Toronto Midtown

English school in Toronto

Founded in 1969, our Toronto English school is one of the largest and most established language schools in Canada. The school offers a huge variety of english classes , a flexible schedule, and a long list of trips, excursions, sports and social activities. There are two recently renovated campuses, and both are located in the heart of Toronto, in the well known area of "Cabbagetown"; they are a 3 minute walk from one another. 

The English school is a short walk from the main points of interest in Toronto, and is very close to the metro stop Eglinton. "Cabbagetown" is a small neighbourhood with a lot of charm, where there are unique residential houses in a Victorian style and small businesse, pubs, quaint shops, all in the centre of the large city of Toronto. 

Our English students can study more than twenty different subjects at twelve levels, from absolute beginner with no English language skills to extremely advanced level classes that prepare students for TOEFL exams. You will be placed in classes perfect for your needs, but the flexible schedule allows you to raise or lower your level or change subjects simply by discussing it with a student counsellor.

Facilities at the English school

• 57 classrooms equipped with the most modern audiovisual equipment 
• 2 laboratories with more than 30 computers
• Wifi connection
• Library with books and dictionaries
• Book shop
• More than 1,000 international students and more than 50 students, allowing a more varied style of learning.

Accreditations

The school is accredited by:

Toronto 

Toronto is the capital of Ontario, it is a modern city with more than 5 millions inhabitants. It is situated on Ontario lake, a large mass of water where in spring and summer, you can do water sports and boat trips are organised. 

It is considered one of the more cosmopolitan cities in the world, cherishing different nationalities and cultures. The majority are Portuguese, Italian, Latinamericans and Asians. Toronto is a city impacted by its enormous green spaces, big commercial avenues, skyscrapers and high international level restaurants. It is the headquarters of the biggest University in Canada, as well as having a large number of prestigious faculties and university colleges. 

In Toronto, they celebrate around 30 cinema festivals per year, as well as numerous different cultural events on an international level, so the students will find many different leisure activities so they will never get bored after English classes. 

Things to see and do in Toronto

Culture

• Visit the CN Tower
• Discover the Toronto Eaton Centre
• Visit the Ontrario Science Centre

Leisure

• Enjoy a Hockey game at the Air Canada Center
• Visit Toronto Zoo
• Ontario Place: a leisure and training centre constructed in one of the 3 artificial islands on the lake

Trips

• Spend a day at Paramount Canada´s Wonderland
• Visit New York
• Take an excursion to Niagra Falls 

Interesting things about Toronto:

• The metropolitan zone has more than 4.7 million inhabitants.
• The city was born as a military camp, constructed in 1793 and was raised in anticipation with the war with the United States. 
• More than 40% of the population is made up of young people.
• It´s one of the cleanest cities in North America
• It is a safe city; there are no robberies or juvenile crime. Walking around Toronto at any time of day and night is completely safe.
• Toronto is made up of 6 zones; the city centre, North York, East York, York, Scarborough and Etobicoke. It is divided into about 140 areas. 

What to see in Toronto

• CN Tower: it is the most famous symbol of Canada, 553.33 metres high, Canada´s National Tower is the highest building in the world. 
• Air Canada Center: hockey stadium
• SkyDome, now called The Rogers Centre: famous for its folding floor, it is the home to Toronto Argonauts football team and the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team, world winners in 1992 and 1993.
• Toronto Eaton Centre: situated in the bustling centre of Toronto, shares the honour of being one of the most visited attractions in the city. 
• Canadian National Exhibition: Nearly 1.5 million square metres of entertainment, buildings, sports, space, environment etc. 
• Toronto zoo: divided into geographical regions, the zoo has more than 71 acres (3 squared kilometres) in length and has more than 5000 animals in its natural habitat. 
• Paramount Canada´s wonderland: the largest theme park in the country, constructed in 1980, has 300 acres (1.2 squared kilometres) and can be found in the North of Toronto. 
• Ontario Place: A leisure and training centre constructed in one of the 3 artificial islands on the lake. 
• Harbourfron: The pier of Toronto has been changed gradually into a leisure and training area, which has boutiques, art galleries, theatres, restaurants, hotels and a marina. 
• Toronto Islands: Only 10 minutes on a ferry to Yongue Street, Toronto islands offer panoramic views over the city. 

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Festivals in Toronto

• Toronto Beaches International Jazz Festival
• Toronto Street Festival
• Caribana Parade
• Taste of the Danforth (Greek festival)
• Dundas Square - weekly concerts and events