English for Youth

Youth students at VanWest College will study English based on current topics through communicative language study. Students will develop their language skills through speaking, listening, reading and writing through project based learning and personal and interpersonal development.

Course Details

- offered location: Vancouver
- ages: 12 to 17
- Winter Availability: January 5 – January 30, 2026
- Summer Availability: July 6 – August 14, 2026
- length: Winter 4 weeks | Summer 6 weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)
- class: 30 Lessons per week

learning highlights:

Communicate Confidently in Real-Life Situations
Learn and Grow Through Digital Tools and Teamwork
Express Creativity and Connect Across Cultures
Develop Global Connections and Lifelong Learning Skills

experience-based learning:

Weekly Field Trips/Competitions
Project-Based Learning
In-Class Team Building Activities
Individual Student Progress Reports

sample class themes:

Week 1 – Oh Canada!
Week 2 – Fears and Aspirations
Week 3 – A Limitless Future
Week 4 – A Blast from the Past
Week 5 – Bon Voyage!
Week 6 – Change Yourself, Change the World!

Tuition & Fees

vancouver youth – Tuition & Fees Per Week
Weeks	Youth (Ages 12 – 17) 30 Lessons/week	Other Fees	Optional Activities Mon – Sat
2 – 6	$550	Material Fee $50/week Student Services Fee $150	Winter: $400/week \|\| Summer: $450/week Weekday: After school \|\| Saturday: All day

Schedule

English for youth – vancouver
Time	Monday – Friday	Weekends
08:30 – 10:10	English Class	Saturday: Optional School Activity The activity length is based on each activity. Sunday: Free Day
10:20 – 12:00	English Class
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Time
13:00 – 13:50	Self Development Public Speaking / Global Citizenship Digital Media / Leadership Skills
13:55 – 14:45
14:45 –	Optional School Activity The activity length is based on each activity.

– Course offerings and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm availability prior to registration.

Weekly Field Trips & Competitions
Team Building Activities
Project-based Learning

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Course Details

Offered Location
Vancouver

Ages
12 to 17

Availability
Winter: Jan 5 – 30, 2026
Summer: Jul 6 – Aug 14, 2026

Length
Winter 4 weeks | Summer 6 weeks
(Minimum 2 weeks)

Class
30 Lessons per week

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PTIRU Approval

Our English as Second Language (ESL) program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and offered in Vancouver (DLI:O19283891072) and Kelowna (DLI:O19395299852).

English for Youth