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EC English Language Schools: Montreal

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Course description

You will experience how French is spoken and used in many real-life situations. Relevant and engaging lessons will develop your understanding of grammar, vocabulary, idioms and pronunciation, and allow you practise the four skills of everyday communication: reading, writing, speaking and listening.

At EC, progress is maximised as students are encouraged to learn by doing. Our task-based lessons focus on the active production of the language, promoting class participation and interaction between students. As your skills and confidence develop with support from your teachers, so too will your ability to listen, understand and respond quickly and effectively in either English or French. You will notice these improvements most of all when you take your new skills outside of the classroom and into everyday conversation!

Our teachers are qualified and experienced, and when it comes to creating lessons, they know what works. Classes are dynamic, engaging and motivating, designed to activate and build upon your strengths, whilst also giving targeted attention to your weaker areas. Relaxed and informal classroom environments create an encouraging atmosphere, to help build your confidence, realise your potential and advance towards fluency. Your teachers are trained to deliver on-going support, feedback and care throughout your time at EC. You will be taught by at least two teachers, exposing you to a variety of voices, improving your listening and boosting your vocabulary. We believe there is no substitute for authentic language so, in addition to text books, our teachers use resources taken from newspapers, TV, radio and the Internet. The authentic nature of these materials gives our students an appreciation of the richness of the language used in a variety of everyday contexts.

Course topics

Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-23 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
29 Mar 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024

EC Montreal does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to 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 Montreal.

Class size

Average 14 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 15 years old and older

Certificate

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

Reviews

92% recommend

based on 12 reviews
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"Outstanding -- and the best part was the quality of the students"

David Benkof, student from Israel

I really liked my class, and both the instructor and the curriculum were impressive. But my favorite part was the fluency and eagerness of the students. I speak at an advanced level and was nervous that the class was "Intermediate," but it was perfectly advanced and taught at a nice clip. I thoroughly recommend this school.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
24 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.

"It was the first experience."

Sylvie GRÉGORIOU Dholandre, student from France

I liked this concept. It’s better than French lessons.
I had two teachers. I appreciated this. I had good relations with my partners into the classroom and I met beautiful people.

I would have preferred to have had the information meeting before arriving in Canada. This point has never been clear in the organization. I missed a lesson in class because the meeting was on the first day. It's a shame because I only had a week of lessons.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
16 May 2022 - 20 May 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"J'ai eu une excellente expérience d'apprentissage"

Jerry Luhman, student from Canada

My teacher was a fantastic French teacher! I would request her again if / when I come back

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
25 Apr 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very friendly and welcoming faculty and staff. Accommodating to the students."

Aaron Sock, student from Canada

As soon as I arrived, I received a warm welcome along with a 1 on 1 orientation. Went through the necessary documentation and began learning. The class sizes makes the experience seem more personal. The location is great which makes break time lunch and/or snacks conveniently located.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
18 Oct 2021 - 22 Oct 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good"

Ermenando Antônio dos Santos Silva, student from Canada

I like it, it was a very good experience with very good teachers

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
9 Sep 2019 - 13 Sep 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"The exact school and program I was looking for"

Florent Mothe, student from France

EC Montreal was able to find the right teacher for my needs.
He adapted our one to one class to my level and understood what I needed to focus on while covering the basics which one always needs to review.

The school is located in the heart of Montreal at a 3 min walk from the nearest subway station.

I did not participate to any of the activities nor did I use the housing the school offered having other occupations outside of the school. Also, I was very glad that they were able to reschedule classes that i couldn't attend to.

I would highly recommend EC Montreal for their one to one program.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
8 Jul 2019 - 30 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was what I expected"

Matus Macurak, student from Czech Republic

Fine, a little bit chaotic at the beginning but then it all worked out. The staff at the office were helpful.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
29 Jan 2018 - 2 Feb 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Good"

Aisha Baha, student from Canada

The school's location was great. Introduction day was good and informative. Facilities were nice. My teacher, Jasmine was a great help. Teaching methodology was not the best.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
21 Nov 2016 - 16 Dec 2016
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"EC Montreal gave me a good experience, and the teachers were very professional and helped me a lot."

John Jolly, student from USA

From the first day until the end, I had a good experience and I learned a lot of French.

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3 weeks
Date of study
14 Dec 2015 - 8 Jan 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Ban, Regional Manager at EC English Language Schools: Montreal responded to this review.
08 March 2016

Dear John,

Thank you very much for your nice words.

We are glad to hear that you had a great time with EC Montreal.

We look forward to having you back with us one day in the future

Best wishes

"A great learning experience in a wonderful city"

Ahmed Slagour, student from Saudi Arabia

Learning in EC School was fun, although I only stayed for one week. It was an amazing experience, to say the least. The teachers and staff of the school were so nice. The school made me eager to learn because this school was just a warm place where everyone wanted to help you, and this helped me learn more French than I expected. Staying at Varcity515 was nice for its great location and the attention given to small details.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
9 Nov 2015 - 13 Nov 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"EC International makes language learning accessible and easy for anyone."

Franklin Head, student from USA

I really enjoyed my time at EC International. The class size was perfect and I thought the location was great. I felt overwhelmed at first but I soon settled in comfortably. It was only once that I felt some students were taking over the lesson, but the teacher got us back on track. I really liked the cooking class but I would recommend it for an intermediate French speaker. All in all it was a great experience. I have nothing but good words to say about EC International.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
15 Jun 2015 - 19 Jun 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a very interesting experience in my life"

TATYARA KELLEN FERNANDES BATISTA, student from Brazil

This course was a great experience to my life, in terms of professional skills and personal skills.
I especially liked the teachers that were very respectful and kind.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Jun 2013 - 21 Jun 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

EC Montreal offers the following housing types:
homestay

Roomstay - Single room, self catering

$197
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$197
Description of Local Area
Montreal is an extremely diverse, multi-cultural, and lively city. You'll find an abundance of vibrant nightlife, stunning architecture, great museums, galleries & theatre, wonderful vintage stores, luxury shops and everything in between.

Description of Accommodation
Roomstay is designed for adults students (18+) who want the independence of living on their own, but with the comfort, security and safety of living with a Canadian family.
The roomstays are private bedrooms and shared common areas with other students and household.There is no typical homestay in Montreal. Some homes are single standing homes; others can be apartments, townhouses or multifamily homes.
The household may be families with children and there is no maximum number of students per home.
Shared living with students who may speak your own native language and with mix genders.
Meals are not included and you can use the kitchen to prepare your own meals.

Homestay - Twin room, half board

$217
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$217
Staying with a Canadian family gives you the chance to practice your English with a real local family and experience the culture. Many students choose homestay accommodation because they enjoy the atmosphere and the feeling of support a family gives.

Homestays reflect Canada's multicultural diversity as long as English is the language of the home.

We inspect all of the homes and train our home families. An Accommodation Co-ordinator is available full-time at the school if you need any help. The Accommodation Coordinator monitors every homestay experience.

Features
• Homestay placements to suit your needs
• You will be the only speaker of your native language in the house
• Single room with clean sheets and towels
• Breakfast and evening meals
• With 60 minutes to school by public transport

Homestay - Single room, half board

$232
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$232
Staying with a Canadian family gives you the chance to practice your English with a real local family and experience the culture. Many students choose homestay accommodation because they enjoy the atmosphere and the feeling of support a family gives.

Homestays reflect Canada's multicultural diversity as long as English is the language of the home.

We inspect all of the homes and train our home families. An Accommodation Co-ordinator is available full-time at the school if you need any help. The Accommodation Coordinator monitors every homestay experience.

Features
• Homestay placements to suit your needs
• You will be the only speaker of your native language in the house
• Single room with clean sheets and towels
• Breakfast and evening meals
• With 60 minutes to school by public transport

Homestay U18 - Single room, half board

$252
weekly
Age range: 15 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$252
Staying with a Canadian family gives you the chance to practice your English with a real local family and experience the culture. Many students choose homestay accommodation because they enjoy the atmosphere and the feeling of support a family gives.

Homestays reflect Canada's multicultural diversity as long as English is the language of the home.

We inspect all of the homes and train our home families. An Accommodation Co-ordinator is available full-time at the school if you need any help. The Accommodation Coordinator monitors every homestay experience.

Features
• Homestay placements to suit your needs
• You will be the only speaker of your native language in the house
• Single room with clean sheets and towels
• Breakfast and evening meals
• With 60 minutes to school by public transport

Homestay - Single room, full board

$260
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$260
Staying with a Canadian family gives you the chance to practice your English with a real local family and experience the culture. Many students choose homestay accommodation because they enjoy the atmosphere and the feeling of support a family gives.

Homestays reflect Canada's multicultural diversity as long as English is the language of the home.

We inspect all of the homes and train our home families. An Accommodation Co-ordinator is available full-time at the school if you need any help. The Accommodation Coordinator monitors every homestay experience.

Features
• Homestay placements to suit your needs
• You will be the only speaker of your native language in the house
• Single room with clean sheets and towels
• Breakfast and evening meals
• With 60 minutes to school by public transport

Homestay U18 - Single room, full board

$280
weekly
Age range: 15 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$280
Staying with a Canadian family gives you the chance to practice your English with a real local family and experience the culture. Many students choose homestay accommodation because they enjoy the atmosphere and the feeling of support a family gives.

Homestays reflect Canada's multicultural diversity as long as English is the language of the home.

We inspect all of the homes and train our home families. An Accommodation Co-ordinator is available full-time at the school if you need any help. The Accommodation Coordinator monitors every homestay experience.

Features
• Homestay placements to suit your needs
• You will be the only speaker of your native language in the house
• Single room with clean sheets and towels
• Breakfast and evening meals
• With 60 minutes to school by public transport
student-residence

La Marq au 515 Shared Apartment - Single room, shared bathroom, self catering

$359
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 515 Ste. Catherine W, 1430, Rue City Councillors, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1B4, Canada
Location: La Marq au 515 Shared Apartment
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$359
The 515 is located in the heart of downtown Montreal, just a few minutes’ walk from EC Montreal. Trendy restaurants, shops and cafés are all on your doorstep, and access to Montreal's famous underground city and Metro station only steps away.

The 515 is a beautiful residence with many modern features. Each apartment is spacious and well-designed with 3 or 5 single bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen & lounge and Wi-Fi. The unit has shared bathrooms (1 bathroom in 3-bedroom unit; 2 bathrooms in 5-bedroom unit), and each floor of apartments has a washing machine and dryer.

The average journey from 515 to the school is 15 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by public transport.

Accommodation Includes

Free Wi-Fi facilities
Fitness center
Laundry Facilities
Fully-equipped kitchen
Theatre room
Sound-proofed music room
Recreational room with pool table & foosball table
Weekly in-house activities organised by the residence
Bed linen and towels supplied. Students are responsible to wash as desired
Common areas are cleaned weekly. Students clean their bedroom, take out garbage and recycle
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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 85 when you register.

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 Montreal 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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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