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The Intensive ESL Program classes run daily -- 4 hours of in-class study plus one hour of independent study.  Students learn using text books and "real-life" materials, such as magazines, newspapers, and television shows.  Use of slang also studied.  Each class has an average of 5 students.

TOEIC and TOEFL Exam Preparation

Canada House specially designs examination preparation to meet the  needs of each student. Students take practice exams at Canada House throughout the course. Small classes allow students to speak more with the teacher.

Click here for more info about entering select colleges and universities without a TOEFL score.

Our Levels

Canada House offers 6 different levels to progress through.  We test students on the reading, writing, listening, grammar, and speaking abilities.

Level	TOEIC Score*	TOEFL Score*
Upper Advanced	750 to 900	550 to 600
Advanced	600 to 700	525 to  550
Upper Intermediate	500 to 600	500 to 525
Intermediate	400 to 500	400 to 500
Pre-Intermediate	200 to 400	0 to 400
Elementary	50 to 200	0 to 400


*These are the approximate TOEFL/TOEIC score ranges after completing our levels. Other skills like speaking or writing may also determine your abilities.

Academic Preparation

 An excellent new course for students planning to attend Canadian or American universities. Helps develop the necessary skills to meet the demands of academic English. Students will work with real-life texts and visual materials, learn academic strategies (essay writing tips, synthesizing information, listening techniques, and more), and watch videotaped lectures of authentic university professors teaching in English. We suggest taking Academic Preparation along with a TOEFL course for better results and higher scores.

English for Business Management

A course designed for those with Intermediate English skills, or higher. Learn to use English in the world of commerce. Subjects include sales, marketing, financial management, presentations, negotiations, meetings, telephone dialogues, and letter-writing. This course can be taken with other courses at Canada House, such as Part-Time ESL, TOEIC, TOEFL, or Computers.

Listening and Pronunciation

Course to help improve your articulation and understanding of spoken English.  Also learn to develop listening strategies.

Computer Course

Canada House offers a course that helps you understand how home and business computers can increase your skills for the workplace. Study covers the basics of computing and the use of popular programs.

Specialized Studies

Canada House offers a special chance to combine any of the above programs with the Intensive ESL Program.  Specialized studies are up to 6 hours daily, to encourage faster improvement in English skills.

English on the Train

An exciting 5-day journey across Canada's largest provinces, Ontario and Quebec, with an ESL teacher and new friends. You may visit Parliament Hill in Canada's capital city, Ottawa, walk the beautiful streets of Montreal and old Quebec City , and see  the famous Olympic Stadium and Chateau Frontenac. Your memories of this adventure will last a lifetime!

Fees include accommodation and meals. English on the Train is available in spring and summer programs. Students must study our Intensive ESL Program for at least one month before taking this course.

Group Tours

Canada House will custom design tours for groups of four or more students sponsored by companies or professional organizations. Curriculum and content are designed in consultation with clients and focus on language skills for on-the-job performance and technology or information transfer. Contact the school and tell us your needs, for further information.

Homestays and Other Accommodation

Canada House provides students with several choices of accommodation:

1. Students can live with a Canadian family in a "homestay."  Each family is carefully selected to help you feel welcome and at home in Toronto. This is a great way to learn about Canadian culture! You can choose this option on the application form, when you register.
2. Longer-term students can choose to stay in an apartment-hotel in downtown Toronto. Apartments are located close to shopping, school, restaurants and the subway.
3. Residence accommodations are available in university dormitories close to the school in June, July, and August.
4. Hostels welcome students from all over the world at very affordable rates.

Course Fees and Starting Dates

Click here for current course fees.  Click here for course starting dates. For any other information, please complete our Information Request Form .  If you prefer to contact us directly, our address, telephone and fax numbers are at the top of our home page.

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