Korea
12%
Colombia
8%
Spain
8%
Germany
5%
France
4%
Italy
3%
Russia
3%
Other
6%

School holidays

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
None

School location

At SELC we are proud to bring you the best of Vancouver all together in one language school – best location in the heart of the old town of Vancouver surrounded by the hipster quarter of Gastown with cozy bars, boutiques and restaurants. Located in a heritage building of the founding years of Vancouver and with view to the majestic mountains on the North Shore of Vancouver, this location is the most stunning by any means: within minutes you can reach top spots of the city as the famous Stanley Park, set onto the North Shore by the close by Sea Bus to go hiking and enjoy the highest altitudes and refreshing nature! Or you are more looking for a young and creative culture scene so with SELC you are right in the center.

You will be amazed by the cultural variety and activity concentrating around our school and through our activity center you will have plenty of chances to participate in the best of them!

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"Average"

Andres Cortes Diaz, student from Afghanistan

My experience in the course was okay. I was hoping for more professional topics; however, I ended up studying with students who were around 20 years old. This made the topics and the overall class experience feel more like high school than a higher-level course.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
26 Jun 2023 - 7 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
No
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housing

Housing

SELC Vancouver Language Centres and Career College offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

NZ$ 289
weekly
Age range: 16 - 75 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, heating, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 02:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 289
Homestay is an opportunity to stay with a Canadian family that will support you during your stay in Canada. Our carefully selected Homestay families will provide you with a safe, clean and comfortable home. You can also observe or take part in day to day activities and this way learn much more about Canadian culture in real life. The 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. We also look for conveniences such as internet, as well as proximity to our school where you will study.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - 2 students must book together

NZ$ 302
weekly
Age range: 16 - 75 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, heating, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 02:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 302

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 315
weekly
Age range: 16 - 75 years old
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: Wireless internet, free internet, heating, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 02:00 PM
NZ$ 315
Homestay is an opportunity to stay with a Canadian family that will support you during your stay in Canada. Our carefully selected Homestay families will provide you with a safe, clean and comfortable home. You can also observe or take part in day to day activities and this way learn much more about Canadian culture in real life. The 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. We also look for conveniences such as internet, as well as proximity to our school where you will study.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

NZ$ 328
weekly
Age range: 16 - 65 years old
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: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 01:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 02:00 PM
NZ$ 328
Homestay is an opportunity to stay with a Canadian family that will support you during your stay in Canada. Our carefully selected Homestay families will provide you with a safe, clean and comfortable home. You can also observe or take part in day to day activities and this way learn much more about Canadian culture in real life. The 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. We also look for conveniences such as internet, as well as proximity to our school where you will study.
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals - 2 students must book together

NZ$ 349
weekly
Age range: 19 - 75 years old
Address: 1311 Howe Street , Vancouver , BC v6z2p3, Canada
Location: In the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 12 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 349
Live in the heart of Vancouver! The residence is surrounded by the countless comforts and amenities of downtown living, and is within walking distance of numerous bus line stops as well as the Yaletown-Roundhouse and Vancouver City Centre Canada Metro Line stations. The building offers hotel-quality furnishings as well as access to a private fitness centre, business centre, and shared kitchen.

Student residence - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 487
weekly
Age range: 19 - 75 years old
Address: 1311 Howe, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2P3, Canada
Location: In the city center of Vancouver
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 12 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 487
Live in the heart of Vancouver! The residence is surrounded by the countless comforts and amenities of downtown living, and is within walking distance of numerous bus line stops as well as the Yaletown-Roundhouse and Vancouver City Centre Canada Metro Line stations. The building offers hotel-quality furnishings as well as access to a private fitness centre, business centre, and shared kitchen.
visa

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.

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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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Map

321 Water Street, Vancouver,
Vancouver
British Columbia V6B 1B8
Canada

School location

At SELC we are proud to bring you the best of Vancouver all together in one language school – best location in the heart of the old town of Vancouver surrounded by the hipster quarter of Gastown with cozy bars, boutiques and restaurants. Located in a heritage building of the founding years of Vancouver and with view to the majestic mountains on the North Shore of Vancouver, this location is the most stunning by any means: within minutes you can reach top spots of the city as the famous Stanley Park, set onto the North Shore by the close by Sea Bus to go hiking and enjoy the highest altitudes and refreshing nature! Or you are more looking for a young and creative culture scene so with SELC you are right in the center.

You will be amazed by the cultural variety and activity concentrating around our school and through our activity center you will have plenty of chances to participate in the best of them!

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