VGC International College is a private institution in downtown Vancouver offering English language and international business programs.
VGC International College was founded in 2003 and is a designated institution with the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). The college is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Canada. Its mission is to provide a learning environment with high academic standards, excellent customer service, and business conducted with integrity and honesty. Students from over 85 nations attend the college.
In 2016, the college changed its name to VGC International College and introduced business classes, creating the School of English Language and the School of International Business. In 2020, VGC became a Cambridge Admissions Test Centre. In 2021, it became an official IELTS Test Venue and introduced a 2-year Diploma of Applied Communications.
The School of English Language offers Global English, a hybrid of general English and academic skills. All English teachers must have a university degree and a recognized Teaching Certificate. The School of International Business offers a practical curriculum taught by teachers who hold a masters degree in a business related field. VGC has pathway agreements with universities and colleges in North America that allow entry without writing the IELTS or TOEFL test after graduating from its English programs.
VGC has two campuses in Vancouver within walking distance of each other: the Hastings Campus at 411 West Hastings Street, and the Granville Campus at 535 Granville Street. Listed facilities include a Study Lab, Writing Center, Academic Support Office, and several residences, including Viva Downtown, GEC Pearson, GEC King Edward, Haro, Lord Stanley, and Marine Gateway. Homestay students have Wi-Fi and laundry access.
VGC is accredited by Languages Canada. The college won the ST Star English Language School North America 2025 award from StudyTravel Network. It has also been named Top Choice Language School in Vancouver for multiple consecutive years, most recently in 2026, its 8th consecutive year.