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Victoria International Academy
654 Yates Street
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8W 1L3
info@eslschoolcanada.com
Tel: 250-414-0111
Fax: 250-414-0103
How many students in one class?
Maximum of 8 in ESL classes.
Can I get any certificates from VIA?
Yes, every student that finishes a program at VIA receives a certificate and a record of their grades.
Can I get a student card from VIA?
Yes, every student will receive a student card when they register.
How can I pay tuition fees?
You can pay by cash, cheque, credit card or bank transfer.
When should I apply if I want to enter a program in the Spring?
You can apply anytime, however, earlier is better because we have a limit of 6 students per class and classes fill up quickly in the Spring.
When should I pay the tuition if I want to extend my study term?
You should pay the next tuition fees before the last day of the term which is ending.
Can I change my program?
Yes, you can change program at any time.
What kind of activities does VIA have?
VIA has a conversation club, "The Convo Club", barbecues, tours, and seasonal events, such as pumpkin carving contests for Halloween, Christmas tree decorating, bowling, skating, kayaking, skiing, etc. We also arrange to see hockey games, skiing, basketball games and major league baseball games.
Do I have to pay to go join "The Convo Club"?
No, it is free for students at VIA
Do you have Internet at the school?
Yes, students can use free high-speed Internet at any time.
Can I type Japanese / Korean / Chinese / Spanish / on VIA computers?
Yes, VIA computers can type in every language.
When will I receive my homestay information?
Students that request homestay will receive their homesty information at least two weeks before arrival in Victoria (depending on when we receive the homestay request).
What happens if I am denied a visa to enter Canada?
If a student is denied a visa, we will refund the any tuition fees that have been paid. VIA must receive written notification from the student and the Letter of Rejection from the Canadian visa office at least 14 days before the program starts. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in a denial of the request for a refund.
What happens after I arrive in Canada?
If a student chooses to be picked up at the airport or ferry terminal, a VIA representative will be at the there to drive the student to the school or homestay.
How can I get a Letter of Acceptance?
Your Letter of Acceptance will be mailed to you after we receive your registration form, registration form, and tuition deposit.
The deposit payment should cover the following fees:
Registration fee - $125 CAD
Homestay Placement fee- $200
(if homestay is requested)
Tuition Fee (see Tuition Fee Schedule)
How do I pay the deposit?
You can make the deposit payment in the following ways:
1 - Send a cheque or international money order to the school's address:
Victoria International Academy
654 Yates St.
Victoria, BC, Canada
V8W 1L3
2 - Send a wire transfer to the following account number (please add $20 CAN wire transfer fee when you are sending wire transfer).
Bank name:The Royal Bank of Canada
Address: 1079 Douglas St., Victoria, BC,
Canada, V8W2C5
Account name: Victoria International
Academy of English Ltd.
Account Number: 8000 1048842
Swift Code: ROYCCAT2
Telephone number: 250-356-3826
3- Make a credit card payment. In order to make a credit card payment you have to send us (please add 2% for bank fees):
1 - The type of card
2 - The card number
3 - Expiry date
4 - The name of the primary cardholder
How soon can I get my Letter of Acceptance?
The Letter of Acceptance will be sent to you immediately after the school receives the confirmation of the deposit payment. If you are sending wire transfer, you have to fax the bank document to our fax number
(250) 414-0103.
Usually Letters of Acceptance are sent to you on the same day We can send Letters of Acceptance by courier for an additional fee.
What will happen on my first day of school?
On the first day, every student will have a tour of the school, and a placement test. We willa lso take their picture for their student card.
The students then enter their first class.
Can I get health insurance in Canada?
Students should buy health insurance in their own country, but they can also buy it at VIA ($1.50 / day). After 3 months in Canada, students can apply for BC medical insurance.
Were your questions answered?
We hope so, but if not, please contact us at:
info@eslschoolcanada.com
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"I really enjoyed my time studying
at Victoria International Academy.
The personal attention given by
the teachers, the small class sizes,
and the comfortable environment
of the school made learning English
easy and enjoyable!" H.K.
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