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How much does a language course in Vancouver cost in 2027?

Prices 2027 · official school rates, recorded on 30 September 2026

In briefA 2-week stay in Vancouver costs from 1,940.00 CAD (≈ 1,217 EUR) depending on the school: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Prices for a stay in Vancouver: 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks

The cost of a language course in Vancouver varies from one school to another. This comparison prices the same standard stay at each English language school in Vancouver for 2027: the standard course, homestay in a single room, and the compulsory fees. Across the four durations the course never changes: only the length of stay varies, so that the rows can be compared.

Gross prices, before any promotions, excluding flights and transfers. The average price per week is the total divided by the number of weeks.
DurationSchoolCourseCourse + feesAccommodationTotalAverage price per weekQuote
2 weeksCELfrom840.00 CADfrom1,040.00 CADfrom900.00 CADfrom1,940.00 CAD≈ 1,217 EURfrom970.00 CADBuild my quote
2 weeksCESfrom950.00 CADfrom950.00 CADfrom1,015.00 CADfrom1,965.00 CAD≈ 1,233 EURfrom982.50 CADBuild my quote
4 weeksCELfrom1,680.00 CADfrom1,910.00 CADfrom1,540.00 CADfrom3,450.00 CAD≈ 2,165 EURfrom862.50 CADBuild my quote
4 weeksCESfrom1,900.00 CADfrom1,900.00 CADfrom1,755.00 CADfrom3,655.00 CAD≈ 2,294 EURfrom913.75 CADBuild my quote
8 weeksCELfrom3,360.00 CADfrom3,650.00 CADfrom2,820.00 CADfrom6,470.00 CAD≈ 4,060 EURfrom808.75 CADBuild my quote
8 weeksCESfrom3,600.00 CADfrom3,600.00 CADfrom3,235.00 CADfrom6,835.00 CAD≈ 4,289 EURfrom854.38 CADBuild my quote
12 weeksCELfrom5,040.00 CADfrom5,390.00 CADfrom3,980.00 CADfrom9,370.00 CAD≈ 5,880 EURfrom780.83 CADBuild my quote
12 weeksCESfrom5,160.00 CADfrom5,160.00 CADfrom4,715.00 CADfrom9,875.00 CAD≈ 6,197 EURfrom822.92 CADBuild my quote

Current promotion — CEL: −168.00 CAD (2 weeks), −336.00 CAD (4 weeks), −672.00 CAD (8 weeks), −1,008.00 CAD (12 weeks) off the total stay, for a booking made before 31 December 2026 — amounts recorded on 30 September 2026. The table above stays at the base rate.

Current promotion — CES: −95.00 CAD (2 weeks), −190.00 CAD (4 weeks), −360.00 CAD (8 weeks), −516.00 CAD (12 weeks) off the total stay, for a booking made before 31 December 2027 — amounts recorded on 30 September 2026. The table above stays at the base rate.

  • CEL — course: General English 20 (GE20) - Vancouver; accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; standard start date 4 January 2027 (outside peak season).
  • CES — course: Standard General English; accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; standard start date 4 January 2027 (outside peak season).

Official CEL 2027 rates — last checked: 30 September 2026

Official CES 2027 rates — last checked: 30 September 2026

The school Kaplan International English does not appear in this comparison: its complete 2027 rates (course and accommodation) have not been published yet.

Included in these prices

  • the courses of the school's standard programme
  • the school's compulsory fees (registration, teaching materials, depending on the school)
  • homestay accommodation, placement fee included
  • the meals included in the chosen accommodation formula

Not included

  • the flight
  • insurance
  • the transfer from the airport
  • the visa or travel authorisation, if your nationality requires it

What total budget should you plan for 2 weeks in Vancouver?

The budget below only adds up what the school's official rates price: the stay, the return airport transfer and the insurance. The flight is not included: flight: to be added. No other expense is estimated on your behalf.

2-week stay, same conditions as the table above.
SchoolStayReturn transferInsuranceTotal excluding flight
CELfrom1,940.00 CADfrom310.00 CADfrom407.00 CADfrom2,657.00 CAD≈ 1,667 EURflight: to be added
CESfrom1,965.00 CADfrom315.00 CADfrom326.00 CADfrom2,606.00 CAD≈ 1,635 EURflight: to be added

What makes the price of a stay in Vancouver vary

Course intensity

The more intensive the course, the higher the weekly rate. Starting rate for each course, then rates by length of stay:

CEL

  • General English 20 (GE20) - Vancouver (chosen above), 20 lessons per week: from420.00 CAD per week
  • General English 28 (GE28) - Vancouver, 28 lessons per week: from460.00 CAD per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 12 weeks: from420.00 CAD per week
  • 13 to 19 weeks: from390.00 CAD per week
  • 20 weeks or more: from350.00 CAD per week

CES

  • Standard General English (chosen above), 20 lessons per week: from475.00 CAD per week
  • Intensive General English, 25 lessons per week: from500.00 CAD per week
  • Super Intensive General English, 30 lessons per week: from535.00 CAD per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 4 weeks: from475.00 CAD per week
  • 5 to 11 weeks: from450.00 CAD per week
  • 12 to 23 weeks: from430.00 CAD per week
  • 24 weeks or more: from400.00 CAD per week

Accommodation

The choice of accommodation matters as much as the choice of course. Starting rate for each option:

CEL

  • Homestay 19+ - Single shared bathroom, B&D - Vancouver (chosen above) — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from320.00 CAD per week; Homestay placement fee: 260.00 CAD (one-off)
  • Homestay 16-18 - Single shared bathroom, B&D - Vancouver — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from370.00 CAD per week; Homestay placement fee: 260.00 CAD (one-off)
  • Student House - Single 19+ - Vancouver — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from440.00 CAD per week; Accommodation placement fee: 260.00 CAD (one-off)
  • Student House Budget - Single 19+ - Vancouver — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from365.00 CAD per week; Accommodation placement fee: 260.00 CAD (one-off)
  • Shared Apartment Downtown - Single shared bathroom, 19+ - Vancouver — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from595.00 CAD per week; Accommodation placement fee: 260.00 CAD (one-off)
  • Apartment Economy Apt Living - Studio 19+ - Vancouver — single room, no meals, private bathroom: from525.00 CAD per week; Accommodation placement fee: 260.00 CAD (one-off)

CES

  • Host Family CES Vancouver (chosen above) — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from370.00 CAD per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 275.00 CAD (one-off)
  • Host Family CES Vancouver — single room, full board, shared bathroom: from390.00 CAD per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 275.00 CAD (one-off)
  • Host Family CES Vancouver — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from300.00 CAD per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 275.00 CAD (one-off)
  • Casa Canada Vancouver — single room, no meals, shared bathroom: from650.00 CAD per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 275.00 CAD (one-off)

Peak season

CEL

From 21 June to 20 August 2027

Course: + 35.00 CAD per week

Example at CEL: the 2-week stay, from 1,940.00 CAD for a departure on 4 January 2027, costs from 2,010.00 CAD for a departure on 21 June 2027, under the same conditions.

CES

From 29 May to 29 August 2027

Accommodation: + 30.00 CAD per week

Example at CES: the 2-week stay, from 1,965.00 CAD for a departure on 4 January 2027, costs from 2,025.00 CAD for a departure on 31 May 2027, under the same conditions.

Vancouver 2027 in figures

  • Standard coursefrom350.00 CAD per week
  • Homestayfrom310.00 CAD per week
  • 2-week stayfrom1,940.00 CAD≈ 1,217 EUR
  • 4-week stayfrom3,450.00 CAD≈ 2,165 EUR
  • 8-week stayfrom6,470.00 CAD≈ 4,060 EUR

Your exact quote in 2 minutes

These prices are standard stays. Choose your dates, your course and your accommodation: the online quote calculates your exact price, based on the school's official rates, with no commitment. A question about these prices? Ask Sophie, your online adviser, or an adviser.

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Frequently asked questions about the price of a language course in Vancouver

How much does a language course in Vancouver cost in 2027?

A 2-week stay in Vancouver costs from 1,940.00 CAD (≈ 1,217 EUR) depending on the school: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Is the flight included in the price of a language course in Vancouver?

The flight is not included in the prices on this page. It is booked separately, and its price depends on the date, the airline and when you book. Depending on where you fly from and on your destination, the connection is direct or with a stopover. Add it to the budget shown.

Do I need a visa for a language course in Vancouver?

It depends on your nationality, the destination and the length of your stay. The visa, or the travel authorisation that the destination requires, is never included in the prices shown and any fees add to the budget. Check the rule currently in force with the country's official authorities before booking; feel free to ask our team for advice.

Are the prices on this page guaranteed?

The prices on this page are the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026. They are re-read each time the rates are updated: the price that counts is the one in your quote, calculated on the school's rates at the time of your request. The booking, payment and cancellation conditions are set out in our terms and conditions.

How can I pay less for a language course in Vancouver?
  • Travel outside peak season. At CEL, the 2-week stay costs from 1,940.00 CAD for a departure on 4 January 2027 and from 2,010.00 CAD for a departure on 21 June 2027.
  • Stay longer. At CEL, the course costs from 420.00 CAD per week, then from 390.00 CAD per week from 13 weeks.
  • Compare accommodation. The accommodation in the table is a standard formula; the “Accommodation” card above details the other formulas at each school and their starting rate.
  • Look at current offers. Current promotions are gathered on the cheap language courses page; they are not included in the prices on this page.

Going further

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Gross prices, expressed in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026; the page is updated automatically each time the rates are updated. Amounts in euros are indicative, calculated at the exchange rate on the date of recording, and may vary.

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