Southern Ontario Collegiate: Founded in 1980 and located 45 minutes from the USA, Southern Ontario Collegiate in Hamilton, Ontario has been a leader in providing academic excellence to international students from around the globe. SOC is a private international secondary school specializing in preparing international students from around the world to meet the admission requirements for entrance to Canadian, American, UK and international universities. Over the years, Southern Ontario Collegiate has developed considerable expertise in the teaching of ESL (English as a Second Language). International students can study ESL for academic, general, or business purposes. Contact our Admissions Department for scholarship information.
Intensive ESL Programs including: Practical English - This course is designed for the student who presents with limited or no language acquisition. The aims and objectives of this class are to provide students with an intensive introduction to practical aspects of the English language, including vocabulary, syntax and the conventions of idioms.
Basic English - This course introduces students to the vocabulary, strategies and procedures used in entrepreneurial activity.
TOEFL Preparation Classes Instruction in strategies to help students prepare for the TOEFL test. This class is invaluable to students who are planning on attending university and will be required to achieve a set standard of results or for students who have been unsuccessful in this test in the past.
We also offer ESL Courses for Highschool (Grade 9-12) as well as Pre-university Prep.
English Encounters is a small English language school that provides an intimate and friendly atmosphere in which to improve your English language skills. English Encounters is located in downtown Burlington in the Greater Toronto Area in Southern Ontario on the north shore of Lake Ontario, between Toronto and Hamilton (less than one hour south of Toronto by train or car).
Founded in 1996, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality intensive English language courses where the emphasis is on communication. Individual attention is our first priority and at English Encounters we make sure you receive the attention you need in a comfortable and convenient setting near Toronto.
All of our teachers are certified ESL professionals with lots of experience. They are chosen for their personalities as well as their qualifications. We believe that friendly, enthusiastic and patient teachers are essential and they want your stay to be happy and educationally rewarding. Our students come from all around the world, so there is always a variety of cultures present in each classroom.
English language courses (All levels from beginners to advanced) include:
- Group English language course
- Intensive English language course with combination of individual & private lessons
- Private one-to-one English language classes tailored to needs of students: General English / English for specific purposes
- Homestay programs with a local Canadian family / your English language teacher
- IELTS, TOEIC & TOEFL English language exam preparation course
- Business English course
- ESL online
and more
Medical English Diploma now available at ILSC - Vancouver.
Designed for Medical Professionals
Learn Medical English Terminology
Communicate Effectively in Medical Situations
Practice by Exploring Medical Case Studies and Describing Patient Conditions
Gain the Ability to Describe and Explain Medical Symptoms and Procedures in English
Medical English Program Overview
The Medical English Diploma Program is made up of 3 individual 4-week certificates. Students can complete individual certificates or take all 3 to earn the diploma. The certificates can be taken in any order (not necessarily sequentially) so students can enter the program at the start of any ILSC session.
Certificates:
Pharmacy, Examination Results, and Systems of the Body
Emergency Care, Surgery and Systems of the Body
Personal and Specialty Care, and Systems of the Body
Learn English in Toronto with Omnicom School of Languages! Conveniently situated in North York (only 12km from Downtown Toronto), we have more than 40 years of experience in providing top-quality English language courses to students from around the world.
At Omnicom, we offer group English classes and private English lessons to adult students of all levels - from total beginner to advanced. We also have a campus in Calgary, Alberta.
You can choose from short to long-term study options, with courses ranging from 2 to 48 weeks in length. We also provide a range of Summer & Winter ESL programs at our schools.
Upon arrival, you will take a complete placement test (listening, speaking, reading, writing, structures & grammar) to ensure that you are placed at the correct level. You will be awarded a Certificate after you successfully complete your studies.
We have a variety of English language courses to suit all your needs, including a homestay program for you to experience North American culture and lifestyle. In addition, we arrange exciting and fun activities to guarantee a rich and fulfilling experience.
Student Testimonial: "Omnicom is an excellent school. There are many good teachers and I have classmates from many different countries, this is very interesting because I can learn about other cultures. Once you are in Canada, you can learn a lot of vocabulary because you need to communicate all the time in English. I’m very happy here. It’s a terrific experience!"
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English Language Courses for Adults: Beginner to Advanced Level
- Intensive English Programs
- Private English Lessons
- Summer/Winter Language Activity Courses
Level-Specific English Courses:
- English Exam Prep (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge FCE/CAE, CAEL, GRE, GMAT)
- Study & Work in Canada
- Academic/College Prep Pathways
- Business English
- English for Tourism & Hospitality
- English for Nursing
- Power English for Life
- Focus on Communication
- Homestay Program
- TESL Teacher Training (Calgary only)
Alaya International Training Centre is Vancouver Canada's specialized TOEIC test preparation school. Our TOEIC program is designed for intermediate to advanced level students and includes grammar, reading, listening, and vocabulary practice. We have a full-length two-hour TOEIC practice test every two weeks, and you can write the Official TOEIC Test once a month at our school. Our goal is to raise your TOEIC score as quickly as possible and enhance your command of the English language. We offer small, intensive classes with a relaxed atmosphere. We are located in the heart of downtown Vancouver close to shopping malls, restaurants, and coffee shops.
With two locations in Vancouver and Kelowna in British Columbia, western Canada, VanWest College VanWest College offers a variety of English language training programs including intensive English. general English, business English, Cambridge courses PET, FCE and CAE, TEFL, IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL preparation, business career programs with internships and youth programs. We also provide courses online. VanWest College Vancouver is an official testing centre for Cambridge and TOEIC and has been accredited by the Canadian Association of Private Language Schools and is a member of the CEC Network and recognized by Industry Canada.
All VanWest College teachers are fully qualified with university degrees, TESL certification and experience in the ESL industry. Teachers and classes are regularly evaluated to ensure our high standards are maintained. Staying with a Canadian family is the fastest way to improve your English. VanWest College has over 10 years of experience in providing safe, comfortable and friendly host families. All families have been interviewed, visited prior to placement and evaluated. Our Homestay Coordinator is available on-site to provide assistance to students.
- English (ESL) Programs for all levels beginner to advanced
- Intensive English
- Business English
- English for Specific Purposes including job skills, idioms & slang, pronunciation, debate & discussion, reading & writing skills
- Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses PET, FCE and CAE
- TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS Exam Preparation Courses
- Group Courses
- Private Tuition
- Business and Career Programs with internships
- Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) and TEFL Courses
- Summer annd Winter Youth Programs
• With more than 40 English language schools in eight countries, Kaplan International is a world leader in English education and has been teaching English as a foreign language to students and professional since 1967.
• Located in Toronto and Vancouver, our English schools in Canada welcome students of all levels. In addition to a wide variety of English courses, we offer exam preparation courses, and internships placement services to help you advance your professional or academic career.
• Kaplan International English courses in Canada are ideal for students of all levels, with short and long term courses of various levels of intensity starting frequently throughout the year.
• Each course has a special focus so that you can direct your study to suit your language needs, and electives and supplementary study sessions are available to personalise your English course to match your goals.
• Kaplan International’s English schools in Canada are accredited members of Languages Canada. Join our English schools in Canada and achieve you language goals with Kaplan International today.
English Language Courses:
• General English
• Intensive English
• General & Intensive English Academic Year or Semester
• Vacation English
• Business English for professionals