Académie Linguistique Charlemagne, Montreal, Canada
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General Information on Académie Linguistique Charlemagne
The language school Académie Linguistique Charlemagne was founded in Montreal, Canada in 2005. The school is situated in the Quartier Latin/Plateau-Mont-Royal, between Saint-Denis and Berri streets, in the heart of downtown Montreal. The school address is: 450 Sherbrooke East Office 270, H2L 1J8 Montreal (Canada).
Facilities
Cafeteria, kitchen for student use, fridge for student use, microwave for student use, computer lab, daily press, free after-class access to language learning software, library, movie rental, movie room, copy machine, printer for student use, free water dispenser
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom, wheelchair access to reception
Classroom equipment
TV, air conditioning, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Académie Linguistique Charlemagne, Montreal
Emploi Québec, ETS Canada, ETS international
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pierre Elliott Trudeau. It takes 30 minutes by car to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 6 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 24 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 120 Adult courses throughout the year: 90 Junior courses in summer: 60 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 9 Adult courses throughout the year: 6 Junior courses in summer: 10 | |
| French teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 17 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 10 % Germany 15 % England 5 % France 13 % Holland 3 % | Italy 2 % Japan 2 % Switzerland 10 % Spain 10 % USA 10 % |
All prices in Can$ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can$ | 315 | 577 | 785 | 995 | 1232 | 1479 | 1725 | 1968 | 2408 | 2883 | 220 |
| The morning class focuses on interactive grammar, role play, reading and writing. The afternoon class focuses on oral exercises, including listening, role play and speaking. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can$ | 190 | 347 | 470 | 597 | 735 | 882 | 1029 | 1176 | 1418 | 1701 | 137 |
| This program focuses on interactive grammar, role play, reading and writing. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can$ | 600 | 1140 | 1710 | 2160 | 2850 | 3150 | -- | 4080 | 4500 | 5400 | 450 |
| Ideal for students with irregular schedules. Each session is adapted to the student's specific language needs ensuring rapid progress in the target language. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:30 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 24 | 48 | [+] |
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| Price in Can$ | 505 | 927 | 1237 | 1495 | 2140 | 2851 | 4547 | 6961 | 8208 | 15352 | 352 |
| 25 hours standard classes + 5 hours specialised individual classes/week (meeting twice weekly). You can choose from the following specialised programs: Business, Secretarial, Tourism & Hotel, Science & Technology, Law and Medical. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 14:45 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | -- | -- | 590 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Classes meet 3 times weekly. Course runs either afternoons or evenings, depending on the number of registrations. Focuses on the components required for the TFI test: Oral comprehension, Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary. Course book costs an additional 20$. Fixed duration: 4 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 08.Jan.2013, 05.Feb.2013, 05.Mar.2013, 09.Apr.2013, 07.May.2013, 04.Jun.2013, 02.Jul.2013, 06.Aug.2013, 03.Sep.2013, 01.Oct.2013, 05.Nov.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 15:10 - 18:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | -- | -- | 520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Preparation for the TCF, the Quebec National Education Ministry's French level test. Classes meet 3 times weekly. Fixed duration: 4 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 08.Jan.2013, 05.Feb.2013, 05.Mar.2013, 09.Apr.2013, 07.May.2013, 04.Jun.2013, 02.Jul.2013, 06.Aug.2013, 03.Sep.2013, 01.Oct.2013, 05.Nov.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Afternoon: 15:10 - 18:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | -- | -- | 520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The TEFAQ (Test d’Évaluation de Français adapté au Québec) is recognized by the Québec Ministry of Immigration for immigration applications. An advantage of the TEFAQ is that in some cases, employers may use the results of the TEFAQ in their hiring process to evaluate your French language skills. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 08.Jan.2013, 05.Feb.2013, 05.Mar.2013, 09.Apr.2013, 07.May.2013, 04.Jun.2013, 02.Jul.2013, 06.Aug.2013, 03.Sep.2013, 01.Oct.2013, 05.Nov.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Afternoon: 15:15 - 18:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Académie Linguistique Charlemagne, Montreal can be booked online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 100.00 Can$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 40 Can$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , TOEIC , TFI , TCF , IELTS , Immigration Interview |
| Average examination results: | 99% at TOEFL 95 at TOEIC 99 at TFI 95 at TCF 99% at Immigration Interview |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013 - 06.Jan.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 20.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 23.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Display English courses + Display German courses + Display Spanish courses |
| Comments about courses: | Please specify on the enrollment form if you would like to study English or French. All students can join the free Café Linguistique (one or 2 times/week) & 5 hours Language Lab. |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in Can$ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 235 | 100 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in Can$ | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 205 | 100 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
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| Comment | If students cannot arrive at their homestay by 8 p.m., ALC must be notified at least two weeks in advance. For bookings received with less than 6 weeks notice, the accommodation placement fee is 200$ |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Pierre Elliott Trudeau (YUL): for 75 Can$ (one way) Taxi costs about 55 Can$ to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Golf | | 5 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 10 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 3 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Sailing | | 10 km | ||
| Skiing | | 3 km | ||
| Squash | | 5 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0.5 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0.5 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 5 km |
| Overall rating | 3.9/5.0 (33 reviews) |
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| City |  4.7/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.8/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities |  3.1/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.8/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.2/5.0 |
| Other | 4.3/5.0 |
| Students liked about Académie Linguistique Charlemagne, Montreal | |
| "Excellent instructors. Smaller class sizes." - Jeffrey (39 years) | |
| "The teachers are excellent. They build on what students already know and encourage conversation in an informal, light-hearted and friendly manner. Teaching materials and methods focus on real-life scenarios rather than more traditional methods, so students build confidence quickly." - Scott (36 years) | |
| "Everything, but mostly the teachers, they were well prepared and they spoke only in french with the students. I learn a great deal." - Natalia (28 years) | |
| "Each student is monitored individually, competent teachers." - Ricardo Leon (26 years) | |
| "That we were only 5 students!important for the progress!" - Wilma (29 years) | |
| All 33 reviews of Académie Linguistique Charlemagne | |
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