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East Coast School of Languages, Halifax:
ECSL is an independent Quality English ESL school for adults owned and managed by ESL instructors since 1998. The school caters to motivated students who want to work hard to achieve academic excellence and personal success. ECSL is located in downtown Halifax. Most students are surprised to find such bright colours in a school. They love the warm atmosphere and enjoy relaxing and studying in our spacious student lounge.

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ECSL has capacity for 200 students in 19 classrooms. Class sizes are small – usually between 8 and 10 students, with slightly larger classes for higher academic levels. Minimum age is 17.
ECSL has a diverse student population. In 2012 we welcomed students from thirty countries. We offer 5 main programs of study: English for Communication, University Achievement Pathway (with bridging level), International Business English, Exam Preparation, and Teaching English to Young Learners.

Why Choose ECSL?

Photo of English School in Halifax, CanadaWe understand that your language school experience lasts a lifetime and that choosing where to study is a major decision. It is important that you carefully evaluate a school’s location, philosophy, and learning environment to ensure they match your own learning style.

Is ECSL the right choice for you? Before you decide on a school, ask yourself some questions:
•Are you motivated and hard-working?
•Do you excel when you are challenged to do your best?
•Do you have specific language goals that you want to achieve?
•Do you want to hear and speak only English every day in school?
•Would you like to study and make friends with students from many countries?
•Are small classes and a family atmosphere important to you?
•Are you interested in taking part in fun social activities with your school friends?

If you answered yes to these questions, then ECSL is a perfect match for you!

Quality English Language Education:

ECSL offers 6 levels in total. A full-time intensive program is 25 classroom hours per week (at ECSL one hour = 60 minutes) and 5 hours of social activities per week. In each term, students will complete 1 full level taken in 2 six-week sessions. Students sit a midterm exam after the first session and a final exam at the end of term.

Beginner to Advanced Level Courses include:
- English for Communication (EC)
- International Business English (IBE)
- Study English & Work Program
- University Achievement Pathway (UAP)
- Exam Preparation: IELTS + UAP / TOFEL
- Teaching English to Young Learners
- Homestay Program (live with a local Canadian family)

Homestay Program:

Image of English School in Halifax, CanadaWe strongly suggest our students participate in the Homestay program. Living with a Canadian family is the best way for you to improve your English, learn about our culture and adapt to a new life in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Homestay Program's objective is to provide you with a warm welcome to Canada and lots of support while you adjust to a new culture.

Our homestay families are carefully chosen by our Accommodations Coordinator.  Our families live in safe residential neighbourhoods within a 40 to 50 minute bus ride.

Homestay Information for Students
•Most families live outside of the downtown area in residential areas.
•You will have your own furnished room, for privacy and study.
•You can join the family in activities, and in the evenings for dinner and conversation.
•Your host family will provide you with 3 nutritious meals a day. You may be asked to prepare your own breakfast or lunch.
•Your family will help you discover Halifax and settle in.
•ECSL will try and match you with the most appropriate family. Please remember that we may not be able to meet all your preferences.
•Our Accommodations Coordinator is available to help you with any concerns.

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Address: 1256 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia Ba31Y6, Canada
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2021-11-06 were from:

Lower Sackville; Netherlands; and more.
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Metropolitan College, Toronto
Courses / Programs
Metropolitan College in downtown Toronto, Ontario offers Specialized English Language programs (ESL) for international and Canadian students. Our English courses are ideal for professional preparation, academic preparation or personal enrichment.

You can purchase block packages of 5, 10, 20 or 40 classes. Classes are available 7 days a week (mornings, afternoons and evenings) at our Toronto campus. All programs are results-focused, preparing students to become successful communicators.

All classes are small, and we ensure that you receive the attention you need to achieve your goals. Our small classes also give you more opportunity to participate in conversation, and begin to communicate more easily from the very first day!

Metropolitan College is located on The Danforth, one of the most vibrant areas of downtown Toronto. Just steps from the Pape subway station, it is easily accessible. The College is surrounded by many welcoming restaurants, distinctive shops, lively bars and pubs, entertaining theater, lounges featuring live music and trendy cafes.
Beginner to Advanced level English Classes:

- Full Time ESL program
- iSpeak ENGLISH! (a unique course that helps you improve all skills while focusing on speaking)
- Full-time IELTS test preparation course
- Business English / Corporate training classes

Classes are purchased in blocks of 5, 10, 20, or 40 - available on-campus in the morning, afternoon & evening.

Also: 
English Pronunciation training
Private English lessons (including for TOEFL test prep, MELAB / TOEIC test prep, Cambridge ESOL exam prep, customized English conversation classes..)
Omnicom School of Languages, Toronto & Calgary
Courses / Programs
Situated just 12km north of Downtown Toronto, in North York ON, Omnicom School of Languages has been providing quality English language courses to students from all over the world for forty years. We also have a campus in Calgary, Alberta. Our high-quality academic programs are available for beginner to advanced level English learners, and include complete English immersion experiences, Business English courses, specialized ESL exam preparation such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, college preparation pathway programs, a Homestay program, and more.

Students 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.

We have a variety of programs to suit all your needs, including a homestay program for you to experience North American culture and lifestyle, and exciting and fun activities to guarantee a rich and fulfilling experience. Upon arrival, a complete placement test (listening, speaking, reading, writing, structures and grammar) is administered to each student to ensure that he or she starts at the correct level. Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of studies.

Our dedicated staff have the skills and experience to help you succeed in your language goals. There is no substitute for personalized instruction from recognized experts. This is why so many people from around the world choose Omnicom School of Languages.
Beginner to Advanced Level English Language (ESL) Courses:
- 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
- TESL Teacher Training (Calgary only)
- Homestay Program
Kaplan International Canada
Courses / 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

English Exam Preparation Programs:
• Cambridge Exam Prep (FCE, CAE, CPE)
• IELTS Exam Preparation
• TOEFL & Academic English courses
Focus Education Centre of Canada, Mississauga, Ontario
Courses / Programs
• Situated in Mississauga, Ontario, Focus Education Centre of Canada is an English language school that provides English language exam preparation courses to local students and international students.

• Our aim is to prepare you to achieve high scores in internationally-recognized English language and post graduate examinations, specializing in group preparation for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System).

• For students who need to reach the IELTS level, we recommend our Focus on English program. This is a general English class that helps students improve their language skills in all areas.

• Our group classes are suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

• We also offer group classes and private tutoring in preparation for the CELPIP exam (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program).

• In addition, students preparing for medical postgraduate studies can prepare for their MCAT, MCCEE, & USMLE exams with us.

• Our school is located in the heart of Mississauga, a truly multicultural and exciting city 23km (15 miles) west of Toronto.

• We teach English language students, but also anyone who want to improve their English language skills to help them further in life.

Student Review:
"What a pleasure to work with this team. I passed the TOEFL and now submitting score for College admissions. Focus Education helped me to improve my life in several ways and today I feel more comfortable communicating with the average Canadian and American."
- Linda
English Language / Exam Preparation Courses:

• Focus on English (General English) Program

Exam Preparation Courses:
• CELPIP
• IELTS 
• TOEFL 
• CAEL 
• MELAB

Business English Writing Course:
Business grammar, writing mechanics, and business documents are covered.

Medical Exam Prep Programs:
• MCCQE 1 & 2; 3. USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK & CS; NAC OSCE

Career Training / IT Courses:
• Data Analytics, Data Science, SAP FICO training, Microsoft Office Suite / Windows, Adobe Suite training, QuickBooks accounting software, ISO training & certification courses.
World Life Education Center, Toronto
Courses / Programs
World Life Education Center is an innovative school, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, aimed at a diverse audience seeking to learn English in a native English speaking country. We cater to students from within Canada as well as international students.

The World Life Education Center's education programs were developed specifically for the global learning needs. Prepared with up-to-date knowledge of educational theory, World Life Education Center's students practice the skills they have learned in actual classroom situations throughout the programs. This hands-on approach to learning gives students the skills they need to excel in their future careers.We promise that our students will have the linguistic ability to function effectively in an international environment; the intellectual capacity to adapt to constant change; and the leadership potential to make the fullest possible contribution to the development of the community for the good of all its people.

For our international students, we can provide boarding and lodging facilities upon request and we can also help them attain a student visa.
-ESL (all 8 levels)

-Aptitude Test Preparation (TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, GRE, SAT)

-University Bridge - provide ESL or English support in all aspects to students whose native language is not English to give them the opportunity to enroll in the university of their choice

-Study Tour Programs - Students are provided with vocabulary & history locations & events. This prepares participants to understand and communicate in English during the tours and subsequently in real life
Canadian College of Online Training
Courses / Programs
The Canadian College of Online Training (CCOT) for Professional Studies in Toronto, Ontario provides high quality online distance education English language certificate courses to national and international students in areas including Academic English, TOEFL exam preparation and Business English. Instead of attending traditional on-campus classes, you satisfy course objectives independently using interactive Internet instructional technologies.

Our approach to online education is based on 3 principles: dedication (taught by teachers whose support and encouragement in teaching are reflected in all they do), opportunity (preparing for a lifetime of learning, leadership and vast possibilities) and excellence (discovering the joy to be found in excelling beyond your limits).

Our college provides outstanding teachers, an original curriculum, and professional staff and we give students from all over the world the opportunity to develop their English language in a friendly online environment. Our teachers aim to meet and exceed the needs of all our students. Students enroll in our online English language courses from their home or office, and can access courses at their own convenience.
Online English Language Certificate courses:

- Business English
- Academic English language
- TOEFL English language exam preparation course
- IELTS