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Calgary named as Canada's Cultural Capital for 2012

2012 is a great year to be in Calgary. Calgary will host hundreds of special events and celebrations, many of which will come out of Calgary’s unique designation as the Cultural Capital of Canada. The biggest of all Events will be the Calgary Stampede’s 100 years. To get more information click here.


Look who’s back at GV Calgary

Many GV Calgary alumni will remember Terry O’Dwyer who was at GV Calgary from 1996 to 2003. After eight years in the UAE with his family, Terry is back in both a teaching and admin role in the school. We are also delighted that Carla O’Dwyer has joined us as Accommodations Coordinator.

"Hope for Youth" scholarship students from Japan

GV Calgary was delighted to welcome Yuka Hashiura and Ai Sakamoto, the first “Hope for Youth” scholarship students to come to Canada. As a participant in this program, Global Village is proud to be sponsoring students in cooperation with the Canadian Embassy. Find out more here.

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Student opinion

"Before I took the Cambridge First Certificate Test, I signed up for the 3 month preparation course also at GV Calgary, where I'm so glad I studied. GV helped me to stay calm during the test, and I scored an excellent result, an A!, which will help me with future employment."

Corinna Karl, Germany

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Welcome to GV Calgary English language school

GV Calgary is in Canada's fastest growing city.

Celebrating 16 years in 2012 - Happy Birthday Calgary!

This safe city is alive with friendly young people and close to nature. GV Calgary is in a beautiful location in downtown Calgary - just 90 minutes away from world famous Banff in the majestic Rocky Mountains!


Along with being Calgary's Official IELTS Test Centre, GV Calgary offers full-time and part-time courses for IELTS preparation.

Facilities

  • 24 classrooms* with exterior windows
  • 2 web-enabled classrooms (30 stations in total)
  • Smartboard classroom
  • Free internet access and wireless network
  • Student lounge and games table
  • Vending machines and cable TV
  • Musical instruments and sound system

* Classes may be held off campus in the high season

General English - 20 lessons week - AM

From 210.00 CAD / week
Minimum age : 17
Students max per class : 14 (11 avg)
Number of courses per week : 20 lessons of 50 min.
School days : Monday to Friday
Levels : beginner to high advanced
Start dates : 13 Feb 2012, 12 Mar 2012, 10 Apr 2012, 7 May 2012, 4 Jun 2012, more3 Jul 2012, 30 Jul 2012, 27 Aug 2012, 24 Sep 2012, 22 Oct 2012, 19 Nov 2012, 17 Dec 2012, less

General English - 25 lessons week

From 231.00 CAD / week
Minimum age : 17
Students max per class : 14 (11 avg)
Number of courses per week : 25 lessons of 50 min.
School days : Monday to Friday
Levels : beginner to high advanced
Start dates : 13 Feb 2012, 12 Mar 2012, 10 Apr 2012, 14 May 2012, 4 Jun 2012, more3 Jul 2012, 30 Jul 2012, 27 Aug 2012, 24 Sep 2012, 22 Oct 2012, 19 Nov 2012, 17 Dec 2012, less

General English - 30 lessons week

From 247.00 CAD / week
Minimum age : 17
Students max per class : 14 (11 avg)
Number of courses per week : 30 lessons of 50 min.
School days : Monday to Friday
Levels : beginner to high advanced
Start dates : 13 Feb 2012, 12 Mar 2012, 10 Apr 2012, 7 May 2012, 4 Jun 2012, more2 Jul 2012, 30 Jul 2012, 27 Aug 2012, 24 Sep 2012, 22 Oct 2012, 19 Nov 2012, 17 Dec 2012, less

Business English - 25 lessons per week

From 231.00 CAD / week
Minimum age : 17
Students max per class : 14 (11 avg)
Number of courses per week : 25 lessons of 50 min.
School days : Monday to Friday
Levels : intermediate to high advanced
Start dates : 13 Feb 2012, 12 Mar 2012, 10 Apr 2012, 7 May 2012, 4 Jun 2012, more3 Jul 2012, 30 Jul 2012, 27 Aug 2012, 24 Sep 2012, 22 Oct 2012, 19 Nov 2012, 17 Dec 2012, less

TOEFL preparation

From 231.00 CAD / week
Minimum age : 17
Students max per class : 14 (11 avg)
Number of courses per week : 25 lessons of 50 min.
School days : Monday to Friday
Levels : intermediate to high advanced
Start dates : 13 Feb 2012, 12 Mar 2012, 10 Apr 2012, 7 May 2012, 4 Jun 2012, more3 Jul 2012, 30 Jul 2012, 27 Aug 2012, 24 Sep 2012, 22 Oct 2012, 19 Nov 2012, 17 Dec 2012, less

IELTS preparation - 25 lessons per week

From 231.00 CAD / week
Minimum age : 17
Students max per class : 14 (11 avg)
Number of courses per week : 25 lessons of 50 min.
School days : Monday to Friday
Levels : intermediate to high advanced
Start dates : 13 Feb 2012, 12 Mar 2012, 10 Apr 2012, 7 May 2012, 4 Jun 2012, more3 Jul 2012, 30 Jul 2012, 27 Aug 2012, 24 Sep 2012, 22 Oct 2012, 19 Nov 2012, 17 Dec 2012, less

FCE 25 lessons

From 262.00 CAD / week
Minimum age : 17
Students max per class : 14 (11 avg)
Number of courses per week : 25 lessons of 50 min.
Levels : intermediate to high advanced
Start dates : 19 Mar 2012, 10 Sep 2012

FCE 30 lessons

From 297.00 CAD / week
Minimum age : 17
Students max per class : 14 (11 avg)
Number of courses per week : 30 lessons of 50 min.
Levels : intermediate to high advanced

Homestay

From 160.00 CAD / week
Minimum age : 18
Double room, shared bathroom, full boardFrom 160.00 CAD / week
Minimum duration: 1 week
Minimum number of people: 2
Single room, shared bathroom, full boardFrom 185.00 CAD / week
Minimum duration: 1 week
Minimum number of people: 1

Homestay - under 18

From 175.00 CAD / week
Minimum age : 17
Double room, shared bathroom, full boardFrom 175.00 CAD / week
Minimum duration: 1 week
Minimum number of people: 2
Single room, shared bathroom, full boardFrom 200.00 CAD / week
Minimum duration: 1 week
Minimum number of people: 1

Furnished apartment Downtown

From 473.75 CAD / week
Minimum age : 18
Single room, private bathroomFrom 473.75 CAD / week
Minimum duration: 4 weeks
Minimum number of people: 1

Activities

View current activities calendars including:

  • Skiing, snowboarding in the Rocky Mountains
  • Hiking, horseback riding, rafting
  • Fitness, running, climbing, skating and tobogganing
  • Soccer, hockey, table tennis and Foosball tournaments
  • Karaoke, Music Club
 
  • Calgary Stampede for 10 days in July
  • Heritage Park, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Dinosaur Museum, Glenbow Museum, West Edmonton Mall
  • Excursions to Banff, Lake Louise, Kananaskis, Canmore
  • Overnight trips to Jasper, Fernie
Variable dates courses (price per week)
Course 1 week+ 2 weeks+ 4 weeks+ 8 weeks+ 12 weeks+ 16 weeks+ 24 weeks+ 36 weeks+
General English - 20 lessons week - AM 280 CAD   266 CAD 252 CAD 238 CAD 224 CAD 215 CAD 210 CAD
General English - 25 lessons week 309 CAD   293 CAD 278 CAD 262 CAD 247 CAD 237 CAD 231 CAD
General English - 30 lessons week 330 CAD   313 CAD 297 CAD 280 CAD 264 CAD 254 CAD 247 CAD
Business English - 25 lessons per week 309 CAD   293 CAD 278 CAD 262 CAD 247 CAD 237 CAD 231 CAD
TOEFL preparation 309 CAD   293 CAD 278 CAD 262 CAD 247 CAD 237 CAD 231 CAD
IELTS preparation - 25 lessons per week   309 CAD 293 CAD 278 CAD 262 CAD 247 CAD 237 CAD 231 CAD
Fixed dates courses
Course Starting price
FCE 25 lessons 3,144 CAD
FCE 30 lessons 2,673 CAD
Accommodations (price per week)
Accommodation 1 week+ 4 weeks+
Homestay
160 CAD  
Homestay
185 CAD  
Homestay - under 18
200 CAD  
Homestay - under 18
175 CAD  
Furnished apartment Downtown
  473.75 CAD

What makes GV Calgary Unique?

GV courses in Calgary
F/T P/T

General English Program

Regular - 20 lessons/week


Intensive - 25 lessons/week


Super-Intensive - 30 lessons/week


General English Options 1 + 2

Enhanced Conversation



Slang and Idioms


Accent on Pronunciation


Focus on writing


Focus on Listening


Grammar Works


Reading: Current Events + World Issues


Customer Service + Retail Culture

English through Pop Culture


Presentation Power


Academic Testing Programs

Cambridge FCE, CAE


IELTS

TOEFL


TOEIC


Business English Programs

All BE Courses

BULATS Tests


English Plus

English+ Wintersports

Membership & Accreditation  |  Further Study Partners

 Membership & Accreditation

IELTS

Further Study Partners

Grant MacEwan University SAIT The University of Lethbridge Fraser International College International College Manitoba