English Spanish House, Toronto, Canada
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General Information on Toronto
Toronto is Canada's largest city and the fifth largest city in North America. Toronto boasts Yonge Street, the longest street in the world; the world´s tallest tower, CN Tower and the largest festival of Caribbean culture and music in the world. The city is a lively, cultured place with hot summers and cold, dry winters. By night, its people indulge themselves at the city's numerous restaurants, bars and clubs, or at the symphony, opera and theatre. Toronto is defined by its citizenry friendly and efficient.
For Toronto city map with location of school click hereCost of living in Canada
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Canada is around US$ 1.94.
General Information on English Spanish House
The language school English Spanish House was founded in Toronto, Canada in 1997. The school is centrally located in the heart of downtown Toronto - near great shops, restaurants and major transportation links.
Click here for a detailed Toronto city guideFacilities
The school has a library, numerous computers with free access to Internet and e-mail, web cams and scanners. Wireless access is also available - free. It also has a school theatre system, cafe/snack bar, multimedia learning area, two student lounges, kitchen facilities and student lockers.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of English Spanish House, Toronto
CLC, CAPLS, FIYTO, ALTO, GWEA, ETS-TOEFL IBT official testing centre
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pearson International. It takes 25 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School English Spanish House in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 220 Adult courses throughout the year: 95 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 10 throughout the year: 10 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 14 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 8 % China 2 % France 6 % | Italy 10 % Japan 18 % Korea 10 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 12 % |
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.
| 1 Full-time / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
| Comment | Students can take Period 1(grammar), Period 2 (conversation) and Period 3 (elective workshop) or Period 2(conversation), Period 3 and 4 (2 hour elective workshops). | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 10:15 - 15:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2360 | 2950 | 3540 | 290 |
| Comment | Period 1 to 5. Period 5 is Integrated Skills Practice(reading, writing, speaking and listening). | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Part-time / Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 700 | 840 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 135 |
| Comment | Students can take Period 2 (conversation). | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:15 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Part-time Plus (applies to standard, TOEFL, TOEIC, Business) / Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 185 |
| Comment | Students can take Period 1 (grammar) and Period 2 (conversation) or Period 2 (conversation ) and period 3 (elective workshop). | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 10:15 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Full-Time Plus / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 255 | 510 | 765 | 1020 | 1275 | 1530 | 2000 | 2250 | 3000 | 250 |
| Comment | Students can take Period 1 to Period 4 (1 hour grammar, 2 hour conversation, 2 hour elective workshops) or Period 2 to Period 5 (2 hour conversation, 2 hour elective workshops and 1 hour integrated skills practice) | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Optional Chat Buddy Program / Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 5 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 35 | 70 | 105 | 140 | 175 | 210 | 280 | 350 | 420 | 35 |
| Comment | This program is optional and must be combined with any full-time program. It allows students to practice their conversational skills with a native Canadian outside of school. | |||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Junior Program: Toronto (14-19), residential / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | 2000 | 2400 | 2900 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Groups subdivided according to age. Residential accommodation, shared room (single room: +150 Can$ per week) half-board (full-board: 2090 Can$/2 weeks, 2525/3 weeks, 3050/4 weeks), leisure activities every day, excursions, airport transfer included. Transit pass to the city bookable (80 Can$ for 2 weeks, 100/3 and 4 weeks). | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Junior Program: Toronto (14-19), homestay / Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | 1865 | 2170 | 2650 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Groups subdivided according to age, homestay accommodation, half-board (full-board: 1920Can$/2 weeks, 2225/3 weeks, 2650/4 weeks), leisure activities every day, excursions, airport transfer included. Transit pass to the city bookable (80 Can$ for 2 weeks, 100/3 and 4 weeks). | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 Internship Program / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 125 |
| Comment | Program is composed of 2 stages. Stage 1 (minimum 2 weeks) full-time (20 hours) English study. Stage 2 (minimum 4 weeks)internship. All prices are based on a 2 week English Course and one-time internship placement. Students can start the program at a beginner level. However, prior to starting the internship,students are required to have at minimum a high-intermediate level of English proficiency. Internship work placement is based on education, experience and stated interests. Internship are available in a wide variety of Canadian companies from finance to arts and engineering. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 Business English / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
| Comment | Students must pass entrance test. This course is offered as a focused workshop in the afternoon for 2 hours a day(Period 3 and 4). Students registered in the Business English Program must take Period 1 and 2 or only period 2. Period 5 is optional. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every first monday of month Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 11 Professional CAIP / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 145 |
| Comment | This program is offered in durations of 4 to 12 months, consisting of two stages. Full-Time ESL and Internship. English training stage must consist of at least 50% of the total program duration. Prior to the Internship, a minimum Intermediate 4 level of language proficiency is required. In the internship stage, students will work normally 25 hours/week. Minimum compensation averages $800 to $1600 per month. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 12 TOEFL Preparation Course / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1760 | 2220 | 2640 | 220 |
| Comment | TOEFL Exam Preparation program is 2-20 weeks in duration. Students must pass entrance test. This course is offered as a focused workshop in the afternoon for 2 hours a day(Period 3 and 4). Students registered in TOEFL Prep Program must take Period 1 and 2 or only period 2. Period 5 is optional. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every first monday of month Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 13 TEFL Teacher Training / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 8 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | First Monday of every second month. Course - 5 weeks duration plus 2 weeks practicum. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every first monday of month 07.Jan, 03.Mar, 05.May, 07.Jul, 01.Sep, 03.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Proficiency (C2) | |||||||||
| 14 TOEIC Preparation Program / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
| Comment | TOEIC Exam Preparation program is 2-20 weeks in duration. Students must pass entrance test. This course is offered as a focused workshop in the afternoon for 2 hours a day(Period 3 and 4). Students registered in TOEIC Prep Program must take Period 1 and 2 or only Period 2. Period 5 is optional. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every first monday of month Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 15 IELTS Preparation Program / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
| Comment | IELTS Exam Preparation program is 2-20 weeks in duration. Students must pass entrance test. This course is offered as a focused workshop in the afternoon for 2 hours a day(Period 3 and 4). Students registered in IELTS Prep Program must take Period 1 and 2 or only Period 2. Period 5 is optional. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every first monday of month Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| Inscription fee: | 75.00 Can $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 45 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. |
| Prices include: | tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately $50 Can $. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , IELTS , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 85 at TOEFL at IELTS 800 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | National holidays in Canada: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 22.Mar, 23.Mar, 24.Mar, 19.May, 01.Jul, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 11.Nov, 25.Dec, 26.Dec And also on the following dates 30.Jun, 04.Aug, 24.Dec, 27.Dec, 28.Dec, 29.Dec, 30.Dec, 31.Dec |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:15 - 16:30 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | French, Spanish, English |
| Comments on the school: | Material fee of CAD$ 50 for 2 texts and $5/week is required for full-time program. ( part-time $30 for 1 text and $5/week) Students may register for 4, 8 or 12 weeks sessions for Exam Preparation courses. All programs include weekly testing and level assessment to ensure review and satisfactory progress. Inscription fee for all internship / work placement programs is $750 plus $75 course registration fee. Inscription fee for TESL program is $100.00 |
All prices in Can $ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 350 Can $ week | ||||
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| 2 Hostel (dormitory) From 105 Can $ week | ||||
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| 3 Private Apartment // | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price Can $ | -- | 1705 | -- | 150 |
| Comment | Subject to availability. Price is approximate and can vary according to availability and location. Wireless High Speed Internet Access available at extra cost of $25. Extra night FROM 95 Can $. . Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 95 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||
| 4 Standard Residence // single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price Can $ | 175 | 600 | -- | 150 |
| Comment | Subject to availability. Price is subject to availability - can vary between $600 and $800 per month depending on residence. Double rooms (two travelling together)are available at lower cost. Some summer residences provide meals at extra costs.. Includes: Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||
| 5 Basic Residence // single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price Can $ | 175 | 575 | -- | 150 |
| Comment | Subject to availability. Private homes occupied by students. Some residences offer Internet access and TV in room.. Includes: Phone, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||
| 6 Homestay // with 3 meals per day | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price Can $ | 200 | 800 | -- | 100 |
| Comment | double room available upon request. Includes: Phone, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 33 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||
| 7 Homestay // with 2 meals per day | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price Can $ | 190 | 760 | -- | 100 |
| Comment | double room available upon request. Includes: Phone, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||
| 8 Homestay // without meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price Can $ | 150 | 600 | -- | 100 |
| Comment | Generally students are not allowed to cook in the house.. Includes: Phone, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||
| 9 Luxury Residence // Pool, Gym, Sauna and more. | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (not refundable) |
| Price Can $ | 300 | 800 | 25 | 150 |
| Comment | Subject to availability. extra $50/month for use of the fitness centre. A $25.00 refundable key deposit and photo identification is required upon check in. . Includes: Phone, Access to laundry service, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 Can $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| Dates | Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jul | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Comment | Residence and Apartment: subject to availability. Private Apartments: $1600 and up for four weeks. Residence/Shared accommodation: $450-600/4 weeks. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 50 Can $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 200 km | ||
| Golf | | 20 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 50 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 2 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Sailing | | 0 km | ||
| Skiing | | 150 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 5 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 5 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Snow boarding, water skiing, roller blading, white water rafting, canoeing. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by English Spanish House: | Dinner socials, parties at the school, city treasure hunts. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 50 |
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English Spanish House, Toronto, Canada
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