Language course English in Montreal

EC Montreal (English)

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Learn English in Montreal at our partner school EC Montreal, (formerly known as Language Studies Canada- LSC). The school offers both English and French courses, the latter of which can be found here. EC Montreal is centrally located with excellent links to public transport, as well as having the famed St. Catherine's Street close by, with its shops and restaurants. The institute is run by a team of experienced language teachers who will make sure you settle in straight away.

Key features of our partner English school in Montreal:

Validated by the Canadian government’s Educational Testing Service
25 fully equipped classrooms, all with air conditioning
International students
Student resource centre with CD-ROMs and large selection of audiovisual materials
Enrolment control to ensure there is a good mix of language groups within the school
WIFI access across all buildings
Computer room with 30 computers
Start dates for beginners and open entry for other levels
Minimum age: 16 years

Social Programme

In conjunction with the language courses LSC organises a varied programme of activities and excursions. Most of the time, when organising an activity or excursion, the school takes into account the actual cultural calender of the city, like local festivals, sport activities and cultural activities. In the summer the temperatures regularly rise to over 30°C, whereas in the winter the temperatures can drop to –10°C (or colder). But each and every season has its own charms and possibilities! Some activities are free of charge and for others you need to pay a small contribution to participate. Example activites include:

Excursion to Quebec
Sports activities including hockey, football and hiking
Horse riding
Visits to museums and the city’s planetarium
Trips to the theatre and ballet
Salsa classes

Intensive

The intensive courses in Montreal, consist of 20, 24 or 30 lessons per week. Classes have a maximum of 15 students. Minimum course duration is 1 week.

We offer this intensive course at 7 different levels. The entrance test determines your level of English and the class you will be in. The lessons focus on listening, reading, writing and most importantly speaking. During the classes in the afternoon of the 30 hours course, extra attention is paid to a specific subject as vocabulary, fluency, conjugating verbs or TOEFL- or IELTS-preparation.

As well as offering courses in English, the school also offers French courses and it is possible to combine these 2 languages during the intensive course.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 15 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks
Intensive English without accommodation	382	655	929	1202	1476	1749	2023	2296	2570	2843	3117	3251	3513	3775	4037	4299	4561	4823	5085	5347
Intensive English with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals	721	1156	1591	2027	2462	2897	3332	3768	4203	4638	5073	5370	5794	6217	6641	7065	7488	7912	8336	8760
Intensive English with host family, double room, halfboard	744	1202	1661	2119	2577	3036	3494	3952	4411	4869	5328	5647	6094	6541	6988	7435	7881	8328	8775	9222
Intensive English with host family, single room, halfboard	759	1233	1707	2181	2654	3128	3602	4076	4550	5023	5497	5832	6294	6757	7219	7681	8143	8606	9068	9530
Intensive English with host family plus, single room, halfboard	829	1372	1915	2458	3001	3544	4087	4630	5174	5717	6260	6664	7196	7727	8259	8790	9322	9854	10385	10917
Intensive English with studio, single room, no meals	1233	2181	2851	3706	3540	4191	4842	5493	6144	6795	7446	7958	8598	9237	9877	10516	11155	11795	12434	13074

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks
Intensive English without accommodation	409	709	1010	1310	1611	1911	2211	2512	2812	3113	3413	3575	3864	4153	4442	4731	5019	5308	5597	5886
Intensive English with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals	748	1210	1672	2134	2597	3059	3521	3983	4446	4908	5370	5694	6144	6595	7046	7496	7947	8398	8848	9299
Intensive English with host family, double room, halfboard	771	1256	1742	2227	2712	3198	3683	4168	4654	5139	5624	5971	6445	6918	7392	7866	8340	8814	9287	9761
Intensive English with host family, single room, halfboard	786	1287	1788	2288	2789	3290	3791	4291	4792	5293	5794	6156	6645	7134	7623	8112	8602	9091	9580	10069
Intensive English with host family plus, single room, halfboard	856	1426	1996	2566	3136	3706	4276	4846	5416	5986	6556	6988	7546	8105	8663	9222	9780	10339	10897	11456
Intensive English with studio, single room, no meals	1260	2235	2932	3814	3675	4353	5031	5709	6387	7065	7743	8282	8948	9615	10281	10947	11614	12280	12947	13613

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks
Intensive English without accommodation	440	771	1102	1433	1765	2096	2427	2758	3090	3421	3752	3945	4264	4584	4904	5224	5543	5863	6183	6502
Intensive English with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals	779	1272	1765	2258	2751	3244	3737	4230	4723	5216	5709	6063	6545	7026	7508	7989	8471	8952	9434	9915
Intensive English with host family, double room, halfboard	802	1318	1834	2350	2866	3382	3899	4415	4931	5447	5963	6341	6845	7350	7854	8359	8864	9368	9873	10377
Intensive English with host family, single room, halfboard	817	1349	1880	2412	2943	3475	4006	4538	5070	5601	6133	6526	7046	7566	8086	8606	9126	9646	10166	10686
Intensive English with host family plus, single room, halfboard	886	1487	2088	2689	3290	3891	4492	5093	5694	6294	6895	7358	7947	8536	9126	9715	10304	10894	11483	12072
Intensive English with studio, single room, no meals	1291	2296	3024	3937	3829	4538	5247	5955	6664	7373	8082	8652	9349	10046	10743	11440	12138	12835	13532	14229

Starting dates:	every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €31, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	13/06/2022 - 09/09/2022 : €20 per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week double room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 35 per week
Surcharges host family plus:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 35 per week
Surcharges studio:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €20 per week
Surcharges shared apartment with locals:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week

Transfer:	transfer upon arrival at Montreal (YUL) airport: € 93

Transfer:

transfer upon arrival at Montreal (YUL) airport: € 93

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa document courier fee: approx: CAD 85 / € 66 In 2022 the school is closed on: 03/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 23/05/2022, 24/06/2022, 01/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 10/10/2022, 11/11/2022, 26/12/2022, 27/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. The costs of the teaching materials are CAD 40 / € 31 / € 29 for courses of 1 to 4 weeks. For courses from 4 weeks there is an additional surcharge of CAD 10 / € 8 / € 8 per week (with a maximum of CAD 120 / € 93 / € 87). Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of CAD 150 / € 116.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
welcome activity
certificate of attendance

Visa document courier fee: approx: CAD 85 / € 66

In 2022 the school is closed on: 03/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 23/05/2022, 24/06/2022, 01/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 10/10/2022, 11/11/2022, 26/12/2022, 27/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

The costs of the teaching materials are CAD 40 / € 31 / € 29 for courses of 1 to 4 weeks. For courses from 4 weeks there is an additional surcharge of CAD 10 / € 8 / € 8 per week (with a maximum of CAD 120 / € 93 / € 87).

Concerning minors:
Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of CAD 150 / € 116.

Intensive English / French

In the largest bilingual city in the world you have the opportunity to combine two languages during your course. The language school in Montreal offers a unique program of either 24 or 30 lessons. You will have 20 lessons of English and respectively 4 or 10 lessons of French. For a complete immersion both the languages, you can choose to either stay with an English or with a French host family. This way, the emphasis during your language course is on learning English, but at the same time you can practice your French with the host family.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 15 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Starting dates:	every Monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €31, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	13/06/2022 - 09/09/2022 : €20 per week

Transfer:	transfer upon arrival at Montreal (YUL) airport: € 93

Transfer:

transfer upon arrival at Montreal (YUL) airport: € 93

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa document courier fee: approx: CAD 85 / € 66 In 2022 the school is closed on: 03/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 23/05/2022, 24/06/2022, 01/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 10/10/2022, 11/11/2022, 26/12/2022, 27/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. The costs of the teaching materials are CAD 40 / € 31 / € 29 for courses of 1 to 4 weeks. For courses from 4 weeks there is an additional surcharge of CAD 10 / € 8 / € 8 per week (with a maximum of CAD 120 / € 93 / € 87). Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of CAD 150 / € 116.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
welcome activity
certificate of attendance

Visa document courier fee: approx: CAD 85 / € 66

IELTS

This course prepares you for the IELTS exam, for example by giving you practice exam papers. The course consists of 30 lessons per week in groups with a maximum of 18 students. The minimum course duration is 2 weeks and the maximum course duration is 12 weeks. For the best results, the language school recommends to choose either 6 or 12 weeks, depending on the level.

If you would like to take the IELTS exam after the course in Montreal, you would have to register on time at www.ielts.org. For more information on the IELTS examination course please click here

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 18 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks
IELTS without accommodation	2096	2427	2758	3090	3421	3752	3945
IELTS with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals	3244	3737	4230	4723	5216	5709	6063
IELTS with host family, double room, halfboard	3382	3899	4415	4931	5447	5963	6341
IELTS with host family, single room, halfboard	3475	4006	4538	5070	5601	6133	6526
IELTS with host family plus, single room, halfboard	3891	4492	5093	5694	6294	6895	7358
IELTS with studio, single room, no meals	4538	5247	5955	6664	7373	8082	8652

Starting dates:	every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €31, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €239, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	13/06/2022 - 09/09/2022 : €20 per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week double room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 35 per week
Surcharges host family plus:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 35 per week
Surcharges studio:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €20 per week
Surcharges shared apartment with locals:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week

Transfer:	transfer upon arrival at Montreal (YUL) airport: € 93

Transfer:

transfer upon arrival at Montreal (YUL) airport: € 93

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa document courier fee: approx: CAD 85 / € 66 In 2022 the school is closed on: 03/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 23/05/2022, 24/06/2022, 01/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 10/10/2022, 11/11/2022, 26/12/2022, 27/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. The costs of the teaching materials are CAD 40 / € 31 / € 29 for courses of 1 to 4 weeks. For courses from 4 weeks there is an additional surcharge of CAD 10 / € 8 / € 8 per week (with a maximum of CAD 120 / € 93 / € 87). Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of CAD 150 / € 116.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
welcome activity
certificate of attendance

Visa document courier fee: approx: CAD 85 / € 66

Academic year

The academic year course is a study program of 28, 32 or 36 weeks. The course consists of 20 or 24 lessons per week in groups with a maximum of 15 students. During the Academic Year program you have the possibility to prepare for the IELTS exam.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 15 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic year English without accommodation	7119	8120	9122
Academic year English with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals	11826	13474	15123
Academic year English with host family, double room, halfboard	12473	14214	15955
Academic year English with host family, single room, halfboard	12904	14707	16510
Academic year English with studio, single room, no meals	17865	20377	22888

Number of weeks:

	28 weeks	32 weeks	36 weeks
Academic year English without accommodation	7766	8860	9954
Academic year English with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals	12473	14214	15955
Academic year English with host family, double room, halfboard	13120	14953	16787
Academic year English with host family, single room, halfboard	13551	15446	17342
Academic year English with studio, single room, no meals	18512	21116	23720

Starting dates:	every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €31, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharges host family:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week double room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 35 per week
Surcharges studio:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €20 per week
Surcharges shared apartment with locals:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week

Transfer:	transfer upon arrival at Montreal (YUL) airport: € 93

Transfer:

transfer upon arrival at Montreal (YUL) airport: € 93

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa document courier fee: approx: CAD 85 / € 66 In 2022 the school is closed on: 03/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 23/05/2022, 24/06/2022, 01/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 10/10/2022, 11/11/2022, 26/12/2022, 27/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. The costs of the teaching materials are CAD 40 / € 31 / € 29 for courses of 1 to 4 weeks. For courses from 4 weeks there is an additional surcharge of CAD 10 / € 8 / € 8 per week (with a maximum of CAD 120 / € 93 / € 87). Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of CAD 150 / € 116.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
welcome activity
certificate of attendance

Visa document courier fee: approx: CAD 85 / € 66

One-to-one

The one-to-one English course in Montreal involves 20 private classes per week with a native speaker and is designed for those who want to optimise their study time. The aim of this program is to offer a fully personalised method of teaching designed to meet the specific student's needs and desires. As the classes are private, the student will be able to choose the schedule and content.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2022

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks
One-to-one without accommodation	1495	2882
One-to-one with shared apartment with locals, single room, no meals	1834	3382
One-to-one with host family, double room, halfboard	1857	3429
One-to-one with host family, single room, halfboard	1872	3459
One-to-one with host family plus, single room, halfboard	1942	3598
One-to-one with studio, single room, no meals	2346	4407

Starting dates:	every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €31, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	13/06/2022 - 09/09/2022 : €20 per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week double room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 35 per week
Surcharges host family plus:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week
	Special dietary needs: € 35 per week
Surcharges studio:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €20 per week
Surcharges shared apartment with locals:	single room : 12/06/2022 - 10/09/2022 : €24 per week

Transfer:	transfer upon arrival at Montreal (YUL) airport: € 93

Transfer:

transfer upon arrival at Montreal (YUL) airport: € 93

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated welcome activity certificate of attendance Visa document courier fee: approx: CAD 85 / € 66 In 2022 the school is closed on: 03/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 23/05/2022, 24/06/2022, 01/07/2022, 05/09/2022, 10/10/2022, 11/11/2022, 26/12/2022, 27/12/2022. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. The costs of the teaching materials are CAD 40 / € 31 / € 29 for courses of 1 to 4 weeks. For courses from 4 weeks there is an additional surcharge of CAD 10 / € 8 / € 8 per week (with a maximum of CAD 120 / € 93 / € 87). Concerning minors: Minimum age is 16 all year round. For under 18’s, a parent authorisation form must be submitted; single room homestay and airport transfers must be booked. No supervision is provided. Students should also provide a Custodianship Letter if requested by the Canadian Embassy. This may be arranged for a fee of CAD 150 / € 116.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
welcome activity
certificate of attendance

Visa document courier fee: approx: CAD 85 / € 66

Host family

Host family accommodation is a great way of sharing the daily life and experiences of an English-speaking family: a great opportunity to immerse yourself in local life of Montreal and practise your English in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Students can stay in a single or twin room with half board or full board. The maximum distance to the school is 60 minutes by public transport.

Executive host family

With an executive family, students can stay in a single room with half board with a private bathroom. The maximum distance to the school is 60 minutes by public transport.

Residence

The 515-residence is located at 10 minutes walking distance from the school and consists of several apartments. You stay in a single bedroom with no meals. All apartments have a kitchen, a living room, TV, toilet, air conditioning and wireless internet. There are laundry facilities in the residence. The kitchen and showers are shared with other students. Towels and bed linen are changed weekly.

Studio

If you are looking for an accommodation with privacy, the accommodation in one of the studios is the ideal choice for you. The studios are centrally located at 25 minutes walking distance from the school. All studios have a private bathroom and a kitchenette with a fridge and kitchenware.

Shared Apartment with locals

The shared apartment with locals is designed for adults students (18+) who want the independence of living on their own, but with the comfort, security and safety of living with locals. You will be accommodated in a single room. Meals are not included and you can use the kitchen to prepare your own meals. The apartments are located an average commute of 40 minutes to school by public transportation. Bed linen will be provided and there will be laundry facilities.

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