ESL Program Advantages
English Language Courses in Vancouver
Our intensive English language course is committed to helping students improve their communication skills and knowledge in the English language through a dynamic, fun classroom environment that explores a broad range of relevant, local and timely topics. Cornerstone provides ESL courses that are approachable, professional and tailored to the specific needs of the students. We offer twelve class levels which allow each student to start learning from their current level of English proficiency.
25 hours English course/ a week
Flexible and convenient for varying degrees of English language proficiency
Equipped with smart technologies for an interactive learning
Instructors with over 20 years of teaching experience
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Guaranteed English Learning
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We guarantee our students to learn English in Canada. We are so confident and provide free English courses if you fail your class despite having full attendance and completing all assignments without missing any exam.
Start studying and working in Canada
Pathway Programs After English Courses
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Learn your English level
Let us check your English proficiency level to see your eligibility for our diploma programs
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English Courses
International students who need to meet with program requirements study English courses as much as they need
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Diploma programs in Canada
Start studying and working in Canada after successfully completing your English course to begin your career here
ESL Equivalency
English Courses for Every Level
Cornerstone College provides free online placement test for all international students before starting English courses or diploma programs. If you feel ready to learn your English level, please follow the link below to register.
We will be sharing your online placement test by e-mail once you complete the application form.
| Placement Test Results | Cornerstone Level |
|---|---|
| 1-7% | Introductory Level |
| 8-15% | |
| 16-23% | Beginner Level |
| 24-30% | |
| 31-38% | Low-intermediate Level |
| 39-45% | |
| 46-53% | Intermediate Level |
| 54-60% | |
| 61-68% | High-Intermediate Level |
| 69-75% | |
| 76-83% | Advanced Level |
| 84-90% | |
| 91-95% | High-advanced Level |
| 96-100% |
| Cornerstone Level | TOEFL | Academic IELTS |
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| Low-intermediate Level | 31 | 3.5 |
| Intermediate Level | 32-45 | 4.0-5.0 |
| High-intermediate Level | 46-93 | 5.5-6.0 |
| Advanced Level | 94-109 | 6.5-7.0 |
| High-advanced Level | 110-120 | 7.5-9.0 |
| Cornerstone Level | Duolingo | TOEIC |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Level | 10-20 | |
| Beginner Level | 25-50 | |
| Low Intermediate Level | 55-60 | 550-645 |
| Intermediate Level | 65-85 | 650-745 |
| High-intermediate Level | 90-115 | 750-845 |
| Advanced Level | 120-140 | 850-900 |
| High-advanced Level | 145-160 | 900+ |
Success stories
Student Testimonials
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"Hospitality is not only a program for me. Hospitality taught me how to interact with people how to show my best to them and how to respect them. Thanks to Cornerstone, success is not a dream anymore for me.
Hospitality Management Student
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One of the things that studying at Cornerstone College taught me more than just a graduate degree was to want to improve myself despite any adversity, nothing stops you from being your best version, the hospitality management diploma program teaches me to improve myself every day. Great teachers, great diploma!
Hospitality Management
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The hospitality industry allows me to provide customer service to people from all over the world. I am passionate to help others create memorable times. Cornerstone and this industry have helped me learn different cultures, ideas, and beliefs from other countries and I find it fascinating.
Hospitality Management
Schedule your education
English Courses Starting Dates
| Season | Starting Dates |
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| Winter | Jan 4th and 31st, 2022 Feb 28th, 2022 |
| Spring | Apr 4th, 2022 May 2nd, 2022 May 30th, 2022 |
| Summer | July 4th, 2022 August 2nd, 2022 August 29th, 2022 |
| Fall | September 26th, 2022 October 24th, 2022 November 21st, 2022 |
* The schedule may be subject to change.
| Monday – Friday | Time |
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| Morning | 9:30 AM – 02:50 PM |
| Monday – Friday | Time |
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| Morning (additional schedule) | 8:30 AM – 01:00 PM |
Do you have any questions?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
International students are only allowed to work in Canada once they start diploma programs at Cornerstone College after accomplishing the English course to meet program requirements.
Yes, we partnered with numerous amount of accommodation companies to give our students more options. You can also contact your student advisor to get more information in your main language.
We follow the hybrid teaching methods. Students will have an option to choose either to be in class or online. Our classrooms are equipped with the latest technologies to provide the best education for both learning methods.
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
