International House Toronto (IHT), Toronto, Canada
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General Information on International House Toronto (IHT)
The language school International House Toronto (IHT) was founded in Toronto, Canada in 1996. IHT is located in the heart of downtown Toronto in a beautifully renovated historic building. You will be within walking distance to shops, cafes, restaurants, theatres and clubs.
Click here for a detailed Toronto city guideFacilities
You will have Internet and e-mail access, student lounge, coffee bar, movie room, student library, and a full spectrum of Net languages and Cd's for self study.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of International House Toronto (IHT), Toronto
CEC Network, CAPLS, AILIA, TESL Canada, International House World Organization
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport. It takes 25 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School International House Toronto (IHT) in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 200 Adult courses throughout the year: 140 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 8 throughout the year: 8 | |
| 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: 22 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 13 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 7 % China 3 % France 5 % | Italy 10 % Japan 14 % Korea 17 % Switzerland 3 % Spain 10 % |
| 1 Intensive - C 110 / Lessons per week: 27.5 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Semi-Intensive Plus - C 080 / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 TEFL Program,Teacher Training Program / Lessons per week: 37 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 700 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 700 |
| Comment | This is a 6 days program. | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| 4 Intuition Home-Study English Program / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 1415 | 2830 | 4245 | 5660 | 7075 | 8490 | 11320 | 14150 | 16980 | 1415 |
| Comment | The program is also available at the following rates:15 lessons: General CAN$1210.0020 lessons: Professional CAN$1850.0025 lessons: General CAN$1575.00 / Professional CAN$2100.0030 lessons: General CAN$1700.00 / Professional CAN$2230.00 | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 5 Teenage Adventure Program (13-17) / Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 13 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 1345 | 2120 | 2900 | 3675 | 4525 | 5375 | -- | -- | -- | 850 |
| Comment | Program fee includes: Tuition (20 lessons/week), campus residence full board accommodation, two way airport transfer, complete medical insurance, and 4 activities or excursions per week. Additional nights are: CAN$ 135.00 | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 28.Jun, 05.Jul, 12.Jul, 19.Jul, 26.Jul, 02.Aug | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 TESOL Diploma Program / Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2000 | -- | -- | 2000 |
| Comment | This program is for non-native English speakers. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 7 TESL Canada Diploma Program / Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 1575 | -- | 1575 | -- | -- | -- | 1575 |
| Comment | This program is for native English speakers.Also available 15 weeks part time program. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| 8 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 $ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 9 TOEIC 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 $ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 10 Cambridge First (CFE) Preparation / Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by International House Toronto (IHT), Toronto 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 100.00 Can $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 70 Can $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , Cambridge First , TOEIC |
| School closed: | National holidays in Canada: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 22.Mar, 23.Mar, 24.Mar, 19.May, 01.Jul, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 11.Nov, 25.Dec, 26.Dec And also on the following dates 01.Jan, 08.Feb, 21.Mar, 19.May, 30.Jun, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 13.Oct, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments on the school: | Private tuition costs range between 40 to 75 CAN$. |
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 350 Can $ week | ||||
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| 2 Hostel (dormitory) From 105 Can $ week | ||||
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| 3 Student House | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 2 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price Can $ | 175 | 700 | 195 | |
| Comment | This is the International House Student house with 4 bedrooms. Demand is very high so please book far ahead of arrival.. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| Dates | Dates not available: 08.May - 01.Nov | |||
| 4 Homestay //- Full board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price Can $ | 200 | 800 | 195 | |
| Comment | Includes: Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 5 Dormitory or Residence | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price Can $ | 235 | 940 | 195 | |
| Comment | Nightly rates are from: $30.00 - $70.00Weekly rates are from: $160.00 - $310.00. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 90 Can $ (one way) |
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 0 km | |||
| Diving | 200 km | |||
| Golf | 15 km | |||
| Horse riding | 25 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 0 km | |||
| Music | 0 km | |||
| Sailing | 0 km | |||
| Skiing | 200 km | |||
| Squash | 0 km | |||
| Tennis | 0 km | |||
| Volleyball | 0 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 0 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, New York City | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by International House Toronto (IHT): | Niagara Falls, Canada\'s Wonderland, Camping, Club Nights, Pub Nights, Canoeing | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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| To see the detailed evaluations of former language study participants for International House Toronto (IHT), Toronto click here | |
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