1. School Name: Canadian College – Vancouver Campus


2. Website: www.canadiancollege.com
   


3. School Environment: Heart of Downtown; Within one block of Robson Street, Bus/Skytrain Station, 7-11, Major Banks etc.
   


4. Building: Large private college in Vancouver Downtown with its unique and renovated classrooms, with a capacity of 300 students in total. Classrooms are located on the 2nd floor and offices on the 4th floor. Large rooftop garden on the 5th floor.
   


5. Years of Operation: Established in 2008.
   


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7. Staff and Advisors: 15 staff (some of the languages covered: Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Polish, Russian, German, Turkish, etc)

1. Computer Labs: 10 computers free of charge for CCEL students. High speed wireless internet service free of charge. Variety of language options.
   


2. Other Facilities: Beautiful and large rooftop garden patio on 5th floor. Student Restaurant & Pub "eh! restaurant". Lunch & Rest areas throughout the school, Big Screen TV, Microwaves, Public Phones, Student Counselling Room, and Wheelchair friendly access.
   


3. Nearby Facilities: Coffee/Light Snack Shops; Convenience Stores; Indoor Gym/Sports Facilities; Restaurants; Drug Store; Gift Shops; Park; Beaches; Excellent Hotels and Residences.

• High School Diploma, High School Completion Certificate, or equivalent.


• TOEFL 530, iBT 70, or IELTS 5.5 or TOEIC 750 or


• Completion of Upper Intermediate Level 5 at Canadian College of English Language.


• Must demonstrate a high intermediate level of English by completing our on-line assessment test.

Note: Students who do not meet any of the above requirements may be offered conditional acceptance subject to availability, and/or asked to take an the English Proficiency Test at Canadian College. Part time ESL training at CCEL may be required depending upon test result.

1. Coordinator at School: In-house full-time homestay & accommodation coordinator
   


2. Homestay Profile: Long-term, safe, middle/upper class, convenient Host Families. Majority located in the prestigious West and North Vancouver areas. Families interviewed up to twice a year and screened for quality of service provided to our students.
   
   
3. Meals per week? 14 meals(half-board) or 21-meals(full-board)
   
   
4. Transportation to/from School: Average 30-40 minutes to School, depending on traffic and location of homestay
   
   
5. Nearest Major Station from School: Burrard Station (bus terminal/subway station). 2 minutes walk.
   
   
6. Average Cost of Public Transportation (valid for bus, skytrain and seabus): One way ticket @ CAD$2.50 ~ $3.50. Monthly passes are available.
   
   
7. Cost for extra night at homestay? Average Can$30-45, depending on room and meal type

• Rooms: Each unit in the Residence has single and double rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen. Boys and Girls are placed separately by units. Minimum stay of 4 weeks.


• Location: The apartments are located in downtown Vancouver, next to world famous Stanley Park and is on trendy Robson Street, fantastic restaurants, interesting shops and quaint boutiques.


• Amenities: coin laundry, pool table, free wireless internet, cable TV, equipped kitchen, spacious rooms, beds, closets, desks, chairs, sofas, heat, gas and hydro. Walking distance to school: 10 minutes.

1. Student Arrival Date: Any date, any time! Can $75 one way, Can$120 return service
   
   
2. Airport available for pick-up service: Vancouver International Airport (Drop-Off Service also available)
   
   
3. Arrival Pick-Up Personnel: School or Support Staff with Canadian College Sign Board
   
   
4. Pick-Up Location, if International Flight: Arrival Lobby, just outside the Security Area’s glass doors
   
   
5. Pick-Up Location, if Domestic Flight: By Baggage Claim’s open areas
   
   
6. Emergency Contact Number for Students’ Arrival
   a)TEL: 604-688-9366; CONTACT: SCHOOL (Mon-Fri, 08:30am-17:00pm, except Holidays)
   b)TEL: 604-220-6514 or 604-787-9594 CONTACT: Airport Staff (anytime)
   c)TEL: 604-926-1439 CONTACT: Mr. Jim Clark, President (24 hours, real emergencies please)
   
   
7. Distance Between Airport and School: 25 minutes by taxi; 40-min by airport bus

1. First day for new students: Must be at school by 9:00am!
   
   
2. Orientation and testing schedule: Depends on volume of students and/or program’s itinerary for that day.
   
   
3. What to Bring to School? Pen, Notepad, Dictionary(optional), Passport and Medical Insurance Document. (if student doesn’t have medical insurance, School can provide one at $25/week)

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