English Language Courses in Toronto

Omnicom School of Languages, Toronto:
Learn English in Toronto! Conveniently situated in North York (only 20 minutes drive from Downtown Toronto), Omnicom School of Languages has more than 40 years of experience in providing high-quality English language courses to students from around the world. We also have a language school in Calgary, Alberta.

English Language Courses in Toronto:
Beginner to Advanced Level

- Private English Lessons
Learn English at your own pace and at times that best suit you! Individual English tutoring provides intensive training that focuses on the areas you need to improve.

Through careful monitoring of your progress, your teacher can tailor the curriculum to match your interests, abilities, and learning goals.

- Intensive General English Programs
Length of study: 2 to 48 weeks
Taught using a range of teaching methods, these courses focus on areas that include speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation, and colloquial North American English.

You have many opportunities to practice English in real-lifesituations outside the classroom. Communication-based programs are available for all levels: Beginner (Level 1) to Advanced (Level 14).

- Summer/Winter Language Activity Courses
Length of study: 4 or 8 weeks (Minimum age - 14)
Omnicom specializes in activity programs. Teachers will ensure that in addition to the three/four hours of language study in the morning, the afternoon activities and full day activities on weekends will be an enjoyable and fun filled experience.

English Exam Preparation Programs: 

- TOEFL iBT Preparation
Length of study: 4, 8 or 12 weeks, 25 hours/week - Minimum English Proficiency Level: 10
The TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) is used to assess the ability of non-native English speakers to use and understand English in an academic setting.

These classes equally focus on the different sections of the test including reading, listening, speaking and writing. In addition, you will develop general English language skills to help to improve your performance on the TOEFL iBT test.

- IELTS Exam Preparation
An international standardised test of English language proficiency, IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is increasingly becoming the assessment tool of choice among both international students and official Government agencies.

It is the only assessment tool used by Immigration Canada to assess applicants’ proficiency in English.

- TOEIC Exam Preparation
Length of study: 4, 8 or 12 weeks, 25 hours/week - Minimum English Proficiency Level: 8
The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) Exam is designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment.

In this program, simulated tests and exercises are given in order to prepare students for the examination.

- Cambridge Exam Preparation:
* FCE (First Certificate in English): 8 or 12 weeks, 25 hours/week
* CAE (Certificate in Advanced English): 8 or 12 weeks, 25 hours/week 

- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) Test Preparation:
CAEL is being used to assess the level of English language proficiency of students planning to study at Canadian colleges and universities.

Taking an intensive CAEL preparation course is paramount for being able to successfully pass the test. Test takers read articles, listen to a lecture, answer questions and write a short essay – all on one subject. 

- GRE / GMAT Exam Preparation:
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in North America. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized, computer-based assessment.

Intensive English + Exam Preparation Courses:

- Intensive English Plus TOEFL iBT Preparation
Length of study: 4, 8 or 12 weeks, 25 hours/week
In the Intensive English section of the program, classroom activities concentrate on developing all language skills, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and pronunciation.

In the TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) Preparation section, students will cover the different sections of the test in order to reach the necessary level of proficiency to pass the exam. 

- Intensive English Plus TOEIC Preparation
Length of study: 4, 8 or 12 weeks, 25 hours/week
Students assessed at the Upper Intermediate level or higher, can enrol in our Intensive English + TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) Preparation Programs. Students who enroll in this program will study both English and TOEIC exam prep.

Specialized English Courses:

- Study & Work in Canada
Length of study: Up to 48 weeks, Minimum English Proficiency Level: 4
Available in both Toronto and Calgary, the Study & Work in Canada Program is designed for students who want to develop their English language skills and gain practical experience in Canada.

You must be aged between 19-35 to qualify for this program. In addition, you must have an intermediate level of English. As a Work & Study program participant, you obtain a C-30 Work Permit.

- Academic English / College Preparation Pathway Program
Duration: 3-months, Minimum English Proficiency Level: 12
This is an intensive, full time program that is geared toward non-native speakers of English who want to improve their skills for entry into a college or university program.

- Business English for Professionals & Business Students
Length of study: 4, 8 or 12 weeks, 25 hours/week - Minimum English Proficiency Level: 10
Our Business English Certificate Program (4 or 8 weeks) and Diploma Program (12 weeks) are designed to provide students with market competitiveness and to develop skills needed to work effectively in today's business world.

- Business English Diploma + Internship
Length of study: 12 weeks + 4 weeks (Internship), 25 hours/week
Students who successfully complete the Omnicom Business English Diploma Program (12 weeks) will be eligible to enroll in a 4 week work-experience at a Canadian company, in an unpaid internship position. Students acquire the skills they need to succeed in business, followed by the real-world application of those skills.

- English for Nursing
Minimum English Proficiency Level: 8
Designed for internationally-trained nurses and nursing students whose first language is not English, this course introduces English from a wide variety of nursing and medical fields. You are taught in a step-by-step manner which builds up your linguistic competence and confidence.

Students are provided with the opportunities to upgrade their critical and multiple-choice test-taking skills essential for passing CRNE*/CPNRE (Canadian licensing exams).

- English for Tourism & Hospitality
Length of study: 8 weeks - Minimum English Proficiency Level: 6
Designed for students who are working or seeking employment in the Tourism or Hospitality industries, this course covers a wide range of skills including vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, listening, writing and career skills.

You will learn various aspects of these exciting and fast growing industries; expand vocabulary used in travel services, hotels and airports.

- Focus on Communication
Length of study: 4, 8, or 12 weeks - Minimum English Proficiency Level: 6
Designed for students who require intense speaking and listening practice, these programs have 2 levels of study – Focus on Communication I (FCA) for the lower-intermediate student, and Focus on Communication II (FCB) for the more advanced learner.

Both levels are divided into 2 sections: Focus on Speaking & Focus on Listening.

- Power English for Life
Length of study: 8 weeks, 25 hours/week - Minimum English Proficiency Level: 4
Designed for students at low intermediate levels of English, this 8-week course focuses on speaking and listening skills along with some survival skills. It contains the following modules: travel, shopping, complaints, banking/money, volunteering, apartment hunting, job hunting and eating out.

- English Homestay Program - Stay with a Canadian family
Homestay offers the opportunity to live in a family environment and to practice language skills daily. Omnicom carefully selects local host families to provide a safe, friendly environment.