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VIC Agent Manual 2020 Your Gateway to the word of English
About VIC
School Name Vancouver International College (VIC) DLI # O19283898312
Address 2nd F, 549 Howe Street Vancouver, BC, Canada – V6C 2C2
Phone Number 1-604-893-8423 Fax 1-604-893-8428
Website www.vicenglish.com E-mail info@vicenglish.com
Established 2000 Location Downtown Vancouver
Educational Group CIBT Education Group Inc: www.cibt.net
Affiliations GEC, GEA, IRIX, Sprott Shaw College, & Sprott Shaw Language College
Accreditations Languages Canada, PTIB (Private Training Institutes Branch), EQA
Number of students 200 - 400 Students / Class Average 12
Nationalities Germany, Brazil, Korea, Chile, Colombia, China, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Thailand, Taiwan, etc.
Language Level 8 Levels Trial Lessons Monday – Wednesday
Starting Date Every Monday (except holidays) Minimum Registration 1 week
Requirement ESL: 15 years old +, ECF: 6 years old – 14 years old.
VIC Plus Free classes from Monday to Friday, from 3:45 to 5pm (Coffee and Conversation, Survival English,
International Fun Games, English in Music, Canadian & American Slang and Extra Help Club).
Accommodation Homestay Family, Student Residence and Hotel.
Facilities Computer lounge (free access to internet), Student Lounge and self study room.
Placement Test: Every Monday at 9am (Listening, grammar, reading test and interview with academic
Placement Test & director).
Orientation Orientation: Student advisors will provide general information about Vancouver, an overview of the
classes, housing and school policies.
VIC partners offer tours to (Victoria, Whistler, Seattle e Rocky Mountains). These activities are an
Activities alternative for the students to experience a Canadian adventure like, camping, river rafting, ski &
snowboard tour, NHL hockey, BBQ, kayaking, sport events, indoor rock climbing, boat cruise, beach
(Optional) volleyball, pub night, ice skating, Halloween party, Christmas party, and more.
On top of that we have a monthly calendar with daily activities coordinated by our staff.
Vancouver International College Career Campus - http://career.vicenglish.com/
Sprott Shaw College – www.sprottshaw.com
VIC Partners CTC (Canadian Tourism College) – www.tourismcollege.com
University of Regina – www.uregina.ca
John Casablancas Institute – www.jcinstitute.com
Updated on January 2020
VIC Photos
Welcome to VIC VIC Campus VIC Staff
Dinamic Classes Personalized Teaching Experienced Teachers
Activities
Updated on January 2020
VIC ESL PROGRAM
AM Monday to Friday Details
General ESL - Focus: speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary
Level 1 to 7 (Beginner - Advanced) - Intensive grammar instruction
Intensive Speaking & Listening - Focus: speaking, listening, pronunciation and vocabulary
9:00 – 12:00 (Intermediate - Upper Intermediate) - Intensive speaking & listening instruction
College Preparation - Focus on reading, academic writing and presentation
(Advanced) - Skill preparation using Canadian university level materials
PM 1 Monday - Thursday Details
Speaking Clinic - Intense error correction for accuracy, fluency and pronunciation
(Beginner - Advanced) - Weekly individual feedback
Real Canadian Pronunciation - Focus on producing natural sounding English
(Upper Beginner - Advanced) - Individual error correction using mirrors
13:00 – 14:10
Business English - Builds fluency, vocabulary and confidence for the business world
(Intermediate - Advanced) - Examines cultural aspects of conducting business in English
- Análise dos aspectos culturais do mercado de trabalho
IELTS - Supplementary classes for skill development
(Intermediate - Advanced) - Addresses individual weaknesses for top test performance
PM 2 Monday - Thursday Details
Communication Arts - Focuses on authentic conversational language including slang, idioms, expressing
(Beginner - Advanced) emotions, discussion, debate and role play
Real Canadian Pronunciation - Focus on the natural pronunciation of words sound with individualized correction
(Beginner - Advanced) - Dynamic class with the use of mirrors
14:20 – 15:30 Real Canadian Pronunciation 2 - Focus on linking, intonation and rhythm in spoken English
(Intermediate - Advanced) - Focus on natural sounding English in sentences
Writing - Essay writing, comprehension, paragraph structure and grammar
(Intermediate - Upper Intermediate) - Detailed individual evaluation and feedback
Medical English - Learning various expressions and vocabulary in medical fields
(Upper Beginner - Advanced)
FREE Monday - Thursday Details
15:45 – 17:00 VIC Plus – Free English Club - Free lessons with Full Time Program registration; Coffee & Conversation, Movie &
(Beginner - Advanced) TV English, Wonder Words, Debate Club, Survival English, Extra Help Club
Updated on January 2020
VIC ESL Schedule
Program Monday - Thursday Friday
Full Time (25 hrs/wk) 9:00-12:00 + 2 PM Elective Classes 9:00-12:00
Semi Full Time (20 hrs/wk) 9:00-12:00 + 1 PM Elective Class 9:00-12:00
AM Part Time (15 hrs/wk) 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00
PM Part Time 2 (10 hrs/wk) 2 PM Elective Classes
PM Part Time 1 (5 hrs/wk) 1 PM Elective Classes
• All VIC classes are elective, and the students can choose the class according to their need and level of English.
• Classrooms are small (average of 12 students per room), so teachers can give exclusive attention to each student.
• The level change is determined by weekly tests, classroom participation and attendance. Students who demonstrate rapid progress
can be promoted before.
• VIC Plus are after school complimentary classes run by teachers for Full Time students
“Your gateway to the world of English”
Updated on January 2020
Working Holiday
Start at VIC Take Long Break Return to VIC
Improve your English Work and save money Brush up your English
skills and make friends! Travel and sightseeing before going back home!
Students on a working holiday visa who desire to study and work while keeping a lid on the cost!
Regulation of Long Break
Requirement
• Intensive Full time (25 hours / week) for more than 3 months.
• The period of the program can be divided into two (ex. Register for 20 weeks program: first 12 weeks at VIC, vacation
for 24 weeks, return to VIC for 8 weeks) but the program must be completed within 1 year from the first day of study.
• Requests for taking a long break require 1-month notice.
High Quality Program
- VIC offers a variety of speaking and pronunciation classes
- Small classes (average of 12 students in a class) with 8 levels
- Strict English only policy
- Support to enter colleges and universities in Canada
Support at VIC Convenient System at VIC
- Lots of fun activities and make many friends! - All classes are elective, and you can change a class once a week
- VIC students and VIC graduate students are always welcome to - Entrance is every Monday with a 1-week program
participate in seminars, and school activities. - 1-week short break can be taken if you study at VIC for 3 months
- Student advisor to give you support - Some classrooms can be used after school for study
Updated on January 2020
ESL Tuition fees 2020
ESL Tuition Fee All fees are in Canadian Dollars
Tuition Full Time Semi Full Time AM Part Time PM Part Time 2 PM Part Time 1
Registration Fee* $150
Fee (25 hrs/wk) (20 hrs/wk) (15 hrs/wk) (10 hrs/wk) (5 hrs/wk)
1~11wks $365 $315 $255 $160 $80 Career Pathway
$150
Application Fee*
12~23wks $350 $300 $245 $155 $80
Homestay
24wks~ $340 $290 $235 $150 $75 $200
Placement Fee*
Material Fee Airport Pick Up & 1 way: $120
Drop Off 2 ways: $200
Material Full Time Semi Full Time AM Part Time PM Part Time 2 PM Part Time 1
Fee (25 hrs/wk) (20 hrs/wk) (15 hrs/wk) (10 hrs/wk) (5 hrs/wk)
UM Airport Pick Extra $70
1~4wks $100 $100 $100 $30 $30 Up & Drop Off each way
5~8wks $150 $150 $150 $60 $60 Custodian Fee* $150
9~16wks $220 $220 $220 $90 $90
Medical
$2.35/day
17~24wks $350 $350 $350 $120 $120 Insurance
25wks~ $400 $400 $400 $150 $150 Courier Service $80
Monthly ESL Tuition Fee *Non refundable
Full Time Semi Full Time AM Part Time PM Part Time 2 PM Part Time 1
Monthly
(25 hrs/week) (20 hrs/week) (15 hrs/week) (10 hrs/week) (5 hrs/week)
1 month $1,460 $1,260 $1,020 $640 $320
3 months $4,200 $3,600 $2,940 $1,860 $960
6 months $8,160 $6.960 $5,640 $3,600 $1,800
ECF (English for Children & Family)
Full Time AM Part Time PM Part Time Program 1~4wks 5~8wks 9~10wks
Tuition (25 hrs/wk) (15 hrs/week) (10 hrs/week)
Material
Full Time $100 $150 $220
1~10wks $375/week $265/week $160/week Fee
AM Part Time $70 $120 $170
Homestay Fee
Low Season (Sep 1 – May 31) High Season (Jun 1 – Aug 31)
TYPE AGE 1 Week Extra Night TYPE AGE 1 Week Extra Night
Private Room &
19 years & older $235 $40 Private Room &
19 years & older $250 $40
3 meals 3 meals
18 years & younger $250 $40 18 years & younger $270 $40
* Additional fee for unaccompanied students 13 years old and under: $25 per week
*All information is subject to change without notice
Updated on January 2020
ESL Calendar 2020
January February March
D L M M J V S D L M M J V S D L M M J V S
30 31 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31
April May June
D L M M J V S D L M M J V S D L M M J V S
1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 19 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30
31
July August September
D L M M J V S D L M M J V S D L M M J V S
1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
30 31
October November December
D L M M J V S D L M M J V S D L M M J V S
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 15 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Starting dates Holidays PD Day (no classes)
January 1st New Year’s Day, February 17 Family Day, April 10-13 Easter, May 18 Victoria Day, July 1st Canada Day, August 3 BC Day,
September 7 Labour Day, October 12 Thanksgiving Day, November 11 Remembrance Day, December 25-Jan 1 Christmas Break
Updated on January 2020
*All information is subject to change without notice
Vancouver International College
Career Campus(VIC-CC)
2020 Fee Information
▮ Advanced Customer
Service Professional with Co-op (ACSP)
Length In-class Co-op Credential Tuition Materials Registration TOTAL
56 weeks 28 weeks 28 weeks Diploma $9,960 $500 $250 $10,710
28 weeks in class = Students are eligible for a study permit which allow them to work off-campus up to 20 hours per week
28 weeks co-op students = Students must complete 560 hours of co-op with a co-op work permit
▮ Customer Service Professional (CSP)
Length In-class Co-op Credential Tuition Materials Registration TOTAL
28 weeks 28 weeks n/a Diploma $8,400 $500 $150 $9,050
4 weeks 4 weeks n/a Certificate $1,300 $150 $150 $1,600
28 weeks = Students registered for full 28 weeks are eligible for a study permit which allow them to work off-campus up to 20 hours per week
Students may register one course at a time
▮ Advanced Global Business Expertise with Co-op (AGBE)
Length In-class Co-op Credential Tuition Materials Registration TOTAL
48 weeks 24 weeks 24 weeks Diploma $9,840 $700 $250 $10,790
24 weeks in class = Students are eligible for a study permit which allow them to work off-campus up to 20 hours per week
24 weeks co-op students = Students must complete 400 to 636 hours of co-op with a co-op work permit
▮ Global Business Expertise (GBE)
Length In-class Practicum Credential Tuition Materials Registration TOTAL
24 weeks 24 weeks - Diploma $8,580 $700 $150 $9,430
20 weeks 16 weeks 4 weeks Certificate $6,840 $650 $150 $7,640
24 weeks 20 weeks 4 weeks Certificate $8,350 $700 $150 $9,200
28 weeks 24 weeks 4 weeks Diploma $9,380 $700 $150 $10,230
▮ TESOL TESOL(General) / TESOL for Children / TESOL for Teens & Adults
Length In-class Practicum Credential Tuition Materials Registration TOTAL
4 weeks 4 weeks - Certificate $1,590 $170 $150 $1,910
8 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks or Diploma* $2,390 $170 $150 $2,710
TESOL(General) is a pre-requisite for TESOL for Children and TESOL for Teens & Adults
*TESOL and TESOL with Practicum are Certificate programs.
TESOL for Children, TESOL for Children with Practicum, TESOL for Teens & Adults and TESOL for Teens & Adults with Practicum are Diploma programs.
▮ TESOL Advanced Online
Length In-class Practicum Credential Tuition Materials Registration TOTAL
26 weeks 26 weeks 20 hours Diploma $1,590 $250 $250 $2,090
▮ Interpreting and Translation - Korean (IT-K)
Length In-class Credential Tuition Materials Registration TOTAL ITT exam
(optional)
8 weeks 8 weeks Diploma $3,190 $200 $150 $3,540 $160
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Medical Insurance $2.35 per day
Copy of Certificate / Diploma $20 per copy
Copy of Transcript $10 per copy
Updated on January 2020
VIC-CC 2020 Starting Dates
Courier Service (by request) $80 per item
*All information is subject to change without notice
GBE & AGBE CSP & ACSP TESOL TESOL-C
Course Starts Ends Course Starts Ends Starts Ends Starts Ends
C4 January 6 January 31 C1 January 6 January 31 February 3 February 28 January 6 January 31
C5 February 3 February 28 C2 February 3 February 28 March 30 April 24 April 27 May 22
C6 March 2 March 27 C3 March 2 March 27 May 25 June 19 August 17 September 11
C1 March 30 April 24 C4 March 30 April 24 July 20 August 14 December 7 January 8
C2 April 27 May 22 C5 April 27 May 22 September 14 October 9
C3 May 25 June 19 C6 May 25 June 19 November 9 December 4 TESOL-T&A
C4 June 22 July 17 C7 June 22 July 17 February 3 February 28 Starts Ends
C5 July 20 August 14 C1 July 20 August 14 March 2 March 27
C6 August 17 September 11 C2 August 17 September 11 June 22 July 17
C1 September 14 October 9 C3 September 14 October 9 October 13 November 6
C2 October 13 November 6 C4 October 13 November 6
C3 November 9 December 4 C5 November 9 December 4
C4 December 7 January 8 C6 December 7 January 8
GLOBAL BUSINESS EXPERTISE – GBE CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL – CSP
Courses Courses
C1 Human Resources Strategies C1 Interpersonal Skill Development
C2 Public Relation Strategies C2 Food and Beverage
C3 Legal Administration C3 Communications
C4 Cost Control Strategies C4 The Hotel Industry
C5 Global Marketing Strategies C5 Career Tools
C6 Business Economics C6 Tourism and Hospitality
C7 Leaders and Motivation
TESOL (General) / TESOL-C (Children) / TESOL-T&A (Teens and Adults)
Updated on January 2020General Information
*All information is subject to change without notice
Bank Information
・ Bank Name: Bank of Montreal ・ SWIFT Code: BOFMCAM2
・ Bank Address: 595 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1L7
・ Account Holder Name: Vancouver International College (2016) Limited Partnership
・ Account Info: 00040(Transit)-001(Bank)-0004(Branch)-1789095(Account Number)
Refund Policy
If writen notice of withdrawal is received by VIC before Program of Study begins:
If a student visa is denied by Immigration Canada 100% Refund less registration fee
Less than 7 days after the contract is made & before the 95% Refund - VIC may keep 5% of total tuition fees to a maximum of
start date specified in the contract $250
30 days or more before the start date specified in the 90% Refund - VIC may keep 10% of total tuition fees to a maximum of
contract & more than 7 days after the contract was made $1,000
Less than 30 days before the start date specified in the 80% Refund - VIC may keep 20% of total tuition fees to a maximum of
contract & more than 7 days after the contract was made $1,300
If writen notice of withdrawal is received by VIC after Program of Study begins:
Whithin 10% of the period of instruction 70% Refund - VIC may keep 30% of total tuition fees
After 10% & before 30% of the period of instruction 50% Refund - VIC may keep 50% of total tuition fees
After 30% of the period of instruction 0% - No refund
NOTE:
• “Days” – refers to calendar days, and “contract” refers to student enrolment contract, official letter of acceptance o SAN form
(for program changes). All refunds are calculated on a weekly basis.
• At VIC this policy is applied to the original registration period, as all VIC programs are Language Programs.
NON-REFUNDABLE:
- Registration fee
- Homestay placement fee
- Custodian fee
Homestay Policies
Before starting homestay
✓ If applied, Homestay information will be provided approximately 2 to 3 weeks prior to the student arrival
✓ The request to change a homestay family after the homestay information is provided is generally not approvable
✓ The homestay fee does not include any transportation fee
✓ Please understand thet the request for homestay may not always be satisfied
After starting homestay
✓ Please understand that request for an extension to stay may not be satisfied
✓ At least 2 weeks notice is necesary if student moves out of the homestay or they need to pay the cost of 2 weeks
Updated on January 2020✓
VIC Student Accommodation
“Personal Reasons” to change the homestay family may not be approved
✓ Regular hours to arrive at our homestays are from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
■GEC Granville Suites (Hotel): Downtown (Granville & Drake St.)
▪ Daily, Weekly and Monthly, Check-in & out anytime
▪ Up to 4 adult guests in each room
▪ Minimum 18 years old
▪ Concierge / Security 24 hours
▪ Social lounge and common kitchen on the Penthouse floor
▪ Free Wi-Fi and basic cable TV
▪ Weekly housekeeping
▪ White Spot Restaurant on the main floor
■GEC VIVA (Student Residence): Downtown (Howe & Drake St.)
▪ Minimum stay 5 weeks, Move-in and move-out only on Saturday or Sunday
▪ Shared bedroom (2 people/2 beds) or private bedroom with shared kitchen,
living room & bathroom or private suite with full appliance
▪ Minimum 18 years old
▪ Concierge / Security 24 hours
▪ Fully furnished suites including In-suite laundry, Wi-Fi and Netflix
▪ Weekly housekeeping (common areas only)
■GEC Burnaby (Student Residence): Burnaby
▪ Sep 1 to Apr 30: Monthly Rates (minimum 3 months)
Check-in at the beginning of the month, check-out at the end of the month
▪ May 1 to Aug 31: Weekly rates (Minimum 5 weeks)
Check-in and Check-out only on Saturdays or Sundays
▪ Private suites 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms or shared suites are available
▪ Minimum 18 years old
▪ Live-in caretaker
▪ Fully furnished suites including In-suite laundry, Wi-Fi and Netflix
▪ Weekly housekeeping (common areas only)
▪ About 30-40 min to downtown by bus
< GEC Granville >
< GEC VIVA >
< GEC Burnaby >
Updated on January 2020Updated on January 2020
GEC Pricing Sheet 2020
VIC Student Accommodation
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