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English EncountersBurlington, Canada

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

10 students - overall rating
591 Brant Street, Suite A - L7R 2G6 Burlington - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Most homestays are within walking distance
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0.99009900990099%
18-24 years 29.70297029703%
25-34 years 29.70297029703%
35-50 years 29.70297029703%
>50 years 9.9009900990099%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: English Encounters Inc. is located in the beautiful Canadian city of Burlington, nestled between Niagara Falls and Toronto, along the edge of Lake Ontario. The school is housed downtown, within walking distance of the lake, Smith Spencer Park and the expansive promenade. Surrounding the school there are many eateries, cafés, shopping malls and bars, ensuring students have a lively time whilst studying in Burlington.

School facilities: The facilities of English Encounters are excellent, offering students all they need to achieve their language goals, in a motivated and friendly environment. Facilities include a computer lab, full kitchen facilities including fridge and microwave use, free WIFI and free coffee. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, air conditioning and heating, with most classrooms having ample natural light to create the optimal working environment.

Course selection: Course selection at the school is extensive, with something available for students of all levels. General English courses are very popular as well as several Exam Preparation programmes for students and teachers (TOEFL, TOIEC, IELTS, CELPIP) and Business courses. Private lessons are available in conjunction with any other programme or independently.

Social and Cultural: English Encounters Inc. is happy to assist in arranging excursions to places such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, New York or anywhere a student wishes! They also have several, more local, school trips available to Niagara Falls, Outlet Shopping, The CN Tower, nature parks, museums and more, all of which are accompanied by a teacher and at very reasonable rates!

English Courses

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General Language
General English Course PLUSRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
|
9 students (max)
Offer!from
395C$376C$
Course Details
General English CoursePopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
9 students (max)
Offer!from
295C$281C$
Course Details
Accelerated English Course
30 lessons per week
|
9 students (max)
Offer!from
850C$808C$
Course Details
Intensive English Course
25 lessons per week
|
9 students (max)
Offer!from
525C$499C$
Course Details
ESL Summer Camp
20 lessons per week
|
30 students (max)
Offer!from
1213C$1183C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Private
One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
795C$756C$
Course Details
Business
Business English Course
25 lessons per week
|
9 students (max)
Offer!from
525C$499C$
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL Exam Preparation CourseRecommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
9 students (max)
Offer!from
525C$499C$
Course Details
TOEIC Exam Preparation CourseRecommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
9 students (max)
Offer!from
525C$499C$
Course Details
IELTS Exam Preparation CourseRecommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
9 students (max)
Offer!from
525C$499C$
Course Details
CELPIP Exam Preparation CourseRecommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
9 students (max)
Offer!from
525C$499C$
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Our prices for English Encounters include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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  • Reception
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  • School staff
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  • Office
    Office5/14
  • Social gathering
    Social gathering6/14
  • Activity with other classmates
    Activity with other classmates 7/14
  • Classmates in Canada
    Classmates in Canada8/14
  • School in Burlington
    School in Burlington9/14
  • Social activities
    Social activities10/14
  • Students having fun
    Students having fun11/14
  • Winter in Burlington
    Winter in Burlington12/14
  • English class
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  • Students hanging out in Canada
    Students hanging out in Canada14/14

Student opinions about English Encounters, Burlington

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating of
English Encounters, Burlington
10 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.2 

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The lessons and the help with the organization of leisure activities”
Insider tip: “Take advantage of ISX excursions, for example, to New York from Toronto.”
Review details
Other comments Management of the school and the lecturers are very friendly, helpful and competent.
Course: Group English Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Jun. 2018 by Frank Braun
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The multicultural classes and the diversity of teaching.”
Review details
Course: Group English Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2016 by Soraya Cathleen Lemqadem
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“It is a very nice and has a familiar atmosphere.”
Review details
Course: General English Course [Englisch] - 4 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2019 by Susanne Novy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers ability to involve us”
Insider tip: “The building a bit small but very very welcoming and with teachers with a great desire to teach.”
Review details
Other comments None
Course: Group English Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2018 by Angelo Pagliari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Few students per class.”
Review details
Course: Group English Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2016 by Xavier Favre
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
51 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I liked everything”
Insider tip: “Ask questions about the food when you pay for that. I stayed in a bed and breakfast and I have had a very bad experience. So be careful! ”
Review details
Other comments My experience was excellent with the school and I will return in October for an other 2 weeks.
Course: Private English Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Mar. 2017 by Manon Arsenault
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of English Encounters Burlington

Ratings of English Encounters compared to ratings of all schools in Canada

 English Encounters BurlingtonAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

English Encounters

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at English Encounters and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1996
Legal name/parent company
English Encounters Inc | Tax registration ID: 893769604RP0001

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5
    • Number of public PC workstations: 5

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 25
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 20
Junior courses - In summer: 25
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 13%
Korea 10%
Brazil 7%
Switzerland 6%
Saudi Arabia 5%
Venezuela 5%
Japan 3%
Italy 3%
France 2%
Other nationalities 46%

Information for all courses offered by English Encounters

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
200.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

Course changes less than 2 weeks' notice: CAD 200.

Health insurance: CAD 15 per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 85 C$. 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 24 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 24 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Toronto Pearson International Airport:
200 C$ one way
300 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport.
More details about airports near Burlington and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Burlington page. For flight comparisons to Burlington, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
200 C$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
125 C$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball-
Dancing10 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf10 km
Ice Hockey-
Sailing20 km
Skiing35 km
Squash10 km
Swimming-
Tennis5 km
Volleyball5 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Pub nights, Cinema, Game evenings, and conversation classes.

Adults - Paid activities

Niagara Falls, Toronto CN Tower, New York City, Washington DC, Quebec.
Videos about leisure activities at English Encounters Burlington

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0
4 ratings
from
280 C$
Executive Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0
3 ratings
from
375 C$
Homestay - B&B
Single room, Breakfast
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
200 C$

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from English Encounters have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at English Encounters.

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Questions and answers about English Encounters

  • “The minimum age for acceptance is 18 years old.”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 16, 2022

FAQ about English Encounters, Burlington

  • English courses at English Encounters start at 281 C$ for General English Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of English Encounters
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (200 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English Encounters varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons) to 30 students (ESL Summer Camp)
  • 100% of teachers at English Encounters hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at English Encounters comes from Germany with a 13% representation, followed by students from Korea (10%) and Brazil (7%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • English Encounters offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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