LSI - Language Studies International, Toronto, Canada
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General Information on LSI - Language Studies International
The language school LSI - Language Studies International was founded in Toronto, Canada in 1995. We are situated one block north of Rosedale subway station, about 10 minutes from downtown by subway and within walking distance from shops, cinemas and parks.
Click here for a detailed Toronto city guideFacilities
The school provides free internet access, a student lounge and lunch room and multimedia equipment for both classroom and individual use.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pearson International Airport. It takes 40 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School LSI - Language Studies International in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 150 Adult courses throughout the year: 60 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 8 throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 13 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % France 10 % | Italy 3.5 % Japan 20 % Korea 7 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 15 % |
| 1 Standard 20 / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 230 |
| Comment | This general English course provides integrated skills practice with a focus on accuracy and communication. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive 30 / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 275 |
| Comment | In addition to the integrated skills (see Standard 20), this course gives students the opportunity to focus on specific areas of English (for example TOEFL, Business English, pronunciation, fluency). | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Plus 5 (Individual tuition) / Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 |
| Comment | The best way to supplement any of our group courses, one-to-one classes can help students to focus on a particular area of English or to prepare for a specific goal such as a conference or presentation. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 One-to-One / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 1400 | 2800 | 4200 | 5600 | 6000 | 7400 | 10200 | 13000 | 15800 | 1400 |
| Comment | 30, 40 and 50 lessons per week also available. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 9 Day Compact Course 92 / Lessons per week: 92 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 6440 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Course starts on the Saturday before the given week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 9 Day Compact Course 82 / Lessons per week: 82 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 5740 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Course starts on the Saturday before the given week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Young Learner's Program (13-17 years) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 730 | 1460 | 2190 | 2920 | 3650 | 4380 | 5840 | 6950 | -- | 730 |
| Comment | This junior course includes language lessons, great summer activities, excursions, parties and other events. Course available between June 23-August 15. Course incl. single room, homestay accommodation (full board), starting_dates="23.06, 30.06, 07.07, 14.07, 21.07, 28.07, 04.08, 11.08 | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 International School Year 20 / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2400 | 4800 |
| Comment | Costs of courses: 24 weeks = $4800 CAD; 30 weeks = $6000 CAD; 36 weeks = $7020 CAD; 48 weeks = $9360 CAD. It offers students the time and opportunity to develop their language skills, as well as their understanding of Canadian culture. For those who are interested in attending university or college it is an effective and valuable way to prepare. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 05.Aug, 02.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 International School Year 30 / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2820 | 5640 |
| Comment | Costs of course: 24 weeks = $5640 CAD; 30 weeks = $7050 CAD; 36 weeks = $8280 CAD; 48 weeks = $11040 CAD. For those who are interested in attending university or college, it is an effective and valuable way to prepare. The course may include both TOEFL and Cambridge exam preparation for students at the appropriate level. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every first monday of month 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 05.Aug, 02.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 Mini Group - English for Business / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | 975 | 1635 | 2295 | 2955 | 3615 | 4275 | 5595 | 6915 | 8235 | 660 |
| Comment | Executives, managers and professionals will benefit from the small class size, the well-structured lessons and the opportunity to interact with business people from around the world. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 05.Aug, 02.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 11 TOEFL & TOEIC Preparation / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | 1280 | -- | -- | 2560 | -- | 3840 | -- |
| Comment | Duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 12 Cambridge Preparation (FCE & CAE) / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3520 | -- |
| Comment | This intensive 12-week course will prepare intermediate and upper-intermediate students for the appropriate Cambridge exam (FCE or CAE). | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 25.Mar, 22.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International, 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: | Internet access, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge First |
| Average examination results: | B at Cambridge Advanced B at Cambridge First |
| 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 04.Aug, 22.Dec, 23.Dec, 24.Dec, 29.Dec, 30.Dec, 31.Dec |
| Languages taught at the school: | Chinese, English |
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 350 Can $ week | ||||
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| 2 Hostel (dormitory) From 105 Can $ week | ||||
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| 3 Homestay // Single room, Half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price Can $ | 205 | -- | 130 | |
| Comment | Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 4 Homestay // Single room, Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price Can $ | 175 | -- | 130 | |
| Comment | Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 5 University residence (summer only) | ||||
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| Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price Can $ | 515 | -- | 50 | |
| Comment | Available in summer only (May 9-Aug 22). $50 CAD deposit is required at check-in.. Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 6 Student Residence // | ||||
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| Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (not refundable) | |
| Price Can $ | 180 | 500 | -- | |
| Comment | 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 | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 100 Can $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 5 km | |||
| Golf | 30 km | |||
| Horse riding | 30 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 10 km | |||
| Music | 5 km | |||
| Sailing | 10 km | |||
| Skiing | 200 km | |||
| Squash | 5 km | |||
| Tennis | 5 km | |||
| Volleyball | 10 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | ||||
| Examples of social activities organised by LSI - Language Studies International: | ||||
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