Programs

Build credentials that open doors in Canada and beyond

MCC offers diploma programs, structured English language training, and a full French language pathway — all designed around practical outcomes and Canadian standards.

Diploma credentials ESL & French Immigration-aligned
Students studying together at MCC
Program Categories

Choose your pathway

Three distinct program areas — each built with clear learning outcomes, qualified instructors, and a straightforward path from enrollment to credential.

Diploma Programs

Career-focused diplomas in high-growth fields. From AI and digital media to caregiving, hospitality, and esports — each program delivers applied skills and a recognized credential.

  • 6 programs available
  • PTIB accredited & BC EQA designated
  • Applied, career-ready learning
  • International student support
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English Language (ESL)

Six progressive CEFR-aligned levels from absolute beginner through advanced. Build reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for academic, professional, and everyday life in Canada.

  • 6 levels: A1 through C1
  • Free placement test included
  • In-person & online delivery
  • Academic & workplace readiness
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French Language

A structured French language pathway from beginner to advanced, plus dedicated TEF Canada and TCF Canada exam preparation. Designed for immigration, academic admission, and professional goals.

  • 4 levels: A1 through B2
  • TEF Canada & TCF Canada prep
  • Immigration-focused outcomes
  • Small classes, expert instructors
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Why MCC

Built for real outcomes

Accredited & Recognized

PTIB accredited and BC EQA designated. French exam preparation is aligned with IRCC requirements for TEF Canada and TCF Canada.

Small Class Sizes

Capped cohorts in every program ensure instructors can provide focused feedback and support at every stage of learning.

Vancouver-Based

Located in one of Canada's most multilingual cities — a practical advantage for language learners and students building professional networks.

In-Person & Online

All language programs are available both in-person and online, giving you flexibility without compromising on instruction quality.

Get Started

Not sure where to begin?

Speak with an advisor or take a free placement test to find the program and level that matches your goals.

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ESL at MCC

Study English at MCC

The ESL program at MCC helps students whose first language is not English build proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each level runs 8 weeks / 80 hours with certified ESL instruction, in-class tasks, guest speakers, and supervised field trips. Successful completion of the upper levels opens the door to MCC's diploma programs.

8 weeks per level
80 classroom hours
Pearson StartUp & Connectivity
Pathway to diploma programs
01 CEFR A1

Foundation

Absolute beginner · Survival English

Start from the ground up. Students meet the sounds, rhythms, and building blocks of English: the alphabet, numbers, greetings, and the grammar that powers daily life.

  • Introductions, personal information, daily routines
  • Present tense, articles, and core question forms
  • Vocabulary journal and pronunciation coaching
  • Pearson StartUp 1 & 2
8 weeks80 hoursNo prerequisites
02 CEFR A2

Elementary

Everyday communication

Move from isolated words into short, confident conversations. Students handle shopping, directions, simple stories, and the first short writing tasks with instructor feedback.

  • Past and future forms, comparatives, frequency
  • Short paragraphs using the process approach
  • Listening for gist and detail in real dialogues
  • Pearson StartUp 3 & 4
8 weeks80 hoursPrereq: Foundation or placement
03 CEFR B1

Pre-Intermediate

Practical fluency

Students begin to express opinions, explain problems, and follow longer conversations. Class moves toward discussion, short presentations, and structured multi-paragraph writing.

  • Modals, conditionals, connected speech
  • Guided oral presentations with peer feedback
  • Reading comprehension of short academic articles
  • Pearson StartUp 5 & 6
8 weeks80 hoursPrereq: Elementary or placement
04 CEFR B1+

Intermediate

Confident everyday English

The bridge level. Students speak at natural pace on familiar topics, write structured essays, and start engaging with the kinds of texts they'll meet in diploma programs.

  • Drafting, revising, and editing essays over time
  • Formal vs informal register in speaking and writing
  • Extensive reading and reading-speed development
  • Pearson StartUp 7
8 weeks80 hoursPrereq: Pre-Intermediate
05 CEFR B2

Upper-Intermediate

Academic & professional readiness

Students now work with academic articles, research short topics, deliver formal presentations, and receive structured feedback on fluency and comprehensibility.

  • Academic essay and summary writing
  • Formal oral presentations and evaluated participation
  • Analytical reading of longer texts
  • Pearson Connectivity 4 & 5
8 weeks80 hoursPrereq: Intermediate
06 CEFR C1

Advanced · Diploma Bridge

Ready for MCC diploma programs

The capstone level. Students work with complex texts, defend ideas in discussion, and produce the kind of written and spoken English expected in the caregiver, hospitality, esports, and creative diplomas.

  • Research-based essays and structured argumentation
  • Discipline-specific vocabulary across MCC pathways
  • Final capstone presentation with instructor review
  • Direct entry into diploma programs on completion
8 weeks80 hoursPrereq: Upper-Intermediate
How you're assessed

Transparent grading at every level

Learning is measured through assignments, in-class tasks, simulations, quizzes, and a final exam. A total coursework score of 70% is required to pass, with a minimum of 60% on exams. One rewrite is permitted per course for either an exam or assignment.

  • 10%Participation · 1 assessment
  • 15%In-class tasks · 3 @ 5% each
  • 50%Major assignments · 2 @ 25% each
  • 25%Final exam · 1 assessment
70–79% Pass 80–89% High Pass 90–100% Distinction
Specialty ESL Tracks

Learn English through what you love

Every ESL level at MCC comes with its own set of specialty tracks — crafted to match your current language ability. You keep the same core outcomes and practice them through something that excites you, from cooking and pop lyrics at the beginner levels to film critique and startup pitching at the top.

Level 01 · Foundation · A1

Absolute-beginner specialties

Single-word answers, short phrases, lots of doing. Vocabulary you can touch, taste, or point at.

ESL with Cooking

Learn action verbs, measurements, and ingredient names by actually making food with your class.

  • Chop, stir, boil, taste — verbs through action
  • Grocery lists and market vocabulary
  • Simple recipe reading and follow-along

ESL with Pets & Zoo Days

Animal names, colors, and sizes come alive at Stanley Park, the aquarium, and around the neighborhood.

  • Adjectives through animal descriptions
  • Short “what is it?” dialogues
  • Field trip journal with photos and captions

ESL with Pop Lyrics

Sing along to learn rhythm, stress, and the sounds English actually makes in real speech.

  • Guided karaoke and pronunciation drills
  • Fill-in-the-lyrics listening exercises
  • Weekly song vocabulary journal

ESL with Vancouver Walks

Directions, transit, and landmarks practiced in the city itself — not from a textbook.

  • Asking for and giving directions
  • SkyTrain, bus, and map vocabulary
  • Weekly neighborhood photo walk
Level 02 · Elementary · A2

Everyday-life specialties

Short, useful conversations for the situations you actually meet every day in a new city.

ESL with Coffee Culture

Order, small-talk, and work the counter in Vancouver's coffee scene. Barista basics, student-friendly.

  • Ordering and modifying drinks
  • Counter small talk and politeness
  • Visit to a partner cafe with staff Q&A

ESL with Board Games

Rules, strategy, banter. Nothing forces clear communication faster than explaining a turn.

  • Weekly game night with mixed groups
  • Rule-reading and explanation practice
  • Writing your own short game rules

ESL with Instagram Captions

Post a week of your life in English. Captions, hashtags, and short replies become your homework.

  • Writing clear short captions
  • Emoji, tone, and hashtag basics
  • Class feed with peer feedback

ESL with Street Food

Food trucks, night markets, and menu hunting. Real vendors, real orders, real receipts.

  • Menu reading and ordering out loud
  • Asking about allergens and ingredients
  • Food-truck review writing challenge
Level 03 · Pre-Intermediate · B1

Confidence-building specialties

You have the grammar — now stretch it into opinions, stories, and short performances.

ESL with Acting

Drama, improv, and scene work that pushes pronunciation, timing, and on-your-feet thinking.

  • Scene study and script read-throughs
  • Improv games for spontaneous fluency
  • End-of-term showcase performance

ESL with Podcasting

Record a 5-minute episode on something you care about. Listening, scripting, and editing your own voice.

  • Intro, segue, and outro scripting
  • Interviewing a classmate on tape
  • Cohort podcast published at term end

ESL with Skate & Surf Culture

Vancouver's board sports from the inside. Slang, sports commentary, and hype culture translated into clear English.

  • Play-by-play commentary drills
  • Interviewing athletes on video
  • Written “session recap” articles

ESL with DIY & Making

Follow a YouTube tutorial, build the thing, then teach it back to the class in English.

  • Tool names and safety vocabulary
  • Step-by-step how-to writing
  • Live demo “teach the room” final
Level 04 · Intermediate · B1+

Confident-English specialties

Production-level tracks. You can hold a natural conversation — now start making things people actually see or hear.

ESL with Filming

Pair language with MCC's Video & Content Creation direction. Script, shoot, voice, edit.

  • Scripting, storyboarding, shot planning
  • On-camera interviewing & voiceover
  • Portfolio-ready short film capstone

ESL with Hospitality

Service industry English for Vancouver's hotels, cafes, and venues. Real guest interactions, professional register.

  • Check-in, reservation, and phone English
  • Menu, wine, and service vocabulary
  • Mock service shift with instructor review

ESL with Stand-Up Comedy

Write 3 minutes. Perform it. Survive. Comedy is a brutal teacher of rhythm, timing, and pronunciation.

  • Joke structure and punchline writing
  • Stage timing and audience work
  • Open-mic night at a partner venue

ESL with True Crime

Follow a real case week by week. Long-form listening, note-taking, and structured discussion.

  • Narrative listening and summarizing
  • Legal and investigative vocabulary
  • Group “cold case” presentation
Level 05 · Upper-Intermediate · B2

Professional-readiness specialties

Audience-facing, high-pressure English. You're persuading, interviewing, or performing live in front of people.

ESL with Esports

Language through gaming culture. Commentary, recaps, team comms, community management.

  • Live-cast commentary practice
  • Match recap and social post writing
  • Capstone stream or tournament video

ESL with Journalism

Report on campus and city stories. Interview, write, edit — get published in the cohort newsletter.

  • Interview technique and transcription
  • Lede, nut graf, and headline writing
  • Weekly newsroom-style edits

ESL with Startup Pitching

Invent a product. Build the deck. Pitch it in 3 minutes to a panel. Real business English under real pressure.

  • Problem, solution, market, ask structure
  • Slide and deck language
  • Demo-day pitch in front of guest judges

ESL with Climate Debate

Sustainability, policy, and the arguments around them. Structured debate in a room with mixed opinions.

  • Opinion, evidence, rebuttal frameworks
  • Reading scientific summaries
  • Formal in-class debate tournament
Level 06 · Advanced · C1

Diploma-bridge specialties

Capstone tracks that mirror how you'll use English inside MCC's diploma programs and the career right after.

ESL with Legal English

Contracts, tenancy, immigration, and workplace rights — the high-stakes English you need as a new resident.

  • Reading a contract and flagging risk
  • Immigration and tenancy vocabulary
  • Mock interview with an immigration officer

ESL with Academic Research

Thesis statements, sources, citations, and the formal register of college-level writing.

  • Source evaluation and APA/MLA basics
  • Structuring a 2000-word essay
  • Peer review and defense session

ESL with Film Critique

Read screenplays, watch deliberately, write reviews that could live on a real publication.

  • Screenplay reading and analysis
  • Review structure and critical vocabulary
  • Reviews published to cohort blog

ESL with Executive Leadership

Boardroom English — negotiation, difficult conversations, performance reviews, and the language of running a team.

  • Negotiation scripts and role-plays
  • Feedback and review conversations
  • Capstone boardroom simulation

Not sure which level is yours?

All new ESL students complete a short placement so we can start you in the right class — and the right specialty track — on day one.

Le Français at MCC

Study French at MCC

MCC's French as a Second Language (FSL) program takes students from absolute beginner (A1) to independent user (B2) using the CEFR framework. Choose full-time (20–25 hours per week) or part-time (4–6 hours per week), with each level running 4–12 weeks depending on intensity. Classes are capped at 10–12 students so every voice gets time to speak.

10–12 students per class
Full-time 20–25 hrs/wk
Part-time 4–6 hrs/wk
In-person & online
Free placement test
A1 Débutant

Découverte

Absolute beginner · Bonjour, Vancouver!

Start from zero. Learn to introduce yourself, order at a café, ask for directions, and survive your first conversations in French.

  • Greetings, numbers, days, and the alphabet
  • Present tense, articles, basic question forms
  • Pronunciation, nasal vowels, and the French “r”
  • Certified FSL teachers, max 12 students
4–12 weeksFull or part-timeNo prerequisites
A2 Élémentaire

Quotidien

Everyday French · Confidence in real situations

Hold short conversations about daily life: shopping, weekend plans, restaurants, work. Start writing short paragraphs with feedback.

  • Past (passé composé) and near future
  • Comparatives, frequency, and connectors
  • Listening to short authentic dialogues
  • First short writing tasks with editing cycles
4–12 weeksFull or part-timePrereq: A1 or placement
B1 Intermédiaire

Expression

Practical fluency · Opinions and stories

Express opinions, tell stories in the past, follow longer conversations, and start engaging with French media: news, podcasts, films.

  • Imparfait, subjunctive (intro), conditional
  • Guided oral presentations and debates
  • Reading short articles from Radio-Canada / Le Monde
  • Multi-paragraph structured writing
4–12 weeksFull or part-timePrereq: A2
B2 Indépendant

Autonomie

Independent user · Work, study, immigrate

Operate confidently across professional, academic, and personal contexts. The level that prepares you for TEF Canada and bilingual workplaces.

  • Complex grammar, formal register, nuance
  • Academic essay and professional email writing
  • Analytical reading of long-form articles
  • Direct bridge to TEF Canada exam prep
4–12 weeksFull or part-timePrereq: B1
TEF Canada Exam Prep

The exam Canada asks for — we'll get you ready

The TEF Canada is the French evaluation test required for Canadian immigration and citizenship applications. MCC offers two preparation formats taught by accredited TEF examiners, with full practice exams and individualized feedback.

  • 10–20hIntensive workshop · Targeted skill drills
  • 30hComprehensive program · Includes practice exams
  • 12Max class size · Maximum speaking time
  • 100%Accredited TEF examiners delivering instruction
Compréhension orale Listening Compréhension écrite Reading Expression orale Speaking Expression écrite Writing
Specialty French Tracks

Apprenez le français through what you love

Each French level pairs with its own set of specialty tracks — from café culture and chanson at A1, to wine, cinema, and business French at B2. Same CEFR outcomes, very different rooms to practice them in.

A1 · Découverte

Absolute-beginner specialties

First words, first orders, first songs. The kind of French you can use the same week you learn it.

French with Café Culture

Order, pay, leave a tip. Run the full café ritual from “bonjour” to “l'addition, s'il vous plaît.”

  • Café menu vocabulary and pronunciation
  • Polite forms (vous, s'il vous plaît, merci)
  • Field trip to a Vancouver French café

French with Chanson

Stromae, Aya Nakamura, Pièce of René, Édith Piaf. Sing your way into French rhythm and pronunciation.

  • Karaoke nights with lyric breakdowns
  • Listening for stress and liaison
  • Weekly “chanson de la semaine” journal

French with Cooking

Croissants, crêpes, poutine, tourtière. Recipes from France and Quebec, cooked together in class.

  • Action verbs and kitchen vocabulary
  • Reading and following French recipes
  • End-of-term class potluck

French with Travel

Plan a fictional week in Paris or Montréal. Book hotels, ask directions, navigate transit — all in French.

  • Hotel booking and check-in dialogue
  • Métro, train, and direction vocabulary
  • Group travel-itinerary final project
A2 · Quotidien

Everyday-life specialties

Useful French for the situations you actually meet — in Vancouver, in France, and on a Quebec road trip.

French with Fashion

Paris fashion week vocabulary, retail dialogue, and the language of describing what you wear.

  • Clothing, color, and style adjectives
  • Shopping conversations and sizing
  • “Look of the week” written posts

French with Markets

Marché outdoor culture — weighing fruit, asking the price, joking with the vendor.

  • Quantities, prices, and bargaining phrases
  • Regional food and produce vocabulary
  • Mock market role-play in class

French with Animation

Astérix, Le Petit Nicolas, Trotro. Animation gives you slow, clear French with strong context.

  • Episode-based listening drills
  • Character description writing
  • Re-dub a short scene as a class project

French with Vancouver Francophone

Meet BC's Francophone community — events, radio (Radio-Canada), and the local French scene.

  • Community event meet-ups
  • Listening to local French radio
  • Interview a Francophone community member
B1 · Expression

Practical-fluency specialties

You can express opinions and tell stories — now use that on richer, more cultural French content.

French with Cinéma

Truffaut, Xavier Dolan, Amélie. Watch deliberately, discuss in class, write short reviews.

  • Scene-by-scene listening drills
  • Critical vocabulary for film analysis
  • Written reviews published to cohort blog

French with Wine & Cheese

Bordeaux, Champagne, Camembert, Roquefort. The vocabulary of taste, region, and pairing.

  • Tasting notes and sensory adjectives
  • Regional geography and AOC basics
  • Guided tasting workshop with sommelier

French with Sports

Tour de France, Ligue 1, LNH. Live commentary practice and sports recap writing in French.

  • Live commentary drills (play-by-play)
  • Match recap and column writing
  • Watch-party with French commentary

French with Food Blogging

Restaurant reviews, recipe storytelling, Instagram captions in French — built into a portfolio.

  • Review structure and food adjectives
  • Photo + caption workshops
  • Cohort-published online food blog
B2 · Autonomie

Independent-user specialties

Career-grade and exam-grade French. The tracks that line up with TEF Canada, bilingual workplaces, and academic study.

French with TEF Preparation

Targeted exam practice across all four TEF Canada sections, taught by accredited examiners.

  • Listening, reading, speaking, writing drills
  • Full timed practice exams
  • Score interpretation and immigration mapping

French with Business

Workplace French — meetings, emails, negotiation, and the formal register Canadian bilingual roles expect.

  • Professional email and report writing
  • Meeting and negotiation role-plays
  • Mock job interview in French

French with Luxury Hospitality

The high-end French of five-star hotels, fine dining, and concierge work — perfectly aimed at Vancouver's tourism market.

  • Concierge and reception scripts
  • Wine, menu, and service vocabulary
  • Mock luxury-shift simulation

French with Journalism

Read Le Devoir and La Presse, listen to Radio-Canada, write your own articles for the cohort newsroom.

  • Article structure and headline writing
  • Interviewing in French (live or recorded)
  • Cohort-produced French-language bulletin

Pas sûr de votre niveau ?

All new French students can take a free placement test so we can start you in the right class — and the right specialty track — on day one.