Language course English in Toronto

EC Toronto

Learn English in Toronto at our partner school, EC Toronto (formerly known as LSC). This school has magnificent facilities and is located in the heart of Toronto and thanks to the metro, it is very well connected with the rest of the city.

Key features of our partner English school in Toronto:

  • School validated by the Canadian government’s Educational Testing Service
  • 49 fully equipped, air-conditioned classrooms
  • International mix of students
  • Student resource centre, with materials which support English learning
  • A student of the same language for every family
  • Large cafeteria
  • WIFI access available in all of the school’s buildings
  • Computer room with 50 computers
  • Minimum age: 16 years

Social Programme

Toronto is a very interesting city to explore and discover and for this reason the school does its best to help students familiarize themselves with the city. The school organises a variety of extra-curricular activities alongside English language courses to make the holiday that much more enjoyable. Examples include: Activity programme Toronto
  • Excursions to the Niagara falls and Ottawa
  • Dance classes
  • Skiing and snowboarding trips
  • Museum trips
  • Theatre trips

Intensive

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

Our partner school in Toronto offers the 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.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
24
30
Starting dates:  

09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week
Info host family:  

A twin room can only be booked by students travelling together.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment plus:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Toronto Pearson International Airport : EUR 98

All prices include:

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

The teaching materials are not included in the fees.

Visa document courier fee: CAD 85 / € 62.

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

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 approx. CAD 150 / € 109.

Intensive 30+

Students aged 30 years+ can study exclusively with other students of the same age group. You will follow the Intensive course with other students of your age (minimum 30 years old). The requirement for this course is a level of Pre-Intermediate to Upper Intermediate.

Minimum age is 30 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
24
30
Starting dates:  

09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week
Info host family:  

A twin room can only be booked by students travelling together.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment plus:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Toronto Pearson International Airport : EUR 98

All prices include:

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

The teaching materials are not included in the fees.

Visa document courier fee: CAD 85 / € 62.

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

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 approx. CAD 150 / € 109.

IELTS

This course prepares you for the IELTS exam, for example by giving you practice exam papers. The course consists of 20 lessons per week in groups with a maximum of 18 students. The minimum course duration is 6 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.

The exam takes place on a Friday and is made on the computer (at the language school). You need to register for the IELTS exam in advance.

For more information on the IELTS examination course please click here

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
  4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks  
IELTS Exam Prep without accommodation 1228 1510 1792 2073 2355 2637 2918 3200 3308
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, double room , halfboard 2232 2723 3214 3705 4197 4688 5179 5670 5988
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 2275 2777 3279 3781 4283 4785 5287 5789 6118
IELTS Exam Prep with shared apartment, single room , no meals 2550 3120 3691 4262 4832 5403 5973 6544 6941
IELTS Exam Prep with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals 2608 3193 3778 4363 4948 5533 6118 6703 7114
Starting dates:  


from intermediate : 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week
Info host family:  

A twin room can only be booked by students travelling together.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment plus:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Toronto Pearson International Airport : EUR 98

All prices include:

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

The teaching materials are not included in the fees.

Visa document courier fee: CAD 85 / € 62.

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

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 approx. CAD 150 / € 109.

TOEFL

TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, is an academic qualification. A high score is proof of your ability to study academic subjects in English and can be used to support your application to university. TOEFL is also recognised by many international employers.

This course prepares you for the TOEFL exam, for example by giving you practice exam papers. The course consists of 20 lessons per week in groups with a maximum of 18 students. The minimum course duration is 4 weeks. For the best results, the language school recommends to choose either 6 or 12 weeks, depending on the level.

The exam takes place on a Friday and is made on the computer (at the language school). You need to register for the exam in advance.

To read more about the TOEFL examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
  4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks  
TOEFL Prep without accommodation 1228 1510 1792 2073 2355 2637 2918 3200 3308
TOEFL Prep with host family, double room , halfboard 2232 2723 3214 3705 4197 4688 5179 5670 5988
TOEFL Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 2275 2777 3279 3781 4283 4785 5287 5789 6118
TOEFL Prep with shared apartment, single room , no meals 2550 3120 3691 4262 4832 5403 5973 6544 6941
TOEFL Prep with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals 2608 3193 3778 4363 4948 5533 6118 6703 7114
Starting dates:  


from intermediate : 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Course materials:  

€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week
Info host family:  

A twin room can only be booked by students travelling together.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment plus:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Toronto Pearson International Airport : EUR 98

All prices include:

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

The teaching materials are not included in the fees.

Visa document courier fee: CAD 85 / € 62.

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

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 approx. CAD 150 / € 109.

Academic Year

The academic year is a study programme of 24, 32 or 36 weeks. The academic year course consists of 20 or 24 lessons per week in groups with a maximum of 15 students. Students can join an exam preparation course as part of the academic year and this way prepare for either the Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC exam.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
24
Number of weeks:
  24 weeks 32 weeks 36 weeks  
Academic Year without accommodation 6342 8422 9462
Academic Year with host family, double room , halfboard 11534 15290 17168
Academic Year with host family, single room , halfboard 11794 15637 17558
Academic Year with shared apartment, single room , no meals 13441 17832 20028
Academic Year with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals 13788 18294 20548
Number of weeks:
  24 weeks 32 weeks 36 weeks  
Academic Year without accommodation 6862 9115 10242
Academic Year with host family, double room , halfboard 12054 15983 17948
Academic Year with host family, single room , halfboard 12314 16330 18338
Academic Year with shared apartment, single room , no meals 13961 18525 20808
Academic Year with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals 14308 18988 21328
Starting dates:  

09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Academic Year includes TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS exam preparation.

Course materials:  

€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

A twin room can only be booked by students travelling together.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment plus:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Toronto Pearson International Airport : EUR 98

All prices include:

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

The teaching materials are not included in the fees.

Visa document courier fee: CAD 85 / € 62.

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

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 approx. CAD 150 / € 109.

One-to-One

The one-to-one course is designed for those who want to optimise their study time. The aim of the one-to-one course 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. 20 hours per week.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 2340 4579
One-to-One with host family, double room , halfboard 2716 5164
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 2727 5186
One-to-One with shared apartment, single room , no meals 2795 5323
One-to-One with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals 2810 5352
Starting dates:  

09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

€9 per week, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   12/06/2023 - 08/09/2023 : €19 per week
Info host family:  

A twin room can only be booked by students travelling together.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €26 per week
double room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment plus:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Surcharges shared apartment:   single room : 10/06/2023 - 09/09/2023 : €22 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Toronto Pearson International Airport : EUR 98

All prices include:

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

The teaching materials are not included in the fees.

Visa document courier fee: CAD 85 / € 62.

In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 20/02/2023, 07/04/2023, 22/05/2023, 03/07/2023, 07/08/2023, 04/09/2023, 09/10/2023, 10/11/2023, 25/12/2023, 26/12/2023. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled

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 approx. CAD 150 / € 109.

Host Family

Take part in the daily life and share the experiences of an English-speaking family: a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the local life of Toronto and practise your English in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Students can stay in a single or twin room with half board.

By paying a small supplement, you can choose to stay with a host family with internet access. You need to bring your own laptop.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.

By paying a small supplement, you can choose to stay with a host family with internet access. You need to bring your own laptop.The maximum distance to the school is 60 minutes by public transport.

By paying a small supplement, you can choose to stay with a host family with internet access. You need to bring your own laptop.The maximum distance to the school is 60 minutes by public transport.

Shared Apartment

The shared apartments are located in Toronto's Yonge and Bloor neighbourhood, approx. 25 minutes distance by metro to the school. You will be accommodated in a single room, but share the bathroom with your flatmates. Each apartment includes a fully-equipped kitchen with major appliances and kitchenware and a communal lounge. You will have free Wifi access. Bed linen will be provided but students need to bring their own towels.

The building furthermore provides a fitness center, laundry facilities, 24 hour on site-security, theater room and a yoga area.

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