Banff Education Centre
Banff Education Centre
Each year, over 4,000,000 People choose our area as the place in Canada for them to visit.
For over 15 years, Banff Education Centre has helped students achieve their goals. We have small classes (maximum 10 students in a class).
We are Languages Canada accredited and since 1996 we have been helping students to achieve their dreams and goals. We have highly qualified teachers (all of our teachers are TESL Canada Certified or in the process of receiving their certification).
Enjoy personalized attention, small classes and a warm atmosphere.
English Course in Banff
@ Banff Educational Centre
English School in Banff, Canada
2 Weeks for Only $590!
The English Course in Banff Consists of:
- General English Course in Banff: 15 lessons
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Intensive English Course in Banff: 30 lessons
- Paid Work While You Study and Paid Work & Study
- Up to a maximum of 10 students per class (Average: 8 students)
- Students with some level of English will be able to start any Monday
- Highly qualified, experienced English teachers
- Planned social activities
Prices for the English School in Banff
| Number of weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Course + Homestay Accommodation* | $1,320 | $1,805 | $2,290 | $3,045 | $3,935 | $5,620 |
| General Course + Residence Accommodation** | $1,180 | $1,595 | $2,010 | $2,625 | $3,375 | $4,780 |
| General Course w/o Accommodation | $590 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,315 | $1,695 | $2,480 |
| Intensive Course + Homestay Accommodation* | $1,672 | $2,333 | $2,994 | $3,957 | $5,151 | $7,444 |
| Intensive Course + Residence** | $1,532 | $2,123 | $2,714 | $3,537 | $4,591 | $6,604 |
| Intensive Course w/o Accommodation | $942 | $1,338 | $1,734 | $2,227 | $2,911 | $4,304 |
Prices include: 
- English course in Banff plus accommodation (where applicable)
- Registration fees
- Accommodation placement fees
- Level evaluation
- Course certificate
- Internet use at the English school in Banff
Course supplements:
- Add $50 per week to Homestay accommodation
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Language Studies at Banff Education Centre
See their website at: http://www.bec.ca/
About our school
- Students usually arrive at Calgary Airport and our airport shuttle takes them into the Rocky Mountains. (Canmore is located just over 1 hour from Calgary.)
- The school is located right beside a grocery store, Starbucks coffee, sandwich bakery and 2 banks. It takes about 5 minutes to walk downtown.
- We are in a valley surrounded by Mountains.
- Our area is famous for beautiful scenery and the large selection of activities available.
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School facilities
Students enjoy;
- Free wireless Internet,
- 10 Classrooms
- 17 computers,
- Kitchen area with fridge, microwave, storage areas, water for tea, etc.
- Study areas
- Outside picnic area
- Coffee and snack vending machines
- Pingpong (table tennis) table and air hockey table
- Movie room that students are free to use during school hours.
Accreditations
- Accredited by Languages Canada
- Affiliated with AILIA
- Affiliated with TESL Canada
Course information and details
General English (English Communication) 15 Hours/week
Our English Communication program (General English) covers Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Skill areas as well as grammar, vocabulary, practical themes and pronunciation.
Our Benchmark Levels are based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
Course Points:
- 15 Hours/week
- 55 Minute lessons
- 8:30 to 11:30 Monday to Friday (Friday mornings students have a conversation based lesson)
- Level testing every 100 hours of instruction
- Average 7 students in each class (Maximum 10)
- Course Certificate
- Weekly start dates (Students can start at the beginning of any week)
Intensive General English (English Communication) 30 Hours/week.
Students who study the full 30 hours/week course are able to see results very quickly. Students also are able to take advantage of 1-hour/day computer based lessons and small focused afternoon lessons with qualified teachers.
- 30 Hours/week
- 55 Minute lessons
- 8:30 to 11:30, 12:30 to 3:30 Monday to Friday (Friday mornings students have a conversation based lesson)
- Level testing every 100 hours of instruction
- Average 7 students in each class (Maximum 10)
- Course Certificate
- Weekly start dates (Students can start at the beginning of any week)
COURSES OFFERED
English Communication
- 15 hours / 15 hours + Activities
- 24 hours / 24 hours + Activities
- 30 hours / 30 hours + Activities
Summer Activity Program
- Winter Ski / Snowboard Program
- IELTS Test Preparation Course
- University Pathways Program
- Business Communication
- Internship and Working Holiday Support
- Farmstay Experience
- Junior Summer Programs
- 12 Month High School Program
- Group Programs
Accommodation
Home Stay*: 2 or 3 meals/day
- Self-made (food provided) breakfast and homestay-made dinner together with a Canadian family (packed lunch is provided for 3 meals/day students)
- Private room
- Desk or area in the house for homework
- Use of Laundry, living spaces and life as a if you were a member of the family.
- Most places provide free local calls.
- Some locations provide cable TV and a bicycle to use.
- Most locations provide free wireless Internet
Room Rental** (Single or double) (For 2 Students in 1 room students must wait until 2 students can be matched to share a room):
- Furnished room in a shared house.
- Meals are not provided, but cooking area available for use.
- Laundry and living spaces are available for use.
- Most locations provide free local calls
- Most locations provide free wireless Internet.
See their website at: http://www.bec.ca/
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