Great Lakes College of Toronto Toronto, Canada
323 Keele Street - M6P 2K6 Toronto - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- On campus accommodation offered
- Lessons are for 70 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
- No sports facilities directly on campus.
Location: Great Lakes College is an English language school in Toronto. It is close to a busy highstreet with a selection of bars and restaurants
Travelling within the city: The Keele subway station is walkable from the school premises and goes through the outskirts of the city centre, close to the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Toronto, St George Campus. There are plenty of regular bus routes close to the school that can take students into the city centre.
Local attractions in the city: Great Lakes College of Toronto is reachable by foot to High Park and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The features in the city centre are accessible by public transportation.
Courses: The school has university preparation courses, English as a second language programmes and summer camps.
English Courses
General Language
ESL Level 1 - Level 5 (ESLAO - ESLEO) (14 to 19 years old)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromCA$235CA$224 / week More
ESL Level 1 - Level 5 (ESLAO - ESLEO) (14 to 19 years old)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
CA$235CA$224 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 235 224 | 470 447 | 705 670 | 940 893 | 1,175 1,117 | 1,410 1,340 | 1,645 1,563 | 1,880 1,786 | 2,350 2,233 | 2,820 2,679 | 5,640 5,358 |
| Price in US$ | 164 | 327 | 490 | 653 | 816 | 979 | 1,142 | 1,305 | 1,631 | 1,957 | 3,914 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Prices
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 70 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: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 19 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 70 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
ESL Program (Grade 12) (16 to 18 years old)10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!fromCA$699CA$682 / week Includes accommodationMore
ESL Program (Grade 12) (16 to 18 years old)
10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Offer!from
CA$699CA$682 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (CA$) Our price (CA$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36,340 35,432 |
| Price in US$ | 25,882 |
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It includes up to 7 courses, and includes digital textbook fee.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 70 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: 8:30 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 52 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Age range:
- 16 - 18 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 70 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Great Lakes College of Toronto include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Campus1/16
2/16
3/16
Gym4/16
5/16
6/16
7/16
8/16
9/16
10/16
11/16
12/16
Outside area13/16
Games room14/16
Basketball15/16
Lunch options in the cafeteria 16/16
Great Lakes College of Toronto
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Ontario Ministry of Education- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree20% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Great Lakes College of Toronto and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1978
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Lockers
Table tennis
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 12
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30% |
| China | 5% |
| Japan | 4% |
| Spain | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 59% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 90% |
| 18-24 years | 10% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Minimum age of students
- 19 years14 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 3Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 3Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 17 yearsThroughout the year: 17 years
Information for all courses offered by Great Lakes College of Toronto
- Lesson duration
- 70 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$20 per course level.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Apr 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 01 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 13 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - 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$130 one way
CA$260 return (both ways)
Accommodation
On-Campus Dormitory
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner 
Shared bathroom
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CA$188/ week Show more
On-Campus Dormitory
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
CA$188/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in CA$ | -- | -- | -- | 750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 548 |
Minimum stay: 24 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Friday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Friday
Price per person
Price shown is the rate per month. This accommodation is for a minimum stay time of 6 months.
- Check-in
- Monday 8:30-22:00
- Check-out
- Friday 8:30-17:00
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$350 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Price extra night
- CA$30 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 1 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 14
- Maximum age of students
- 21
FAQ about Great Lakes College of Toronto, Toronto
What is the best price for a course at Great Lakes College of Toronto, Toronto?
“English courses at Great Lakes College of Toronto start at 224 C$ for ESL Level 1 - Level 5 (ESLAO - ESLEO) course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by Great Lakes College of Toronto?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (130 C$)”
What is the number of students per class at Great Lakes College of Toronto?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Great Lakes College of Toronto varies from 10 (ESL Program (Grade 12)) to 15 students (ESL Level 1 - Level 5 (ESLAO - ESLEO))”
Which countries are students of Great Lakes College of Toronto from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Great Lakes College of Toronto comes from Vietnam with a 30% representation, followed by students from China (5%) and Japan (4%).”
Great Lakes College of Toronto offers courses for which ages?
“Great Lakes College of Toronto offers courses from 14 years to 19. Average age is 17 during the summer and 17 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Great Lakes College of Toronto
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: Not Applicable
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to Canada and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 50 C$
- 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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