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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introducing Vancouver 3

Location and Climate 3

Attractions and Activities 4Transportation 5

Around Vancouver 6

Why Choose LSI Vancouver? 7

What Makes LSI Successful? 8

LSI General Courses

Standard 20 10

Intensive 30 10

International School Year 10

LSI Executive Courses

Mini Group 30 10

9 Day Compact 10

One-to-One 10

LSI Exam Preparation Courses

Cambridge FCE and CAE 11

TOEFL 11

TOEIC

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Club 50+ 12

English for Teaching 12

University Pathway / English for Academic Purposes 12

Accommodation in Vancouver

Homestay Program 13

Arrival Day

Airport Transfers 14

First Day of School 14

Contact Us 15


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INTRODUCING VANCOUVER

Vancouver is a naturally beautiful city located between the breathtaking snow-capped Coast Mountains and the

Pacific Ocean. This thriving cosmopolitan city has over 200 parks with the most famous, Stanley Park, being one of the

largest urban parks in the world at 3.9 square kilometers.

Vancouver is also home to a variety of historic buildings, museums and interesting sightseeing opportunities.

Vancouver has repeatedly been recognized as one of the worlds best places to live, for good reason! With a mild

climate, diverse population, vibrant cultural scene, and stunning natural beauty, Vancouver truly deserves its world

class reputation!

Location and Climate

Vancouver is located on Canadas West Coast, about 50km north of the United States border. It is the largest city in

the Province of British Columbia and the third largest city in Canada.

Vancouver is located directly beside the Pacific Ocean which provides cooling sea breezes in the summer and keeps

the climate mild in the winter. Although the surrounding mountains have snowy peaks from November to May,

snowfalls are uncommon in the city. Vancouver enjoys a mild climate all year-round, with all four seasons offering

different possibilities for adventure and discovery.


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Attractions & Activities

Vancouver is truly an outdoor lovers paradise! But one of the best things about this city is that there is something for

everyone. From Canadas largest urban park just steps from downtown, to diverse cultural events and exciting

nightlife, Vancouver has it all.

The mountains, ocean, rivers and lakes offer a spectacular venue for many adventurous activities such as hiking,

golfing, swimming, kayaking, sailing, skiing and snowboarding. With the North Shore Mountains less than 30 minutes

away by bus from Downtown, you could go skiing in the morning and hit the beach in the afternoon!

If youre more of an indoor person, a diverse multicultural population ensures that you wont get bored either.

Aside from cultural events like Chinese New Year and Diwali celebrations, there are dozens of music, dance and film

festivals throughout the year. The city is also internationally known for its affordable and innovative restaurants

featuring cuisines from around the world.

The social scene in Vancouver offers everything from hip lounges and clubs to laid-back pubs and live music venues.Local bands and international artists perform regularly at clubs and venues around town.

The Granville Entertainment District, located in Downtown Vancouver, is full of bars and clubs for the younger crowd

and has plenty of venues offering live music. Other popular areas include Commercial Drive, Gastown, Yaletown, and

Kitsilano.


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Vancouvers public transit system includes city buses,

the Seabus and a subway-like system called the SkyTrain.Vancouver and its surrounding areas are well-served by

the public transportation system, making it easy to reach

major attractions and destinations.

The Seabus is a passenger-only ferry running from

Waterfront Station (Downtown) to Lonsdale Quay (North

Vancouver). The crossing takes about 12 minutes and

boats run from early morning to late at night.

The SkyTrain is an advanced rapid metro system

operating fully-automated trains on three lines. The Expo

and Millennium Lineslink downtown to the eastern

suburbs of Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey. Thethird line connects downtown Vancouver to central

Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport. It is

called the Canada Line and was completed in August

2009 for the Winter Olympics. For more information on

public transportation in Vancouver and surrounding

areas please visit the Translink website at

TUwww.translink.ca UT

Bus passes and pre-paid tickets can be bought at many

convenience stores, including 7-Eleven. You can also use

cash to pay your bus fare but you must have exact

change in coins.You can use monthly passes from the first day of the

month until the last day (for example, from January 1st

31st) and you can only buy them around the beginning

of the month.

Cycling is also a popular way to travel, especially during the summer. It can even be the fastest way of getting around,

especially in more urban areas of Metro Vancouver!

For more information about cycling routes and maps please visit Translinks website.

For those planning day or weekend trips outside of the city, car rentals are readily available as are long distance bus

and train services.

Transportation

Transit Prices

1 zone 2 zones 3 zones

Monthly passes $81 $110 $151

Book of 10 tickets $21 $31.50 $42

Cash fares $2.50 $3.75 $5.00

Helpful hint:

You can use one

zone transit

tickets or passes

through all zoneson the weekends,

and every evening

after 6:30pm.


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Around Vancouver

Vancouver provides an ideal base for exploring Western Canada. On the weekends, students can enjoy a variety of

day and overnight trips. Here are just a few ideas:

Ski at the world-famous Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resort high in British Columbias spectacular CoastMountain range just north of Vancouver. You might recognize Whistler as the home of the 2010 Winter

Olympics.

Enjoy a day in laid-back Victoria, British Columbias capital. It is just a short ferry trip away and featuresBritish style architecture, charming boutiques and a beautiful harbour setting.

A must-see destination, the Rocky Mountains boast fantastic sightseeing, recreation, and wildlife viewingopportunities, and can be visited in as little as four days.

Enjoy great bargains while cross border shopping at the Seattle Premium Outlets or catch a Major LeagueBaseball game in Seattle!

Go boating, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, or parasailing on Harrison Lake, just an hour and a half east ofVancouver. After a fun-filled day, relax in a natural BC hot springs pool!


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WHY CHOOSE LSI VANCOUVER?

Well Established, Well Respected: LSI was founded inEngland in the mid 1960s. LSI Vancouver has been welcoming

students since 1993. LSI Canada schools are accredited

members ofLanguages Canada.

Excellent Value: The goal of LSI is to provide each student witha quality education by tailoring our program to each students

individual needs. This helps students learn more efficiently and

effectively. The curriculum, weekly schedules and expert

teaching are all focused on meeting the needs of students and

executive clients.

A Multicultural Environment:In recent years we havewelcomed students from over 30 different countries across Asia,

Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Our balanced

multicultural environment introduces students to many differentcultures and encourages them to use English onlyin

communicating with classmates.

Well Regarded: In the last few years upwards of 25% of ourstudents were return students or had been referred to LSI by

past students.

Friendly and Welcoming:Students feel at home at LSI thanksto friendly staff and teachers. It is easy to study hard and make

friends in our comfortable, learning focused, international family

environment.

Personalized Attention: We meet with each student toidentify their strengths and weaknesses and design a study plan.

This ensures that each students program meets their individual

educational goals.

Flexibility:Book courses for as many weeks as you like andchoose the program options you need.


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WHAT MAKES LSI SUCCESSFUL?

Flexible Program Options

LSI offers part and full time programs. Students may book as many weeks as they need. Programs include General English, Business English or exam preparation courses (Cambridge FCE or CAE,

TOEFL or TOEIC).

Comprehensive Testing

LSI tests for fluency and accuracy. Entrance tests cover both writing and speaking skills so students are put in the appropriate class. Regular testing by our experienced teaching staff helps students to track their progress, identify strengths

and weaknesses and ensures students change levels at the right time.

Exceptional Teachers and Staff

All staff work hard to create a friendly, welcoming environment for students. All teachers at LSI are fully qualified, experienced, and highly professional. Many teachers have been

working with LSI Vancouver for 10 years or longer.

Teachers attend regular training sessions to update their ESL teaching skills.Personal Study Plans

To help students design a full-time English program that meets their individual needs, LSI helps eachstudent to develop a Personal Study Plan.

Choose afternoon options such as pronunciation, exam preparation, or business focused classes to addressweaknesses or special needs.

Multi-centre Courses

Students are welcome to share their time between LSI Vancouver and LSI Toronto. Since both schoolsprovide the same program options its easy to study at both Canadian schools, without additional fees.

Interactive Classroom Techniques

To make the learning process enjoyable we use a variety of communicative teaching techniques togetherwith multi-media to teach both grammar and conversation skills.

The entire curriculum is structured to follow a progression from level to level. New skills are introduced,while existing skills are reinforced.


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Comfortable Modern Facilities

Comprehensive First Day Orientation

On their first morning of school, new students will be evaluated for level placement. After undergoing testing, students are introduced to the school and taught important skills to help them

adjust to life in Vancouver.

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of their course, students will receive a signed Certificate of Completionindicating their level and program duration.

Multiple Accommodation Options

Students can choose between staying with a host family, in a student residence, hostel, apartment-style orstandard hotel room.

Activities

LSI Vancouver offers a packed calendar of social activities for students to enjoy in their spare time.

LSI

LSI is located on the first floor of a modern office building in downtown Vancouver. LSI is conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, within walking distance of many attractions, shops,

restaurants, entertainment and public transport routes.


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LSI GENERAL COURSES

Standard 20

The 20-lesson per week program follows the same morning schedule as the ISY 30

and Intensive 30 programs. This part-time program will cover grammar, vocabulary,

pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The curriculum is based on

the American Headway series supplemented by a variety of materials and exercises

including role-plays, copyright recorded material, newspapers and magazines.

Intensive 30The 30-lesson per week program is our most popular. The afternoon classes focus

primarily on fluency in communication and culture. For students at an Intermediate

level or above, other optional afternoon classes are available: TOEFL, TOEIC

Preparation, English for Business.

International School Year (ISY)

Designed to meet the needs of tomorrows international professionals; this course is

available as a 20- or 30-lesson per week program to give students a solid foundation

in the English language. For all English skill levels Only available for 24, 30, 36, and 48 weeks programs Offers students complete flexibility to include different program options

such as General English and Exam Preparation courses.

LSI EXECUTIVE COURSES

Mini Group

With a maximum of five intermediate to advanced level students, we focus on the

business English needs of each individual student. Among the topics covered are

negotiations, presentations and meetings. This course is generally offered as a 1-4

week class but extensions are possible for those looking for longer courses.

9 Day CompactThe executive program is for all those with specific language needs which must be

met quickly. The program features personalized attention and a fast-paced program

and focuses specifically on the skills the individual student is looking to develop.

Course begins every Saturday for 9 consecutive days of either 82 or 92 individual

lessons.

One-to-One

The one-to-one program consists of individual lessons with an experienced teacher.

This is ideal for students who have very specific needs that they would like to

concentrate on: 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 individual lessons per week may be selected.

Modular English for BusinessModular English for Business, an afternoon option for our Intensive 30 course, is a

business focused class for Intermediate to Advanced level students.

This afternoon elective course (10 lessons per week) follows a 12 week cycle A specific area of business is focused on each week (e.g. leadership,

marketing, negotiating, and team-building).

Focuses on developing effective oral communication skills in English.


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LSI EXAM PREPARATION COURSES

LSILEVEL /EXAM EQUIVALENCY CHART

Class

Level Skill Level IELTS

Cambridge

Level TOEFL TOEIC

PBT CBT iBT

5B Advanced 9+ CPE

5A Advanced 9 CAE 670 293 120 920

4B Upper-Inter. 8.5 - 8 FCE 635 272 110 905

4A Upper-Inter. 7.5 - 7 FCE 600 250 100 810

3B Inter. 6.5 - 6 PET 530 197 71 660

3A Inter. 5.5 - 5 PET 460 140 48 520

2B Pre-Inter. 4.5 - 4 PET 400 97 32 380

2A Pre-Inter. 3.5 - 3 PET 220

1B Elem. 2.5 - 2 KET

1A Beginner 1.5 - 1 KET

Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)

These exams are internationally recognized as standards of competency in English. Our exam preparation programs

are very highly regarded, and with good reason. Our expert teachers know the exams inside and out, and our coursesare specifically designed to maximize our students chance of success. They cover a wide range of theory and

emphasize practical skill development, with a specific focus on the Cambridge FCE and CAE exams. This 10- or 12-

week program is available for students who are at a strong intermediate to advanced level.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

TOEFL is the standard English entry test for colleges and universities throughout North America. Our TOEFL

preparation classes are offered as an afternoon option for the Intensive 30 and ISY 30 Programs and consist of 10

lessons per week. Students should be at an Intermediate to Advanced level.

TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)

TOEIC is an English test with questions based on real-life work settings in an international environment. Our TOEIC

preparation classes are offered as an afternoon option for the Intensive 30 and ISY 30 Programs and consist of 10

lessons per week. Students should be at an Intermediate to Advanced level.

A testimonial from one of our CAE graduates.

The Personal Study Plan (PSP) has really helped

me. The quality of education was very high, always

challenging and really good. The teachers are like

family; they really care about the students and

about me. You have to be in the Cambridge

class.it was amazing! Now that I have my

certificate, I can get a better job in Japan!

-Yoko K., Japan-


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CLUB 50+

At LSI we welcome mature students of all ages, who are young at heart on all our courses throughout the year. In

addition, we organize special social activities that suit the more mature students interests.

20 lessons (50 minutes each) + 3 afternoon activities per week Course length: 2 weeks Minimum age: 50 Elementary to Intermediate levels Starting dates: Jan 2, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 2, May 6, Jun 3, Jul 2, Aug 6, Sep 3, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2

ENGLISH FOR TEACHING

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this 4-week course equips students with the basic tools required to teach

English as a foreign language.

Modules covered: Language and Background to Language Learning and Teaching, Lesson Planning and use of

Resources for Language Teaching and Managing the Teaching and Learning Process.

Option 1: For Individuals

Standard 20 plus 5 or 10 individual lessons per week Tailored to the individual student

Option 2: Closed Group Tuition

Afternoon option on LSI Intensive 30 course Minimum class size is 10. TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) exam preparation offered covering 3 TKT modules over 4 weeks

*The TKT Exam requires a minimum of 10 entries in order to take place. Students must register for the exam 5

weeks before the course start date for groups.

UNIVERSITY PATHWAY / ENGLISH for ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP)

The LSI University Pathway focuses on preparing students for university and is available to students enrolled in an

LSI Intensive or ISY 30 course. The course length is based upon the students individual aims and ability. Our new

EAP course guides students towards university by teaching university foundation skills such as essay writing,

researching and presenting topics, and other university related skills. (contact school for details)

To help students achieve their goals, we offer counseling for students who book 12 weeks+, including:

Advice on suitable foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses Advice on TOEFL iBT score requirements Arranging visits to universities Assistance in completing applications and preparing for interviews.

To qualify for the University Pathway students must have successfully graduated from high school. Students must

provide proof of academic achievement (Official Transcripts in English and Notarized).


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ARRIVAL DAY

First Day of SchoolOn the first day of school, students will be given a placement test (written and oral) to assess their English level.

First Day Schedule:

Standard 20 and Intensive 30 students:

8:30 - 8:45 Arrival at the school

9:00 - 10:40 New student testing10:40 - 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:40 Orientation

12:40 - 1:40 Lunch

1:40 - 2:45 Afternoon class (Intensive 30)

2:45 - 3:00 Coffee Break

3:00 - 4:00 Afternoon class (Intensive 30)

Mini Group students:

8:30 - 8:45 Arrival at the school

9:00 - 10:40 Join new student testing or be tested in Mini Group class by teacher


11:00 - 12:40 Begin Mini Group class with short orientation or join new students for fullorientation

12:40 - 1:40 Lunch

1:40 - 2:45 Afternoon class


3:00 - 4:00 Afternoon Class

Airport Transfers

If you have booked an arrival transfer:

A company called Beatons Meet and Greet will be picking you up. If your flight is delayed or you cant find the

driver please call Beatons Meet and Greet directly at 604-377-5455.Arriving on an international flight:

Please exit the customs area into the International Arrivals waiting area. Look for a driver holding a sign with your

name on it.

Arriving on a domestic flight:

Please wait by the baggage claim and look for a driver holding a sign with your name on it.

If you have not booked an arrival transfer:

Taking a taxi from the airport:

Taxis in Vancouver are safe and reliable. They run on a meter system. You can find a taxi easily by walking out the

main exit doors of the arrivals area to the taxi stand. Taxis accept cash or credit cards.

Taking public transit from the airport:

Follow the signs to the Canada Line Skytrain. You will have to buy a ticket from one of the machines. They acceptcredit cards, debit cardsand cash. The cost will be different depending on how far you are going.

If you have any problems on your arrival day please call the LSI Emergency phone at 1-604-603-1351


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LSI VANCOUVER Suite 101, 808 Nelson Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2Tel: +1 604 683 7654

Fax: +1 604 683 7554

Email: [email protected]

Director Christopher Beck

[email protected]

Director of Studies Kevin Keeler

[email protected]

Registrar Livia Piccinini

[email protected]

Accommodation and Student Services

Coordinator

Holly McDonald

[email protected]

Thank you for choosing LSI Vancouver!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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