McDonald International Academy Toronto, Canada
920 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor - M4W3C7 Toronto - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Facilities includes a music and audiovisual lab.
- On campus fitness studio.
- Welcome party including a delicious lunch followed by games and karaoke.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favourable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from China
This school has 2 campuses. The main campus is located at the bustling intersection of Yonge/Bloor, one of the safest and most prosperous areas in the city of Toronto. The second campus is located in North York Centre, right next to the North York subway station.
English Courses
General Language
Intensive Programme
30 lessons per week | 25 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$500CA$475 / week More
Intensive Programme
30 lessons per week | 25 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$500CA$475 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
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| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,000 1,900 | 0 | 4,000 3,800 | 0 | 5,800 5,510 | 7,600 7,220 | 9,400 8,930 | 11,200 10,640 |
| Price in US$ | 1,388 | 2,776 | 4,025 | 5,274 | 6,523 | 7,773 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Each additional month after 6 months is CAD 1600 per month.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 25 / Average: 18
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-Intensive Programme20 lessons per week | 25 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$375CA$357 / week More
Semi-Intensive Programme
20 lessons per week | 25 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$375CA$357 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
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| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,500 1,425 | 0 | 3,000 2,850 | 0 | 4,500 4,275 | 6,000 5,700 | 7,500 7,125 | 9,000 8,550 |
| Price in US$ | 1,041 | 2,082 | 3,123 | 4,164 | 5,205 | 6,246 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course consists of:
20 hours of general english lessons focusing on vocabulary, reading, writing, grammar, and oral skills per week
5 hours of self-study per week.
Each additional month after 6 months is CAD 1200 per month.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 25 / Average: 18
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer Camp (10 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 150 students (max)Offer!fromCA$1,500CA$1,463 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Camp (10 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 150 students (max)
Offer!from
CA$1,500CA$1,463 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 4,900 4,778 | 6,000 5,850 | 7,050 6,874 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 3,490 | 4,274 | 5,021 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 04 Aug 2026
This course includes afternoon activities (Monday to Friday), excursions (Saturdays), public transport: TTC pass, medical insurance and a 3.5 day trip to Ottawa, Quebec City & Montreal and/or New York City. The course does not included any meals during that trip nor lunch outside school.
A single room is available at an extra fee of CAD 500 per week.
If students arrive more than 2 days before or leave more than 2 days after the start and end of the program period, extra accommodation fees of $150 per night will apply. Meals and transportation fees are also the responsibility of the students during this extra time.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 150 / Average:
Lesson duration- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Work & Study
High School Programme20 lessons per week | 150 students (max)Offer!fromCA$462CA$439 / week More
High School Programme
20 lessons per week | 150 students (max)
Offer!from
CA$462CA$439 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 52 | 12 |
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| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24,000 22,800 | 12,000 11,400 |
| Price in US$ | 16,655 | 8,328 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jan 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 05 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:55 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:05 - Possible course durations
- 12, 52 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 150 / Average:
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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McDonald International Academy
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Ontario Ministry of Education- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 45% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at McDonald International Academy and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1994
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Lounge
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Gym
Table tennis
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 18
- Number of public PC workstations: 20
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 40% |
| Vietnam | 25% |
| Iran | 10% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 20% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 60% |
| 18-24 years | 40% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 50Adult courses - Throughout the year: 75Junior courses - In summer: 20Junior courses - Throughout the year: 75
- Minimum age of students
- 14 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 2Adult courses Throughout the year: 8Junior courses In summer: 2Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
- Average age of students
- In summer: 16 yearsThroughout the year: 17 years
Information for all courses offered by McDonald International Academy
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- CA$200
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately CA$300 per course level.
- Comments about courses
Other fees:
Local Students Registration Fee: CAD 100.
Textbooks: approximately CAD 300 per semester.
Health insurance: CAD 600 per year or CAD 60 per month.
Guardianship fee: CAD 1500 per year.
Activity fee: CAD 400 per year.- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 01 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Toronto Pearson International Airport:
- CA$100 one way
CA$200 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Ping pong tournament
- Soccer club
- Music club
- Chess club
- Dance club
- Drama club Adults - Paid activities
- - Skating at Nathan Phillips
- Autumn farm trip
- Theatre trip. Junior - Free activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Paid activities
- Not offered.
Accommodation
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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CA$375/ week Show more
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
CA$375/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | -- | -- | -- | 1500 | 1875 | 2250 | 2625 | 3000 | 3750 | 4500 | 375 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 1,096 | 1,370 | 1,644 | 1,918 | 2,192 | 2,740 | 3,288 | 274 | 74 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices may vary between CAD 1500 and CAD 2000 per four week period.
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 100C$.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 15
No extra nights bookable
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
CA$200/ week Show more
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
CA$200/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | -- | -- | -- | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 585 | 731 | 877 | 1,023 | 1,169 | 1,461 | 1,754 | 147 | 74 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 100C$.
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 15
No extra nights bookable
Residence Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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CA$400/ week Show more
Residence
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
CA$400/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | -- | -- | -- | 1600 | 2010 | 2420 | 2830 | 3200 | 4060 | 4800 | 410 |
| Price in US$ | 1,169 | 1,469 | 1,768 | 2,068 | 2,338 | 2,966 | 3,507 | 300 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of CA$500 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 22
No extra nights bookable
Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
CA$250/ week Show more
Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
CA$250/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | -- | -- | -- | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| Price in US$ | 731 | 914 | 1,096 | 1,279 | 1,461 | 1,827 | 2,192 | 183 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival a refundable deposit of CA$500 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 22
No extra nights bookable
FAQ about McDonald International Academy, Toronto
What is the best price for a course at McDonald International Academy, Toronto?
“English courses at McDonald International Academy start at 357 C$ for Semi-Intensive Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by McDonald International Academy?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (100 C$)”
What is the number of students per class at McDonald International Academy?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at McDonald International Academy varies from 25 (Intensive Programme) to 150 students (Summer Camp)”
Which countries are students of McDonald International Academy from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at McDonald International Academy comes from China with a 40% representation, followed by students from Vietnam (25%) and Iran (10%).”
McDonald International Academy offers courses for which ages?
“McDonald International Academy offers courses from 10 years (Summer Camp, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 16 during the summer and 17 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of McDonald International Academy
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 876674
Visa Documents
You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 100 C$
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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This course consists of:
20 hours of general English lessons focusing on vocabulary, reading, writing, grammar, and oral skills per week
10 hours of elective lessons where students have a choice of 1 of the following: grammar and writing, conversation and listening, or TOEFL preparation per week.