Quest Language Studies, Toronto, Canada

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5.00 % discount Special Offers Description: 5.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks Offer valid for enrolments at the Languagecourse.net website from 01.01.2008 to 31.12.2008 and courses starting from 01.10.2008 to 30.03.2009
  • Part-time
  • Part-time Plus
  • Full-time
  • Intensive
  • TOEIC Preparation Program
  • IELTS Preparation Program
  • Business English
  • Full-Time Plus

General Information on Toronto

Toronto is Canada's largest city and the fifth largest city in North America. Toronto boasts Yonge Street, the longest street in the world; the world´s tallest tower, CN Tower and the largest festival of Caribbean culture and music in the world. The city is a lively, cultured place with hot summers and cold, dry winters. By night, its people indulge themselves at the city's numerous restaurants, bars and clubs, or at the symphony, opera and theatre. Toronto is defined by its citizenry – friendly and efficient.



Cost of living in Canada

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2. Language School  Quest Language Studies, Toronto

General Information on Quest Language Studies

The language school Quest Language Studies was founded in Toronto, Canada in 1997. The school is centrally located in the heart of downtown Toronto - near great shops, restaurants and major transportation links.

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Facilities

The school has a library, numerous computers with free access to Internet and e-mail, web cams and scanners. Wireless access is also available for free. It also has a school theatre system, cafe/snack bar, multimedia learning area, two student lounges, kitchen facilities and student lockers.


Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Quest Language Studies, Toronto

Languages Canada, WYSE, Canadian Education Centres, ETS-TOEFL IBT official testing centre


Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Pearson International.  It takes 25 minutes by car to school.

2.1. Language School Quest Language Studies in figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 160
Adult courses throughout the year: 95
Junior courses in summer: 200
Junior courses throughout the year: 60
Average no. of levels: in summer: 10
throughout the year: 10
English teacher qualifications: 100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: no
Average age of students: in summer: 22 years
throughout the year: 24 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Student nationalities: Brazil 7 %
China 1 %
France 6 %
 
Italy 8 %
Japan 18 %
Korea 10 %
Switzerland 3 %
Spain 12 %
 

3. English Courses

All prices in Can $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.  The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.

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Full-time
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ 225 450 675 900 1125 1350 1760 2200 2640 220
Students can take Period 1(grammar), Period 2 (conversation) and Period 3 (elective workshop) or Period 2(conversation), Period 3 and 4 (2 hour elective workshops).
Starting dates: Every Monday
Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 24.Aug.2008
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:30
Afternoon: 10:15  - 15:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
2
Intensive
Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2360 2950 3540 290
Period 1 to 5. Period 5 is Integrated Skills Practice(reading, writing, speaking and listening).
Starting dates: Every Monday
Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 24.Aug.2008
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 16:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
Part-time
Lessons per week: 10  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ 140 280 420 560 700 840 1080 1350 1620 135
Students can take Period 2 (conversation).
Starting dates: Every Monday
Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 28.Jul.2008
General course schedule Morning: 10:15  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
4
Part-time Plus
Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ 190 380 570 760 950 1140 1480 1850 2220 185
Students can take Period 1 (grammar) and Period 2 (conversation) or Period 2 (conversation ) and period 3 (elective workshop).
Starting dates: Every Monday
Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 24.Aug.2008
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 10:15  - 13:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
5
Full-Time Plus
Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ 255 510 765 1020 1275 1530 2000 2250 3000 250
Students can take Period 1 to Period 4 (1 hour grammar, 2 hour conversation, 2 hour elective workshops) or Period 2 to Period 5 (2 hour conversation, 2 hour elective workshops and 1 hour integrated skills practice)
Starting dates: Every Monday
Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 24.Aug.2008
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
6
Optional Chat Buddy Program
Lessons per week: 5  / Max. group size: 5
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ 35 70 105 140 175 210 280 350 420 35
This program is optional and must be combined with any full-time program. It allows students to practice their conversational skills with a native Canadian outside of school.
Starting dates: Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 24.Aug.2008
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
7
Junior Program: Toronto (14-19), residential
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ -- 2000 2400 2900 -- -- -- -- -- --
Groups subdivided according to age. Residential accommodation, shared room (single room: +150 Can$ per week) half-board (full-board: 2090 Can$/2 weeks, 2525/3 weeks, 3050/4 weeks), leisure activities every day, excursions, airport transfer included. Transit pass to the city bookable (80 Can$ for 2 weeks, 100/3 and 4 weeks).
Starting dates: 2008: 23.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 11.Aug.2008
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
8
Junior Program: Toronto (14-19), homestay
Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ -- 1865 2170 2650 -- -- -- -- -- --
Groups subdivided according to age, homestay accommodation, half-board (full-board: 1920Can$/2 weeks, 2225/3 weeks, 2650/4 weeks), leisure activities every day, excursions, airport transfer included. Transit pass to the city bookable (80 Can$ for 2 weeks, 100/3 and 4 weeks).
Starting dates: 2008: 23.Jun.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 14.Jul.2008, 21.Jul.2008, 28.Jul.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 11.Aug.2008
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
9
Internship Program
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ -- -- -- -- -- 1200 1200 1200 1200 125
Program is composed of 2 stages. Stage 1 (minimum 2 weeks) full-time (20 hours) English study. Stage 2 (minimum 4 weeks)internship. All prices are based on a 2 week English Course and one-time internship placement. Students can start the program at a beginner level. However, prior to starting the internship,students are required to have at minimum a high-intermediate level of English proficiency. Internship work placement is based on education, experience and stated interests. Internship are available in a wide variety of Canadian companies from finance to arts and engineering.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
10
Business English
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ 225 450 675 900 1125 1350 1760 2200 2640 220
Students must pass entrance test. This course is offered as a focused workshop in the afternoon for 2 hours a day(Period 3 and 4). Students registered in the Business English Program must take Period 1 and 2 or only period 2. Period 5 is optional.
Starting dates: Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 24.Aug.2008
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
11
Professional CAIP
Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 145
This program is offered in durations of 4 to 12 months, consisting of two stages. Full-Time ESL and Internship. English training stage must consist of at least 50% of the total program duration. Prior to the Internship, a minimum Intermediate 4 level of language proficiency is required. In the internship stage, students will work normally 25 hours/week. Minimum compensation averages $800 to $1600 per month.
Starting dates: Every Monday
Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 24.Aug.2008
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
12
TOEFL Preparation Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ -- 450 675 900 1125 1350 1760 2220 2640 220
TOEFL Exam Preparation program is 2-20 weeks in duration. Students must pass entrance test. This course is offered as a focused workshop in the afternoon for 2 hours a day(Period 3 and 4). Students registered in TOEFL Prep Program must take Period 1 and 2 or only period 2. Period 5 is optional.
Starting dates: Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 24.Aug.2008
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
13
TEFL Teacher Training
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ -- -- -- -- 1600 -- -- -- -- --
First Monday of every second month. Course - 5 weeks duration plus 2 weeks practicum.
Starting dates: 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 03.Mar.2008, 05.May.2008, 07.Jul.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 03.Nov.2008
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 13:30
Required minimum language level Proficiency (C2)
14
TOEIC Preparation Program
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ -- 450 675 900 1125 1350 1760 2200 2640 220
TOEIC Exam Preparation program is 2-20 weeks in duration. Students must pass entrance test. This course is offered as a focused workshop in the afternoon for 2 hours a day(Period 3 and 4). Students registered in TOEIC Prep Program must take Period 1 and 2 or only Period 2. Period 5 is optional.
Starting dates: Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 24.Aug.2008
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
15
IELTS Preparation Program
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 9
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price Can $ -- 450 675 900 1125 1350 1760 2200 2640 220
IELTS Exam Preparation program is 2-20 weeks in duration. Students must pass entrance test. This course is offered as a focused workshop in the afternoon for 2 hours a day(Period 3 and 4). Students registered in IELTS Prep Program must take Period 1 and 2 or only Period 2. Period 5 is optional.
Starting dates: Course not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 24.Aug.2008
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
Lesson duration (minutes): 60 minutes
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Inscription fee: 75.00  Can $
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 45 Can $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Prices include: Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways), Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access and use of school computers
Course material: Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 Can $.
Exams offered: TOEFL ,  IELTS ,  TOEIC
Average examination results: 85 at TOEFL
at IELTS
800 at TOEIC
School closed: In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01.Jan.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 22.Mar.2008, 23.Mar.2008, 24.Mar.2008, 19.May.2008, 01.Jul.2008, 01.Sep.2008, 13.Oct.2008, 11.Nov.2008, 25.Dec.2008, 26.Dec.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 04.Aug.2008, 24.Dec.2008, 27.Dec.2008, 28.Dec.2008, 29.Dec.2008, 30.Dec.2008, 31.Dec.2008
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, French, Spanish, English
Languages taught at the school: French, Spanish, English
Period 1, 09.00-10.00: grammar
Period 2, 10.15-12.15: conversation
Period 3, 12.30-13.30: elective workshops
Period 4, 14.15-15.15: elective workshops
Period 5, 15.30-16.30: integrated skills practice (reading, writing, speaking and listening)

Material fees:
$5/week plus $50 for 2 texts for full-time program.
$3/week plus $30 for 1 text for part-time program.
New texts required every 10-12 weeks.
$60 for TOEFL
$40 for TOEIC and Business English

Other fees:
- Document Xpress Courier Service: $60
- Custodianship letter for minors: $35
- Program change: $50

4. Accommodation

All prices in Can $ (convert currency)

3
Private Apartment -
Single room, No meals
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price Can $ -- 1705 -- 150
Subject to availability. Price is approximate and can vary according to availability and location. Wireless High Speed Internet Access available at extra cost of $25. Extra night FROM 95 Can $.
Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 95 Can $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 28.Jul.2008
4
Standard Residence -
Single room, No meals
Minimum stay in weeks: 2  / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price Can $ 175 600 -- 150
Subject to availability. Price is subject to availability - can vary between $600 and $800 per month depending on residence. Double rooms (two travelling together)are available at lower cost. Some summer residences provide meals at extra costs.
Includes: Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 25 Can $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Dec.2008
5
Basic Residence -
Single room, No meals
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price Can $ 175 575 -- 150
Subject to availability. Private homes occupied by students. Some residences offer Internet access and TV in room.
Includes: Phone, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 25 Can $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Dec.2008
6
Homestay -
Single room, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner)
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price Can $ 200 800 -- 100
double room available upon request
Includes: Phone, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 33 Can $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 28.Jul.2008
7
Homestay -
Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal)
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price Can $ 190 760 -- 100
double room available upon request
Includes: Phone, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 30 Can $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 28.Jul.2008
8
Homestay -
Single room, No meals
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price Can $ 150 600 -- 100
Generally students are not allowed to cook in the house.
Includes: Phone, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 25 Can $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 28.Jul.2008
9
Luxury Residence -
Single room, No meals
Minimum stay in weeks: 1  / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price Can $ 300 800 25 150
Pool, Gym, Sauna and more. Subject to availability. extra $50/month for use of the fitness centre. A $25.00 refundable key deposit and photo identification is required upon check in.
Includes: Phone, Access to laundry service, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 50 Can $
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan.2008 - 31.Dec.2008
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room always
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 60 Can $ (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
Dancing     0 km
Diving     200 km
Golf     20 km
Horse riding     50 km
Mountainbiking     2 km
Music     1 km
Sailing     0 km
Skiing     150 km
Squash     1 km
Tennis     0 km
Volleyball     5 km
Windsurfing     5 km
Other leisure options: Snow boarding, water skiing, roller blading, white water rafting, canoeing.
Examples of social activities
organised by Quest Language Studies:
Dinner socials, parties at the school, city treasure hunts.

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