English as a Second Language

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Learn the English skills you need to work, study, and participate in everyday life in Canada.

At VCC, we prefer and use the term “English as an Additional Language” or “EAL” as it acknowledges a wider diversity of backgrounds, however we continue to use “ESL” on our website to support online searches.

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English as a Second Language

Join classmates from all over the world as you learn the English you need to work, study, and participate in everyday Canadian life. Earn Canadian Language Benchmark levels recognized across the country.

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English for Careers

Gain valuable skills in baking, culinary arts, or health care while upgrading your English speaking, writing, and comprehension for the workplace.

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.