General English 20

EC English Language Schools: Toronto

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Course description

You will experience how English is spoken and used in many real-life situations. Relevant and engaging lessons will develop your understanding of grammar, vocabulary, idioms and pronunciation, and allow you practise the four skills of everyday communication: reading, writing, speaking and listening.

At EC, progress is maximised as students are encouraged to learn by doing. Our task-based lessons focus on the active production of the language, promoting class participation and interaction between students. As your skills and confidence develop with support from your teachers, so too will your ability to listen, understand and respond quickly and effectively in either English or French. You will notice these improvements most of all when you take your new skills outside of the classroom and into everyday conversation!

Our teachers are qualified and experienced, and when it comes to creating lessons, they know what works. Classes are dynamic, engaging and motivating, designed to activate and build upon your strengths, whilst also giving targeted attention to your weaker areas. Relaxed and informal classroom environments create an encouraging atmosphere, to help build your confidence, realise your potential and advance towards fluency. Your teachers are trained to deliver on-going support, feedback and care throughout your time at EC. You will be taught by at least two teachers, exposing you to a variety of voices, improving your listening and boosting your vocabulary. We believe there is no substitute for authentic language so, in addition to text books, our teachers use resources taken from newspapers, TV, radio and the Internet. The authentic nature of these materials gives our students an appreciation of the richness of the language used in a variety of everyday contexts.

Course topics

Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-23 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

EC Toronto does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Toronto.

Class size

Average 14 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"Nice time and excellent teacher"

Gabrielle Enhav, student from Sweden

I was so happy to have Lexi as a teacher. She is just the best - easy to talk to and was able to teach me quite a lot during my short period of time at EC.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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School location
Date of study
2 Oct 2023 - 6 Oct 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The best study experience in my life."

Kristýna Havláková, student from Czech Republic

The school was perfect and I was really surprised that we had "two" subjects and English. It was really cool and I appreciated that. I had a lot of friends from a different countries and we spent a lot of time together and we are writing each other sometimes. The housing was great. I lived in CCNM Residence and that was the best choice. We known all people in residence and it was great. I had residence 15 minutes from school.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Housing
Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
2 Jul 2018 - 10 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"An unforgettable experience in Toronto"

Claire-Elsa Fontaine, student from Canada

Teachers were kind and professional.
Good atmosphere in classes.
However, I booked 30+ class and my classmates were all under 30 years old! So I was disappointed because I think I would learn more with older adults.

The school's location was very good, the facilities too.

About activities, I expected more activities for 30+, and no only coffee chat; I couldn't go there I had class at this moment.

Finally, the housing was very good, comfortable. Sonia was really great!

About my improvement, if I believe your score, only 4%; it's very expensive to progress slightly.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
20 Oct 2014 - 12 Dec 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The experience overall was worth it"

JUAREZ PAPALEO DE SOUZA GOMES, student from Brazil

The average age of the students is too low for people over fourty years old.

It was quite a bit embarrassing for me (59 years old) attending classes with these teenagers.

If I would have known about this, I would look for another school, more suitable for me.

The teachers are very professional and kind, and i miss them (give my best regards to Brian, Justine and Michael).

Sometimes I would feel a little bit lonely and even depressed, but I was able to manage it.

Properly, because people there are very kind and friendly.

The homestay was a big problem, because the accommodations didn't meet my expectations in terms of comfort, despite the owner being a nice guy.

The health insurance plan failed to work as expected, because I was not able to get reimbursed.

For the whole amount of the medical expenses I've had over there , for problems related to blood pressure (three medical appointments).

I loved to travel to Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa and know more about this fantastic country (it was my fourth trip to Canada).

Thanks.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
6 May 2013 - 31 May 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"One or the best experiences i've had"

Marco A. Musella S, student from Venezuela

It is really great. I've lived in the school the last two weeks--the places, the people, and the classes are great.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
2 Jul 2012 - 21 Sep 2012
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

EC Toronto offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Twin room, half board

219 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
219 €
Staying with a Canadian family gives you the chance to practice your English with a real local family and experience the culture. Many students choose homestay accommodation because they enjoy the atmosphere and the feeling of support a family gives.

Homestays reflect Canada's multicultural diversity as long as English is the language of the home.

We inspect all of the homes and train our home families. An Accommodation Co-ordinator is available full-time at the school if you need any help. The Accommodation Coordinator monitors every homestay experience.

Features
• Homestay placements to suit your needs
• You will be the only speaker of your native language in the house
• Single room with clean sheets and towels
• Breakfast and evening meals
• With 60 minutes to school by public transport

Homestay - Single room, half board

234 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
234 €
Staying with a Canadian family gives you the chance to practice your English with a real local family and experience the culture. Many students choose homestay accommodation because they enjoy the atmosphere and the feeling of support a family gives.

Homestays reflect Canada's multicultural diversity as long as English is the language of the home.

We inspect all of the homes and train our home families. An Accommodation Co-ordinator is available full-time at the school if you need any help. The Accommodation Coordinator monitors every homestay experience.

Features
• Homestay placements to suit your needs
• You will be the only speaker of your native language in the house
• Single room with clean sheets and towels
• Breakfast and evening meals
• With 60 minutes to school by public transport

Homestay U18 - Single room, half board

251 €
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
251 €
Staying with a Canadian family gives you the chance to practice your English with a real local family and experience the culture. Many students choose homestay accommodation because they enjoy the atmosphere and the feeling of support a family gives.

Homestays reflect Canada's multicultural diversity as long as English is the language of the home.

We inspect all of the homes and train our home families. An Accommodation Co-ordinator is available full-time at the school if you need any help. The Accommodation Coordinator monitors every homestay experience.

Features
• Homestay placements to suit your needs
• You will be the only speaker of your native language in the house
• Single room with clean sheets and towels
• Breakfast and evening meals
• With 60 minutes to school by public transport
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The Parker Shared Apartment - Economy Single room - self catering

372 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 200 Redpath Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 0E6, Canada
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
372 €
Discover The Parker Residence in the heart of Toronto's midtown, steps from Yonge & Eglinton. Experience 24-hour hotel-quality service, chic suites, and a unique urban living renaissance. Our modern apartments provide all the comforts you need. Enjoy fantastic amenities, including a fitness centre with a private yoga studio, arcade, games room, bowling alleys, and an entertainment kitchen with JennAir® appliances. Relax in the two-storey sky lounge or the rooftop infinity pool with stunning city views. Stay at The Parker for an exceptional Toronto living experience.

The Parker Shared Apartment - Single room - self catering

389 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 200 Redpath Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 0E6, Canada
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
389 €
Discover The Parker Residence in the heart of Toronto's midtown, steps from Yonge & Eglinton. Experience 24-hour hotel-quality service, chic suites, and a unique urban living renaissance. Our modern apartments provide all the comforts you need. Enjoy fantastic amenities, including a fitness centre with a private yoga studio, arcade, games room, bowling alleys, and an entertainment kitchen with JennAir® appliances. Relax in the two-storey sky lounge or the rooftop infinity pool with stunning city views. Stay at The Parker for an exceptional Toronto living experience.

The Parker Shared Apartment - Ensuite Single room - self catering

460 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 200 Redpath Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 0E6, Canada
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
460 €
Discover The Parker Residence in the heart of Toronto's midtown, steps from Yonge & Eglinton. Experience 24-hour hotel-quality service, chic suites, and a unique urban living renaissance. Our modern apartments provide all the comforts you need. Enjoy fantastic amenities, including a fitness centre with a private yoga studio, arcade, games room, bowling alleys, and an entertainment kitchen with JennAir® appliances. Relax in the two-storey sky lounge or the rooftop infinity pool with stunning city views. Stay at The Parker for an exceptional Toronto living experience.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 85 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Toronto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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