Standard General English

CES Toronto

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Course description

The main aim of our General English courses is to teach students to speak English fluently and to understand English as it is spoken by native speakers. We provide a balanced programme of skills development (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Grammar). There is also a full social and recreational programme to give a balance between work and play!

These courses are suitable for students who have a relatively low level of language competence
but need to improve their all-round skills in English in order to reach the level required for a
good score / pass in one of the internationally recognised English language examinations such as Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, or IELTS. Good results in these exams may be necessary for those wishing to attend university courses in this country, and will also often lead to better employment opportunities in the future.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
2-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Toronto.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 28 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

83% recommend

based on 6 reviews
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"Opportunity to grow in all aspects, friends, happiness, improving"

Sofia Calandriello, student from Italy

It was an experience that shaped me, helped me grow and understand many things. My English has improved a lot and I have lots of new friends. The structure was excellent, there were all the services: telephone sockets, always clean bathrooms, dining areas, study areas, play areas.
The only thing I didn't like at all were the activities, which it wasn't specified that they were excluded from the price or that they were in the afternoon. Despite this, even these were a great opportunity to make new friends and make new experiences.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
3 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"My best choice ever!"

Luis Fernando Zapién Villaseñor

I miss every day my dear CES School. It was for sure my greatest experience in a foreign country. There I could make lots of friends from many countries. When I arrived there my English was very poor in grammar and vocabulary, I was afraid when I was asked on the street about any address; slowly I gained confidence and some fluency. Definitely I would recommend this amazing school.
I loved every single moment!

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My ratings for this school

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School location
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Duration of study
43 weeks
Date of study
11 Feb 2020 - 10 Dec 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Robin Adams, President CES Toronto at CES Toronto responded to this review.
25 February 2021

Thank you very much for your support Luis! Please stay safe and keep in touch.

"I was expected more quality of teaching"

Yazmin Pascual Domínguez

I liked the classes during the first 4 weeks with teacher Margaret the classes was Challenging, she was very good at explaining and she made sure we learn.

The next weeks really were a bit disappointing. I liked the location, it is a very central place, it has good facilities, I like that they organize integration activities with the students. I didn't like that most of the time the classes seemed improvised

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
31 weeks
Date of study
13 Jan 2020 - 18 Aug 2020
Would you recommend this school?
No

"It was interesting, easy and effective!"

Guldzhamal Esenalieva

I liked the convenient location of the school in the city center, next to the metro station.

Classes, training, schedule - everything was organized very conveniently.

The teachers were all attentive, polite, friendly and professional.
Unfortunately, I was able to study at school for only three weeks, then the school was closed for quarantine and classes were conducted online. But they were organized very quickly and we did not waste our time.

I also liked the online training, it was interesting and productive. The teachers at the CES school are all attentive, friendly and open.
The level of my English language improved greatly, I stopped being afraid, I felt free and enjoyed communicating with the teacher and classmates.

Thank you CES school!

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
23 Feb 2020 - 26 Apr 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Robin Adams, President CES Toronto at CES Toronto responded to this review.
24 February 2021

Thank you very much for your feedback Guldzhamal! We wish you the best in your future pursuits.

"Wonderful"

Valeria Sarmiento

First of all every member of this school is soo kind and friendly that it’s actually unbelievable. The location of the place was also amazing, it’s really in a good spot. Every student and people around there are so awesome, I really could say that I had one of the best experiences

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
4 Feb 2020 - 27 Mar 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"It was amazing."

YAM PETTERSON HOLLIDAY GOMES

Everything was amazing. I was in +30 class and I've met very interesting people from so different spot around the word. I had two different teachers and both of them were very friendly and interesting. They've gave me a lots of acknowledgement about culture and life style.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
3 Feb 2020 - 16 Mar 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
housing

Housing

CES Toronto offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Double room - Half board

NZ$ 290
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 290
Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Homestay - Single room - Half board

NZ$ 323
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 323
Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Homestay - Double room - Full board

NZ$ 323
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 323
Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Homestay - Single room - Full board

NZ$ 356
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 356
Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle

Executive Homestay - Single room - Half board

NZ$ 408
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 408
Stay with a Canadian host family
Private room with bed and desk
All homes have passed CES’ inspection and approval process
Practice your English and live the Canadian lifestyle
student-residence

Tartu Student Residence - Economy suite room - No meals

NZ$ 461
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: 01 May 2023 - 31 Aug 2023
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 461
Tartu

Clarence Park Economy Downtown - Shared room - No meals

NZ$ 474
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 474
Clarence Park

Clarence Park Economy Downtown - 1 bedroom - No meals

NZ$ 645
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 645
Clarence Park

Clarence Park 28 Langley Ave - Single room - No meals

NZ$ 698
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 698
Clarence Park

Tartu Student Residence - Air Conditioned suite room - No meals

NZ$ 724
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Air conditioning
Availability: 01 May 2023 - 31 Aug 2023
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 724
Tartu
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Toronto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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