LAB | Languages Across Borders Destination Vancouver
2665 Renfrew Str V5M0A7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Meet our student Peri! Do you know that there are over 20 campuses in the LCI Education network? Our students have plenty of options to start and finish their education journey in any of our destinations! Peri studied in LaSalle College Tunisia, LAB Vancouver and currently studying Bachelor of Interior Design at LaSalle College Vancouver!... Below is Peri's testimonial which we would like to share with you. How was studying English at LAB Vancouver? When I came to Vancouver, my English was quite bad. At LAB my classes were well-organized and the teachers were amazing. Through activities and socializing, I was able to settle in here quite easily. What are you currently studying? What do you like about this program? I am study Interior Design. This program is very defined at the beginning so you know pretty much what you are doing and what your path is. Each quarter I’m discovering new interests and contents. What are your future plans? My ultimate goal is to bring back all my knowledge and experience to my home country. This way I can contribute to the growth of Interior Design in Africa because there is a lot to develop and we need to start with good skills. #LABVancouver #LanguagesAcrossBorders #WeareLCI #LaSalleCollegeVancouver #LaSalleCollege #StudentTestimonials #EnglishinVancouver

Welcome New LAB Students! So happy to welcome Nastsumi (Japan), Ryuya (Japan), Ayana (Japan), Radhika (India), Ana Paula (Brazil), Gabriel (Mexico) to LAB Vancouver. You guys have planned for this journey for a long time and probably had quite a few changes to make due to the Covid-19 situation. ... We are excited you were able to join us here in Vancouver! #LABVancouver #LanguagesAcrossBorders #WeareLCI #LasalleCollegeVancouver #LasalleCollege #WelcomeNewStudents #EnglishinVancouver

HOMETOWN GRADUATION THEME Last week our LAB students created interactive presentation boards of their hometowns. In round robin style, students presented what they had created and the ones listening were encouraged to ask questions about what they were told and what they saw. The delicious restaurants of Japan , the beautiful panoramas of Chile , the beaches of Spain , the bustling streets of Korea , the sand swept buildings of Iran , the colorful cafes of Mexico and the natural parks of Colombia were all stops along the way of this Friday graduation adventure!

Looking for something unique to do in Vancouver? Imagine Van Gogh - The Immersive Exhibition is on until the end of August! Did you know that Van Gogh.......... was born in 1853 in the Netherlands? he moved to Paris where he was inspired by the work of impressionists and Japanese artists? he had a dispute with another famous artist, Gaugin, involving a razor blade? as a result, he severed his own ear that night....? he passed away in 1890, over 130 years ago? https://www.imagine-vangogh.com/

We are so close to outdoor activities again......Who is ready to explore the Vancouver mountains, forest trails and ocean side? Our activities for April will be out soon. Until then....we continue to study safely indoors with masks on and very few students per class.

Fresh coffee and treats at our new campus location!!!! Yay!! The cafeteria is now open. Come and enjoy hot drinks, sandwiches and salads during your class break time.

Let's Do Our Part If you are in Vancouver, BC you have heard by now of Dr. Bonny Henry (BC's provincial health officer). Let's follow the new restrictions and do our part in bending the curve again! BC's self-assessment tool is easy and quick to use: ... https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en Give it a try and use it when you notice any symptoms Be Safe and Kind

Halloween Ever watched a horror movie in a sound stage studio during Covid-19? Don't think so . We watched 'Hush' last Friday while enjoying popcorn at a safe distance from each other.

Look who's back......!!! Remember Sin? If you studied at LAB you remember her big smile at the front desk She is now back on our new campus location!... Come say to Sin in the bookstore and the reception area!

Already mid-October, so close to Halloween..... ... Studying a language can be tough but having other students from all over the world jumping for joy with you, makes things much more fun (Reo from Ryan from and Melanie from Mexico)... #labvancouver #languagesacrossborders #wearelci #jumpforjoy

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving weekend! We are back with classes today and are slowly getting used to Raincouver while teachers and students are keeping things bright ! A quick update on what we offer next month: CELPIP Evening Classes ... We are excited to offer CELPIP Evening Classes from November 3! Tue/Thu 6pm-8.30pm in-person classes at 2665 Renfrew Street. Contact us for more info: [email protected]

Meet Lie, Our Brazilian Butterfly Lie (and her sister Julia) have been at LAB for a while now. Everyone here knows them and our day often starts with Lie's cheerful greetings at the front :-) Where are you from and why did you come to Vancouver?... My name is Lie and I’m from Brazil. I came to Vancouver because I wanted to learn English and also make friends from around the world. What has been the most surprising thing so far during your stay in Vancouver? The most surprising things for me was to experience eating the snow. Also meeting friendly people from around the world, and visiting beautiful places. What is something you still want to try in Canada? I would like to go to the Niagara Falls.

Insider Tip! Vancouver has many hidden gems. Teacher Sara is sharing one of her favorite places in town: The Bonus Bakery My most favourite place to get these goodies is Bonus Bakery on Georgia Street. Their cookies are baked from scratch, all filled with a creamy delicious dollop of goodness, and 100% vegan.... I’m not vegan myself, but to be honest, I can’t even tell that they don’t contain eggs, milk etc. The greatest thing about this company is they deliver cookies to your house every Wednesday & Friday when you place an online order. Cookie delivery?!? Yes, please!!!! Be sure to check this place out. You won’t regret it!

Has summer really come to an end...? No worries! We will warm you with a fall filled with turkey (or not!), pumpkin carving and Halloween terror Here at LAB we LIVE to share everything Canada has to offer with our students. And in turn, our students share lots with us: their culture, their stories, their ideas and goals are what make LAB a great place ... *** MEET MAI from JAPAN *** I arrived in February 2020 from Japan. My life here looks like my student life back when I was younger: this is not a vacation for me. To come to Vancouver and study English is the first step in opening my own cafe! I rarely miss my home country. I thought I'd miss Japanese food but it is quite easy to have good food (and Japanese food) here. What I miss most is my boyfriend and my family. Going back to Japan, I'd miss Canadian nature and weather most! I personally think Japan doesn’t have nature like Canada, its beautiful lakes, magnificent ocean and mountains. The summers are not as hot and humid either. Above all, I'd miss all the new people I've met here. My advice for other students would be: study at LAB! The teachers are kind and funny, sometimes strict but always on your side My classmates and teachers have helped me speak English without negative feelings and with lots of encouragement. My second tip is to make as many friends as possible! I don’t mean you should make friends with just anyone but be open to making friends from other countries. It widens your perspective and as we become adults we have less and less chances to meet new friends easily

Graduation Celebration You remember our LAB parties??? We are not quite there yet due to Covid-19 BUT nothing stops us from a little celebration in the park. ... @ Trout Lake Park, BBQ, , and a few games of ladder ball (yeah, you have never seen this game before right? It is a typical Westcoast camping game which is believed to originate from a cowboy game) Congratulations to Chohee and Cynthia We will miss you girls, don't be strangers and come visit us when you can!

It's another sunny week in Vancouver! Today, we are delighted to share images of our current location and a sneak peek into our new LAB space at the LaSalle College Vancouver campus. We are currently using the spacious design classrooms for LAB daytime classes, the gallery is ready for our first graduation pictures (and hopefully soon, our infamous LAB events) and students have been enjoying their lunch under the covered patio. The construction team is almost done with the interior of our own and brand-new LAB space right next to the reception area. We can't wait to fill this space with some LAB spirit, LAB noise and most of all: LAB students and teachers!

Summer in Vancouver...yes this is the life! Teacher Damian took our LAB students to Deer Lake for some good old kayaking . (Check out his awesome head fashion ) If you are in Vancouver and looking for some water activity away from the crowds, check out Deer Lake Park in Burnaby.

Yessss! We took it outdoors for our first LAB activity in months @Cleveland Dam - Lake Capilano ! Although we normally host hundreds of students at LAB in the summer time, this year is very different. Small classes, fewer students but this doesn't stop us from exploring Vancouver and making new friends Did you know........ Mahiro is our LAB night owl . Arturo is known to bike to campus every single day . Daniela is one of the rare ESL students in Vancouver who drives a car . Cindy went back and forth to Korea in recent months and shows no signs of covid-19 . Chloe's Korean name Cho Hee means 'beautiful and joy' which is exactly how she is . Cynthia is our best dressed hiker and she plays volleyball like a PRO . Yuki taught Kindergarten and is a climber *** LAB Students Rock ***

IT'S ALL ABOUT IELTS Join our IELTS evening class from August 4! This class is ideal if you are working during the daytime (or are enjoying the summer in Vancouver ) and want to use the evening hours to prep for your IELTS exam. ... 4 weeks with a focus on Speaking & Writing 2665 Renfrew Street (Renfrew Station) Tue and Thu from 6-8.30pm Aug 4 - Aug 27 Limited seats due to physical distancing measures so hurry up

Happy Monday from LAB Vancouver! Physical distancing in and outside of the classroom made easy when you have space ... old and new friends from all over the world and an awesome LAB teacher Have a great week, enjoy the sun and keep improving your English

Physical Distancing LAB Style It is hard to distance yourself from people you like. Luckily our new location has a lot of SPACE First classes were held in-person yesterday and we are all so delighted to see LAB students return !... #languagesacrossborders #wearelci #lasallecollegevancouver #backinsession #LABteachersrock #teacherdamianseemstobedancing

Ready for you guys! What happens when you return to classes at LAB? You sanitize your hands... Our campus director, Erika, will measure your temperature Your teacher will be ready in one of our super spacious classrooms at LaSalle College Vancouver

Preparing for classes next week Excited to share we are fully in preparation mode! The Back to Campus plans are ready and include many details about health and sanitation measures we are taking. Your classes will be in our new location, the LaSalle College Vancouver campus.You can expect college-level facilities and classrooms as well as high-standard health & safety protocols!... Things may not be quite the same as before but teacher Sara is ready and so are we!

Classes Resume July 13 We are so happy to confirm in-person classes will resume on July 13 at our new location on 2665 Renfrew Street! Daytime and evening classes will be offered to LAB students currently in Vancouver. ... Please keep an eye out on your email! You will soon receive an invitation for a 'Welcome Back' meeting so we can explain how your classes will look like and what to expect in terms of health & sanitation measures.