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IELTS - International English Language Testing System

Sprott Shaw Language College

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The IELTS test readies you to gain entrance to English-speaking post-secondary institutions around the world, and SSLC prepares you for all aspects of the test. Not only will you develop the academic skills needed for success on the test, but also an understanding of the intricacies of the test. You will learn how to manage your time while taking the test, how to scan and summarize information, and how to understand the individual elements that make up the test. Your post-secondary dreams are within reach with SSLC's IELTS preparation classes.

SSLC IELTS Test Prep Advantages:
- Training modules to help both prospective university students and prospective immigrants
- University placement advising if you wish to attend a North American university
- Flexibility to take any duration, from 4 to 12 weeks in the program

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
4-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
26 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 80 years old
Average 25 years old
(17 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Spectacular mountains, beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife, and friendly people, all in a safe and clean setting – no wonder Vancouver is one of the best cities in the world to live in!

Vancouver is pleasantly warm in the summer and mild in the winter so you can enjoy outdoor activities all year round.

SSLC Vancouver campuses are located right in the heart of downtown, one on Melville Street and another on Howe Street.

After school, there is plenty to do with shops, cafés, and restaurants all right outside our door.

SSLC is also close to all forms of public transportation.

Campus Overview:
- 549 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2C2
- 12,582 sq ft (1169 sq m)
- 22-classrooms
- easily accessible by public transit (skytrain and bus)
- free wireless internet, student lounge and computer lab available for use
- microwaves, refrigerators and vending machines available on campus

Year opened
2006
Number of classrooms
17

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

SSLC has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Acadia University
Acsenda School of Management
Algonquin College
Capilano University
Centennial College
Full Sail University
Institute of Technology Development of Canada
International Management Institute Switzerland
ITD Canada
John Casablancas Institute (JCI)
Lakehead University
Lambton College
LaSalle Vancouver
Mount Saint Vincent University
Niagara College Canada
RCC Institute of Technology
Red Academy
Royal Roads University
Seattle Central College
Seneca College
Sprott Shaw College
The Art Institute of Vancouver
Thompson Rivers University
Toronto Film School / RCC
University of Prince Edward Island
University of Regina
University of the Fraser Valley
University of Victoria
Vancouver Academy of Music
Vancouver Film School
Vancouver Island University
Whistler Adventure School
Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University
Yorkville University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Sprott Shaw Language College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 17.

School holidays

SSLC does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

* Located on Howe Street, close to Pacific Centre (a shopping mall) in downtown Vancouver
* Easily accessible by public transit (Skytrain and bus)

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 80 when you register.

Visit Canada's Citizenship and Immigration website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Vancouver based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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