Toronto, EC
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Language studies for professionals: EC

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544.- CAD
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Key points

  • Dedicated courses for students aged 30+, with communicative approach focussing on language output
  • Wide choice of exam preparation courses
  • Excellent nationality mix
  • Fully equipped centre with modern, comfortable facilities
  • Safe and welcoming city offering easy access to major Canadian and US cities

The school

School size
L
Accommodation
Host family, Apartment
Disabled access
Disabled access at school
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
16 years
Average age
23 years
Nationality mix
Brazil, South Korea, Japan, etc..
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163 authentic opinions
Please note that due to the safety measures implemented following official recommendations and requirements, some school facts and services – such as the number of students per class, schedules, access to common areas as well as certain activities - may differ from those described on our website. Please contact us for more information.

Located in a modern building in Midtown Toronto, our partner school enjoys an ideal location. With bus and metro stops right around the corner, students have all of Toronto right at their fingertips! In the 22 spacious and bright classrooms, skilled teachers provide high quality language classes. You can use the many internet-ready computers and Wi-Fi throughout the building to keep in touch with your family and friends back home. A student lounge, study room and relaxation room are also available to you. Renowned for its cultural and dynamic atmosphere, the course centre is surrounded by bars, restaurants and cafés where you can have a bite with your new friends from all over the world!

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English for Work, 20+4 lessons/week

Lower-intermediate (A2-B1) to advanced (C1), 1 - 10 week(s)
1 week From 330.- GBP
(544.- CAD)
Lessons
General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ English for Work (group): 4 of 45 minutes
Course duration
1 - 10 week(s)
Levels
Lower-intermediate (A2-B1) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 13
Minimum age
16 years
Schedule
08:15-13:15 (Mon, Wed, Fri), 13:30-18:30 (Tues, Thu)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Standard host family, single room, half board
Sherbourne Shared apartment, single room, no meals (18+) (bedroom 2 & 3)
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CAD 1 ≈ GBP 0.61   (Not-binding exchange rate)
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (1-11 weeks) (per week) (14.06-10.09.2021) -360 CAD
Supplement course high season (12+ weeks) (14.06-10.09.2021) -380 CAD
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (12.06-11.09.2021) 30 CAD
Options

Options

One-to-one course (min. 2 lessons) (per lesson) 95 CAD
Extra night (host family) 40 CAD
Extra night (host family) (12.06-11.09.2021) 45 CAD
Extra night (apartment) 100 CAD
Canadian custodianship declaration (16-17 years)
If requested by Canadian Embassy 		150 CAD
Visa (Courier fee) 85 CAD
Airport transfer from Toronto Pearson (pick-up) 120 CAD
Airport transfer from/to Toronto Pearson (pick-up and drop-off)
Students under 18 must book return airport transfer 		240 CAD

Free services offered by EC schools

EC offers you a range of services free of charge, including conversation and pronunciation clubs, sightseeing visits, sports and cultural activities, discussions around a cup of coffee, a drink or a meal, movie evenings, outings and welcome parties for new students.

Contact us for more information concerning the free academic extras offered at EC Toronto.
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 15.02 / 02.04 / 24.05 / 01.07 / 02.08 / 06.09 / 11.10.2021
Holidays
24.12.2021 - 27.12.2021

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Host family: arrivals after 10pm may not be possible. Other accommodation options: arrivals between 8pm and 8am may not be possible.

Please contact us for further information.

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.2/5
Overall rating

98% of students recommending this school

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163 students gave their opinion about this school

18 years old - France
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24 weeks, September 2019 – February 2020
Value for money (5 / 5)
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« Oui j'ai un anglais beaucoup plus courant que lorsque je suis arrivée. »
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« Le rapport different a l education (plus amical, moins de hierarchie, plus chaleureux) »
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25 years old - Germany
/ 5
3 weeks, January – February 2020
Value for money (3 / 5)
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23 years old - Spain
/ 5
La gentre suele ser muy amable La escuela no está en el centroPor las fotos parece más grande y moderna pero no lo es Demasiados mejicanos/colombianos En cuanto a los compañeros de piso es una loteria, en mi caso tuve suerte.lo unico malo es que tuve que cambiarme de habitacion a media estancia ( de la habitacion grande con vistas a la pequeña sin vistas) y ademas no pude quedarme una noche extra por lo que tuve que pagarme un hotel para una noche. Ademas recibia diferentes versiones por parte de ESL y EC.Lo mejor la ubicacion y la limpieza. Las agencias contradas por la escuela son bastante buenas ya que l@s comerciales que estan alli son jovenes cercanos que te ayudan mucho. Sobretodo recomiendo ir sol@ , ya se hacen amigos alli.
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4 weeks, November – December 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.7 / 5) (Residence)
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« Un poco si (sobretodo en la fluidez y el vocabulario), aunque en un mes no se hacen milagros. »
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« Los compañeros de clases y el dinamismo de las clases ya que se hace mucho speaking.el nivel que me adjudicaron (preadvanced)Algunos profesores »
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« Niagara falls »
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18 years old - Switzerland
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J'ai organisé moi-même la majorité des activités et voyages. C'était plus intéressant niveau prix.
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13 weeks, September – December 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
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« Oui, rien de mieux que d'être plongé dans la langue. »
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« Le professeur. »
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« Visiter les villes des environs: Montréal, Chicago, New YorkEt également sortir de la ville et aller aux Scarborough Bluffs ou Algonquin Park »
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46 years old - Spain
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De 6 semanas 2 estuve en una casa con una familia. Estuve muy bien con ellos.
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6 weeks, November – December 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
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« Si, apenas entendia cuando hablaban y la ultima semana termine entendiendo casi todo. Pero no me solte ha hablar, supongo que por el nivel de ingles que tenia me hacia falta por lo menos cuatro semanas mas. »
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18 years old - Italy
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4 weeks, August – September 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
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20 years old - Switzerland
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Es war eine super Gastfamilie!
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6 weeks, July – August 2019
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« Lage »
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37 years old - France
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2 weeks, August 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
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« Équipement, enseignant en particulier Joe et l’ambiance du groupe »
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18 years old - Italy
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Rahim, il mio host father, è una persona speciale, mi sono sentita a casa.
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8 weeks, June – August 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
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22 years old - Spain
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3 weeks, August 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
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« Sí, a la hora de escuchar y hablar en inglés »
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« Buena relación entre profesorado y estudiantes »
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Testimonials
José Vicente Masía Hervás
José Vicente Masía Hervás
EC, Toronto
Duration: 10 weeks

I’ve been studying English in Toronto for 10 weeks now, and it’s been a great experience. I met a lot of people and got to practice my English. I refreshed my language skills and am no longer afraid to speak the language.

I’m very happy with the school and its location. EC English is a good option, with excellent teachers and a great staff. They are very supportive and helpful.

I like Toronto because it’s a great city – very beautiful and multicultural. You can do all kind of activities here and everyone is very friendly.

Personally, I loved this experience.

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Host family
Our partner school selects the host families with great care. They live about an hour from the course centre, whether by bus or metro, and offer a warm welcome, a single bedroom, half-board (breakfast and dinner) along with an enriching language and cultural exchange. The bathroom and common areas of the house are shared with the other members of the family. Staying with a host family means you can enjoy a safe environment and speak English continuously, from morning till evening. Some families offer private bathrooms (extra charge). Once a week, you may use the family’s laundry facilities.

Note: It is compulsory for students under 18 to stay in a single room, to book airport transfers and require a parental consent form. Students should also provide a custodianship letter if requested by the Embassy.

Sherbourne standard shared apartment (minimum stay: 4 weeks)
Enjoy this lively area and all its bars, restaurants and art galleries! This modern, shared apartment features 3 single bedrooms, a shared bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a living room with TV and Netflix. Bed linen is provided, but students will have to bring their own towels. The Wi-Fi, the cleaning service and the air-conditioning are free of charge. The residence also includes laundry facilities, a fitness centre, a yoga room and a theatre room. The school is 25 minutes away by metro.

Harrington comfort shared apartments (minimum stay: 4 weeks)
Located in the lively area of Davisville, in Midtown Toronto, these 2-bedroom apartments offer single rooms with shared or private bathroom and a lot of storage room. Bed linen is provided, but not towels. Wi-Fi is free, the laundry facilities are coin operated, and the common rooms are cleaned regularly. Meet the other students in the living room (with TV and Netflix!) or in the fully equipped kitchen and relax in the indoor pool and sauna! The language school is 15 minutes away by metro (and 20 minutes on foot).

Parkside superior residence (from 18 years)
Less than 25 minutes from the school by metro, in the centre of the city, this residence offers everything you'll need during your stay. In a 2-bedroom apartment, you'll have your own fully furnished room and will share the living room (with a TV) and bathroom with another student. Enjoy, amongst other amenities, the gaming room, the gym, the study rooms and bike storage. Bed linen is provided, but not towels. Free Wi-Fi and a laundry room (for pay) are also available.

Note: Full board is offered from September to April and breakfast only from May to September. There are communal kitchens in the residence.

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Chestnut comfort summer residence (min. stay 2 weeks; available 04.05-17.08.2019)
Modern, spacious and bright, you’ll love this residence right in the heart of Downtown Toronto! You’ll have your own private room complete with an en suite bathroom and free soap, shampoo and bed linens (bring towels). Rooms are cleaned weekly, and there are card-operated laundry facilities in the building. Breakfast is included, and you can also hang out with your fellow residents in the top floor lounge with sofas and a big-screen TV or at the onsite gym. When it’s time to go to class, the language school is only 25 minutes.

Parkside Residence

General information

EC Toronto’s student residence is located in the heart of Toronto’s university and college district, steps from Toronto’s Ryerson University, and the Ontario College of Art and Design. The residence features an on-site dining program with a variety of food stations, and cooking stations. Enjoy a gourmet meal or stop by for a snack at the fullyequipped Parkside Marketplace.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:
25 minutes
Means of transportation:
by subway
Average public transport cost:
Adult (Discounted) Monthly Metropass: $116.75/month
Walking distance to public transport:
5 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:
2 minutes
Coffee shops:
2 minutes
Restaurants:
2 minutes
Shops:
5 minutes
Pharmacy:
4 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

Check-in / Check-out
Saturday from 15:00
Saturday until 11:00
Entry card (building)
Key (building)
Code (building)
Staff on-site 24h
Deposit

Meals

Use of kitchen
Meal-plan

Facilities

Reception desk
Smoking area
Outside of Parkside property
Cafeteria
01 May to 03 September: Full buffet breakfast with hot and cold options (weekdays 7:30am to 10:30am, weekends and holidays 8:30am to 11:00am) 04 September to 30 April: Full breakfast, lunch, and dinner. "Lunch to go" program ava
Shared kitchen
Fridge, cupboards, oven, microwave, dish washer, stove top
Oven
Microwave
Cutlery available
Students will need to bring their own cutlery
Vending machine
Laundry
20 washing machines and 21 dryers ~ $2.25 per cycle for Washer and $1.75 per cycle for dryer
Common area/lounge
Wi-Fi internet access
Free
Cable internet access
TV in common room
DVD-player in common room
Balcony/terrace
Garden
BBQ area
Wheelchair accessible
Parking (cars)
~ $125/month + tax - limited availability.
Parking (bicycles)
Swimming pool
Gym
Free

Room types and facilities

Single
658
: 6 m2/ : 0 m2
Each apartment has 2 single bedrooms. There are 329 apartments in the residence. The school owns 5 apartments in the residence.
Air conditioning
Heating
Smoking
Duvet and pillow provided
Bed sheets provided
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Ensuite toilet
Ensuite shower
Wash basin
Shared toilets
2 students/toilet
Shared showers
2 students/shower
Cleaning
Suites are cleaned weekly. Students are responsible for cleaning their own bedrooms.
Desk
Wardrobe
Cooking facilities
Microwave
TV
Wi-Fi internet access
Free
Cable internet access
Floor
Carpet in rooms and common area. Tiles in bathrooms and foyer.
Balcony
Safe deposit box
Room key provided

In Toronto, enjoy each season to the full. In summer, indulge in outdoor activities such as watersports, camping or canoeing. In winter, go ice-skating, skiing or snowboarding – like the Canadians do! The school offers varied weekly activities for you to enjoy together with your new friends from all over the world. Support the local sports teams, visit the CN Tower, take a boat trip in the harbour or relax in the many city parks. You can also sign up for one of the scheduled excursions, including the trip to Niagara Falls – a natural splendour not to be missed! On presentation of your student card, you can take advantage of special prices in many cultural and sports institutions in Toronto.

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