About VGC
VGC International College is an award-winning English language and business school in downtown Vancouver. Founded in 2003, VGC has built a strong academic reputation by offering high-quality and well-designed English courses and international business programs to students from over 85 nations. Year after year we strive to maintain a standard of excellence in order to provide our students with the best possible learning experience. VGC has three campus locations in Vancouver that are all within walking distance from each other.
VGC’s School of English Language is recognized by thousands of students from all over the world as well as prestigious post-secondary institutions, as the premier English language school in Vancouver, Canada.
VGC’s School of International Business provides students the skills they need to understand and thrive in the Canadian job market. Our specially designed curriculum allows students the option to develop their business and English language skills simultaneously.
Our History
- 2024
VGC wins Top Choice Language School in Vancouver for 6th consecutive year. - 2023
VGC celebrates its 20 year anniversary – 20 years of Quality Education. VGC wins fifth Top Choice Award as Top Language School in Vancouver. - 2022
Opens third location – a dedicated business campus – in Downtown Vancouver. Wins fourth Top Choice Award as Top Language School in Vancouver and is the exclusive winner of the Consumer Choice Award in the Greater Vancouver region. Also rated best international language school in Canada by students. - 2021
Introduces 2-year Diploma of Applied Communications and becomes an official IELTS Test Venue. Receives third Top Choice Award and CBRB Award for strong vision and leadership. Students from 85+ countries - 2020
Wins second Top Choice Award and becomes a Cambridge Admissions Test Centre. Launches VGC Virtual, enabling students to access programs anywhere in the world. - 2019
Wins first Top Choice Award for Top Language School in Vancouver. Graduates over 2,000 students from 75+ countries - 2018
Introduces business diploma with co-op programs and offers 2 week, 4 week, 6 month and 1 year program. - 2017
Introduces TESL program and opens Granville campus for business students, specialty programs and higher level ESL classes. - 2016
Changes name to VGC International College and introduces business classes. Creates School of English Language and School of International Business. - 2014
Sets up a Student Services to provide students with additional services to help them improve their English skills. VGC also sets up its Educate for Change initiative, supporting education in developing countries. - 2013
Publishes the English Equivalency chart and adds the Summer Teen High School Preparation Program. - 2009
Changes name to VGC Language School and moves to the Hastings location. VGC also begins offering ESL and University prep classes and becomes a member of Languages Canada. - 2006
Adds IELTS preparation to the curriculum. - 2003
Vancouver Georgia College opens as a TOEFL Test prep center, catering to local students