EC Toronto English School
Description of EC Toronto English School
EC Toronto English School is the first international language school in Canada. Today, the center's offices are located in several cities. One educational institution works in Toronto. The European Center Toronto has a dynamic educational atmosphere.
Actually, interests of students in the language center are always put on the first place. The content of the courses, methods of teaching in the school allow you to choose the most rational, effective options. Different intensity programs allow students to learn a foreign language at a priority rate.
Students are also offered rich entertainment programs. School activities are of educational importance. In an informal atmosphere, students can practice English, French, develop communication skills. Experienced teachers - native speakers - work at the school. Many methods that are used in the school are author's, which are tested by practice and time. Studying foreign languages in Toronto is an excellent opportunity for everyone to combine studying with tourism.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in EC Toronto English School
General English course
The English course allows you to improve the language skills necessary for everyday communication
The program is aimed at students of different ages, whose goal is to acquire and develop skills of free everyday communication in English. The course is designed for a week. The duration of the studying is determined by the student independently.
- Students age: 16 years.
- Start dates: every Monday (year-round).
- Entry requirements: Initial level of English / French.
- The size of the class: up to 15 students.
- The result of the studying: increasing the vocabulary, improving speech fluency, overcoming language barriers.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Semi-intensive / Intensive English course
The course, designed for 24 - 30 hours a week, is optimal for those who want to learn spoken English in a short time.
The intensive course allows you to focus on learning and get an effective result in a short time. The program involves the development of basic language skills.
- Students age: 16 years old.
- Start dates: every Monday (year-round).
- Entry requirements: Initial level of English / French.
- Learning outcomes: overcoming language barriers, increasing vocabulary, developing fluency in speech.
- Class size: up to 15 students.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
The course is aimed at students who have career goals.
The program includes classes in intensive general language studying, business English lessons. The studying is aimed at developing literacy in oral, written speech, free everyday skills, business communication.
- The age of students: 18 years of age.
- Start dates: every Monday (year-round).
- Requirements for admission: the level of English is not lower than the average.
- The result of studying: mastery of business communication skills.
- Class size: up to 15 students.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Brief information about personalized English educational programs.
The course assumes drawing up of plans, selection of considered themes according to requirements of the student. Individual lessons can be combined with the main program.
- Students age: from 16 years.
- Start date: determined individually.
- Admission requirements: any level of basic language education.
- Learning outcomes: determined by the student's objectives.
- Class size: 1 person.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes (change in the duration of the lessons is possible).
Brief information about the program of intensive preparation for the language exam.
The course allows you to master the rational strategies for taking exams, to learn the language aspects necessary for the successful passing of the test.
- Students age: 16 years.
- Start dates: every Monday.
- Admission requirements: Intermediate level of English / French proficiency.
- The result of studying: readiness for the exam.
- Class size: up to 18 students.
- Duration Lessons: 45 minutes.
Brief information about full-fledged English / French studyingg program (general, business, vocational).
The program can be aimed at preparing for exams (TOEFL, DELF, Cambridge, IELTS), improving language communication skills. An intensive annual course provides an opportunity to choose electives that correspond to the specific activities of the student.
- Students age: 16+.
- Start dates: -
- Admission requirements: Intermediate level of English / French proficiency.
- Learning outcomes: determined Student's goal
- Class size: up to 18 students.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Brief information about special course preparation for Cambridge Exams.
The duration of the course is 8 to 12 weeks, the intensity is 30 hours per week. The subject of classes is determined by the specifics of the preparation for this or that exam.
- Students age: 16 years.
- Start dates: every Monday.
- Admission requirements: the minimum level of English Upper-intermediate.
- The result of studying: academic, psychological readiness for testing.
- Class size: up to 14 people.
- The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
Short information about special studying course for Cambridge Exams.
The duration of the course is 8 to 12 weeks, the intensity is 30 hours per week. The subject of classes is determined by the specifics of the preparation for this or that exam.
- Students age: 16 years old.
- Start dates: every Monday.
- Requirements for admission: the minimum level of English is intermediate.
- The result of the studying: academic, psychological readiness for testing.
- Class size: up to 14 people.
- The duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
Short information about special course of preparation for TOEFL.
The duration of the course is 6-12 weeks, the intensity is 20/25 hours per week. The subject of classes is determined by the specifics of the preparation for this or that exam.
- Students age: 16 years old.
- Start dates: every Monday.
- Admission requirements: the minimum level of English intermediate.
- The result of the studying: academic, psychological readiness for testing.
- Class size: up to 18 people.
- The duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
General and Intensive Courses in Toronto 30+
The popular general English program will improve linguistic skills and identify the communicative potential of students. The general course includes 20 hours per week, forms a practical understanding of English, free communication skills. The course will help to build confidence, to improve language skills in 4 main areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- The intensive course (30 lessons per week) includes the main module + 10 additional classes, allowing you to personalize your course, focusing on the study of the chosen topic.
- The semi-intensive course includes 24 lessons per week, it is aimed at students studying in the USA, Canada. The curriculum includes 20 hours of general English, 4 hours of classes focused on the study of a specific topic to choose from. The general English course includes a compulsory module of 20 lessons per week, aimed at improving the practical understanding of the language, oral speech. Participants will increase confidence in communication, will practice basic speech skills: oral speech, listening, reading, writing. Participants make additions to the program according to their own educational tasks.
- Intensive English includes 30 language lessons (22.5 hours) per week, includes a module of general English, as well as 10 hours focused on the development of individual skills.
- Semi-Intensive English is a course available to students studying in the US or Canada. The program includes 24 general English lessons per week, 4 additional lessons on the topic to choose from.
- The English in the City course combines 20 hours of general English + 10 lessons focused on full immersion learning. Participants will visit Toronto's attractions: museums, galleries, local businesses, and nearby neighborhoods.
- Individual lessons will complement the general English course, maximize the achievements of students. Classes are built taking into account individual requirements, educational tasks of each participant.
English for work in Toronto 30+
Business English course is aimed at those who plan to pursue an international career, to be in demand in the modern highly competitive labour market, and to master language skills for free business communication. An intensive linguistic course helps to develop the skills of free oral speech, communication, the ability to accurately express your thoughts. All this will allow students to feel confident in the English-speaking business environment. The curriculum includes 30 lessons: 20 hours of general English + 10 lessons of English for business.
The program is intended for those who want to independently choose career opportunities, to be flexible and adaptive, to work anywhere in the world. English is an international language of business, finance, science, it will increase confidence, promote your communication skills.
The course focuses on those aspects of the language that are necessary in the business environment: participants will learn to clearly formulate their thoughts, to convey a point of view to colleagues, to conduct presentations, and to speak at meetings.
10 additional business English classes include the following topics:
- Negotiating, working with contracts
- HR Management
- Branding, marketing strategies.
- Project management
- Company budget
- Business Ethics and CSR.
The program will help to develop a number of business skills:
- Solving practical problems;
- Preparing interviews.
Possession of key professional issues, the skill of correctly expressing thoughts in a foreign language gives applicants advantages in employment abroad, and an opportunity to increase work efficiency. Students will enrich their vocabulary, expand the range of skills for solving business issues.
English in the city with EC Toronto 30+
The program "English in the city with the EC Toronto 30+" will help to fluently master English, to develop basic linguistic skills. Learning the language by complete immersion in a large English-speaking metropolis will improve the practical skills of using English and communicate with native speakers. A specially designed course consists of 20 lessons of a general plan and 10 lessons focused on the practical mastery of English during a stay in the city, intensive communication.
Participants visit various city routes: museums, art galleries, meetings with business representatives, city blocks. Pupils will plunge into the atmosphere of New York, will be able to significantly improve their language skills, practice English while communicating with local residents, fellow students and teachers in real-life situations.
Basic skills:
- General English;
- Language for everyday communication;
- Clear statement of one’s own thoughts.
10 hours of additional English in the city include:
- Classroom work
- City activities
- Speeches by local lecturers
- Sightseeing
- Practicing practical topics.
Classrooms are arranged around weekly topics:
- Studying local business
- Museum tour, immersion in authentic art
- Work on local dialects
- The study of regional sports facilities, sports teams.
Online courses in mini-groups with native speakers are offered to foreign students. Students have access to the learning platform.
Accommodation, meals, prices
In Toronto, students are offered two options for accommodation: in a host family, in the residence.
Host families are carefully checked by the school staff, prepared for the arrival of foreign students. Accommodation of students is coordinated by experts from the EU of Toronto. In families, the student is provided with a single room with telephone, Internet, all necessary furniture, two meals a day. Houses are usually located near the school or near convenient transport interchanges.
Residences are in the central areas of the city. Here, foreign students are offered 1 - 3-bed apartments with Internet, furniture, amenities. The territory of the residences is guarded around the clock. The buildings are located near the tourist infrastructure.
Subjects and sports
Activities EC Toronto English School
The European Center Toronto recommends to its students a number of excursion programs:
- trips to Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec;
- visiting the arch of Canada's Wonderland;
- excursions to Niagara Waterfall;
- visit to New York, Boston, Chicago;
- excursions to museums, galleries of Toronto;
- Visiting the Toronto Zoo.
Students can also organize sports activities. Football, hockey, swimming, rafting are offered to their attention.
The daily routine
The timetable is traditional for the educational institutions of the EU network. Students have morning, afternoon classes. Excursion programs are available in the evening and on weekends.
Advantages
- A wide range of courses and programs, the availability of summer courses for adolescents and young people.
- Practical orientation of courses. Students study languages during activities (consideration of thematic situations at the lessons, communication in a formal, informal setting).
- Technological education (the school is famous for modern equipment).
- Small classes (an average of 10 people), an individual approach to students.
- Saturated recreational and recommended sports program.
- The possibility of continuing education in EU schools in other cities of the country (Vancouver, Montreal).
- There is a TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge testing center in the EC Toronto English School.
Facilities and equipment at EC Toronto English School
There are 53 classrooms in the school. The building has a recreation area, library, self-studying room, computer class with 58 PCs, free Wi-Fi.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Registration fee;
- Placement fees;
- Courier delivery for the visa;
- Fee for course materials (per week);
- Medical insurance.
Extras:
- Transfer (one way) 115 CAD
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 130 CAD
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 220 CAD
- Medical insurance 30 CAD
- Guardianship 150 CAD
- Express mail 85 CAD
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about EC Toronto English School
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
