VGC International College
“Excellent environment, awesome structure, I was always at ease and appreciative of the willingness, expertise and friendliness of every member of the staff”
Best ESL Classes in Vancouver, BC
17 schools listed · all 17 in Vancouver · 8 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Ilia English Academy
“It helped me to improve my English skills and the technics for the SELPIP test.”
EC Vancouver English Language School
“I really enjoyed my classes thanks of my classmates and my professors because they made the classes funny with jokes and kahoots.”
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Sslc Language College
“I gained the confidence to continue advancing professionally, and now I can speak a second language, English, with ease and apply it in my daily life and work.”
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Selc College
“Sandeep ma'am's dedication to helping students, her approachability, and her efficiency are truly commendable.”
Berlitz Vancouver Learning Centre
“I studied with the teacher Elaine for improving my English, she is truly patient and so funny (I love her!!!!”
The 17 schools listed for Vancouver, BC teach English as a second language. Which courses, levels and exams each covers comes from what it publishes; ratings and student quotes come from public listings.
Area overview: Vancouver, BC
All 17 schools we list here are in Vancouver itself. We have 27 schools in Vancouver on file; this page shows the highest-rated 17. The schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,368 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 8 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 6 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 17 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enrol.
Are there ESL classes for people who work?
8 of the 17 schools list weekend hours, and those slots exist mostly for people who cannot attend on a weekday. Weekend classes usually run as longer single sessions, which suits some learners and exhausts others.
Teacher on Wheels
“With Rebecca there was an instant repour, which was a huge bonus to get over the math hurdles in our house.”
ETC English Training-Classes
“First time when I spoke to her she knew exactly what I needed and how to work on those grounds for improvement.”
Avatar Languages
“His teaching style is super friendly, if I ever have any questions or even if I am having a tough time with something I would let him know and he would accommodate”
Western ESL Services
“I would like to thank the staff of the institution for their interest.”
St Giles Vancouver
“I studied in this wonderful school, very nice teachers and administration.”
Global College
“I met various friends and studied English here for a month!”
Fluency Tutors
“The classes are incredibly good, they have helped me a lot to improve my English.”
VIP English Academy
“Good for both beginners and advanced level runners.”
Professional ESL Test Prep
“Now, three and a half years later, I am a BCIT ALUMNI, working for one of the top Canadian consulting companies, and I also received my Permanent Residency”
Icon English
“I am an international student, and English is not my first language.”
George Vancouver English Academy
“Excellent classes, the teacher is very prepared and super flexible to support you, they explain in depth, they answer your questions and you practice a lot.”
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