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EC EnglishToronto, Canada

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What we like about the school
  • School has a canteen with a wide variety of foods on offer.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
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Location: EC English Toronto is located in the cosmopolitan and forward-thinking Canadian city of Toronto. Housed within Midtown Toronto, the school is close to Eglinton Park, various cafés and restaurants, and the Yonge Eglinton Shopping Mall. With such attractions as Casa Loma, the Royal Ontario Museu and the Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, all within a 30-minute bus ride of the school, students are sure to create many memorable moments in the friendly City of Toronto whilst reaching their language goals. EC Toronto is within a 20-minute drive of Toronto Pearson International Airport, ensuring that all arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

Course selection: Course selection includes General English taught over various schedules and intensities, Academic semester or year programmes, and several courses for specific learning. For all students aged 30+, multiple programmes such as English for Work, and English in the City, are available in exclusive groups of like-aged peers, ensuring that all students find comfort and motivation within their learning environments. Immersive Junior Summer Camps or Day programmes are available throughout the summer months, allowing junior students to embrace the city safely. TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS Exam Preparation programmes are also available throughout the year.

School facilities: The facilities within EC Toronto are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. The school's facilities include a library, a lounge area, a computer lab and a Student Support Desk for any questions or queries that may arise. Classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available through the school in local Homestay and Residence facilities.

School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
  • The language school EC English was founded in Toronto, Canada in 2011.
  • Legal name / parent company: EC Toronto Language Center Ltd.
  • Tax registration ID: 107694408 (company ID)
  • Abbreviated name of school: EC Toronto

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Comments about courses

Students under 18 must book homestay, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.

High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Bank transfer fee: CAD 40.
  • Student insurance (optional) up to 69 years of age: CAD 30 (per week).
  • Course material is CAD 12 per week (maximum CAD 96).
  • Canadian Custodianship Fee: CAD 150 if requested by Canadian Embassy.

    Students who want to book one-to-one lessons need to book a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 per week in conjunction with a group course.

    Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon sessions.
Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
140.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 12 C$ per week.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 155 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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 before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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.
Note: All courses offered by EC English, Toronto can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • EC English Canteen
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  • Playroom in Toronto
    Playroom in Toronto7/7

EC English (EC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOLanguages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 17
    Number of public PC workstations: 29
    Paid parking (<500m)

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 300
Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
16 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Toronto Pearson International Airport:
135 C$ one way
270 C$ return (both ways)
More information about airports around Toronto and how to get from the airport to Toronto on your own here on our Toronto page.

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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
85 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.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- New students welcome.
- Live Rock & Blues Music.
- Momentos Latin Night.
- Conversation classes.
- Walking Tours.
- Free activities for 30+.

Adults - Paid activities

- Visit to Ripley's Aquarium.
- CN Tower.
- Toronto Islands Party.
- Niagara Falls.
- Prince Edward County Day Tour.
- Algonquin Park.

Junior - Free activities

Not offered.

Junior - Paid activities

Not offered.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Activity Calendar
Activity Calendar
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Adult Activity Calendar October 2023
Adult Activity Calendar October 2023

Accommodation

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124 Eglinton Ave W #200 - M4R 2G8 Toronto
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FAQ about EC English,

  • English courses at EC English start at 352 C$ for Academic Year / Semester 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (135 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English varies from 15 students (General English 24) to 15 students (General English 24)
  • 100% of teachers at EC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Korea with a 24% representation, followed by students from Brazil (19%) and Japan (18%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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