Sprott Shaw Language College
549 Howe street (5th floor), Vancouver, British Columbia V6C2C2, Canada
Sprott Shaw Language College
SSLC offers 2 different ways of learning English to suit individual learning styles and maximize learning outcomes. Also students can choose certain hours per week that they want to study (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours per week)
1. ESL Skill Combined (SC)
***Concentrate on developing overall level of English through communicative classes that enrich
learning and produce fast results.
Morning classes:
All skills combined into one well-balanced class: Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening and
Speaking
Afternoon classes:
Afternoon classes are designed to offer students a chance to learn English in a more specific field of interest or purpose.
The classes range from academic and test preparation to general conversation oriented classes to support every student’s learning objectives.
The main functions of electives are to:
- Accommodate your interests
- Strengthen areas of weakness
- Provide solutions to specific needs
- Enrich your overall student experience
2. ESL Skill Focused (SF)
*** Focus on developing different skills independently, in various class levels, depending on your individual skill levels (flexible level system).
All skills separated into 5 intensive classes:
- Grammar
- Listening
- Reading & Writing
Focus on developing different skills independently at various class levels, depending on your individual skill levels (flexible level system).
* To complement the ESL-SF morning classes, students are advised to take the following classes in the afternoon for complete skill coverage:
- Pronunciation
- Communication (Speaking)
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 14 students |
Age range | 18 - 80 years old |
Average | 25 years old (17 in the summer) |
Spectacular mountains, beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife, and friendly people, all in a safe and clean setting – no wonder Vancouver is one of the best cities in the world to live in!
Vancouver is pleasantly warm in the summer and mild in the winter so you can enjoy outdoor activities all year round.
SSLC Vancouver campuses are located right in the heart of downtown, one on Melville Street and another on Howe Street.
After school, there is plenty to do with shops, cafés, and restaurants all right outside our door.
SSLC is also close to all forms of public transportation.
Campus Overview:
- 549 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2C2
- 12,582 sq ft (1169 sq m)
- 22-classrooms
- easily accessible by public transit (skytrain and bus)
- free wireless internet, student lounge and computer lab available for use
- microwaves, refrigerators and vending machines available on campus
SSLC 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 Sprott Shaw Language College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 17.
SSLC 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 Howe Street, close to Pacific Centre (a shopping mall) in downtown Vancouver
* Easily accessible by public transit (Skytrain and bus)
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$ 80 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 Vancouver 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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