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English Encounters Inc.Burlington, Canada

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4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating of English Encounters Inc., Burlington
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School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.2 

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)
Students 18-30 years
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

(4)
Students 31-49 years
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

(3)
Students 50+ years
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

(3)
What we like about the school
  • Most homestays are within walking distance
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

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!
  • The language school English Encounters Inc. was founded in Burlington, Canada in 1996.
  • Legal name / parent company: English Encounters Inc
  • Tax registration ID: 893769604RP0001

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by English Encounters Inc.

Comments about courses

Course changes less than 2 weeks' notice: CAD 200.

Health insurance: CAD 15 per week.

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
200.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 85 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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.

Our price includes

  • 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
Note: All courses offered by English Encounters Inc., Burlington can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • English Encounters Inc. - English Encounters - Language centre Canada1/4
  • English Encounters Inc. - Social Activities2/4
  • English Encounters Inc. - Student Interviews3/4
  • English Encounters Inc. - A Day in the Life of a Student: Karol from Colombia4/4
  • Congratulations
    Congratulations1/14
  • School
    School2/14
  • Reception
    Reception3/14
  • School staff
    School staff4/14
  • Office
    Office5/14
  • Social gathering
    Social gathering6/14
  • Activity with other classmates
    Activity with other classmates 7/14
  • Classmates in Canada
    Classmates in Canada8/14
  • School in Burlington
    School in Burlington9/14
  • Social activities
    Social activities10/14
  • Students having fun
    Students having fun11/14
  • Winter in Burlington
    Winter in Burlington12/14
  • English class
    English class13/14
  • Students hanging out in Canada
    Students hanging out in Canada14/14

English Encounters Inc.

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at English Encounters Inc. and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

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)

  • 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
    Free parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 25
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 20
Junior courses - In summer: 25
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Toronto Pearson International Airport:
200 C$ one way
300 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport.
More information about airports around Burlington and how to get from the airport to Burlington on your own here on our Burlington page.

Visa Documents

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball-
Dancing10 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf10 km
Ice Hockey-
Sailing20 km
Skiing35 km
Squash10 km
Swimming-
Tennis5 km
Volleyball5 km
Yoga-

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.
Videos about leisure activities at English Encounters Inc. Burlington
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

Accommodation

Ratings of English Encounters Inc. compared to ratings of all schools in Canada

 English Encounters Inc. BurlingtonAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Student opinions about English Encounters Inc., Burlington

Liked
The lessons and the help with the organization of leisure activities
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Take advantage of ISX excursions, for example, to New York from Toronto.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Management of the school and the lecturers are very friendly, helpful and competent.
Course: Group English Course - 4 weeks
19. Jun. 2018
Liked
The multicultural classes and the diversity of teaching.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: Group English Course - 8 weeks
30. Aug. 2016
Liked
It is a very nice and has a familiar atmosphere.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Course [Englisch] - 4 weeks
26. Jul. 2019
Liked
The teachers ability to involve us
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The building a bit small but very very welcoming and with teachers with a great desire to teach.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Executive Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments None
Course: Group English Course - 2 weeks
25. Jul. 2018
Liked
Few students per class.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Group English Course - 4 weeks
6. Sep. 2016
Liked
I liked everything
Insider tips about what future students should not miss 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!
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Executive Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments My experience was excellent with the school and I will return in October for an other 2 weeks.
Course: Private English Course - 2 weeks
9. Mar. 2017

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591 Brant Street, Suite A - L7R 2G6 Burlington
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Questions and answers about English Encounters Inc.

  • The minimum age for acceptance is 18 years old.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 16, 2022

FAQ about English Encounters Inc.,

  • English courses at English Encounters Inc. start at 281 C$ for General English Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of English Encounters
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (200 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English Encounters varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 30 students (ESL Summer Camp)
  • 100% of teachers at English Encounters Inc. hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at English Encounters Inc. comes from Germany with a 13% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and Brazil (7%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • English Encounters Inc. offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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