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When I didn’t reach the IELTS grade (proof of proficiency in the English language) to attend a postgraduate course in International Business Management at Douglas College in Canada (🇨🇦), I felt powerless. While studying foreign language, still in childhood, I went through all levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced until I reached graduation, still in high school, in the 8th grade, I had the opportunity to live a year in the USA and study an academic year (in middle school).I returned to Brazil and continued studying English only at school as a compulsory subject and before the entrance exam I took the Cambridge proficiency test. And that was it ... With approximately 10 years of little use or even disuse of the foreign language, I firmly believed that speaking, reading, listening and writing in English was like riding a bicycle. Once we learned, I would never forget ...my mistake ... It is true that I have not completely forgotten ... but I learned that foreign language is like physical activity, the more "sedentary" we are in practicing, the less strength we will have when we need it. Anyway, IELTS was not the last light at the end of the tunnel, I had another option to take an intensive preparatory course at a University Preparation Program, the VGC International College. I can only thank VGC and the entire academic staff of this institution, it was 2 months of intensive English classes, assessments, projects and a lot of hard work involving theory and practice, that made me leave the comfort zone and pull my capacities and skills to a higher level. Now I feel much more confident and prepared to enter another university journey and seek to achieve my professional and personal goals. Thank you very much VGC for the experience, teachings and experience in the last two months I hope you will continue helping many foreign students like me. Kind regards, Luma Santana de Souza Dórea.
Luma Dorea
23:20 31 Jul 20
Thanks to all the support of VGC I was able to live an extremely rewarding and fun experience.I Improved my English skills in a fun and active way, interacting with the teachers, and talking about many topics, practice with my classmates learning new things in the process.It was not only very educational but my teachers and other support made all my learning at VGC truly unique.an unforgettable and incredible experience.
Vincent Rolong Marquez
21:53 01 Jul 20
VGC is a good place where you can learn Engliash and know new friends. Vibe is fun and friendly. Let’s hit the books.
Levi Chen
11:06 10 Dec 19
My experience at VGC has been really good in all areas. I like my classes because they are very interesting and you can learn a lot.I have been 4 months here studying! Also I love the homestay organized by VGC I don’t have problem with them always them give me a good food and are very supportive.I recommend so much VGC International College if you want learn English well!!
Yarelys Chavez Osorio
23:52 28 Nov 19
I had the best school life ever in VGC! I enjoyed not only learning English but also doing activities. The activities are so fun! Emily is an amazing activity coordinator. Thanks to her, I enjoyed a lot of activites successfully! I love the atmosphere of the school as well, the teachers are nice and friendly. In each class, the diversity of nationalities is high, so I could make many friends from different countries, and it was good for talking about each other's cultures. Also there are various courses in the school. I took business courses and TESL course as well as general English class, and those were all interesting and helpful for me!If you are considering studying abroad, come to VGC! I'm sure you will love VGC. I was lucky to choose the best English school in the world!
김하현
00:08 28 Nov 19
I had a great time in my pathway program at VGC. The experience goes beyond learning a second language or writing academic papers. It also allows the students to be prepared for a real academic environment. I strongly recommend it!
Diego Pavoni
01:49 22 Nov 19
I arrive in Canada last year, knowing only some words in English. I started VGC in level 4 and I finished in level 7, and I can say for sure that the best decision that I made was choosing VGC to improve my english skills. After all, I graduated in the pathway program and now I’m able to start Douglas College next year. I strongly recommend VGC due to the excellent program that they offer, the teachers, and the incredible staff that work there, especially Ana and Mariana from Brazil. I am so grateful for the program because now I can speak English fluently with the feeling of being prepared for College.
Ana Carolina Marinzeck
00:04 20 Nov 19
I have had a great experience with VGC International College. I'm from to Panama and when I arrived there for me was difficult talk and understand English but with the great methodology of VGC I have learned enough to communicate with another people. I envisioned this and now is a reality. I feel so happy and grateful with VGC because moreover of teach me I enjoyed this experience, I met another people from different countries and everyone of professor are a great people and great professionals.
Karineth Guardia
01:10 15 Nov 19
My experience has been amazing, learning whit the best teachers. It is also an excellent opportunity to refine your English for business communication. Since I have started I have been receiving lots of knowledge and cultural experiences. I am from Panama and I recommend this experience
Liz Beitia
00:51 15 Nov 19
I am very thankful with my experience at VGC International College. VGC has the best teachers in Canada, they know a lot and are very polite. When I have doubts, I can approach them, and they always bring in their support. All people are very supportive, good customer service. They are very helpful.
Anibal Barrios
00:43 15 Nov 19
VGC is an amazing school! The staff is super nice and the teachers are amazing! The activities are fun and they even offer trips sometimes. The location is in downtown which is perfect and they have 2 beautiful buildings very close to each other. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to learn English and have a good time in Vancouver.
Juliane Bodini
22:01 01 Oct 19
Definitely, the best language school in Vancouver! If you are looking for a school that is welcoming, supportive, caring and has a positive learning environment, VGC will make a real difference in your education. VGC offers a wide range of English courses and Business programmes that make the school stand out from the crowd. All VGC staff genuinely care about their students and make them feel at home. There is a real sense of belonging from the very first moment they walk into the school. VGC teachers provide top quality instruction and adapt their approaches to meet the students´needs. They are friendly, inspiring and encourage students to become independent and responsible learners and make a lasting impact in their life. Also, the after-school activities are well planned and allow students to socialize in an international context. They have the time of their lives! It has been an outstanding experience for me and my students, and we really look forward to coming back soon. Once again, we would like to thank VGC for all the support you provided us. We wish you all the best for your continued success.
Mercedes Ferrer
14:30 01 Aug 19
Definitely, the best language school in Vancouver! If you are looking for a school that is welcoming, supportive, caring and has a positive learning environment, VGC will make a real difference in your education. VGC offers a wide range of English courses and Business programmes that make the school stand out from the crowd. All VGC staff genuinely care about their students and make them feel at home. There is a real sense of belonging from the very first moment they walk into the school. VGC teachers provide top quality instruction and adapt their approaches to meet the students´needs. They are friendly, inspiring and encourage students to become independent and responsible learners and make a lasting impact in their life. Also, the after-school activities are well planned and allow students socialize in an international context. They have the time of their lives! It has been an outstanding experience for me and my students, and we really look forward to coming back soon. Once again, we would like to thank VGC for all the support you provided us. We wish you all the best for your continued success.
Mercedes Ferrer
19:31 31 Jul 19
VGC is best option to improve your English and make new friends around the world!! I spent the best summer there and now I don t want to leave... I really recommend VGC! This opportunity is unique in life
Ana Acti
20:26 19 Jul 19
VGC is best option to improve your English and make new friends around the world!! I spent the best summer there and now I don t want to leave... I really recommend VGC! This opportunity is unique in life
Ana Acti
20:26 19 Jul 19
My experience at VGC has been very good. My professors explain things in a very effective manner. The activities with VGC are very exciting and engaging. I have been at VGC for 6 months and I can clearly see an improvement in a 90% Vs the level I had at the time I arrived. I recommend VGC 🙂
Dariana Brea
23:10 18 Jul 19
VGC is a great English language school. In addition to many professional, patient and energetic teachers, there are many student services, such as a writing center or a study lab, as well as interesting activities.
Ruby Huang
00:00 18 Jul 19
Good place to learn English. Nice and friendly teachers. Teachers always do their best to answer students question.
Nick HSU
23:27 17 Jul 19
I strongly believe that VGC is the best English language school in Vancouver.👍👍👍👍👍There are many professional teachers who can improve your English skills such as IELTs, Business, University preparation pathway, etc.🥰🥰Anyway, you can find Betty and Helen who are working in marketing team, asking any specific questions about your requirements; undoubtedly they will help you!😍😍😍😍😍
Shun Hao Chang
23:07 17 Jul 19
The best English language school in Vancouver.I highly recommend this school to the one who wants to learn English.Helen and Betty who are in the marketing team are pretty nice. Any doubts, you can come to ask them.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Ritty Lin
20:41 17 Jul 19
My son is 15 y.o. and he just completed his first Summer Teen Experience at VGC.He was in Vancouver for 3 weeks and everything was perfect: smart English lessons, amazing activities and warm homestay.I definitely recommend VGC!!!
Chiara Bellagambi
20:08 09 Jul 19
I studied at VGC for four months. It's the professional international colleges with great and supportive staff and excellent and friendly teachers. Thanks to them I'm ready for college.
Mehrnaz Gh
14:50 06 May 19
If you are looking for an educational establishment that is forward thinking, creative and caring then VGC is the place to go. I completed the TESL Diploma and it was an incredible experience. The staff at VGC genuinely care about providing top quality ESL teaching. As a native speaker from the UK I completed the Teaching diploma and I felt that the teachers adapted their methodology to meet my needs. There is a real sense of belonging when you walk into the building and the strong rapport between teachers and students resonates through the constant buzz of learning coming from the classrooms. I wish all staff and students every success for the future. It was an absolute pleasure being part of the VGC family.
Shayna Suleyman
22:35 12 Mar 19
As a 2019 Top Choice Award Winner, they have proven their dedication to their city by consistently providing excellence through their services. 5 stars!
Veronica Da Ponte
19:22 13 Feb 19
VGC is amazing!! I highly recommend them to anyone who needs to improve their English. University Preparation is challenging and incredible. Their teachers and team are strongly prepared and we are always learning something new. They provide us different activities to socialize and practice our English out of class. I loved studying there.
Bárbara Bogado
00:58 02 Jan 19
Good teacher and good class.It was very exciting time in VGC.
Manami Kiguchi
17:05 25 Dec 18
My teacher is a best English teacher in my life.もしも先生が合わないなと思っても、フレキシブルに変更出来ます。自分に合った環境で勉強出来ます。高校三年間の英語の授業より濃い3ヶ月でした。
midori handa
12:42 03 Oct 18
I had a wonderful experience studying at VGC. I changed of program three times because I wanted to try different things and the three of them were amazing. My first three weeks I was in the summer camp and I met a lot of people there. I had a lot of fun and we visited many different places, like the Rocky Mountains, Whistler, Deep Cove… I also went rafting, played hockey and many other things! After the first three weeks I went to Global English, which was very interesting too, we had optional activities every afternoon and on Mondays and Wednesdays we had elective class (you can choose between many options and it helps you improve the topics you need to work harder on..I was in Global English for three weeks and my last week I decided to change to TOEFL, even though I don’t want to take the TOEFL exam. It was nice because the methods were different from Global English and I wanted to try more things before coming back to Spain. I also took extra classes (one class more per day) and I learned a lot on that class. All the teachers made the lessons fun and interesting and they were super close with the students, they cared about us. Everyone was super kind to me, I made a lot of friends, had a very good time and when I needed something there was always someone willing to help me. I came here from Spain to learn English and even though I was only 7 weeks I have returned to Madrid with a way higher English level and so happy that I’m already planning on returning next summer! I highly recommend VGC for everyone who wants to learn English, it doesn’t matter if your English level is low or high, you will surely learn a lot.
maria san miguel
16:45 05 Sep 18
I am a student from Spain and I had joined VGC for one month. I can say a lot of good things about this school but I will summarize them in a few words: VGC is a great and a wonderful place to study English, make friends and enjoy Vancouver's life! I can't be happier! The school's staff is amazing. They are very professional people, with an amazing knowledge in TESL, and always willing to help you, not just academically but also professionally. The school also offers great opportunities to meet different people and experience Vancouver's life by planning all sort of fun activities. Congratulations to VGC for doing such a great job and for trying so hard to fulfill everybody's expectations. I am very impressed and glad for everything you've done! It has been the best month ever! I truly recommend joining the school, no doubts! Thank you! You are a great team VGC!
Elena Irisarri
15:19 05 Sep 18
I think this is the best language school in Vancouver. First this is really near by waterfront station so students are easy to go to school. Second, Teachers in VGC are great! They are well behaved and always try to make students happy. Most of them are graduated from prestigous university in Canada and very proficent to teach! Third, Majority of language school in Vancouver such as ISLAC and VCC is not really concentrate studying but VGC has a good balance between activity and academic study. I highly recommend to join VGC's English programs. 'The place where has good activity and can enjoy to study!'---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------솔직히 벤쿠버에서 제일 좋은 어학원이라고 생각합니다. 워터프론트 역에서 가까워서 학원 찾는데도 무리가 없고 선생님들 전부 친절하고 무엇보다 굉장히 열정적 이십니다. 당연히 수업도 잘가르켜 주십니다. 선생님들 대부분 캐나다에서 UBC 나 Mcgill Western ontario, Uvic 같은 명문대에서 공부하신 분들이고요. 벤쿠버 다운타운 어학원이 사실 거의놀자판 인데 비해서 여기는 아카데믹함과 엑티비티가 잘 조화를 이루는 곳입니다. 솔직히 유학원이 여기가 좋다 여기가 좋다 이래서 저도 많이 알아봤는데 여기가 제일 좋습니다. 친구 사귀기도 굉장히 쉽고, '잘놀고 잘 공부할수 있는곳' 강추합니다.
DH Ryu
01:03 01 Sep 18
If you are looking for a professional, reliable and serious English Langague School, highly qualified and skilled English teachers, warm and attentive staff always available to help you and give you the best advice according to your need, well organized programs, clean-room classes, various interesting activities specialy planned for VGC students, VGC is the best place in Vancouver for that. I recommend you to visit the school, talk to the marketer speaking your native language and event have a trial lesson. You will improve efficiently your fluency and accuracy in English and gain self confidence.
Vivre mieux
23:16 13 May 18
VGC gave me really precious and amazing time and experiences. They always try to make students feel comfortable and be ambitious for learning more. All classes that I took are helpful and very practical even after graduating. In addition, apart from the class, VGC's activities were awesome!! Especially, the talent show was the most outstanding and unforgettable one! If you have any talent, you must show yourself at the talent show!! Anyway, thank you for everything. I LOVE VGC.
大井翼
02:43 25 Feb 18
If you are looking for an educational establishment that is forward thinking, creative and caring then VGC is the place to go. I completed the TESL Diploma and it was an incredible experience. The staff at VGC genuinely care about providing top quality ESL teaching. As a native speaker from the UK I completed the Teaching diploma and I felt that the teachers adapted their methodology to meet my needs. There is a real sense of belonging when you walk into the building and the strong rapport between teachers and students resonates through the constant buzz of learning coming from the classrooms. I wish all staff and students every success for the future. It was an absolute pleasure being part of the VGC family.
Shayna Suleyman
10:19 22 Feb 18
VGC has done almost impossible for me. For 4 months at this school, I was able to learn how to write essays and get pleasure from it, do not be afraid to speak English, start to think in English, catch the melody and beauty of pronunciation of English in its Canadian version, and most importantly pass the university exam and be there accepted! Thank you Jass that taught me to treat IELTS as a routine, since the training of putting it out every two weeks is so boring that involuntarily I began to feel during his surrender as if I was just cooking in my kitchen. Thanks to Kristina for such a childish happiness to see the world happy and hopeful and forget in the lessons that I'm learning English and that he is not my native language. And keep in mind that this is not the most expensive school in Vancouver, and if you are like me going to study for more than two months, then be ready to save a decent amount of money because the school provides a solid benefit. By the way, this year I lower my taxes as the school issues a special check form, which is not done by every English school. Thanks to all the wonderful VGC team.
Inga Udalova
19:31 21 Feb 18
The most beautiful experience in my life, definitely the best option to learn English and make friends from different countries. The best school in Vancouver
Daniel Naji
23:28 31 Jan 18
I've studied at VGC for about 7 months. It has been an unforgettable experience in my life.VGC is one of the best schools in Vancouver. They offer you a good opportunity to improve your English, and for sure you will be able to gain a great deal of knowledge in your class. After class, VGC provides Study lab where a teacher is available and you can ask questions individually. It was really helpful to me, especially before an exam. Theachers and stuff are amazing. Everyone is so kind!! I will miss them:-( And, of course, activities the school organizes are awesome! It's various and all of those are cheaper. I highly recommend VGC!!!!!!!
RURIKO YAMAGUCHI
04:14 11 Jan 18
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