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General English

Kaplan International: Toronto 30+
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Course description

The General English course consists of 20 lessons each week and is the least intensive option offered at Kaplan. This course allows students to improve their English while still leaving time for sightseeing and leisure during their stay.

Course topics

Lessons focus on practical English, including reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 01 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 30 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

Kaplan International 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 times

Morning session
08:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Afternoon session
01:15 PM - 05:45 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 15 students

Student age

Age range 30 years old and older

Certificate

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

Beneath the spire of the CN Tower – the tallest free-standing structure in the world – Toronto is growing fast, not just in size but in energy, confidence, and creativity. A friendly city with a cosmopolitan buzz and a rare peaceful quality, Toronto offers the excitement of city life with a welcoming small-town feel. It’s the safest city in North America and is often ranked as one of the most “livable” in the world, owing to its inviting mix of bustle and calm.

Situated in a cultural hotbed, near to both major and smaller art galleries, record stores, independent coffee shops and restaurants
Organizes regular weekend trips to local attractions like Niagara Falls as well as Canadian and US cities such as Montreal, Quebec, Boston, New York and Chicago
Located just a few minutes from the CN Tower and close to Jack Layton Ferry Terminal where boats depart from Toronto Islands
Offers accredited Business English and Exam Preparation courses

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Toronto 30+ varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

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

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 01 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 30 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

School location

Welcome to Kaplan PLI Toronto! The school will occupy stylishly renovated premises in an iconic building in downtown Toronto, close to Union Station and just a few blocks from the world famous St. Lawrence food market.

Toronto is Canada’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. Its breathtaking architecture, world class theater, international sports, and beautiful waterfront setting make this a popular city to study in. Stroll around Harbourfront Park with new international friends, watch the Blue Jays play baseball at the Rogers Centre or take in the view from the top of the one of the tallest freestanding towers in the world, the CN Tower.

Toronto is a great choice for you if you like the excitement of a big city. It is well-known for its nightlife, music, festivals, professional sports, great shopping and restaurants. From Toronto you can take weekend trips to Niagara Falls, Montreal, Ottawa, Boston and New York. Being such an international city means it’s easy to reach, with flights arriving from everywhere from Abu Dhabi to Zurich. Our campus offers students the very best of locations in the downtown city centre.

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"Kaplan is very good and I recommend it to future students"

Peter Imboden, student from Switzerland

Kaplan is very good and I recommend it to future students.
The social events were focused only for the morning classes. If you have the afternoon classes, you will miss 80% of these events.

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
22 Apr 2024 - 14 Jun 2024
Would you recommend this school?
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housing

Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin)

$259
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)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$259
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a new culture and learn English while living with a host family. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English courses.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

$282
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$282
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a new culture and learn English while living with a host family. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English courses.

Homestay with private bathroom (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

$381
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$381
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a new culture and learn English while living with a host family. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English courses.
student-residence

Cherry House Residence (No meals) Min. age 18 (Twin)

$359
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
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
$359
Cherry House

Cherry House Residence (No meals) Min. age 18 (Economy Single)

$427
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$427
Cherry House

Cherry House Residence (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

$450
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$450
Cherry House

HOEM Residence (No meals) Min. age 16 (Single)

$458
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: 186 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 10 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$458
A brand new residence for over 500 Ryerson University students which gives our students a great opportunity to interact with native English speakers outside class. Kaplan students live on the higher floors, which have stunning city or lake views. There are four bedrooms in each apartment with shared common space and kitchen, and two bathrooms.

You’ll also find a gym, games area, study rooms, shared lounges with TVs, yoga studio and laundry room. Linen is provided and common areas are cleaned bi-weekly. Your school is a 20 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride away

Cherry House Residence with private bathroom (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

$603
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$603
Cherry House

Parkside Student Residence (21 meals/week) Min. age 16 (Single)

$629
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 111 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2G3, Canada
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and wireless internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$629
Just minutes from Kaplan Toronto, Parkside residence offers community amenities that help you stay fit, give you privacy to hit the books, and space to socialize when you're done. Students will share twin rooms with ensuite bathroom. Meals at the residence cafeteria are included, and students will enjoy the opportunity to interact with university students in residence. Residence amenities include on-site gym and yoga studio, group and private study rooms, social lounge with fireplace, outdoor terrace with bbq, recreation center with billiards and arcade games, 24-hour card-controlled access. Students will have all they need for a vibrant study experience in Toronto.

Cherry House Residence with private bathroom (No meals) Min. age 18 (Deluxe Single)

$664
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$664
Cherry House

Cherry House Residence with private bathroom (No meals) Min. age 18 (One Bedroom Apartment)

$740
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$740
Cherry House
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$ 90 when you register.

Visit Canada's Citizenship and Immigration website »

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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