Dorset College occupies a historic building within a modern glass complex called City Square. City Square consists of numerous shops, professional offices, and restaurants. Dorset is located on major bus routes close to the centre of Vancouver.

A second campus is located in New Westminster, a neighbouring city, approximately 15-20 minutes from downtown Vancouver by SkyTrain.

• All high school teachers have BC teaching certificates, and most teachers have Master’s Degrees or PhD’s
• We offer language services in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, and many other languages to meet the needs of all of our international students
• We provide guidance in student visa applications and extensions
• We provide student counselling and tutoring
• We provide airport pick-up services, home stay, and orientation for new students
• We have a library, resource centre, several computer labs, and a theatre
• The student association arranges many extra-curricular activities for our students including skiing, bowling and boat cruises
• Every year at least 20 students receive academic scholarships from Dorset College
• Students have the opportunity to write the TOEFL test once a month
• Dorset is a test centre for Microsoft and Cisco
• We provide work experience for at least 40 students each year
• Parents are welcome to contact our school through email or by telephone
  

Agreements with: Université Laval, Acadia University, Simon Fraser University, A.M.E. Program, A.S.T. Program, Kwantlen University College, Bishop’s University, Marshall University, University College of Cap Breton, Athabasca University, The University College of Cariboo, Devry Institute of Technology, City University.

PROGRAMS

ESL – Intensive English for Communication Program
June 09, July 07, August 04, September 01 & 29, 2003

PRICES – May, 2003
Application Fee: $125 - 25 hours per week - textbook: $30 - misc. fee: $20/month

Full-Time:
4 weeks: $1,050
8 weeks: $2,100
12 weeks: $3,000
24 weeks: $5,70

STEP Program (English + Adventure program) in July and January

Dorset College’ S.T.E.P. Program has been created to provide international youth from all over the world with the opportunity to improve their English while experiencing firsthand the breathtaking natural beauty of Canada in a safe, culturally interactive atmosphere. Students are provided with quality English lessons in the morning and exciting afternoon activities. During their stay in Canada, students will live with Canadian families who have been carefully selected for each individual student.
S.T.E.P. offers students (ages 16+) the opportunity to improve their English skills while they explore Vancouver and learn about Canadian culture. As flexible one-to-two month sessions, the S.T.E.P. Program is tailored to your interests and sessions may be booked anytime throughout the year for groups of ten or more students.

PRICES
4 weeks: CDN$2,565
6weeks: CDN$3,583
8 weeks: CDN$4,600
These prices include homestay, tuition, 3 meals/day, activities during the week and during the weekends, airport pick-up and drop-off, and application fee.

OTHERS PROGRAMS
School of English Training

UP Program, UT Program, Pre-Master’s Program, Business Administration Diploma, Computer Science Diploma International Business Programme
CDN$875 per month
CDN$3,500 per semester (4 months)

BCIT Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) Programme
$30,000 USD - 2 years (diploma)

Performing Arts (Film/Video/Acting)
$8,000 USD – 1 year (Certificate)
$16,000 USD – 2 years (Diploma)