General English 24

Staying with a Canadian family gives you the chance to practice your English with a real local family and experience the culture. Many students choose homestay accommodation because they enjoy the atmosphere and the feeling of support a family gives.

Homestays reflect Canada's multicultural diversity as long as English is the language of the home.

We inspect all of the homes and train our home families. An Accommodation Co-ordinator is available full-time at the school if you need any help. The Accommodation Coordinator monitors every homestay experience.

Features:
• Homestay placements to suit your needs
• You will be the only speaker of your native language in the house
• Single room with clean sheets and towels
• Breakfast and evening meals
• With 60 minutes to school by public transport

Staying with a Canadian family gives you the chance to practice your English with a real local family and experience the culture. Many students choose homestay accommodation because they enjoy the atmosphere and the feeling of support a family gives.

Homestays reflect Canada's multicultural diversity as long as English is the language of the home.

We inspect all of the homes and train our home families. An Accommodation Co-ordinator is available full-time at the school if you need any help. The Accommodation Coordinator monitors every homestay experience.

Features:
• Homestay placements to suit your needs
• You will be the only speaker of your native language in the house
• Single room with clean sheets and towels
• Breakfast and evening meals
• With 60 minutes to school by public transport

Description of Local Area
Sparbrook House is located in Champlain Heights Park, which is a neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is a family-friendly community with a mix of housing types built around green spaces and walking trails, including Everett Crowley Park, the fifth-largest park in Vancouver.

Description of Accommodation
**This accommodation is a minimum of 4 weeks**
Sparbrook House has 2 fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, with 2 shared bathrooms and 1 private bathroom. There is a spacious back yard and a deck located on the second floor. There are 2 living rooms and one laundry room with a washer and dryer. There are three different types of bedrooms at Sparbrook:

Single Room, Ensuite Bathroom: comes with a queen or king bed, a workstation, dresser or closet space. This room also comes with a private bathroom. About 100 – 150 sqf.
Single Room, Shared Bathroom: has a double bed, workstation, and a dresser or closet space.
Single Economy Room, Shared Bathroom: has a single bed, workstation, and a dresser or closet space. About 50 -75 sqf.
Miscellaneous
Weekly communal area cleaning only (living room, bathroom, kitchen, emptying out garbage and replacing the trash bag). Students are responsible for cleaning their own bedroom.
1 dryer/ 1 washer (Free usage).
Luggage drop off available.
Utility bills are included.
Kitchen utensils provided.
Students need to bring their own towels.

Description of Local Area
Sparbrook House is located in Champlain Heights Park, which is a neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is a family-friendly community with a mix of housing types built around green spaces and walking trails, including Everett Crowley Park, the fifth-largest park in Vancouver.

Description of Accommodation
**This accommodation is a minimum of 4 weeks**
Sparbrook House has 2 fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, with 2 shared bathrooms and 1 private bathroom. There is a spacious back yard and a deck located on the second floor. There are 2 living rooms and one laundry room with a washer and dryer. There are three different types of bedrooms at Sparbrook:

Single Room, Ensuite Bathroom: comes with a queen or king bed, a workstation, dresser or closet space. This room also comes with a private bathroom. About 100 – 150 sqf.
Single Room, Shared Bathroom: has a double bed, workstation, and a dresser or closet space.
Single Economy Room, Shared Bathroom: has a single bed, workstation, and a dresser or closet space. About 50 -75 sqf.
Miscellaneous
Weekly communal area cleaning only (living room, bathroom, kitchen, emptying out garbage and replacing the trash bag). Students are responsible for cleaning their own bedroom.
1 dryer/ 1 washer (Free usage).
Luggage drop off available.
Utility bills are included.
Kitchen utensils provided.
Students need to bring their own towels.

Description of Local Area
Sparbrook House is located in Champlain Heights Park, which is a neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is a family-friendly community with a mix of housing types built around green spaces and walking trails, including Everett Crowley Park, the fifth-largest park in Vancouver.

Description of Accommodation
**This accommodation is a minimum of 4 weeks**
Sparbrook House has 2 fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, with 2 shared bathrooms and 1 private bathroom. There is a spacious back yard and a deck located on the second floor. There are 2 living rooms and one laundry room with a washer and dryer. There are three different types of bedrooms at Sparbrook:

Single Room, Ensuite Bathroom: comes with a queen or king bed, a workstation, dresser or closet space. This room also comes with a private bathroom. About 100 – 150 sqf.
Single Room, Shared Bathroom: has a double bed, workstation, and a dresser or closet space.
Single Economy Room, Shared Bathroom: has a single bed, workstation, and a dresser or closet space. About 50 -75 sqf.
Miscellaneous
Weekly communal area cleaning only (living room, bathroom, kitchen, emptying out garbage and replacing the trash bag). Students are responsible for cleaning their own bedroom.
1 dryer/ 1 washer (Free usage).
Luggage drop off available.
Utility bills are included.
Kitchen utensils provided.
Students need to bring their own towels.

Description of Local Area
The Gastown Shared Apartment – Blood Alley Residence is in the historic Blood Alley Building at 23 W Cordova St offers modern living with vintage charm. Featuring exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and large windows, the units blend contemporary finishes with the building’s historic character. Located in Vancouver’s vibrant Gastown neighbourhood, residents enjoy easy access to trendy shops, cafes, and nightlife, all while being surrounded by the area’s rich history and unique atmosphere.

Description of Accommodation
Located in Vancouver’s historic Gastown district, Blood Alley is an 11-storey residential building offering stylish apartments. Each bedroom has a lock and is thoughtfully furnished with a small bed, wardrobe, desk, and desk lamp. The apartments feature modern matte black kitchens with striking white quartz countertops and minimalist bathrooms, creating a comfortable living environment. Each apartment includes one room with a private bathroom and two additional single rooms that share a separate bathroom.

Miscellaneous
Student are responsible for cleaning their bedroom during their stay- a deep cleaning is done before new students arrives to the room. Shared spaces are cleaned once a week.
Each apartment has one washer and one dryer at no additional cost
Kitchen is equipped with fridge, microwave, stove, oven, pans, pots, plates, bowls, cutlery.
Luggage drop off service is not available
24-Hour Security and CCTV on site
Utility included

Description of Local Area
The Gastown Shared Apartment – Blood Alley Residence is in the historic Blood Alley Building at 23 W Cordova St offers modern living with vintage charm. Featuring exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and large windows, the units blend contemporary finishes with the building’s historic character. Located in Vancouver’s vibrant Gastown neighbourhood, residents enjoy easy access to trendy shops, cafes, and nightlife, all while being surrounded by the area’s rich history and unique atmosphere.

Description of Accommodation
Located in Vancouver’s historic Gastown district, Blood Alley is an 11-storey residential building offering stylish apartments. Each bedroom has a lock and is thoughtfully furnished with a small bed, wardrobe, desk, and desk lamp. The apartments feature modern matte black kitchens with striking white quartz countertops and minimalist bathrooms, creating a comfortable living environment. Each apartment includes one room with a private bathroom and two additional single rooms that share a separate bathroom.

Miscellaneous
Student are responsible for cleaning their bedroom during their stay- a deep cleaning is done before new students arrives to the room. Shared spaces are cleaned once a week.
Each apartment has one washer and one dryer at no additional cost
Kitchen is equipped with fridge, microwave, stove, oven, pans, pots, plates, bowls, cutlery.
Luggage drop off service is not available
24-Hour Security and CCTV on site
Utility included

Description of Local Area
The Gastown Shared Apartment – Blood Alley Residence is in the historic Blood Alley Building at 23 W Cordova St offers modern living with vintage charm. Featuring exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and large windows, the units blend contemporary finishes with the building’s historic character. Located in Vancouver’s vibrant Gastown neighbourhood, residents enjoy easy access to trendy shops, cafes, and nightlife, all while being surrounded by the area’s rich history and unique atmosphere.

Description of Accommodation
Located in Vancouver’s historic Gastown district, Blood Alley is an 11-storey residential building offering stylish apartments. Each bedroom has a lock and is thoughtfully furnished with a small bed, wardrobe, desk, and desk lamp. The apartments feature modern matte black kitchens with striking white quartz countertops and minimalist bathrooms, creating a comfortable living environment. Each apartment includes one room with a private bathroom and two additional single rooms that share a separate bathroom.

Miscellaneous
Student are responsible for cleaning their bedroom during their stay- a deep cleaning is done before new students arrives to the room. Shared spaces are cleaned once a week.
Each apartment has one washer and one dryer at no additional cost
Kitchen is equipped with fridge, microwave, stove, oven, pans, pots, plates, bowls, cutlery.
Luggage drop off service is not available
24-Hour Security and CCTV on site
Utility included

Description of Local Area
Just a 5-minute walk from EC Vancouver and centrally located at the gateway to Gastown, Richards & Pender places you in the heart of an unparalled cultural and culinary tapestry. Explore the vibrant neighbourhood’s trendy boutiques, renowned art galleries, and eclectic dining options all within effortless reach. With excellent public transportation connections, the entire city of Vancouver becomes easily accessible.

Description of Accommodation

A residential midrise apartment building, Richards & Pender features 2 and 3-bedroom suites accommodating up to 4 students. Apartments include shared dining & kitchen facilities, air conditioning & washer/dryer at no additional cost, and CCTV inside and outside the property.

Building amenities include a rooftop patio with BBQ area, outdoor seating and dog run, and a co-work resident lounge with kitchenette and outdoor space.

Miscellaneous

Email, phone contact, and exact arrival details are required at least two weeks in advance. You will receive an email with the check-in instructions, your apartment number, and room name one week prior to arrival.
Cleaning Service: Only the communal areas are cleaned every Friday. Basic cleaning products are provided in the apartment. Any additional cleaning services required beyond the weekly common area cleaning will result in a $75 fee per occurrence.
Laundry Facilities: Each unit is equipped with 1 dryer and 1 washer for free usage. Student must buy washing liquid/laundry detergent.
Luggage Drop-off: Luggage drop-off not available.
Security: 24/7 video surveillance is in place for enhanced security.
Toiletries: Students are responsible for their own toiletries and toilet paper.
Kitchen Convenience: Kitchen utensils, plates, glassware, etc. are provided.
Replacement Key/Fob: Damaged, replacement and/or loss of apartment key or fob, you will be charged a $80 fee.
No deposit required