English in Toronto (Ages 30+)

English courses in Toronto

Toronto, situated north-west of Lake Ontario, is Canada’s most populous city with 2.5 million inhabitants, and is also the country’s cultural, economic and financial centre. Home to nearly 170 ethnic communities speaking more than 100 different languages or dialects, it is recognised by the United Nations as “one of the most multicultural cities in the world”. Toronto is renowned for its museums and art galleries. At the heart of the city, the underground Eaton Centre is home to more than 320 shops and restaurants. Numerous parks and green spaces, including High Park, the second largest park in the world, brighten up the city, not forgetting the incredible Niagara Falls and their wild beauty, which are within easy reach.

Our EC partner school in Toronto has recently been renovated to provide students with modern, high-quality facilities. It is located in a trendy area of Midtowntoute, close to the longest road in the world (Yonge Street). The nearest underground station is just a stone’s throw away.

Accreditations: Languages Canada, ALTO, TESL Canada

The school offers you

30 bright and spacious classrooms
Interactive whiteboards in every classroom
A café serving a wide choice of meals and snacks
A computer room equipped with 45 computers
Free Wi-Fi connection
A library provided
Study room
A learning resources room

The school is accessible to people with reduced mobility and is able to make arrangements for the visually impaired.

VIP Service – The Orange Carpet Experience

EC rolls out the orange carpet to welcome you

Even before your arrival: a connection to the EC-Online platform to prepare all aspects of your stay
A warm welcome on arrival at the airport or station
A warm welcome at your residence (an EC manager on site) or with your host family
A welcome activity on Sunday to start getting to know the other students
On the 1st day of the course: a VIP reception at the school
Introduction of all team members and welcome drink

You’re now ready to learn!

Courses: general information

English course: general information

Length of lesson: 45 minutes
Number of students per class: maximum 16 (average 14)
Timetable: lessons take place in the morning and/or afternoon.
Placement test: on the first day of the course
Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
Free access to the EC-Online platform up to 12 weeks after the end of the course
Regular progress assessment (oral test every week, written test every 6 weeks)
Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners

4 lessons per day during which you will improve the 4 fundamental skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading.
You will also develop your ability to use practical English in everyday life.

Levels offered: beginner to advanced

The ideal programme for making rapid progress. Courses include thestandard General English moduleof 20 lessons 4 additional lessons of General English per week

You will improve the 4 fundamental skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading. You will also develop your ability to use practical English in everyday life.

Levels offered: beginner to advanced

The ideal programme for making rapid progress. The course includes thestandard General English moduleof 20 lessons per week , 10 lessons of a module to be chosen from the following options:

– Speaking with confidence
– Global awareness
– Grammar for real communication
– Real life listening
– Expand your vocabulary
– Writing with confidence
– Basic reading and writing
– English for leadership
– Exam skills

Levels offered: beginner to advanced

This programme consists of 20 lessons of general English combined with 4 lessons of business English.

You develop your general English skills, then focus on English adapted to the world of work. You will learn to communicate precisely, clearly and fluently, which will enable you to make presentations or lead conference calls without difficulty in your professional life.

The areas studied are
– Leading and managing meetings and conference calls
– Presentations
– Project planning
– Small talk
– Goal-setting
– Applying for jobs
– Interviewing

Minimum level of English : B1 (intermediate)
Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

The school has developed teaching methods based on the practice of English used and spoken in everyday life. The four skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening are covered, and particular attention is paid to conversation, grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic forms and pronunciation.

The aim is to teach you the English language of today so that you can communicate and be understood by everyone at the end of your language course. Each lesson is based on a specific theme or subject.

The teaching resources used are specially designed by EC, supplemented by other materials such as press reviews, videos or other audio documents.

The teachers provide advice and encouragement throughout the stay, while ensuring that learning goes hand in hand with good humour. It is important to establish a pleasant atmosphere and mutual trust in the classroom. As practising the language is the best way to make progress, you will be asked to do a lot during the lessons.

Every week, the school organises cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings, in which you are free to participate or not. These activities may be free or offered at a cost, and their frequency varies according to the time of year. The schedule is available on the EC-Online platform.

Example of possible activities:

Welcome Activity
Visit to downtown Toronto; CN Tower; Ripley Aquarium, Ontario Sciences Center
Visit to the Steam Whistle brewery
Baseball stadium outing; football
Karaoke night
Excursions to Niagara Falls; Montreal; Chicago; New York; Washington

Single room, shared bathroom and half board

Shared room available for students travelling together

Travel time to school: Toronto is a large city with a very well-developed and fluid public transport network. Families are located between 45 and 60 minutes from the school by public transport. All families are located close to a public transport service (metro and/or bus).

Practical information :

Bed linen provided
A washing machine is available for students

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto and just steps away from Yonge & Eglinton, The Parker has been carefully designed to create a truly unique Toronto living experience. From 24-hour hotel-quality service to perfectly appointed suites, The Parker invites you to join the renaissance of urban living.

Room sizes vary according to price (Economy or Standard).

Features :

Single room
Shared bathroom (3:1 ratio) or private bathroom (standard flat only)
Travel time to school: 25 minutes by public transport
Location: Toronto city centre, lively area with restaurants, eclectic shops, art galleries, cinemas, etc.

Facilities / Services available :

Bed linen provided (towels not provided)
Wi-Fi
Heating and air conditioning
Fitness and yoga centre
Arcade and games room, bowling lanes
Communal kitchen
Communal lounge
Sky lounge on two floors
Rooftop infinity pool
Washing machine and tumble dryer in each room (free of charge). Students must provide their own washing liquid.
24-hour on-site security service, video surveillance and on-site concierge
General cleaning service 1x per month
Students are responsible for keeping their rooms and communal areas clean.

Travel

Day of arrival: Saturday
Day of departure: Saturday

If accommodation in a residence or shared flat: Check-in: 15:00; Check-out: 11:00

Airport of arrival:

Toronto International, YYZ

Transfer available on request (at an additional cost, see price table)

Note: do not book your travel ticket until we have confirmed your stay.

Visa information

Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information, please consult our Visa Information page.

Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you require any further information.

Dates 2025

Start dates : The majority of courses start on Mondays throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below. If Monday is a public holiday, the session starts on Tuesday.

Public holidays (no lessons will be given on these dates, nor made up later; no compensation will be given): 1/01, 17/02, 18/04, 19/05, 1/07, 4/08, 1/09, 30/09, 13/10, 11/11, 25/12, 26/12

Rates for 2025

All taxes and registration fees included

Course - homestay accommodation, single room, half board
Duration	20L	24L & other courses	30L
2 weeks	€ 1.335	€ 1.400	€ 1.455
3 weeks	€ 1.860	€ 1.955	€ 2.040
4 weeks	€ 2.385	€ 2.510	€ 2.625
6 weeks	€ 3.430	€ 3.620	€ 3.790
8 weeks	€ 4.480	€ 4.730	€ 4.960
12 weeks	€ 6.385	€ 6.765	€ 7.145
16 weeks	€ 8.385	€ 8.895	€ 9.400
18 weeks	€ 9.385	€ 9.960	€ 10.530
20 weeks	€ 10.390	€ 11.025	€ 11.660
24 weeks	€ 12.235	€ 12.745	€ 13.675
32 weeks	€ 16.185	€ 16.865	€ 18.105
36 weeks	€ 18.160	€ 18.925	€ 20.320
Extra week	€ 495	€ 520	€ 555

High season supplement course (30/06-29/08)
Lessons from 1 to 12 week(s) only	€ 20

Accommodation supplements	Low season	High season (28/06-30/08)
Homestay, half board	-	€ 25
Parker shared Apartment economy, single room, shared bathroom, no meals	€ 140	€ 175
Parker shared Apartment standard, single room, shared bathroom, no meals	€ 155	€ 190
Parker shared Apartment standard, single room, private bathroom, no meals	€ 225	€ 260
Students under 18 (homestay)	€ 20	-
Homestay at Christmas (20/21 and 27/28 December) - per weekend	€ 30	-
Special diet	€ 30	-

Transfer * - Per trip
From Toronto Airport (YYZ)	€ 95
*Round-trip mandatory for those under 18 years old

The above prices include:

The chosen course programme
Homestay accommodation, single room, half board
Teaching materials
Unlimited Internet access
Access to the school’s e-learning site up to 12 weeks after the end of the course
Language activities
Welcome activity
All school taxes and administrative costs

Not included:

Travel and transfers
Meals not included in the chosen package
Local transport
Optional activities
Examination fees, if any
Any visa fees
Optional insurance

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