English courses in Ontario

Our Intensive English (ESL) program is meticulously crafted to facilitate rapid and enjoyable English language acquisition, providing exceptional value for your investment. This program places a primary emphasis on enhancing your English communication skills.

The LSI Intensive 30 Course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. The Intensive 30 Course concentrates on all the areas that students need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time.

Course Overview includes: • 20 lessons per week (4 lessons per day) • Duration: 20 x 50 minutes • 15 students max. per class • Elementary to Advanced levels • Course length: 1–50 weeks • Age 16+ If you want to combine your language studies with other actives, the General 20 Course is the ideal program for you.

Course Overview includes: • Morning General 20 in mixed age classes • Afternoon activities: 3 p/wk • Course duration: 1–4 wks • Minimum age: 40 • Elementary to Advanced levels Example activities include: winery visits, rain forest excursions, Maori weaving, boat trips, theatre visits, Kensington Palace. At LSI we welcome mature students of all ages, who are “young at heart” on all our courses throughout the year.

Course Overview includes: • 10 lessons per week (2 lessons per day) • Duration: 10 x 50 minutes (8.34 hours per week) • 15 students max.

1. Integrated Study a) Different class structure to core ESL classes, which provide variety.

1. Integrated Study a) Different class structure to core ESL classes, which provide variety.

The Intensive 35 course is the fastest way for students to improve their English skills, regardless of their starting level. The course consists of 20 lessons of general English, 7 lessons of structured study, and 8 lessons of elective English each week.

The Semi-Intensive program is available for students who would like to study part-time. It is a flexible ESL program focusing on improving your English ability by covering all skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The Intensive program is available for students who would like to study full-time. It is a flexible ESL program focusing on improving your English ability by covering all skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The Super-intensive program is available for students who would like to study full-time. It is a flexible ESL program focusing on improving your English ability by covering all skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

ENROLLMENT and PLACEMENT: Upon registration, new students do an oral and written assessment test in order to be placed in an ESL class which corresponds to their level of English. Each session is in two parts which lasts for 8 weeks.

Fast Facts • 20 group + 5 private lessons per week • small group (2-8 students) lessons in the mornings • private lessons in the afternoons • all language skills • general English and business English • private lessons focus on individual needs (eg. TOEFL, TOEIC, business) • daily homework assignments • 6 levels • regular testing • weekly self-study package Description An increasingly popular program at English Encounters is our Intensive Combo Course.

Fast Facts • small groups (3-8 students) • all language skills • general English and business English • daily homework assignments • 6 levels • regular testing • weekly self-study package • 20 lessons per week Description We really believe in the advantage of studying in small groups. Unlike many institutions which advertise “small” groups, our groups really are small! We have as few as 2 students in some cases and our average group size is 5 (and maximum 8).

Fast Facts • 20 group + 10 private lessons per week • 4 weeks duration • small group (3-8 students) lessons in the mornings • private lessons in the afternoons • all language skills • general English • private lessons focus on business English and individual needs (eg. TOEFL, TOEIC, writing) • daily homework assignments • 6 levels • regular testing • weekly self-study package Description Designed for busy professionals with limited time, the Accelerated...