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Calgary, Canada

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GV Calgary is in a city alive with sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts, and friendly people.

Our school, located in a beautiful heritage building right in the centre of downtown Calgary, offers a diversity of programs to help you improve your English.

Come meet our great teachers and other staff, and make new friends from around the globe. You'll be glad you did!

Meet our staff!

  

GV Calgary School Building
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School Location

GV Calgary is located in one of the few heritage buildings in Calgary.

The school has been designed to provide students with an unparalleled study experience. It has both a multi-media computer lab and a web-enabled classroom.

  

All computers for students have fast processors and internet access, and come with flat screens.

Our location gives our students access to Transit (Bus & Light Rail) Calgary Public Library, Chinatown, the Stephen Avenue Mall, and the Eau Claire market area.

 

General English Schedule
Monday to Friday

Interactive Communication

08:45 - 10:25

20 lessons per week

Break

10:25 - 10:40

  

Interactive Communication

10:40 - 12:20

 

Lunch

12:20 - 13:05

  
Monday to Thursday

GV Option-1

13:05 - 14:10

25 lessons per week

Break

14:10 - 14:25

  

GV Option-2

14:25 - 15:30

30 lessons per week

One lesson: 50 minutes
20 lessons/week: Monday to Friday 8:45 - 12:20
25 lessons/week: Monday to Thursday 8:45 - 14:10*
30 lessons/week: Monday to Thursday 8:45 - 15:30*
*Finishing at 12:20 on Friday
 

What makes GV Calgary unique?

  • Known for its outstanding academic quality and friendly atmosphere
  • Official IELTS Testing Centre and Cambridge CELTA teacher training centre
  • Located in Canada's fastest growing economic centre with the highest per capita income
  • Superb world-class activities and executive Homestay options
  • Opposite a large downtown park and easily accessible by bus or light rail transit
  • International staff who can give students support in many different languages including Japanese, French, Spanish, German and Czech
  • Just 90 minutes to world famous Banff in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

Facilities
  • 23 classrooms
  • 1 multi-media computer lab (15 stations)
  • 1 web-enabled classroom (15 stations)
  • Free internet access and wireless network
  • Student lounge and games table
  • Vending machines

Programs Available

Further Study Partners
University of Victoria logo   University of Lethbridge logo
FIC   ICM

Membership & Accreditation

Languages Canada (LC) logo

 IELTS  

Why Calgary

Located on the doorstep of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Calgary is a young, modern city of one million people. It is known for its warm hospitality, lively western spirit, sports facilities, and fun year round activities.

The largest outdoor show on earth, the Calgary Stampede, is held each July. World famous Banff and its breath-taking scenery are just 90 minutes west of Calgary. Banff, and nearby Lake Louise, are great locations to visit for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, sightseeing, and shopping.

Key Points

  • Minimum Age (Adult Courses): 16
  • Average Class Size: 12 (maximum 15)
  • Airport Distance: Approximately 25 minutes by car to the school
  • Popular Student Activities:
    - Rockies Skiing / Snowboarding
    - Hiking, Horseback Riding
    - Whitewater Rafting
    - Calgary Stampede (July)
    - West Edmonton Mall
    - Outdoor Sports
    - Dinosaur Museum
  • Homestay Distance: Average 40 minutes by bus and/or train
  • Monthly Transit pass – CAD 95 approximately

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Travel & Tourism

CalgaryPlus.ca
Canada.com
City of Calgary
Tourism Calgary
DiscoverCalgary.com
The Calgary Herald
The Calgary Sun
Calgary Airport (YYC)
Calgary Radio Stations
Wikipedia (Calgary)
Calgary Stampede

Global Village English Centres
Marketing Office / Contact Us/Email
Tel. +1 604 684 1118. Fax +1 604 684 1117