High School Bridge Program

IH Vancouver

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Course description

The High School Bridge Program is to assist students in preparing to study in Canadian High Schools. Students develop their overall English ability along with practicing doing math, social studies, science and language arts in English. Students will earn essential study skills such as: how to research and write academic essays; practicing presentation skills; how to express math problems in English; and, rules for how to cite academic resources.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-16 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025

IH Vancouver 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 times

Morning session
08:50 AM - 11:40 AM
Afternoon session
12:30 PM - 03:20 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Vancouver.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 13 - 17 years old
Average 14 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 9 reviews
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"A lot of cultures."

Harufumi Tsuji, student from Canada

My best experience in IH is going to steveston. That’s because it was very fan to see a beautiful view and walking along the sea.
And I found many Japanese stores, I was glad.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
24 Jul 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great meeting!"

Tamaki Ito, student from Japan

I had Michael's Mid-Intermediate class.I liked the many different ways to learn English in this class.For example speaking, listening, reading and writing.In addition Micheal gave me a lot of pair work.This made me relax.I also had Jordan's Grammar&Writing class and Focus on Speaking class.In these class I liked that I could learn English by playing games.
I enjoyed after school activity for one day.Then I could make new friends and I had more opportunities to speak English.I had a great time playing volleyball with everyone.

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Date of study
20 Mar 2023 - 24 Mar 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"My experience in the international house was great because I met a lot of new people, everyone was nice and the lessons were also possible online for me when I got Corona."

Lukas Gusenburger, student from Germany

The classes were good because we all were on the same level because of the test at the beginning. The lessons were also interesting and varied. The teachers were always friendly and helpful. The location was ok but I think some parts of China Town aren‘t really beautiful so you had to be careful on your way to school. Unfortunately, I didn't take part in any activity, so I can‘t rate them.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
18 Jul 2022 - 29 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Ih made my Van life!"

Miho Kamae

I took many different types of classes. At first, I was interested in J-shine class and I learned about how to teach English. It can be learned in Japanese, however I could do practical training in Canada that was a great experience. Also I participated Cambridge preparation, which was difficult and challenging for me, but also good for learning different ways to learn English. I really appreciate teachers because they tried to understand me, even though I couldn’t speak English well. In addition, other stuffs and classmates helped me lots. I learned a bunch of things in international house.I wish I will come back one day!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
78 weeks
Date of study
4 Jun 2018 - 6 Dec 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"I had a lot of fun and it helped me a lot"

Clara-Marie Nagel, student from Germany

The teachers were very nice and the excisions were much fun. I made some new friends and I learned to speak better English.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
8 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I feel happy for the experience and learning obtained."

ABEL GONZALEZ, student from Mexico

I tell you about my experience at International House Vancouver:

This experience was very nice for me, since it allowed me to learn basic concepts and rules of English, I was able to reinforce technical business concepts and I feel happy for the treatment and attention that were measured, both by teachers and administrative personnel.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
4 Dec 2017 - 29 Dec 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Christina, COO at IH Vancouver responded to this review.
30 August 2018

Thank you so much for your review after you studies with IH Vancouver. We are glad you liked your experience and we hope you will be back one day.

"I love it"

Sathya Tonalli Magnoni Simancas, student from Mexico

I love Vancouver, it's a beautiful city, bensides it's a city, there are a lot of people from other countries that I really liked, the host family was super friendly.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
24 Jul 2017 - 11 Aug 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A very pleasant week !!!"

Elisa-Maude Tremblay, student from Canada

In addition to learning English in the classroom, we made several outings, which is a fun way to discover a new language. I've been in the 9-12 year camp for a week and I want to start again next year.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
4 Jul 2017 - 7 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Useful"

Zahra Althunayan, student from Saudi Arabia

Good experience for me. I learned English and met new people. The teachers were nice.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
31 Jul 2016 - 12 Aug 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

IH Vancouver offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay minors - shared room - Full board - 2 students must book together

£ 185
weekly
Age range: 10 - 18 years old
Location: City Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 20 - 50 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 185
Homestay
IH Vancouver’s experienced and caring full-time Housing Director places students in safe, comfortable homes in pleasant neighborhoods. It takes approximately 20-50 minutes to get to and from the school by bus. Our Housing Director is available 24 hours a day to answer students questions and discuss their concerns.
Canadian hosts provide:
• Full Board Homestay (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Shared room options available
• Private Bathroom options available
• Dedicated study area
• Shared bathroom, laundry facilities, telephone, TV, internet etc.
• Warm, friendly atmosphere where students can practice English and experience Canadian culture

Homestay - Single-room for Minors - Full Board

£ 197
weekly
Age range: 10 - 18 years old
Location: Metro Vancouver
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 20 - 50 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
£ 197
Homestay
IH Vancouver’s experienced and caring full-time Housing Director places students in safe, comfortable homes in pleasant neighborhoods. It takes approximately 20-50 minutes to get to and from the school by bus. Our Housing Director is available 24 hours a day to answer students questions and discuss their concerns.
Canadian hosts provide:
• Full Board Homestay (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Shared room options available
• Private Bathroom options available
• Dedicated study area
• Shared bathroom, laundry facilities, telephone, TV, internet etc.
• Warm, friendly atmosphere where students can practice English and experience Canadian culture
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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 150 when you register.

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.

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