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EF Vancouver Suite 400, 929 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1L3, Canada Telephone: +1 604 633-0505 Fax:+ 1 604 633-0506 Emergency number (General): +1 604 897-2394 Emergency number(Airport Transfers): +1 604 988-7639

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Page 1: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF VancouverSuite 400, 929 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1L3, Canada

Telephone: +1 604 633-0505

Fax:+ 1 604 633-0506

Emergency number (General):

+1 604 897-2394

Emergency number(Airport Transfers): +1 604 988-7639

Page 2: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver� Great Downtown Location� Funky Modern Building

� Suitable for All Age Ranges &

Groups� Offers Major Exams

(Cambridge Centre & TOEFL)

�Average Number of Students, 300-400

Autumn, Winter & Spring

500-650 in Summer

(July/August)

Page 3: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver-City� Continually Voted One of World’s Most Beautiful Cities

�Close to Nature and Great for Winter Sports & Other Outdoor Activities Year-round

�Great Attractions, Nightlife & Varied Cultural Scene

�Good Public Transport Makes City Easy to Get Around

�Canadian English is Clear and Easy to Understand

�Metro Vancouver Population 2.3 Million, 3rd Largest City in Canada

�Weather Variable. Summer 20 to 30C/ Winter -5 to 10 C

�Large Student Population

Page 4: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver – School Director & Staff

� School Director: Jon Barrett

� Number of admin Staff: 10

� Number of teachers: 20-25

Page 5: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver – Location� In Heart of the City on Main Entertainment Street (Granville Street)

�5 minutes walk from main shopping street

(Robson Street)

� At transport hub of city-close to major bus and SkyTrain (Metro) stations

� 25 minutes by direct SkyTrain (Metro) or taxi from airport

� Close to all major city sights

Transport

Page 6: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver – Location�Cafes and Restaurants Right onDoorstep

�Main Shopping Street Two Blocks

Away

� Bars & Nightclubs Right on

Doorstep

�Gym 10 Minutes Walk Away with Student Membership Available

Main Universities (UBC, SFU)

Accessible Easily by PublicTransport

Page 7: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver –

School Facilities� Activities office

� Accomodation office

� Internship office

� Wireless WiFi

� Student lounge

� Vending Machines

� Computers in Reception for surfing

Page 8: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver –

Academic Facilities

� Academic office

� 23 Large classrooms

� iLabs/iPad classes

� Range of Efekta materials

� Library

Page 9: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver –Academic info.

� Popular SPIN classes-Canadian Culture, Global Issues, Business, Drama

� UP programmes offered� Volunteer work� Paid & unpaid internships� Job Club� School is Cambridge Exam Test Centre� TOEFL & TOEIC exam preparation offered as SPINs

Page 10: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver –Internship Fields

�Environment� Law� Finance� Sales & Marketing� Health Care� Business & Office Administration� Social Work� Fashion� Graphic Design� Events Planning� Travel & Tourism

Page 11: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver –Accommodation

� Host families� Average travel time to school-30 minutes to 1 hour

� Average cost a week commuting-$50

� Residences All year round –Shaughnessy VillageSandman SuitesHoliday Inn

Page 12: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver– Shaughnessy Village Residence

� Bed & breakfast style hotel� 20 minutes by bus or SkyTrain (Metro)� Average cost a week for communting-$50� Single rooms with small kitchen and microwave� En-suite bathrooms� Gym & outdoor swimming pool� Daily breakfast included in supplement� Laundry facilities� Internet room� Residence accepts single students 18+

and any age as part of group with adultleaders

Page 13: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver–Sandman Suites Residence� 4-star hotel accommodation� 15 minutes walk from school� Twin suites with full kitchen � En-suite bathrooms� Gym and outdoor pool� On-site restaurant for meals(Meals not included in supplement)

� Free internet in every suite� Residence accepts single students

18 + and any age as part of groupwith adult leaders

Page 14: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver–Holiday Inn Residence� 3-star hotel accommodation� 5 minutes walk from school� Twin or single rooms � En-suite bathrooms� Gym and indoor pool� On-site restaurant for meals(Meals not included in supplement)

� Free internet in every suite� Residence accepts single students

18 + Great option for more mature students

Page 15: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver – Activities� Many free activities� Student parties� Movie night� City Tour� Outlet Shopping trip to US� Soccer, Ski / Snowboarding� Indoor Rock Climbing,

Beach Volleyball, Kayaking� Valentine’s Day & Canada Day

Celebrations, Halloween � Dragon Boat Festival,

Festival of fireworks

Page 16: School Presentation Vancouver 2012

EF Vancouver – Activities cont.Trips/Weekend Excursions

� Rocky Mountains-Alberta/BC Canada-$380� Whistler, BC, Canada-$60� Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada-$90� Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada-$230� Seattle, US shopping or sightseeing-$60-$160� Portland, US-$400

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EF Vancouver– Essential info

� Daily travel costs-$5-$10 depending on zone� Cost of lunch at school-$5-$15 per day in local

cafes/restaurants