What we like about the school
- Most homestays are within walking distance
- Excellent rating of teaching quality
- Top rated school facilities
- Burlington is one of the top destinations our students liked most
English Encounters Inc.
- 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. The facilities of English Encounters are excellent, offering students all they need to achieve their language goals, from 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 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. 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 the 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!More
- The language school English Encounters Inc. was founded in Burlington, Canada in 1996.
- Address: 591 Brant Street, Suite A, L7R 2G6 - Burlington, Canada (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: English Encounters Inc
- Tax registration ID: 893769604RP0001
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by English Encounters Inc.
- Small Groups (only 2-6 students) .
- Touchless Body Temperature Check at Entrance.
- Face Masks provided and required by all staff and students.
- Hand Sanitizing stations at entrance and in all rooms.
- Social Distancing (2 metre distance) between all persons at all times.
- All study and work areas cleaned and sanitized after use.
- Touchless Body Temperature Check at Entrance.
- Face Masks provided and required by all staff and students.
- Hand Sanitizing stations at entrance and in all rooms.
- Social Distancing (2 metre distance) between all persons at all times.
- All study and work areas cleaned and sanitized after use.
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
Number of classrooms:
5Number of public PC workstations:
5Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Our price includes
- 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
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 25
- Adult courses throughout the year: 20
Average age of students
- in summer: 20 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
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):
7
13
2
5
3
3
10
6
5
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Toronto Pearson International Airport:200 C$ pick up
300 C$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 15 Feb. 2021, 02 Apr. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 24 May 2021, 01 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021 - 31 Dec. 2021.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 2040 1938 | 2640 2508 | 3300 3135 | 5040 4788 | 6300 5985 | 7080 6726 | 295 281 |
| Price in US$ | 262 | 524 | 786 | 1047 | 1526 | 1974 | 2468 | 3769 | 4711 | 5294 | 221 |
This course combines 20 general language lessons with 4 focused skills lessons (reading, writing, listening and speaking) per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1470 1397 | 1920 1824 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 5040 4788 | 6300 5985 | 210 200 |
| Price in US$ | 187 | 374 | 561 | 748 | 1100 | 1436 | 2692 | 3365 | 3769 | 4711 | 158 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 9
713 C$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 3000 2850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2244 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 20 group and 10 one-to-one lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1485 1411 | 1980 1881 | 2880 2736 | 3760 3572 | 4700 4465 | 7120 6764 | 8900 8455 | 10080 9576 | 420 399 |
| Price in US$ | 371 | 741 | 1111 | 1481 | 2154 | 2812 | 3515 | 5324 | 6655 | 7537 | 315 |
This course combines 20 group lessons with 5 one-to-one lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 650 618 | 1200 1140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 486 | 898 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Business
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1485 1411 | 1980 1881 | 2880 2736 | 3760 3572 | 4700 4465 | 7120 6764 | 8900 8455 | 10080 9576 | 420 399 |
| Price in US$ | 371 | 741 | 1111 | 1481 | 2154 | 2812 | 3515 | 5324 | 6655 | 7537 | 315 |
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.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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
Exam Preparation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1485 1411 | 1980 1881 | 2880 2736 | 3760 3572 | 7120 6764 | 8900 8455 | 10080 9576 | 12600 11970 | 420 399 |
| Price in US$ | 371 | 741 | 1111 | 1481 | 2154 | 2812 | 5324 | 6655 | 7537 | 9421 | 315 |
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1485 1411 | 1980 1881 | 2880 2736 | 3760 3572 | 7120 6764 | 8900 8455 | 10080 9576 | 12600 11970 | 420 399 |
| Price in US$ | 371 | 741 | 1111 | 1481 | 2154 | 2812 | 5324 | 6655 | 7537 | 9421 | 315 |
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 30 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1485 1411 | 1980 1881 | 2880 2736 | 3760 3572 | 7120 6764 | 8900 8455 | 10080 9576 | 12600 11970 | 420 399 |
| Price in US$ | 371 | 741 | 1111 | 1481 | 2154 | 2812 | 5324 | 6655 | 7537 | 9421 | 315 |
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 495 471 | 990 941 | 1485 1411 | 1980 1881 | 2880 2736 | 3760 3572 | 4700 4465 | 7120 6764 | 8900 8455 | 10080 9576 | 420 399 |
| Price in US$ | 371 | 741 | 1111 | 1481 | 2154 | 2812 | 3515 | 5324 | 6655 | 7537 | 315 |
The course includes 20 group general language lessons and 5 one-to-one exam preparation lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Specialty Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 495 471 | 895 851 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 371 | 670 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Note: All courses offered by English Encounters Inc., Burlington can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 C$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:Course changes less than 2 weeks' notice: CAD 200.
Health insurance: CAD 15 per week.
Health insurance: CAD 15 per week.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 | 200 |
| Price in US$ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 925 | 1110 | 1295 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 185 | 158 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
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, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Maximum age of students: 60
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
315 C$ per 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$ | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1575 | 1890 | 2205 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 315 | 200 |
| Price in US$ | 248 | 496 | 744 | 992 | 1240 | 1488 | 1736 | 1984 | 2480 | 2975 | 248 | 158 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
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, Breakfast & 1 meal, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Maximum age of students: 65
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | 215 | 430 | 645 | 860 | 1075 | 1290 | 1505 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | 215 | 200 |
| Price in US$ | 170 | 339 | 508 | 677 | 847 | 1016 | 1185 | 1354 | 1693 | 2031 | 170 | 158 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Maximum age of students: 60
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | |
| Dancing | | 10 km |
| Football (soccer) | | |
| Golf | | 10 km |
| Ice Hockey | | |
| Sailing | | 20 km |
| Skiing | | 35 km |
| Squash | | 10 km |
| Swimming | | |
| Tennis | | 5 km |
| Volleyball | | 5 km |
| Yoga | |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Reviews
4.7
Overall school rating
9 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.7
Organisation
4.5
Facilities
4.4
Social activities
3.2
Course quality / Progress in language
4.9
Value for money
4.5
Accommodation
Homestay
4.3
Shared Flat (apartment)
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What students liked about English Encounters Inc., Burlington
Soraya Cathleen19 years
“The multicultural classes and the diversity of teaching.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0
Other
3.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0
Susanne 49 years
“It is a very nice and has a familiar atmosphere.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Angelo53 years
“The teachers ability to involve us”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
3.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
1.0
Accommodation
Executive Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The building a bit small but very very welcoming and with teachers with a great desire to teach.
Other comments: None
Xavier22 years
“Few students per class.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Manon51 years
“I liked everything”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Executive Homestay
4.0
Other
4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: 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!
Other comments: My experience was excellent with the school and I will return in October for an other 2 weeks.
- What is the best price for a course at English Encounters Inc., Burlington?English courses at English Encounters Inc. start at 238 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 Inc.?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 9 students (General English Course PLUS)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at English Encounters Inc.?100% of teachers at English Encounters Inc. hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of English Encounters Inc. from?The highest Nationality percentage at English Encounters Inc. comes from Germany with a 13% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and Brazil (7%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- English Encounters Inc. offers courses for which ages?English Encounters Inc. offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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