St Giles InternationalToronto, Canada

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English courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Toronto.

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Location: St Giles International is located on the outskirts of the diverse Candian city of Toronto. These Junior programmes are all-inclusive and are housed within the St. Andrews School facilities and campus, 40 minutes from Toronto city centre.

School facilities: The school facilities include a 100-acre campus, a 25m indoor swimming pool, an arts centre, gymnasium, and outdoor playing fields. There is also a cafeteria, a library, and on-site modern boarding house type accommodation.

Parent company: St Giles Schools Languages Ltd has numerous schools worldwide, offering junior, adult, and senior students quality English tuition and student care for over 65 years. Originating from Soho, London, St Giles now has schools in England, Canada and the USA.

Accreditations: St Giles schools are fully regulated and accredited by the British Council in the UK and Language Canada in Canada. They are also members of EnglishUK.

Legal name / parent company: St Giles Schools Languages Ltd
Tax registration ID: 596651

English Courses

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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: 8:00 - 13:00

Required minimum language level

Elementary (A2) or higher

Minimum required student age

9 years

Age range:

9 - 17 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 13

Additional information for all courses

Junior

This program includes two full-day and three half-day excursions per week. Destinations include a Toronto city tour, Niagara Falls, Canada's Wonderland, the CN Tower, and a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game. A full afternoon and evening activity programme is offered including discos, film nights, karaoke, soccer, swimming, basketball, arts and crafts, Canadian Idol Night, shopping, beaches and visits to local attractions.

Prices

Course price includes accommodation

On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Price includes

Supervision 24/7

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: 8:00 - 13:00

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

9 years

Age range:

9 - 17 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 13

Schedule of activities - juniors (PDF)

Additional information for all courses

Information for all courses offered by St Giles International

Comments about courses

Junior students need to obtain a Canadian Juniors Guardianship Certificate which costs CAD 50.

Arrivals not taking place on Sunday will have a supplement of CAD 200.

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.

Days without class

In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 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.

Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.

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

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.

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Videos & Photos

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St Giles International

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Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal

First day of course

Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at

Offer for returning students

You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at St Giles International and you book here.

Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

General school facilities

Cafeteria
Library
Garden

Classroom equipment
- Air conditioning in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
4
Number of public PC workstations:
1

Airport transfer

Toronto Pearson International Airport:

80 C$ one way
160 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

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

Leisure programme for juniors (sample):

Schedule of activities - juniors (PDF)

Map

15800 Yonge Street - ON L4G 3 Toronto

Location of St Giles International in Aurora, Toronto

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Toronto

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FAQ about St Giles International, Toronto

Is airport pickup offered by St Giles International?
Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (80 C$)
What is the number of students per class at St Giles?
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at St Giles varies from 15 students (Summer Day Camp) to 15 students (Summer Day Camp)

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