English Encounters Burlington, Canada
591 Brant Street, Suite A - L7R 2G6 Burlington - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Most homestays are within walking distance
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.8
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Location: English Encounters Inc. is located in the beautiful Canadian city of Burlington, nestled between Niagara Falls and Toronto, along the edge of Lake Ontario. The school is housed downtown, within walking distance of the lake, Smith Spencer Park and the expansive promenade. Surrounding the school there are many eateries, cafés, shopping malls and bars, ensuring students have a lively time whilst studying in Burlington.
School facilities: The facilities of English Encounters are excellent, offering students all they need to achieve their language goals, in a motivated and friendly environment. Facilities include a computer lab, full kitchen facilities including fridge and microwave use, free WIFI and free coffee. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, air conditioning and heating, with most classrooms having ample natural light to create the optimal working environment.
Course selection: Course selection at the school is extensive, with something available for students of all levels. General English courses are very popular as well as several Exam Preparation programmes for students and teachers (TOEFL, TOIEC, IELTS, CELPIP) and Business courses. Private lessons are available in conjunction with any other programme or independently.
Social and Cultural: English Encounters Inc. is happy to assist in arranging excursions to places such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, New York or anywhere a student wishes! They also have several, more local, school trips available to Niagara Falls, Outlet Shopping, The CN Tower, nature parks, museums and more, all of which are accompanied by a teacher and at very reasonable rates!
English Courses
General Language
General English Course
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$325CA$309 / week More
General English Course
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$325CA$309 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 325 309 | 650 618 | 975 927 | 1,300 1,235 | 1,890 1,796 | 2,440 2,318 | 3,050 2,898 | 4,720 4,484 | 5,900 5,605 | 6,600 6,270 | 8,250 7,838 |
| Price in US$ | 222 | 444 | 665 | 887 | 1,289 | 1,664 | 2,080 | 3,218 | 4,023 | 4,500 | 5,625 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English Course PLUS
24 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$410CA$390 / week More
General English Course PLUS
24 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$410CA$390 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 410 390 | 820 779 | 1,230 1,169 | 1,640 1,558 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,120 2,964 | 3,900 3,705 | 5,840 5,548 | 7,300 6,935 | 8,400 7,980 | 10,500 9,975 |
| Price in US$ | 280 | 560 | 839 | 1,119 | 1,637 | 2,128 | 2,659 | 3,982 | 4,977 | 5,727 | 7,159 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive English Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$550CA$523 / week More
Intensive English Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$550CA$523 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 550 523 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,650 1,568 | 2,200 2,090 | 3,210 3,050 | 4,200 3,990 | 5,250 4,988 | 8,000 7,600 | 10,000 9,500 | 11,400 10,830 | 14,250 13,538 |
| Price in US$ | 375 | 750 | 1,125 | 1,500 | 2,189 | 2,864 | 3,580 | 5,454 | 6,818 | 7,772 | 9,715 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course combines 20 group lessons with 5 one-to-one lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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ESL Summer Camp20 lessons per week | 30 students (max)Offer!fromCA$1,238CA$1,208 / week Includes accommodationMore
ESL Summer Camp
20 lessons per week | 30 students (max)
Offer!from
CA$1,238CA$1,208 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 4,950 4,827 |
| Price in US$ | 3,464 |
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Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 14:00 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 30 / Average: 25
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$835CA$794 / week More
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$835CA$794 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 835 794 | 1,670 1,587 | 2,505 2,380 | 3,340 3,173 | 4,175 3,967 | 5,010 4,760 | 5,845 5,553 | 6,680 6,346 | 7,515 7,140 | 8,350 7,933 | 10,020 9,519 |
| Price in US$ | 570 | 1,139 | 1,708 | 2,278 | 2,847 | 3,416 | 3,985 | 4,555 | 5,124 | 5,693 | 6,832 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Business English Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$550CA$523 / week More
Business English Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$550CA$523 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 550 523 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,650 1,568 | 2,200 2,090 | 3,210 3,050 | 4,200 3,990 | 5,250 4,988 | 8,000 7,600 | 10,000 9,500 | 11,400 10,830 | 14,250 13,538 |
| Price in US$ | 375 | 750 | 1,125 | 1,500 | 2,189 | 2,864 | 3,580 | 5,454 | 6,818 | 7,772 | 9,715 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course teaches students the necessary language skills to succeed in the world of business. Students will focus on improving their English communication in a business setting. Skills include reading, speed-reading, listening, telephoning, making presentations, conducting and attending meetings, email writing and other business correspondence.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$550CA$523 / week More
TOEFL Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$550CA$523 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 550 523 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,650 1,568 | 2,200 2,090 | 3,210 3,050 | 4,200 3,990 | 5,250 4,988 | 8,000 7,600 | 10,000 9,500 | 11,400 10,830 | 14,250 13,538 |
| Price in US$ | 375 | 750 | 1,125 | 1,500 | 2,189 | 2,864 | 3,580 | 5,454 | 6,818 | 7,772 | 9,715 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
TOEIC Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$550CA$523 / week More
TOEIC Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$550CA$523 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 550 523 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,650 1,568 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,675 2,542 | 3,210 3,050 | 3,745 3,558 | 4,200 3,990 | 4,725 4,489 | 5,250 4,988 | 6,300 5,985 |
| Price in US$ | 375 | 750 | 1,125 | 1,500 | 1,824 | 2,189 | 2,554 | 2,864 | 3,222 | 3,580 | 4,296 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
IELTS Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$550CA$523 / week More
IELTS Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$550CA$523 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 550 523 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,650 1,568 | 2,200 2,090 | 3,210 3,050 | 4,200 3,990 | 5,250 4,988 | 8,000 7,600 | 10,000 9,500 | 11,400 10,830 | 14,250 13,538 |
| Price in US$ | 375 | 750 | 1,125 | 1,500 | 2,189 | 2,864 | 3,580 | 5,454 | 6,818 | 7,772 | 9,715 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
CELPIP Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$550CA$523 / week More
CELPIP Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$550CA$523 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 550 523 | 550 523 | 1,650 1,568 | 2,200 2,090 | 3,210 3,050 | 4,200 3,990 | 5,250 4,988 | 8,000 7,600 | 10,000 9,500 | 11,400 10,830 | 14,250 13,538 |
| Price in US$ | 375 | 375 | 1,125 | 1,500 | 2,189 | 2,864 | 3,580 | 5,454 | 6,818 | 7,772 | 9,715 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Language Plus Activity
English and Sports25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Offer!fromCA$766CA$747 / week Includes accommodationMore
English and Sports
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Offer!from
CA$766CA$747 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 3 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 2,299 2,242 |
| Price in US$ | 1,609 |
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- Starting dates
- Every first Monday of month
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:40
Afternoon: 11:00 - 12:40 - Possible course durations
- 3 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for English Encounters include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Congratulations1/14
School interior 2/14
Reception of English Encounters Inc.3/14
School staff4/14
Office5/14
Social gathering6/14
Activity with other classmates 7/14
Classmates in Canada8/14
School in Burlington9/14
Social activities10/14
Students having fun11/14
Winter in Burlington12/14
English class13/14
Students hanging out in Canada14/14
Student opinions about English Encounters, Burlington
4.6
Overall school rating of
English Encounters, Burlington
English Encounters, Burlington
10 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Homestay
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Susanne
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“It is a very nice and has a familiar atmosphere.”
Verified
Course: General English Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2019
Angelo
53 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers ability to involve us”
Insider tip: “The building a bit small but very very welcoming and with teachers with a great desire to teach.”
Other comments: None
Verified
Course: General English Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2018
Frank
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The lessons and the help with the organization of leisure activities”
Insider tip: “Take advantage of ISX excursions, for example, to New York from Toronto.”
Other comments: Management of the school and the lecturers are very friendly, helpful and competent.
Verified
Course: General English Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Jun. 2018
Manon
51 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“I liked everything”
Insider tip: “Ask questions about the food when you pay for that. I stayed in a bed and breakfast and I have had a very bad experience. So be careful!”
Other comments: My experience was excellent with the school and I will return in October for an other 2 weeks.
Verified
Course: One-to-One Lessons - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Mar. 2017
Xavier
22 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Few students per class.”
Verified
Course: General English Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2016
Soraya Cathleen
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The multicultural classes and the diversity of teaching.”
Verified
Course: General English Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2016
Han Jou
35 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: General English Course - 9 weeks
Review date: 5. Dec. 2022
Paula Yana
18 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: General English Course PLUS - 3 weeks
Review date: 31. Aug. 2019
Matteo
21 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Intensive English Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018
Radek
39 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: General English Course PLUS - 6 weeks
Review date: 25. Jun. 2018
Ratings of English Encounters compared to ratings of all schools in Canada
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English Encounters
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 45% male / 55% female
- Year of school foundation
- 1996
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13% |
| Korea | 10% |
| Brazil | 7% |
| Switzerland | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| Venezuela | 5% |
| Japan | 3% |
| Italy | 3% |
| France | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 46% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0.99009900990099% |
| 18-24 years | 29.70297029703% |
| 25-34 years | 29.70297029703% |
| 35-50 years | 29.70297029703% |
| >50 years | 9.9009900990099% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 25Adult courses - Throughout the year: 20Junior courses - In summer: 25Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 6Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by English Encounters
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- CA$200
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
- Comments about courses
Course changes less than 2 weeks' notice: CAD 200.
Health insurance: CAD 15 per week.- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 C$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 01 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 13 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Toronto Pearson International Airport:
- CA$200 one way
CA$300 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Pub nights, Cinema, Game evenings, and conversation classes.
Adults - Paid activities
- Niagara Falls, Toronto CN Tower, New York City, Washington DC, Quebec.
- Videos about leisure activities at English Encounters Burlington
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
4 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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CA$300/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
4 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
CA$300/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 350 |
| Price in US$ | 216 | 431 | 646 | 862 | 1,077 | 1,292 | 1,508 | 1,723 | 2,153 | 2,584 | 216 | 252 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Special diets (must be requested in advance): CAD 50 per week.
Host relocation fee: CAD 250
Late payment fee: CAD 150
Homestay extension fee: CAD 25.
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 350C$.
- Price extra night
- CA$60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 60
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from English Encounters have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews, read what our students have reported about their stay at English Encounters.
Questions and answers about English Encounters
I have two children, 6 and one 8 years old, and I want to know if you have a course for them.
“The minimum age for acceptance is 18 years old.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 16, 2022
FAQ about English Encounters, Burlington
What is the best price for a course at English Encounters, Burlington?
“English courses at English Encounters start at 309 C$ for a General English Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by English Encounters?
“The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of English Encounters”
Is airport pickup offered by English Encounters?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (200 C$)”
What is the number of students per class at English Encounters?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English Encounters varies from 1 (One-to-One Lessons) to 30 students (ESL Summer Camp)”
Which countries are students of English Encounters from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at English Encounters comes from Germany with a 13% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and Brazil (7%).”
English Encounters offers courses for which ages?
“English Encounters offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 20 during the summer and 25 the rest of the year.”
Terms of English Encounters
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- English Encounters Inc | Tax registration ID: 893769604RP0001
Visa Documents
Nationals from China require a visa to enter and study in Canada.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 200 C$
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 125 C$
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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This course combines 20 general language lessons with 4 focused skills lessons (reading, writing, listening and speaking) per week.