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About our language school in Toronto

Located in “Cabbagetown” a historical part of Toronto considered to be a bit of an oasis in the hectic downtown, our school occupies a unique building built in the 1870s.

• 8 bright air-conditioned classrooms with access to audio-visual facilities
• Accredited by ALTO, WYSE (formerly FIYTO), CEC Network
• Free high speed internet access in our computer lab
• Student kitchen with microwave oven, fridge and coffee-maker
• Student lounge area with Cable TV/DVD, couches and chairs
• Study room

• Student nationalities: French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Spanish and many others
• Average age in 2008: 26.8 years
• Average number of students in 2008: 30-50

English courses in Toronto

● Standard Course

• 4 lessons per day; 20 lessons per week; 5 days a week (Monday to Friday); 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Minimum duration 2 weeks
• Timetable: 10:00 – 11:30 & 11:45 – 13:15
• Maximum of 12 students per class; minimum age is 18 years; 16-18 year-olds accepted with parental or guardian authorization
• Characteristics
  The standard course offers students the perfect balance between language training and leisure time. A communicative approach developing fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing ensures that the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation components are applied to actual language use. Our teachers assess their students' learning needs and objectives on the first day, and then plan their lessons accordingly. In this way, our students are motivated to keep improving, while also having a good time!

● Intensive Course

• 6 lessons per day; 30 lessons per week; 5 days a week (Monday to Friday); 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Timetable: 10:00 – 11:30, 11:45 – 13:15 & 13:45 – 15:15
• Maximum of 12 students per class; minimum age is 18 years; 16-18 year-olds accepted with parental or guardian authorization
• Characteristics
  Ideal for students who want to learn the language more intensively. The additional lessons give one the opportunity to focus further on various aspects and contexts of the language - and still have time for the afternoon leisure activities!

● Business English course

• 6 lessons per day; 20 lessons per week + 10 special lessons; 5 days a week (Monday to Friday); 1 lesson = 45 minutes
  
• Timetable: 10:00 – 11:30, 11:45 – 13:15 & 13:45 – 15:15
• Maximum of 12 students per class; minimum age is 18 years; 16-18 year-olds accepted with parental or guardian authorization
• Characteristics
  This is the perfect option for students who want to focus on a specific language context. The course is made up of two components: the standard course for the first 4 lessons of the day, followed by 2 lessons of Business English / English for Special Purposes.

● One-to-One lessons

• 2, 4 or 6 lessons daily. Lessons can be arranged from Monday to Friday to suit the student's individual plan, allowing for easy combination with leisure activities.
  
• Timetable: To be agreed upon individually, in high season mainly in the afternoon
• Characteristics
  The quickest and most intensive way to learn the language, our individual tuition is based on the student's learning needs and interests. The content is agreed upon between the student and the teacher, and the course is not dependent on published course starting dates. Special preparation for examinations is also possible.

Sample leisure programme

• Further activities
  Guided walking tour of the downtown core, Royal Ontario Museum and art gallery visits, film nights, visit to tourist attractions such as Hockey Hall of Fame, Harbourfront, a trip to Canada's Wonderland or the Metro Zoo.
• Further excursions
  
  ALGONQUIN PARK - canoeing trips, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9-day trips
  Algonquin Park is one of the world's most famous canoeing areas – Summer Only. The Park offers a rich history of human activity and excellent opportunities to view wildlife and marvel at the magnificent forests. A typical trip will find you travelling large and small lakes, creeks and rivers and the portages that connect these waterways. You will enjoy beautiful campsites, wilderness beaches, and excellent swimming areas with cool relaxing waterfalls. You might see beaver, moose, mink, otter, osprey, and raccoon and a variety of birds and waterfowl. You almost certainly will see some moose if you travel in June, July or early August.
  
  NIAGARA FALLS & SURROUNDING AREA - 1, 2 days or longer
  Visit the most beautiful of the world's wonders! Tours include historical, cultural, and geographical highlights of the region. At Niagara Falls, you will be able to stand at the very edge of the spectacular Falls. Board the Maid of the Mist and feel the spray and see the Falls from the Whirlpool Rapids. Enjoy lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Falls then stop at a winery in the picturesque village of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Sample ice wine and learn about the unique processing that makes the international award winning wines.
  
  THE FRENCH CONNECTION – 3 or 4 day weekend tour See the best of French Canada on our guided tour through three amazing cities: Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. Get to know the culture, the people and experience the most famous sites and scenes of Eastern Canada: Parliament, Museum of Civilization, Byward Market, Observatory, Old Town, Montmorency Falls, Chateau Frontenac, free time and access to some of the hottest night clubs in Canada. Trip Includes: Deluxe motor-coach travel, 2 nights in hotel (quad occupancy), guided city tours and tour escort.
  
  NEW YORK CITY - 4-day weekend trips Travel to the Big Apple on a luxury bus and see the sites of North America's most exciting city: the bright lights of Broadway, Central Park, Times Square, SoHo, Greenwich Village, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, Chinatown, Little Italy and so much more. Take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy the views from a boat cruise of the Manhattan Harbour. It is easy to see why our New York City experience is our most popular tour. Get a Manhattan experience you will never forget on this 4-day, 3-night trip to the Big Apple. New York City Tour includes: Deluxe motor-coach travel, 3 nights in hotel (quad occupancy), guided city tours, admission to the American Museum of Natural History, 3 full breakfasts, tour escort, plus discounts on Broadway shows, Manhattan harbour cruise and the Empire State building. Plus many more options: skiing at Blue Mountain, day trip to Centre Island, canoeing in Toronto Harbour….
• Sports facilities
  A gym and other sports facilities are is located close to the school.

Accommodation options in Toronto

• Self catering apartments with shared kitchen and bathroom
• Single and shared double rooms
• Students are requested to take care of the daily cleaning
• Bed linen is provided
• Students are requested to provide their own towels
• 5 - 20 minute walk to the school and supermarket
• Key deposit 80 CAD

Host families
If you are interested to learn about local lifestyle, habits and customs of your host country, you will find living with a host family the perfect choice. You may choose between a single or shared double room with half board.

● Host family with half board

• Single and shared double rooms with Canadian host families
• Bathroom is shared by students and host family
• Half board is included
• Room is cleaned once a week
• 5-10 minute walk or 30-40 minutes by public transport to the school
• 5-15 minute walk to the supermarket
• No key deposit