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Things to do in Vancouver this February

Things to do in Vancouver this February

Feb 6, 2021

February is here! While we still have to pause our official VGC Activities until Covid-19 restrictions are being lifted, there...

Entering Canada? Use ArriveCAN to prepare your trip!

Entering Canada? Use ArriveCAN to prepare your trip!

Dec 9, 2020

VGC International College was one of the first non-public institutions with a COVID-19 readiness plan that has been approved by...

Top Language School Vancouver 2020: VGC featured in Top Choice Magazine

Top Language School Vancouver 2020: VGC featured in Top Choice Magazine

Aug 26, 2020

As a winner of Top Language School in Vancouver 2020, VGC International College and its Executive Director Dominic Walton are featured...

VGC is a finalist for the ST Star Awards!

VGC is a finalist for the ST Star Awards!

Aug 4, 2020

We are beyond excited to announce our nomination for the 2020 ST Star Awards! We are honoured and humbled to be nominated alongside...

Vancouver Summer Camp 2020: Introducing VGC’s New Young Executive Program

Vancouver Summer Camp 2020: Introducing VGC’s New Young Executive Program

Mar 5, 2020

Every year VGC International College hosts teenagers from all over the world who come to Vancouver to learn English, make...

March 2020 – Our Activities and Highlights of the Month

March 2020 – Our Activities and Highlights of the Month

Feb 26, 2020

Have you noticed that the days are getting longer? Sometimes it feels like the darkness of winter will never end,...

VGC is the winner of the Top Choice Language School in Vancouver Again!

VGC is the winner of the Top Choice Language School in Vancouver Again!

Feb 21, 2020

Once again VGC International College is voted the Top Choice Language School 2020 in Vancouver! We are very proud to...

February 2020 – Our Activities and Highlights of the Month

February 2020 – Our Activities and Highlights of the Month

Jan 29, 2020

If you’ve noticed your favourite stores in the city slowly turning pink and red, that’s because Valentine’s Day is just...

Student Testimonial: Kyunho’s Experience in VGC’s TESL Program

Student Testimonial: Kyunho’s Experience in VGC’s TESL Program

Jan 22, 2020

By Kyun Ho Kim Kyun Ho Kim  is a student from South Korea. He studied in VGC’s TESL Diploma program...

VGC Featured in the Canadian Business Quarterly Magazine

VGC Featured in the Canadian Business Quarterly Magazine

Jan 15, 2020

VGC International College and its Executive Director Dominic Walton are featured in the latest edition of the Canadian Business Quarterly Magazine....

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Some new seasonal decorations are up on our campus Some new seasonal decorations are up on our campuses... Can you guess what we’re celebrating later this month? ☘️ #VGCcollege #studyinvancouver #studyincanada
Are you eager to start your learning journey but a Are you eager to start your learning journey but are still waiting for travel restrictions to ease?

🌎 With VGC Virtual, you can access all of VGC’s award-winning programs from the comfort of your home! Whether you are looking to improve your general English skills, preparing for your IELTS test or are interested in expanding your business skills - we got you covered!

🎓 For students interested in our University Pathway options we offer different University Preparation programs that suit international time zone demands and different English levels, tailored to your needs. This way you can start your pathway from home and finish in Canada when the time is right!

Or join Express English, or flexible part-time English program for people on the go!

Send us a DM for more information, we look forward to hearing from you! #VGCcollege #onlineschool #learnenglish #studyonline #virtualclasses #universitypathway #canada #internationalstudents #eslschool #onlineclass
Happy Monday #English students! Time for a new idi Happy Monday #English students! Time for a new idiom. Have you heard of the phrase ‘Every cloud has a silver lining’ before? Do you know what it means? 

‘Every cloud has a silver lining’

Definition: This saying means that there is always something positive about a bad situation. It is often said as an encouragement to someone who is feeling sad or disappointed to try and make them feel better or when someone realises a positive aspect to a bad situation. A silver lining on a cloud indicates that the sun is behind it.

Examples of how you can use this phrase in a sentence: 

“I just lost my job, but now I found a new one and actually like this one better than the last!” Answer: “See, every cloud has a silver lining.”

You can also use ‘silver lining’ on its own:

“If there is a silver lining to losing my job, it is that I now have time to go to school full-time.”

Head over to our stories today to see our teacher Chris explaining the idiom with a few examples.

Try to use this idiom in a conversation this week! Has this been helpful? Let us know in the comments!

#VGCcollege #learnenglish #idiom #englishlesson #speakingenglish #englishfun #studyenglish #englishtips #englishlanguage #studyincanada #eslschool #englishincanada #studyinvancouver #silverlining
Time for the weekly purple card announcement! 💜 Time for the weekly purple card announcement! 💜 The winners this week are Mai from Eli’s class and Thayssa from Jana’s class! Congratulations! You will receive your gift certificates next week! #VGCcollege #studyincanada #studyinvancouver #eslschool #englishschool #esl
Can you think of something better than a nice hot Can you think of something better than a nice hot chocolate with marshmallows? Neither can we! 😋☕️

Winter is coming to an end here in BC so we finished off February with a hot chocolate day for our students yesterday! Check out some of the impressions and head over to our Facebook for the full album! 

Are you a hot chocolate, tea of coffee person? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻

#VGCcollege #studyincanada #studyinvancouver #hotchocolate #internationalstudents #eslschool #activity
🎓 Congratulations to all of our graduating stud 🎓 Congratulations to all of our graduating students of the week! Swipe to see some of our graduates from today: 

(1) Sunjin from Korea 🇰🇷 who graduated from her Global English program
(2) Nana from Japan 🇯🇵 who graduated from her IELTS preparation program
(3) Moe from Japan 🇯🇵 who graduated from her Global English program today!

Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours! 💜 

DM us if you’re interested in our English or business programs on campus in #Vancouver or if you’d like to learn more about our #onlineclasses #VGCcollege #studyincanada #studyinvancouver #esl #eslschool #learnenglish #internationalstudents #604now
Did you know that VGC International College is a @ Did you know that VGC International College is a @qualityenglish School? 

Quality English (QE) schools are carefully selected from the best independent English language schools in English speaking countries. They are renowned for their quality and reputation and offer a choice of general and specialized courses in desirable locations around the world. All schools are independently owned and managed. They are not part of a chain and each school has its own unique character.

Head over to our stories today to see the recording of our live with Quality English from this morning. Our Global Marketing and Recruitment Manager Mariana spoke with Quality English Chief Executive Johnathan Swindell about student life in Vancouver, VGC’s current services and gave a small tour of the campus. 

Are you interested in learning more about VGC’s programs? Send us a DM for more information! #VGCcollege #qualityenglish #qualityeducation #learnenglish #studyincanada #studyinvancouver #studyonline #eslschool
We are excited to announce that Ryugaku Compass ha We are excited to announce that Ryugaku Compass has honoured us with an award! ✨ We are very grateful this to accept the Award as The Most Excellent ESL School of 2021.

This year’s recognition is especially important after a tumultuous year. It is a tribute to how the VGC team has handled themselves and how our focus changed through the pandemic. It recognizes our teacher’s hard work in the classroom but most of all how our students have found a home and shaped our positive school culture where everyone is welcome.

We’d like to thank Ryugaku Compass for this recognition. We will continue to be committed to provide all of our students with the best possible experience. Whether they study with us online or come to learn English in Vancouver to achieve their future dreams. 💜

DM us if you are interested in VGC’s online programs or English courses in Vancouver! 

#VGCcollege #studyincanada #studyinvancouver #learnenglish #englishincanada #onlineenglish #eslschool #award #604now #qualityenglish.
Hi #English students! Do you know what a toque is? Hi #English students! Do you know what a toque is? Here in Canada, many people own a variety of ‘toques’ to put on during the colder months of the year. Do you know what it could be? 

Toque, noun
Pronunciation: to͞ok

Definition: A toque is a Canadian word for a warm, close-fitting, brimless winter hat or a knitted hat. It can have a tassel or pom-pom on top. A toque is usually worn when it's cold. Outside of Canada a toque is usually known as a beanie or a ski hat. 

Here’s an example of how you can use toque in a sentence:

Make sure to bring a toque, it's freezing outside. 
He wore a blue toque and a big scarf. 

Head over to our stories today! Teacher Linda is explaining the word and is showing you some examples of what a toque could look like. 

Do you own a toque? What colour is your favourite toque? Try to use the word in a sentence today! 

#VGCcollege #wordoftheweek #vocabulary #canadianslang #canadianenglish #verycanadian #toque #studyincanada #learnenglish #esl #englishlesson
We hope that you’re all enjoying your weekend! T We hope that you’re all enjoying your weekend! Time to announce this weeks purple card winners! 💜

Congratulations to Melissa Jazmin from Bianca’s class and Seo Young from Vleska’s class - you are this week’s winners and will receive your gift certificates via email next week! #VGCcollege #studyincanada #studyinvancouver #eslschool #learnenglish
Attention students! 📣 The Canadian government a Attention students! 📣 The Canadian government announced new testing and quarantine requirements for international arrivals to Canada. This includes international students as well. 

As of February 22, 2021, all travellers arriving in Canada will be required to take a COVID-19 molecular test when they arrive in the country before they exit the airport, and another toward the end of their 14-day quarantine period.

Travellers will also have to reserve, prior to departure, a 3-night stay in a government-authorized hotel. Travellers who receive a negative test will, after these three days, proceed to their place of isolation to finish their 14-day quarantine. Ten days into their quarantine, they will use a take-home test provided at their arrival in Canada. A further clear result is required before leaving quarantine at 14 days.

Travellers who receive a positive test result after the initial test must be prepared to pay for additional hotel isolation should they receive a positive result.

Please see the link in our bio for more information as well as a list of government-approved hotels. 

#VGCcollege #studyincanada #enteringcanada #studyinvancouver #vancouver #yvr
Congratulations to all of our graduating students Congratulations to all of our graduating students of this week! 🎓 

Here you can see our students Yoshie and Yuta (swipe) from Japan 🇯🇵. Both completed their Global English program and received their certificates today! Well done 👏🏻 #VGCcollege #studyincanada #studyinvancouver #eslschool #graduation #learnenglish #englishincanada #itrustlocal
Did you know that VGC offers a variety of business Did you know that VGC offers a variety of business certificate courses and diploma programs? 

🎓 In a recent study we took with with alumni of our business courses in January 2021, 100% of the students who participated were happy with their learning experience and said that they would recommend our programs to other students.

All of our business certificate courses can be taken online through VGC Virtual from the comfort of your home! Check the link in our bio for more information on program options and admissions requirements. 

📣 We are still accepting applications for Practical Sales Techniques and Communication for Customer Satisfaction and Excellence, both starting March 1, 2021.

#VGCcollege #studyonline #businessschool #schoolofbusiness #businessprogram #studyincanada #onlineclasses #internationalstudents
Campus safety ✨ In a recent survey we conducted Campus safety ✨ In a recent survey we conducted with in-class students, 100% of students agreed that VGC has taken the necessary steps to ensure campus safety.

The safety of our students and staff is our biggest priority and we want to make sure that everyone feels comfortable about their learning experience in the classroom.

Some of the measures we have implemented to keep everyone safe, happy and healthy are 

✅ Temperature check for every person entering the campus
✅ mandatory use of face masks in common areas
✅ hand sanitizer stations throughout the campus
✅ furniture is arranged to allow for safe distancing
✅ markers on floor as visual guidelines for distancing
✅ limited number of students on floor and in classrooms 
✅ students and staff are asked to stay home when feeling ill or symptomatic
✅ a full-time janitor is cleaning the campus environment throughout the day, with special emphasis on high touchpoint areas 

We saved some impressions to our ‘Safety’ highlight and stories today so make sure to take a look! For more information of Covid-19 safety and further resources make sure to check out the designated section on our website (link in bio). 

#VGCcollege #covid19 #safetyoncampus #studyincanada #internationalstudents #campus #studyinvancouver #staysafe
Hi #English students! Since it’s all been about Hi #English students! Since it’s all been about love and hearts around Valentine’s Day this weekend, we’d like to introduce you to a new idiom this week: heart of gold. Do you know what it means? ♥️ 

Noun phrase: have a heart of gold

Definition: To have a heart of gold means to be very kind, sincere and caring by nature. A person who is said to have a heart of gold is thought to be a very good person. 

Examples of how you can use this phrase:

You can trust her, she has a heart of gold.
My teacher has a heart of gold, she always helps me. 

Head over to our stories today to see our teacher Catherine explaining the idiom. 

Do you know someone who has a heart of gold? Try to use this idiom in a sentence today! 

#VGCcollege #learnenglish #idiom #englishlesson #speakingenglish #englishfun #studyenglish #englishtips #englishlanguage #studyincanada #eslschool #englishincanada #studyinvancouver
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💜 This Friday we our s Happy Valentine’s Day! 💜 This Friday we our students to celebrate both Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day! Swipe for some impressions and make sure to visit Facebook for the full album! (Link in bio) 💕

Students received an envelope with their Lunar New Year horoscope for 2021 — the year of the Ox. At the same time we also delivered the (secret) Valentine's greetings that students sent through us! 

A day full or surprises for our students and the best send-off into the long weekend! #VGCcollege #valentinesday #lunarnewyear #studyincanada #studyinvancouver #studyabroad #itrustlocal #happyvalentinesday #internationalstudents
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