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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22 Stand-alone courses

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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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4 Stand-alone courses

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. As a place of learning, we are grateful to be here while committing to respecting and honouring Indigenous knowledge, cultures, and communities.