English in Toronto (Ages 30+)

Toronto

Prepare to be swept up in the multicultural energy of Canada’s biggest city! With 2.5 million inhabitants, 170 ethnic groups, 140 languages and dialects, and cuisine from almost every nation on earth, Toronto will amaze and surprise you in every way possible. Located northwest of Lake Ontario, Toronto offers a mix of big-city thrills and peaceful streets with a neighbourhood feel.

The city has a thriving arts scene, with everything from showcase museums to pop-up galleries. In the heart of the city, CF Toronto Eaton Centre has over 320 shops and restaurants. Gourmets will savour the endless varieties of cuisine on offer, from Nepalese to Italian to Ethiopian. With numerous parks and green spaces, including the second largest park in the world High Park, offer an area of relaxation to city residents and visitors. The breathtaking Niagara Falls are just an hour and a half away for those who want to get lost in the natural surroundings Canada has to offer. Whether you’re attracted to its cultural diversity or the more tranquil Sunday strolls and the city’s natural surroundings, Toronto has something for everyone.

Our partner school, EC Language Centre, offers modern, newly refurbished facilities. The centre is located in the trendy Midtown area with a metro stop just outside.

EC is accredited by Languages Canada, ALTO and TESL Canada.

School facilities include:

30 bright, spacious classrooms
SmartBoards in each classroom
On-site cafe with a wide selection of meals, snacks and drinks
IT suite with 45 computers
Free WiFi access throughout the centre
Student Resource Centre
Excellent library facilities
Study Room
Wheelchair accessible (can make arrangements for visually impaired students)

VIP Service – The Orange Carpet Experience

EC welcomes you with their orange carpet

Before your arrival: access to the online platform of EC to prepare for your stay
A warm welcome upon your arrival at the airport of station
A warm welcome in the residence or in your host family
A welcome activity on Sunday to meet the other students
On the first day of course: a VIP reception at the school
A presentation of all members of the EC team

You´re ready to learn!

Language courses: the basics

Lesson length: 45 minutes
Class size: Average 13 students (maximum 15)
Schedule: morning and/or afternoon lessons
Placement test: first day of lessons
Certificate of completion at the end of your stay
Open access to the online EC platform up to 12 weeks after your stay
Regular progress tests (oral test every week, written test every 6 weeks)
CELTA-qualified native English teachers

20 lessons per week

4 lessons a day will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. See your confidence improve as EC trains you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Language level: all levels

24 lessons per week

The ideal course to get your English where you want it to be, fast. Includes 20 lessons of General English with an additional 4 lessons of General English per week.

You will improve all four English language skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – and develop your ability to speak the English of the everyday life.

Language level: all levels

30 lessons per week

The ideal course to get your English where you want it to be, fast. Includes the above General English classes, and also allows you to personalise your course by taking an additional 10 lessons per week across a wide selection of electives (see the choices below).:

Write Now
Media Studies
The Language of Music
Film Studies
Global Citizenship
Comparative Culture & Communication
Basic English Writing
Academic Techniques in Practice (writing assignments, taking notes and preparing presentations)
Get Talking
And many more!

Language level: all levels

24 lessons per week

This Special Focus Programme combines 20 lessons of General English with 4 lessons focused on language study inspired by your destination, for a complete intensive experience that is tailored to you and your personal reasons for learning. Students enrolled in this course visit a number of fascinating locations, from stunning museums and inspiring galleries to successful local businesses and charming neighbourhoods all over the city.

Themed lessons include:

Business English – Tours of Local Businesses
Describing Art & Culture – Museum Tours
Talk like a Local – Neighbourhood Visits
The Language of Sports – Stadium Visits

Language level: all levels

24 lessons per week

EC’s English for Work course will allow you to improve your English fluency and empower you with the language, knowledge and skills to confidently deal with a variety of business issues. Every week you will take 24 lessons: 20 lessons of General English and 4 lessons of Business English.

Business Skills:

Expressing personal opinions
Making suggestions
Presenting case studies
Problem solving

Business Focus – 4 tailored lessons :

Negotiating contracts
Management and HR
Branding and promotional strategies
Project management
Business ethics and CSR

Specific business techniques such as business English on the phone and interview skills are also covered.

Language level: Lower Intermediate to Advanced

EC Teaching Methods

EC follows a ‘Communicative Method’ syllabus, which works to develop all four English language skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening. Special attention is paid to speaking, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

To give an engaging and relevant framework to learning these skills, each lesson will focus on a specific topic, which will vary from current affairs to everyday issues. Your professional and friendly teachers will select topics that create interest, discussion and debate in the class, allowing you to develop your confidence both in speaking and listening throughout your stay, in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.

The teaching materials EC uses are specially designed by the school and realia such as newspapers, videos and other materials is also used.

As well as taking an active part in classroom discussions – the best way to improve your fluency – you will work on your language skills in small groups, pairs or individually on tasks and projects. EC’s teachers work to create a welcoming environment with mutual support among students – so you’ll feel at home while your English improves!

As an EC student, you will enjoy a varied calendar of social and leisure activities every week, in the afternoon or during the evening. Attendance is optional. Many of these activities are free of charge, however, some may require a fee. All activities are subject to change without notice and may be offered seasonally. The planning can be seen on the online EC platform.

Some of the many activities available include:

Welcome Event
Guided tour of Toronto city centre (CN Tower, Ripley Aquarium, Ontario Science Centre)
Visit to the Steam Whistle Brewery
Baseball, American football stadium outing
Karaoke night
Excursions to Niagara Falls, Montreal, Chicago, New York, Washington

Single room, shared bathroom and half board.

Students travelling together can opt for a shared room in their homestay.

Travel time to EC: Travel time to EC usually takes 45-60 minutes (maximum 60 minutes) by public transport. Toronto’s public transport system is excellent and all our host families live near a metro or bus stop.

Practical information:

Bed linen provided
Laundry: your host family will let you use their laundry facilities once a week or let you know their laundry day

Features:

Single bedroom
Shared bathroom
Travel time to the school: 25 minutes by public transport
Location: in the neighborhoods of Yonge and Bloor. Everything is a few step away: restaurants, art galleries, eclectic shops,…

Facilities / Services available:

Bed linen provided
Wifi connection available
Desk, armchairs, smart TV and Netflix in each room
Equipped communal kitchen on each floor
Laundromat available 24H / 24 (paid)
Security 24H/24
Weekly cleaning of common areas. Students are responsible for cleaning their rooms (cleaning tools are available at the reception).

Travel

Arrivals: Saturday

Departures: Saturday

If staying in a residence or in a shared flat: Check-in : 3 pm ; Check-out : 11 am

Arrival airport:
Toronto International, YYZ

Airport transfers available on request (fees apply, see price list)

Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed your enrolment in your chosen course.

Visa Information

You might need a visa for this course. For more information please visit our Visa Information page.

Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email if you require any additional information.

Dates & Prices 2021

Dates 2021

Most courses start every Monday year-round (exceptions are outlined below.) On Bank Holiday Mondays, lessons start on Tuesdays.

Bank holidays and holidays (No lessons will take place on these dates and they will not be rescheduled or refunded): 01/01, 15/02, 02/04, 24/05, 01/07, 02/08, 06/09, 11/10, 11/11, 24/12, 27/12

Prices 2021

All taxes and registration fees included

Course - homestay accommodation, single room, half board
Duration	20L	24L	30L
2 weeks	€ 1.250	€ 1.300	€ 1.360
3 weeks	€ 1.710	€ 1.810	€ 1.905
4 weeks	€ 2.185	€ 2.325	€ 2.450
6 weeks	€ 3.140	€ 3.350	€ 3.535
8 weeks	€ 4.040	€ 4.380	€ 4.625
12 weeks	€ 6.015	€ 6.290	€ 6.660
16 weeks	€ 7.925	€ 8.295	€ 8.790
18 weeks	€ 8.885	€ 9.300	€ 9.860
20 weeks	€ 9.840	€ 10.300	€ 10.920
24 weeks	€ 11.570	€ 12.310	€ 12.775
32 weeks	€ 15.335	€ 16.325	€ 16.940
36 weeks	€ 17.215	€ 18.330	€ 19.025
High season supplement course
15/06 - 12/09	per week
Lessons from 1 to 12 week(s) only	€ 15
Accommodation supplements
Sherbourne Apartments Economy, single room, no meals	€ 65
Sherbourne Apartments Standard, single room, no meals	€ 75
Sherbourne Apartments Premium, single room, private bathroom, no meals	€ 115
High season accommodation supplements (12/06 - 11/09) (per week)
Family accommodation, single room, half board	€ 25
Transfer * - Per trip
From Toronto Airport (YYZ)	€ 105

*Round-trip mandatory for those under 18 years old