English as a Second Language (ESL)

English for Multimedia

VanWest College English for Multimedia

English for Multimedia

The English for Multimedia course develops practical English communication skills through storytelling, media, and digital content creation. Students explore photography, video, journalism, and social media through hands-on projects, culminating in the final VanWest Newsroom video project.

RECOMMENDED FOR students interested in English, storytelling, and digital media

Course Details

  • offered location: Vancouver
  • start dates: Every Monday
    If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is the start date.
  • Recommended start dates (2027): January 4, March 1, April 26, June 21, August 16, October 11, December 6
  • length: 8 weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)
  • class: 25 Lessons per week (Elective Course)
    This course is subject to demand; It must be combined with one of the morning Core English courses.
  • English REquirement: VanWest Level 5+

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees Per Week
Weeks Monday – Friday Digital Material Fee
Per Week
30 Lessons
08:30 – 14:45
25 Lessons
08:30 – 13:50
20 Lessons
08:30 – 12:00
2 – 11 $450 $420 $390 $20
12 – 23 $445 $415 $385
24 – 43 $435 $405 $375
44+ $415 $385 $355

Schedule

Monday – Friday
Class Time 20 Lessons per Week (Core English)
Core English 08:30 – 10:10 English Class
General English • English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Business English (Level 7+) • Speak Up (Level 5+)
Marketing English Bootcamp (Level 5+)
10:20 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Class Time 25 & 30 Lessons per Week (Elective)
Elective A 13:00 – 13:50 English for Multimedia
Elective B 13:55 – 14:45 Afternoon Elective Suggestions (30 Lessons Only)
IELTS Preparation • Canadian English and Culture
Communication • Speaking • Listening
Writing • Grammar • Pronunciation and and more!
Tutoring A 14:50 – 15:45 One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional)
55 minutes per lesson
Tutoring B 15:50 – 16:45 One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional)
55 minutes per lesson

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

– Level progression is dependent on a number of considerations including weekly writing and speaking tasks, listening and reading tests, attitude, attendance, and completion of outside classroom course work. To progress to a new level, students must achieve an overall score of 75% or better.

  • Put your English into action through hands-on projects and your own VanWest news video
  • Improve your speaking, presentation, interviewing, and communication skills.

Course Details

Offered Location
Vancouver

Start Dates
Every Monday
If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is the start date.

Recommended Start Dates
2027: Jan 4, Mar 1, Apr 26, Jun 21, Aug 16, Oct 11, Dec 6

Length
8 weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)

Class
25 Lessons per week (Elective Course)
This course is subject to demand; it must be combined with one of the morning Core English courses.

English Requirement
VanWest Level 5+


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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).

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