English as a Second Language (ESL)

English for Flight Attendants

VanWest College English for Flight Attendants

English for Flight Attendants

This course is designed to cover all the daily tasks in the life of a flight attendant – from serving food safely to dealing with different types of passengers. This course is simple, fun and inclusive all at once.

RECOMMENDED FOR students who consider a career in the airline industry

Course Details

  • offered location: Vancouver
  • Recommended start dates (2026):
    Jan 12, Apr 6, Jun 29, Sep 21
  • length: 12 Weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)
  • class: 30 Lessons per week (Elective Course)
    This course is subject to demand; it must be combined with one of the morning Core English courses.
  • English REquirement: VanWest Level 4+

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees Per Week
Weeks Monday – Friday Digital Material Fee
Per Week
30 Lessons
08:30 – 14:45
25 Lessons
08:30 – 13:50
20 Lessons
08:30 – 12:00
2 – 11 $450 $420 $390 $20
12 – 23 $445 $415 $385
24 – 43 $435 $405 $375
44+ $415 $385 $355

Schedule

Monday – Friday
Class Time 20 Lessons per Week (Core English)
Core English 08:30 – 10:10 English Class
General English or
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or
Business English (Level 7+) or
Speak Up (Level 5+)
10:20 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Class Time 25 & 30 Lessons per Week (Elective)
Elective A 13:00 – 13:50 English for Flight Attendants
Elective B 13:55 – 14:45
Tutoring A 14:50 – 15:45 One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional)
55 minutes per lesson
Tutoring B 15:50 – 16:45 One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional)
55 minutes per lesson

– Course offerings and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm availability prior to registration.

– Level progression is dependent on a number of considerations including weekly writing and speaking tasks, listening and reading tests, attitude, attendance, and completion of outside classroom course work. To progress to a new level, students must achieve an overall score of 75% or better.

Weekly Topics

  1. Introduction to the Airline Industry
  2. Self-Awareness
  3. Pre-flight
  4. Boarding & Announcements
  5. Food and Beverage Safety
  6. Emergency and Safety Procedures
  7. In-Flight Emergencies
  8. Standard First Aid
  9. Dealing with Difficult Passengers
  10. Team Building
  11. Landing and Saying Goodbye
  12. Professional Development in Job Search
  • Field trips to Vancouver International Airport
  • Guest speaker sessions
  • Upgrade to Vocational College Programs (Study & Paid Work)
  • Receive a certificate in English for Flight Attendants

Course Details

Offered Location
Vancouver

Recommended Start Dates (2026)
Jan 12, Apr 6, Jun 29, Sep 21

Length
12 Weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)

Class
30 Lessons per week (Elective Course)
This course is subject to demand; it must be combined with one of the morning Core English courses.

English Requirement
VanWest Level 4+


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PTIRU Approval

Our English as Second Language (ESL) program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and offered in Vancouver (DLI:O19283891072) and Kelowna (DLI:O19395299852).

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