Quest Language Studies, Toronto, Canada
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General Information on Quest Language Studies
The language school Quest Language Studies was founded in Toronto, Canada in 1997. The school is centrally located in the heart of downtown Toronto with easy access to great shops, a shopping mall, restaurants and transportation. The school address is: 433 Yonge Street, M5B 1T3 Toronto (Canada).
Facilities
Cafeteria, microwave for student use, fridge for student use, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, lounge, movie rental, movie room, games room, student support desk, gym, table soccer / football, printer for student use, free WIFI, free water dispenser
Classroom equipment
TV, air conditioning, heating in all classrooms.
Ample natural light in most classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Quest Language Studies, Toronto
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pearson International. It takes 25 minutes by car to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 18 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 30 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 270 Adult courses throughout the year: 140 Junior courses in summer: 350 Junior courses throughout the year: 60 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 11 Adult courses throughout the year: 11 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| 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 12 % China 1 % Germany 2 % France 6 % | Italy 8 % Japan 18 % Korea 20 % Switzerland 3 % Spain 8 % |
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 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 36 | 48 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | 355 | 710 | 1065 | 1420 | 2130 | 2800 | 5520 | 7440 | 10800 | 14400 | 350 |
| Students can take Period 1 to 5. Maximum number of students in period 5 is four. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 36 | 48 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1890 | 2480 | 4880 | 6600 | 9540 | 12720 | 310 |
| Students can take Period 1 to 4. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 36 | 48 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1680 | 2200 | 4320 | 5880 | 8460 | 11280 | 275 |
| Students can take one of the following: Option 1. Period 1 (Grammar); Period 2 (Communication); Period 3(Elective Workshops); Option 2. Period 2 (Communication); 3 and 4(two Elective Workshops). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 235 Can$ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 36 | 48 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1350 | 1760 | 3440 | 4680 | 6840 | 9120 | 220 |
| Students can take one of the following: Option 1. Period 1 ( Grammar ) and 2 ( Communication) Option 2. Period 2 and 3(Elective Workshops) plus English Action Club Period on Friday Option 3. Period 3, 4 (Elective Workshops) and 5(Intensive Communication Skills Development) plus English Action Club Period on Friday. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
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| Price in Can$ | 40 | 80 | 120 | 160 | 200 | 240 | 280 | 320 | 400 | 480 | 40 |
| This program is optional and must be combined with any full-time program (20 hours per week or more). It allows students to practice their conversational skills with a native Canadian outside of school. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 36 | 48 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1890 | 2480 | 4880 | 6600 | 9540 | 12720 | 310 |
| Course starts every other Monday. Periods 2 to 5. It combines the morning foundation communication periods with select afternoon communication workshops such as Power Speaking and Debating. In the final period, students can effectively practice and develop their communication skills by learning at the student-teacher ratio of 5 to 1. In addition to class work, this course includes field trips and 1 Chat Buddy session (up to 5 hours) per month. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 10:15 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
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| Price in Can$ | 35 | 70 | 105 | 140 | 175 | 210 | 245 | 280 | 350 | 420 | 35 |
| Offered only in combination with a 20-hour per week/minor program to supplement and expand your studies. You will be provided with: instructor support and detailed lesson plans for guided learning, your own laptop, English audio/ video material, and access to the latest language software and Internet-based learning tools. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | 1200 | 2400 | 3600 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 8400 | 9600 | 12000 | 14400 | 1200 |
| 15 hours per week Private English lessons at the instructor's home, full-board, single room accommodation. Placement fee is $200. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 48 |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3680 | 4300 | 4920 | 7800 |
| 50% of the program involves intensive English study (25 hours/week). Work period cannot exceed the duration of studies. Students must have at least Quest Level 8 by start of internship. Otherwise students will be asked to take more English classes until they reach the minimum level required. The course duration is from 4 to 24 months. Regardless of the course duration, students must obtain a study permit and a work permit. Tuition includes standard internship placement fee. ($1200) | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2260 | 2575 | 4720 | 310 |
| 50% of the program involves intensive English study (25 hours/week). Work period cannot exceed the duration of studies. This program offers more flexibility in terms of course duration and job selections compared to paid internship program. Students must have at least Quest Level 7 prior to start of internship. Tuition includes a $1000 internship placement fee. Regardless of the course duration, students must obtain a study permit and a work permit. The program is offered from 2 to 6 months. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 36 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1890 | 2480 | 4880 | 6100 | 6600 | 9540 | 310 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. This class consists of 3 hours of business English foundation classes and 2 elective afternoon workshops (2.5 hours, Mon-Thu) such as Business Writing, Job Search, Marketing, etc. Additional period can be added for super intensive study. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | -- | -- | 2460 | 3060 | 3680 | 4300 | 5630 | 6850 | 7350 | 310 |
| Students must have a valid working holiday visa to take this program. Placement fee: $1200.00 (included in cost of tuition). Please note that some specialized fields require a $2000.00 placement fee (Engineering, Investment, Law, Journalism...) Prior to start of internship, minimum 4 weeks intensive (25 hours/week) study is required. If students wish to take less than 8 weeks of English course, a curriculum must be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the course start date. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 36 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1890 | 2480 | 4880 | 6100 | 6600 | 9540 | 310 |
| Part-time is also available. See description below. Standard TOEFL Preparation Course: Period 1-3 (20hours per week). TOEFL Preparation Light: Period 1 and 2 or 3-5 (15hours per week). TOEFL Power Preparation(recommended): Period 1-4 (25hours per week). TOEFL Power Preparation Super Intensive: Period 1-5 Plus English in Action Club on Friday (30hours per week). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 240 Can$ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4000 | 5040 | 315 |
| Entry tests are required to qualify for the program. Minimum duration: 12 weeks. Morning classes aim students to build a solid academic foundation in reading and listening and prepare them for studying at the college/university level. In the afternoon, the focus is on developing academic writing skills. Period 5 can be added for lecture style exercises. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 36 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1890 | 2480 | 4880 | 6100 | 6600 | 9540 | 310 |
| IELTS Preparation Light: Period 1 and 2 or 3-5 and English in Action Club (15 hours per week). IELTS Power Preparation Super Intensive: Period 1-5 Plus English in Action Club on Friday (30hours per week). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 295 Can$ | ||||||||||
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in Can$ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 650 | 175 | 180 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Private homes occupied by the owner of the house, students or by both. Some residences offer Internet access and TV in room. Please note that basic residence are not located in the city center. Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
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| Price in Can$ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 195 | 180 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Surcharge may be applied for special requests such as in-room Internet access, private bathroom, special dietary requirements. Double room available upon request (two singles or one double bed). Only available for two students traveling together. Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 28 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per day: 2 Can$ | |||||||||
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| Price in Can$ | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 205 | 180 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Surcharge may be applied for special requests such as in-room Internet access, private bathroom, special dietary requirements. Double room available upon request (two singles or one double bed). Only available for two students traveling together. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Heating, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2013 - 31.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per day: 2 Can$ | |||||||||
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| Price in Can$ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 175 | 180 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Generally students are not allowed to use the kitchen in the house. If you prefer to cook your own meals, we recommend Basic Residence (self-catering). Surcharge may be applied for special requests such as in-room Internet access, private bathroom, special dietary requirements. Double room available upon request (two singles or one double bed). Only available for two students traveling together. Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jun.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per day: 2 Can$ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |||
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| Price in Can$ | 700 | 1400 | 2100 | 2800 | 700 | 500 | 200 | |||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per room Price varies depending on the size and location of the apartment you select ($70-$120/night) and the time of year. All apartments are fully equipped and completely furnished. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 100 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 20.May.2013 - 30.Sep.2013 | |||||||||
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| Overall rating | 4.1/5.0 (112 reviews) |
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| City | 4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.1/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.8/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.2/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.0/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.7/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.7/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.4/5.0 |
| Other | 3.3/5.0 |
| Students liked about Quest Language Studies, Toronto | |
| "There were very few people in our course which gave us the opportunity for maximum expression and for very fast improvement, even in just 2 weeks!" - Charlotte (16 years) | |
| "They really care for you." - Daniel (21 years) | |
| "The best thing I liked at this school are the wonderful teachers!" - Chiara (22 years) | |
| "The school was excellent. Very good atmosphere, the teachers were very young and very nice. They made us feel at home. I recommend this school to anyone who will study English in Toronto." - Carolina (25 years) | |
| "The teachers were great with the students, and they put a lot of efforts on their lessons. It is the best language school I've been to." - Evangelina (23 years) | |
| All 112 reviews of Quest Language Studies | |
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