English Encounters 
Burlington, Canada
591 Brant Street, Suite A - L7R 2G6 Burlington - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Most homestays are within walking distance
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.8
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Location: English Encounters Inc. is located in the beautiful Canadian city of Burlington, nestled between Niagara Falls and Toronto, along the edge of Lake Ontario. The school is housed downtown, within walking distance of the lake, Smith Spencer Park and the expansive promenade. Surrounding the school there are many eateries, cafés, shopping malls and bars, ensuring students have a lively time whilst studying in Burlington.
School facilities: The facilities of English Encounters are excellent, offering students all they need to achieve their language goals, in a motivated and friendly environment. Facilities include a computer lab, full kitchen facilities including fridge and microwave use, free WIFI and free coffee. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, air conditioning and heating, with most classrooms having ample natural light to create the optimal working environment.
Course selection: Course selection at the school is extensive, with something available for students of all levels. General English courses are very popular as well as several Exam Preparation programmes for students and teachers (TOEFL, TOIEC, IELTS, CELPIP) and Business courses. Private lessons are available in conjunction with any other programme or independently.
Social and Cultural: English Encounters Inc. is happy to assist in arranging excursions to places such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, New York or anywhere a student wishes! They also have several, more local, school trips available to Niagara Falls, Outlet Shopping, The CN Tower, nature parks, museums and more, all of which are accompanied by a teacher and at very reasonable rates!
English Courses
General Language
General English Course
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from310C$295C$ / week More
General English Course
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
310C$295C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 310 295 | 620 589 | 930 884 | 1240 1178 | 1800 1710 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 4400 4180 | 5500 5225 | 6360 6042 | 7950 7553 |
| Price in US$ | 213 | 425 | 637 | 849 | 1232 | 1616 | 2019 | 3012 | 3765 | 4353 | 5441 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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General English Course PLUS
24 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from410C$390C$ / week More
General English Course PLUS
24 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
410C$390C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 410 390 | 820 779 | 1230 1169 | 1640 1558 | 2400 2280 | 3120 2964 | 3900 3705 | 5840 5548 | 7300 6935 | 8400 7980 | 10500 9975 |
| Price in US$ | 281 | 562 | 842 | 1123 | 1643 | 2136 | 2670 | 3997 | 4997 | 5749 | 7187 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:50
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Accelerated English Course30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from894C$850C$ / week More
Accelerated English Course
30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
894C$850C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | -- | -- | -- | 3575 3397 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2447 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course includes 20 group and 10 one-to-one lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:40
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive English Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from550C$523C$ / week More
Intensive English Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
550C$523C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 3210 3050 | 4200 3990 | 5250 4988 | 8000 7600 | 10000 9500 | 11400 10830 | 14250 13538 |
| Price in US$ | 377 | 753 | 1130 | 1506 | 2197 | 2875 | 3594 | 5476 | 6845 | 7803 | 9753 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course combines 20 group lessons with 5 one-to-one lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:10
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:10
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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ESL Summer Camp20 lessons per week | 30 students (max)Offer!from1238C$1208C$ / week Includes accommodationMore
ESL Summer Camp
20 lessons per week | 30 students (max)
Offer!from
1238C$1208C$ / week
Includes accommodation
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | -- | -- | -- | 4950 4827 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 3477 |
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Starting dates
2025: 30 Jun 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 14:00
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 30 / Average: 25
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from835C$794C$ / week More
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
835C$794C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 835 794 | 1670 1587 | 2505 2380 | 3340 3173 | 4175 3967 | 5010 4760 | 5845 5553 | 6680 6346 | 7515 7140 | 8350 7933 | 10020 9519 |
| Price in US$ | 572 | 1143 | 1715 | 2286 | 2858 | 3429 | 4001 | 4572 | 5144 | 5715 | 6858 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Business English Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from550C$523C$ / week More
Business English Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
550C$523C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 3210 3050 | 4200 3990 | 5250 4988 | 8000 7600 | 10000 9500 | 11400 10830 | 14250 13538 |
| Price in US$ | 377 | 753 | 1130 | 1506 | 2197 | 2875 | 3594 | 5476 | 6845 | 7803 | 9753 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course teaches students the necessary language skills to succeed in the world of business. Students will focus on improving their English communication in a business setting. Skills include reading, speed-reading, listening, telephoning, making presentations, conducting and attending meetings, email writing and other business correspondence.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:10
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:10
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from550C$523C$ / week More
TOEFL Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
550C$523C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 3210 3050 | 4200 3990 | 5250 4988 | 8000 7600 | 10000 9500 | 11400 10830 | 14250 13538 |
| Price in US$ | 377 | 753 | 1130 | 1506 | 2197 | 2875 | 3594 | 5476 | 6845 | 7803 | 9753 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
TOEIC Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from550C$523C$ / week More
TOEIC Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
550C$523C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2675 2542 | 3210 3050 | 3745 3558 | 4200 3990 | 4725 4489 | 5250 4988 | 6300 5985 |
| Price in US$ | 377 | 753 | 1130 | 1506 | 1831 | 2197 | 2564 | 2875 | 3234 | 3594 | 4312 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
IELTS Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from550C$523C$ / week More
IELTS Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
550C$523C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 3210 3050 | 4200 3990 | 5250 4988 | 8000 7600 | 10000 9500 | 11400 10830 | 14250 13538 |
| Price in US$ | 377 | 753 | 1130 | 1506 | 2197 | 2875 | 3594 | 5476 | 6845 | 7803 | 9753 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
CELPIP Exam Preparation Course25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from550C$523C$ / week More
CELPIP Exam Preparation Course
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
550C$523C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 550 523 | 550 523 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 3210 3050 | 4200 3990 | 5250 4988 | 8000 7600 | 10000 9500 | 11400 10830 | 14250 13538 |
| Price in US$ | 377 | 377 | 1130 | 1506 | 2197 | 2875 | 3594 | 5476 | 6845 | 7803 | 9753 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Language Plus Activity
English and Sports25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Offer!from766C$747C$ / week Includes accommodationMore
English and Sports
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Offer!from
766C$747C$ / week
Includes accommodation
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | -- | -- | 2299 2242 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1615 |
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Starting dates
2025: 12 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Additional information for all courses
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English and Viniculture25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Offer!from988C$964C$ / week Includes accommodationMore
English and Viniculture
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Offer!from
988C$964C$ / week
Includes accommodation
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | -- | 2295 2238 | 3195 3116 | 3950 3852 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1613 | 2245 | 2775 |
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Starting dates
2025: 07 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for English Encounters include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Congratulations1/14
School2/14
Reception3/14
School staff4/14
Office5/14
Social gathering6/14
Activity with other classmates 7/14
Classmates in Canada8/14
School in Burlington9/14
Social activities10/14
Students having fun11/14
Winter in Burlington12/14
English class13/14
Students hanging out in Canada14/14
Student opinions about English Encounters, Burlington
4.6
Overall school rating of
English Encounters, Burlington
English Encounters, Burlington
10 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Homestay
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Frank
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The lessons and the help with the organization of leisure activities”
Insider tip: “Take advantage of ISX excursions, for example, to New York from Toronto.”
Details of the review
Other comments Management of the school and the lecturers are very friendly, helpful and competent.
Course: Group English Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Jun. 2018 by Frank Braun
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Soraya Cathleen
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The multicultural classes and the diversity of teaching.”
Details of the review
Course: Group English Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2016 by Soraya Cathleen Lemqadem
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Susanne
49 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“It is a very nice and has a familiar atmosphere.”
Details of the review
Course: General English Course [Englisch] - 4 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2019 by Susanne Novy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Angelo
53 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers ability to involve us”
Insider tip: “The building a bit small but very very welcoming and with teachers with a great desire to teach.”
Details of the review
Other comments None
Course: Group English Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2018 by Angelo Pagliari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Xavier
22 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Few students per class.”
Details of the review
Course: Group English Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2016 by Xavier Favre
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Manon
51 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“I liked everything”
Insider tip: “Ask questions about the food when you pay for that. I stayed in a bed and breakfast and I have had a very bad experience. So be careful!”
Details of the review
Other comments My experience was excellent with the school and I will return in October for an other 2 weeks.
Course: Private English Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Mar. 2017 by Manon Arsenault
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of English Encounters compared to ratings of all schools in Canada
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English Encounters
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Year of school foundation
1996
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Free 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
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13% |
| Korea | 10% |
| Brazil | 7% |
| Switzerland | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| Venezuela | 5% |
| Japan | 3% |
| Italy | 3% |
| France | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 46% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0.99009900990099% |
| 18-24 years | 29.70297029703% |
| 25-34 years | 29.70297029703% |
| 35-50 years | 29.70297029703% |
| >50 years | 9.9009900990099% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 25
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 20
Junior courses - In summer: 25
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by English Encounters
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses
Course changes less than 2 weeks' notice: CAD 200.
Health insurance: CAD 15 per week.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 85 C$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 24 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 24 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Toronto Pearson International Airport:
200 C$ one way
300 C$ return (both ways)
300 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport.
More details about airports near Burlington and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Burlington page. For flight comparisons to Burlington, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Pub nights, Cinema, Game evenings, and conversation classes.
Adults - Paid activities
Niagara Falls, Toronto CN Tower, New York City, Washington DC, Quebec.
Videos about leisure activities at English Encounters Burlington
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
4 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
280 C$/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
4 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
280 C$/ 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 C$ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 | 350 |
| Price in US$ | 202 | 404 | 606 | 807 | 1009 | 1211 | 1413 | 1614 | 2018 | 2421 | 202 | 253 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Special diets (must be requested in advance): CAD 50 per week.
Host relocation fee: CAD 250
Late payment fee: CAD 150
Homestay extension fee: CAD 25.
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 350C$.
Price extra night
50 C$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Towels, 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
18
Maximum age of students
60
Executive Homestay 3 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Private bathroom
from
375 C$/ week Show more
Executive Homestay
3 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Private bathroom
from
375 C$/ 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 C$ | 375 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | 1875 | 2250 | 2625 | 3000 | 3750 | 4500 | 375 | 350 |
| Price in US$ | 271 | 541 | 811 | 1081 | 1351 | 1621 | 1892 | 2162 | 2702 | 3242 | 271 | 253 |
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
Executive homestays offer larger bedrooms with private bathroom and wifi.
Special diets (must be requested in advance): CAD 50 per week.
Host relocation fee: CAD 250
Late payment fee: CAD 150
Homestay extension fee: CAD 25.
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 350C$.
Price extra night
54 C$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
99
Homestay - B&B
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay! Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
200 C$/ week Show more
Homestay - B&B
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
200 C$/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 350 |
| Price in US$ | 145 | 289 | 433 | 577 | 721 | 865 | 1009 | 1153 | 1441 | 1730 | 145 | 253 |
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
Special diets (must be requested in advance): CAD 50 per week.
Host relocation fee: CAD 250
Late payment fee: CAD 150
Homestay extension fee: CAD 25.
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 350C$.
Price extra night
34 C$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
99
Student Testimonial Videos
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Questions and answers about English Encounters
I have two children, 6 and one 8 years old, and I want to know if you have a course for them.
“The minimum age for acceptance is 18 years old.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 16, 2022
FAQ about English Encounters, Burlington
What is the best price for a course at English Encounters, Burlington?
English courses at English Encounters start at 295 C$ for General English Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
What is the most popular accommodation offered by English Encounters?
The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of English Encounters
Is airport pickup offered by English Encounters?
Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (200 C$)
What is the number of students per class at English Encounters?
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English Encounters varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 30 students (ESL Summer Camp)
Which countries are students of English Encounters from?
The highest Nationality percentage at English Encounters comes from Germany with a 13% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and Brazil (7%).
English Encounters offers courses for which ages?
English Encounters offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
Terms of English Encounters
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
English Encounters Inc | Tax registration ID: 893769604RP0001
Visa Documents
You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
200 C$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
125 C$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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 combines 20 general language lessons with 4 focused skills lessons (reading, writing, listening and speaking) per week.