ATC is a specialized English language school situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Canada. ATC's speciality is its TESOL Certificate and Diploma Programs (ESL Teacher Training for international students and Canadians). ATC also offers general ESL, English Skills courses, TOEFL iBT preparation, TOEIC Certificate Program, and other long-term programs in collaboration with its partner organizations. ATC is registered with the Government of British Columbia, Canada and is authorized by Educational Testing Service (ETS) to conduct the Official TOEIC Test for its students. ATC's students can receive their Official TOEIC Certificate and Score Report from TOEIC Services Canada Inc.

The in-class TESOL teacher training program is designed for upper-intermediate  to advanced level international students and Canadians who want to learn how to teach English to speakers of other languages. This100-hour standard program focuses on the communicative approach and includes methodology, teaching theories, teaching strategies, and practical techniques for teaching English grammar, speaking, reading, listening, and writing. The program also highlights the use of various elements such as music, art, and drama in the classroom. This is an intensive and exciting course that includes an integrated practicum with a lot of student presentations and practice teaching to prepare students to teach in the real classroom!