INTAKE EVERY MONDAY
ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE


Commitment to Teaching Excellence
- SELC Language College teachers are all experienced and qualified instructors who take part in an ongoing professional development program.
- We believe that, like anything else, becoming good at something requires practice. Learning a language is no different. Our active teaching method will nurture an environment of active learning where students are always honing their skills, whether they are inside or outside the classroom.
- The structure of our programs, which include skills electives and extra workshops, is suitable for students on any type of visa, with a variety of goals for their language learning.
- At SELC Language College, we provide a high level of support with educational counselling and progress feedback for all SELC students during their courses.
- SELC Language College offers a range of high-quality accommodation options, including friendly Canadian homestay families and four different student dormitories in Vancouver’s most popular locations.

- SELC Canada offers a range of high-quality accommodation options, including friendly Canadian Homestay families and four different student dormitories in Vancouver’s most popular locations.
- Latin America 35%
- Europe 10%
- Other 10%
- Asia 45%
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- Vancouver is a great city and a great place to live and study.
- We offer a wide range of English courses and levels, flexible entry dates and study pathways to suit your individual needs. SELC organizes all kinds of activities to help you feel comfortable in our city, to have fun and to provide extra opportunities to practice your English skills. Vancouver is a world-class tourist destination consistently ranked among the top five cities in the world in which to live.
- SELC Vancouver is located in the heart of the trendy Gastown district, one of Vancouver’s most culturally diverse and historical neighbourhoods. We invite you to walk along Gastown’s cobblestone streets, visit artists’ studios, historic buildings and quaint shops. The school is within walking distance to vibrant Granville Street, English Bay, Stanley Park and Robson Street shops and restaurants.
- Two-minute walk from main transportation hubs
- Fifteen-minute walk to Stanley Park
- Five-minute walk from main tourist spots in the city
- One to One Counselling/Feedback
- Teacher will spend time with you personally to give you feedback in order to improve your English in the most efficient way possible.
Schedule Options and English
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Our Motto
Our Motto is “A guiding light shining in the dark guiding our students towards the workforce in a meaningful way,” Just like a lighthouse ensures safe passage for all ships sailing in uncharted waters.

OUR MISSION

OUR VISION

Sammy Takahashi
Welcome to SELC Language College

Approaching 30,000 Graduates since 1985
At SELC we are dedicated to providing our students with:
Quality teaching from professionals and caring teachers
Unique and practical language courses and career programs
An excellent mix of nationalities, with students from 45 countries.
A chance not only to learn but also to connect with many different people who can change your life!
With student from over 45 Countries around the world
At SELC we are dedicated to providing our students with:
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Here at SELC Language College, we have developed our own brand and culture.
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This is what separates us from the larger and less personal institutions.
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Students arriving at SELC for the first time are always pleasantly surprised at the range and quality of facilities we have, including the excellent student support that SELC has to offer.
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In fact, SELC students immediately notice the personal and nurturing environment that ensures all students can settle comfortably into their studies.
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This motivating atmosphere that SELC has fostered is an intrinsic value in our student culture.
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The staff go out of their way to make the college a place where everybody knows your name and where you as a student can feel at ease and welcome no matter what continent you are from.
Commitment to Teaching Excellence
Our Campus
SELC Language College, located in the heart of the
trendy Gastown district downtown, is one of Vancouver’s
oldest and most culturally diverse neighborhoods.



SELC Electives
Many people are afraid of speaking in public, let alone speaking publicly in a different language! In our public speaking classes, students learn to overcome their fears of speaking in public and in English through fun and confidence-building activities. There will be a focus on developing fluency of language use rather than grammatical accuracy, learners will become more aware of their personal strengths and weaknesses, express their preferences in an assertive way, as well as to be able to express ideas in small or large group situations with a higher level of confidence.
It is one thing to study a language; it is another to use it, understand it, and be understood. This class will help students to speak more naturally and confidently. Correct pronunciation, rhythm, word linking, stress, and intonation are just some of the things that will be taught and practiced. Students will also be given more feedback on their speaking to improve this important skill.
Language evolves over time, and the way people talked five years ago can be quite different to how we talk today. By learning and practicing popular phrases or current words, students will be able to have conversations with native speakers normally without sounding like they came from the past.
Students who travel abroad to learn English often stay to find work as well. In this class, students will learn how to ease into an English-speaking work environment. The class will develop students’ skills necessary to communicate effectively in various business contexts. It intends to provide students with opportunities for appropriate use of business English. It focuses on effective speaking and writing of business correspondence achieved through conventions, appropriate diction and purpose. Essential skills such as preparing for job interviews, conducting business meetings, or using jargon will help students be prepared for work.
The focus of this class is on providing the skills, vocabulary, and practice necessary in order to function in an English-speaking society. By using roleplay and dialogue activities on situations such as ordering at restaurants, asking for directions, or asking for help at a store, this class will prepare students for common situations they may face while living abroad.
IELTS is a test designed to assess the language ability of people who aim to study, work, immigrate and integrate in an English-speaking environment. It is recognized by over 10,000 organizations worldwide, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies. The IELTS Preparation program is ideal for those who need to prepare for the IELTS test. Students improve their language proficiency and exam techniques through skills development and graded test practice, focusing on each module and key task types. This program will provide learners with the fundamental and advanced strategic skills that are required to achieve a higher band score on the test.
Program Features:
Detailed analysis of the test format and task types for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Guided practice using IELTS question types for Listening and Reading. Exercises matching the requirements of the marking criteria for Speaking and Writing. Intensive study of key areas of vocabulary and grammar of IELTS related topics
Our courses are 8 weeks long, 2 hours a day for a total of 80 hours of instruction and study. We have three levels offered that can be stand-alone or incorporated into a regular program:
- IELTS Preparation: Fundamentals – to help students achieve a band score of 5.0
- IELTS Preparation: Proficiency – to help students achieve a band score of 6.0
- IELTS Preparation: Mastery – to help students achieve a band score of 7.0
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Why study at SELC Language College?
Active and lively learning environment
Highly motivated students from around the world
Friendly, caring, and yet strict teachers
Strict English only policy

- SELC was founded in 1985 in the city of Sydney, Australia, and in 2012 opened a campus for SELC Vancouver, Canada. SELC Vancouver has gone on to become a respected and established college for vocational career and language training in Vancouver.
