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Global Village has many off campus housing options. We have compiled many links and tips in this blog - we hope you find an accommodation option that suits you!

Health and safety in the classroom is of paramount concern, so how do schools keep their learning spaces as safe as possible?

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 continues to spread in Canada. BC’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, has shared that COVID-19 modelling suggests new Omicron variant cases in B.C. have finally peaked, but hospitalizations will continue to spike until around January 22. Throughout the pandemic, Global Village Victoria has taken a vigilant approach to our […]

As the Omicron variant of Covid-19 continues to spread in Canada, we encourage all members of our community to practise health and safety measures to keep themselves safe. The new variants spread the same way as the original COVID-19, although some of the newer variants, such as Omicron, transmit more easily between people. The BC […]

There is a Winter Storm Warning on coastal Vancouver Island today. Environment Canada expects heavy snow and freezing rain to fall over 2 days. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult in some locations. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and […]

The IELTS test is offered by two delivery methods: Paper-based Computer-delivered Both delivery methods cover four English skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. In both cases, the Speaking test is conducted face-to-face with a live examiner. With almost all details being the same, it’s important to highlight the two key differences between paper-based and computer-delivered […]

The IELTS test is one of several tests used as a measure of language proficiency for immigration, academic, and professional work purposes.  Whether you are planning to take an IELTS exam on paper or the computer-delivered method, it is highly recommended that you consider an IELTS preparation course to achieve your best performance on test […]

Global Village Victoria is pleased to announce the launch of its new website: www.gvenglish.com/canada.

Our opportunity was coming back to the classroom and teaching both our face-to-face and online students at the same time.

Victoria is making a splash, not only as a beautiful holiday destination but with its wide variety of quality restaurants, cafes, and bars!

Find out more about life in Victoria with our guide to some of the best winter activities the city has to offer.

When you visit Victoria in the summer, you’ll find a huge variety of places to go and things to see – there’s something for everyone!

At Global Village, we are delighted to welcome test candidates back to our IELTS test centre (the only one on Vancouver Island).

Hey guys, one question our students often ask us here at Global Village Victoria is: where are the best places to go shopping?

Whether you're studying, getting ready to take an IELTS exam, or travelling, you might want to strike up a conversation with the locals.

Let’s talk about the best ways to prepare and adjust to this new learning environment so that you can make the most out of GV LIVE.

Congratulations on the decision to come and learn English in Victoria! You must be getting ready and wondering what you should pack.

Victoria is famous for its outdoor activities and proximity to nature, and the locals love to be active in and around town.

Victoria is a city of only 92,000 people. But despite the small population, there are lots of interesting people to meet!