Quest Language Studies, Toronto, Canada
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The language school Quest Language Studies 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 for 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 Quest Language Studies, Toronto
Languages Canada, WYSE, Canadian Education Centres, 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 Quest Language Studies in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 160 Adult courses throughout the year: 95 Junior courses in summer: 200 Junior courses throughout the year: 60 | |
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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: 22 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 14 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 7 % China 1 % Germany 7 % France 6 % | Italy 8 % Japan 18 % Korea 10 % Switzerland 3 % Spain 12 % |
Show details of all courses | Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
| Period 1 to 5. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 |
| Students can take period 1 (grammar), period 2 (conversation) and period 3 (elective workshop) or period 2 (conversation), period 3 and 4 (2 hours elective workshops). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 10:15 - 15:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 700 | 840 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 135 |
| Period 2 (conversation). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:15 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 185 |
| Students can take period 1 (grammar) and period 2 (conversation) or period 2 (conversation) and period 3 (elective workshop). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 10:15 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 265 | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 |
| 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). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 15:15 Afternoon: 10:15 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | 35 | 70 | 105 | 140 | 175 | 210 | 280 | 350 | 420 | 35 |
| 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. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 |
| Students must pass entrance test. The course consists of period 2 (conversation) followed by a 2 hour workshop in the afternoon focussed on Business English (period 3 and 4). | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 |
| The TOEFL Exam Preparation course is 2-20 weeks in duration. Students must pass an entrance test. The course consists of period 2 (conversation) followed by a 2 hour workshop in the afternoon (period 3 and 4) focussed on the TOEFL exam preparation. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:15 - 15:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 4 weeks (100 hours) of course + 1 week practicum (20 hours). Materials are included for this course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2009: 02.Feb.2009, 06.Apr.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 02.Nov.2009 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Proficiency (C2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 |
| The TOEIC Exam Preparation course is 2-20 weeks in duration. Students must pass an entrance test. The course consists of period 2 (conversation) followed by a 2 hour workshop in the afternoon (period 3 and 4) focussed on the TOEIC exam preparation. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Can $ | -- | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 |
| The IELTS Exam Preparation course is 2-20 weeks in duration. Students must pass an entrance test. The course consists of period 2 (conversation) followed by a 2 hour workshop in the afternoon (period 3 and 4) focussed on the IELTS exam preparation. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Quest Language Studies, 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. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 100.00 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. |
| Exams offered: | TOEFL , IELTS , TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 85 at TOEFL 800 at TOEIC |
| School closed: | In 2009 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2009, 10.Apr.2009, 11.Apr.2009, 12.Apr.2009, 13.Apr.2009, 18.May.2009, 01.Jul.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 12.Oct.2009, 11.Nov.2009, 25.Dec.2009, 26.Dec.2009, 01.Feb.2009, 16.Feb.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 03.Aug.2009, 24.Dec.2009, 29.Dec.2009, 30.Dec.2009, 31.Dec.2009 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Period 1, 09.00-10.00: grammar Period 2, 10.15-12.15: conversation Period 3, 12.30-13.30: elective workshops Period 4, 14.15-15.15: elective workshops Period 5, 15.30-16.30: integrated skills practice (reading, writing, speaking and listening) Material fees: $5/week plus $50 for 2 texts for full-time program. $3/week plus $30 for 1 text for part-time program. New texts required every 10-12 weeks. $60 for TOEFL $40 for TOEIC and Business English Other fees: - Document Xpress Courier Service: $60 - Custodianship letter for minors: $35 - Program change: $50 |
Show details of all accommodations | Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in Can $ | 175 | 600 | 150 | |
| Price is subject to availability and 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. Kitchen utensils are not provided. Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 Can $ | ||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in Can $ | 190 | 760 | 125 | |
| Double room available upon request. Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport Includes: Phone, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 28 Can $ | ||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in Can $ | 175 | 600 | 150 | |
| Subject to availability. Private homes occupied by students. Some residences offer Internet access and TV in room. Kitchen utensils and cutlery are provided. Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport Includes: Phone, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 Can $ | ||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in Can $ | 200 | 800 | 100 | |
| Double room available upon request. Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport Includes: Phone, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 Can $ | ||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in Can $ | 175 | 650 | 125 | |
| Generally students are not allowed to cook in the house. Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport Includes: Phone, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 Can $ | ||||
| Weekly rate | Monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||
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| Price in Can $ | 400 | 1600 | 150 | |
| Subject to availability. Price is approximate and can vary according to availability, location and season. Wireless High Speed Internet Access available at extra cost of $25. Extra night FROM 95 Can $. All fees are subject to change without notice. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking 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 $ | ||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 120 Can $ (one way) |
| 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 Quest Language Studies: | Dinner socials, parties at the school, city treasure hunts. | |||
| No. of reviews: | 74 |
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| Overall rating | 4.1/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.0/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.1/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 3.9/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.7/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.7/5.0 |
| Shared flat (appartment) | 3.6/5.0 |
| Other | 3.3/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for Quest Language Studies, Toronto click here | |
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