King George International College (KGIC), Vancouver Campus

KGIBCAbout Us

King George International College (KGIC) was established in 1996, and it became a member of CIBT Education Group in March 2010. It specializes in English Training, TESOL and career diploma programs. KGIC has 5 campuses, over 1000 full-time students, 140 full-time teaachers, and 45 staff. More than 6000 international students from Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and India enroll every year. KGIC is one of the largest and best
ESL institutions in Canada.

Year Founded 1996
Type Private
Location Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada
Program
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
Semesters
  • Fall: September to December
  • Spring: January to May
  • Summer: May to August

Programs

ESL

Preparation:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • Cambridge First Certificate of English (FCE)

Language Enhancement:

  • Powerspeaking and Modern Media (PMM)
  • Business English (BE)

College & University Pathway:

  • Intermediate English for Post-Secondary Education (IEPE)
  • English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)
  • KGIC’s Guide to College and University Pathways

Summer Camp

Admissions

IELTS: 

Students must have either TOEFL: CBT 123 / iBT 40 or TOEIC: 470 or IELTS: 3.5 or completed level 2 at KGIC or any recognized international English language equivalency test score or a pass on our entrance exam. No interview required

IEPE, PMM, TOEFL, BE:

Students must have either TOEFL: CBT 133 / iBT 45/46 or TOEIC: 550 or IELTS: 4.5 or completed Level 3 at KGIC or any recognized international English language equivalency test score or a pass on our entrance exam. Interview required for I-EPE.

EPE, FCE:

Students must have either TOEFL: CBT 173 / iBT 61 or TOEIC: 650 or IELTS: 5.5 or completed level 4 at KGIC or any recognized international English language equivalency test score or a pass on our entrance exam. An interview is required for EPE.

Final decisions are made by the interviewer and can override previous exam scores.

Brochures

KGIC Pathway Brochure

Competitive Advantage

  • Flexible level structure (6 levels)
  • English curriculum created by our in-house development team
  • Academic orientated school with monthly student progress reports, a firm attendance policy and a strictly enforced English only rule
  • All levels and ages accepted, 6 years of age onwards
  • Weekly intakes all year round
  • University Pathway program and University placement assistance provide an academic advantage
  • Family study options: both parents and children can study together at our Surrey – Vancouver Metro location

Easy transfers

  • From ESL to public and private high schools in our junior programs
  • From Canadian to American campuses
  • From ESL to EPE and University placement assistance
  • From ESL to many vocational Programs and a Business Degree at our Sister School Sprott-Shaw College

Work Experience Programs

  • Paid and unpaid options
  • Programs of choice: ELEP, English for Business
  • Free work preparation workshops

Vacation Programs

  • Summer and Winter: 8 years of age and older
  • Residential and Homestay
  • Unique Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program (not an English course!)

Services

  • Homestay (for individuals, couples & families)
  • KGIC student houses offer affordable accommodation
  • FREE placement testing into KGIC programs
  • Entry into many KGIC partner schools WITHOUT an IELTS or TOEFL score