Complete VGC’s Survey For a Chance to Win $1500!!!!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by wpadmin@vgc.ca Leave a comment

What would you do with $1500…?

Well… here’s what you COULD do:

  • Buy 1500 Tim Hortons donuts.
  • Snowboard + season’s pass to Cypress, Grouse or Seymour mountain.
  • Visit the Vancouver Aquarium with 50 friends.
  • Surf the North Shore in Hawaii!
  • Take your mother out to a nice seafood dinner!
  • SHOPPING SPREE! Luis Vuitton ZOMG!!!!! :0
  • Invest in a mobility scooter for when you’re 70.
  • Buy a new camera and take a picture beside a Ferrari.

Personally I’d take the money and disappear into the Costa Rican rainforest for several months to train to become the next Bear Grylls (of “Man vs Wild” glory).

Turns out insects are actually very nutritious

Luckily for my concerned mother this contest is only open to VGC Students! VGC has created this survey to get our students’ valuable opinions so that we can serve you better. All the feedback from this survey is going to be totally anonymous and analyzed by an outside company. We encourage you to be as honest so that we can help structure our efforts to provide the best service possible here at VGC Language School.

To participate in the survey, simply follow the link below, or click on the picture:

VGC Language School Student Satisfaction Survey

Click here to complete the survey!

Click here to complete the survey!

Good luck! Send us a picture from Hawaii!

 

 

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by wpadmin@vgc.ca Leave a comment

Happy Holidays from VGC Language School

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years from VGC Language School!

Christmas is an exciting time of year in Canada! At VGC we have been fortunate enough to spend a wonderful holiday season with our international students from around the world. For many of our international students, Christmas 2011 was the first time that they were able to experience western Christmas traditions. We were glad to be able to introduce this special time of year to our students. We look forward to next year!

A field trip to the Vancouver Christmas Market

Vancouver Christmas Market

Christmas Goodies

Checking Out the Crafts

All in all we had a great Christmas here at VGC. Kath (the Green Lady) put on a tremendous Christmas gift exchange. Echoes of cheering, triumphant laughter and sallow sobs of disappointment rang through the halls here at VGC, a good time was had by all.

Best of wishes to all for 2012!

VGC Students from Mexico, Brazil and Japan Celebrate Christmas

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Summertime Activities @ VGC

Posted on September 23, 2011 by wpadmin@vgc.ca Leave a comment

Wondering what VGC students do when they’re not studying at the best language school in Vancouver?

Ola... como estas? ;)

They have fun!

VGC Students in the Rockies

Studying a new language in a foreign country is an exciting and memorable experience. At VGC we know that there is more to learning English in Vancouver than simply sitting in a classroom! A truly successful experience studying abroad is one that immerses the student in the culture and allows them to discover a country, culture—and hopefully—themselves.

At VGC we encourage our students to go out and explore Vancouver. We run a variety of daily activities led by our dedicated Activity Coordinator to help students make the most of their time while they study English in Vancouver. We want our students to discover the world of English beyond the walls of the classroom. But most of all…

…we want them to have fun!

Check out a few of the things we have been up to in the summertime at VGC:

Want to see more? Check out VGC’s Facebook page or our Flickr account!

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Level Test is Online

Posted on September 23, 2011 by wpadmin@vgc.ca Leave a comment

Registration just got easier!

The staff here at VGC have been busy re-tooling VGC’s website lately. To help make students’ planning and registration easier, VGC has made our comprehensive level test available online.

Curious about your English language level? Test your English language ability and check which of VGC’s 15 levels you would fall into… check out VGC’s online level test.

This tool will be useful for students who are considering studying English in Vancouver as well as students who are planning to attend VGC. For students thinking about studying in Canada, the level test should give a good idea of which level students would enter at, making it easier to determine how much time a student should spend at VGC to accomplish their learning goals.

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Congratulations to Alejandra, Tomoko, Taka and Kazumi

Posted on August 13, 2011 by wpadmin@vgc.ca Leave a comment

Alejandra is going back to Mexico to complete her studies in University. Best of luck, Alejandra!

Welcome back to VGC’s blog!

Today we are celebrating Alejandra, Tomoko, Taka and Kazumi’s graduation. Congratulations to all 4 of them– they have studied hard here at VGC and vastly improved their English during their time here.

Alejandra (above) came from Mexico to improve her English as part of her university studies. We are proud to report that she made significant progress in her time here at VGC. Congratulations Alejandra! Come back and visit us again soon!

Good luck in Kamloops!

Kazumi is heading to Kamloops to study further and experience Canada’s great outdoors.

Good luck in your studies!

Taka came from Japan to improve his English in order to study Child psychology in Canada

Taka is planning to study child psychology at Simon Fraser University here in Vancouver. He will be a fantastic teacher one day!

Congratulations Tomoko!

Have fun in Australia!

Tomoko is going back to Japan along with an IELTS score of 6.0! She is planning to attend university in Australia. Congratulations and good luck, Tomoko!

Although we are sad to see them go, we are very happy to have helped them accomplish their goals of speaking, laughing and dreaming in English.

You can too! Come visit the best language school in Vancouver to achieve your English goals today!

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Oh! Canada! Canada Day at VGC

Posted on July 12, 2011 by wpadmin@vgc.ca Leave a comment

Canada Day was kicked off in style this year at VGC’s downtown Vancouver campus. We pulled out all the stops to ensure that our international students experienced a Canada Day to remember while they study English in Vancouver.

The Infamous "Vegetable" Cake

Starting at lunchtime, VGC’s student lounge was quickly filled with students hungry for Canada Day snacks and ready to play a few games. The festivities kicked off with a vocabulary-building game of “Bingo,” led by VGC’s activities coordinator. Students listened carefully for their words, all eager to take the grand prize– a Canadian prize pack for the top 3 players.

Bingo time!

Congratulations to the winner — Chris from Daejon, Korea!

There can only be one! Chris from Daejon, Korea is the Bingo king!

Next up came VGC’s very own (ad-hoc) house band to play a bit of music for everybody. Taka and Jack were brave enough to play and sing a few songs together. Check out the video above!

Taka and Jack laid down some tunes for everybody's enjoyment.

A special thank you to the both of them… great tune! Inspired by her students, one of VGC’s teachers came up to sing and play guitar.

A teacher of many talents!

In the end, fun was had by all. It was even concluded that even though the cake was made of carrots, it tasted nothing like vegetables at all!

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VGC Partners with the University of Regina

Posted on July 8, 2011 by wpadmin@vgc.ca Leave a comment

Summer is moving along steadily here at VGC Language School. Students are enjoying the long days of sunshine and are taking advantage of all the great summertime activities on offer in Vancouver. VGC’s staff are hard at work as well. In addition to launching a new website, we have been working hard to develop partnerships with universities in Canada in order to provide the best opportunities for our students.

We are extremely proud to announce that we have developed a partnership with the University of Regina — home to the best petroleum engineering program in North America!

The University of Regina has officially recognized the quality of VGC’s English programs. Students who successfully graduate from VGC’s University Pathway Program are given conditional acceptance to the University of Regina with no further proof of English. That is, no IELTS or TOEFL score is necessary for entrance for VGC graduates– they can transfer directly into the U of Regina!

With its blend of international students, outstanding program choices and dedicated teachers and staff, the University of Regina is a fantastic place to pursue your higher education. Check out the University of Regina online to learn more about their programs.

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Japan’s Nadeshiko Win the World Cup!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by wpadmin@vgc.ca Leave a comment

VGC Language School would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to the women of Japan’s World Cup soccer team on their World Cup gold victory.

Winners of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup -- Japan's "Nadeshiko"

This great victory is a testament to the tenacity and perseverance of the Japanese people who have triumphed in spite of the heart-wrenching tragedies suffered by the nation as a result of March’s earthquake and tsunami. We offer our congratulations and sincerely hope this achievement will help to ease the burden of suffering shouldered by the people of Japan in these past months.

VGC Language School is honoured to join Japan in celebration of this monumental achievement—we have arranged a World Cup party for our Japanese and international students here at VGC to celebrate this victory and Japan itself.

Congratulations to the Nadeshiko! It is our hope that their triumph will bring optimism and joy to the people of Japan.

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Welcome to VGC Language School

Posted on June 13, 2011 by wpadmin@vgc.ca Leave a comment

Are You Ready to Start Dreaming in English?

Congratulations on choosing to study English in Canada! Your decision will send you across the globe on an incredible journey filled with exciting new places, wonderful new friends and most importantly, English! Your adventure begins with you traveling to breathtaking Vancouver where you will meet new people, discover all the city has to offer and begin to dream in English. At the end of this journey is a whole new world of life changing opportunities waiting for you. VGC Language School is the English language school in Vancouver where your future starts.

VGC Language School can help you achieve your English goals. Maybe you want to become fluent and accurate in speaking English to debate current issues with Canadians. Perhaps you wish to achieve a specific score on standardized tests such as the IELTS or TOEFL to attend Canadian University or even immigrate to Canada. You may wish to learn business English and gain valuable international job experience with Vancouver internships. No matter what your goal is, our friendly and highly qualified teachers are always ready to help you and make your experience a pleasant journey. With our interactive classes, you will meet new friends, immerse yourself in Canadian culture, and learn to fluently express yourself in English.

Come and join the thousands of other successful English students from around the world who are living their dreams.

Now it’s your turn. Dream in English with VGC!

Our Commitment

At VGC Language School, our first and only priority is to our students. We are dedicated to helping our students accomplish their English and career goals, and we go out of our way to make that dream a reality.

It is the utmost importance to us that they receive the proper education and attention they need to successfully become fluent and accurate in English. We want our students to express their own thoughts and ideas in English instead of just speaking English as if they were reading from a book.

Every student is different; and therefore, each has different needs. We are committed to getting to know each and every one of our students on an individual basis. Each student is able to receive personal feedback on their progress. It is the only way to provide the best education possible.

Study at the finest English Language School in Vancouver. Please contact VGC Language School today!

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