Great Lakes College of TorontoToronto, Canada
323 Keele Street - M6P 2K6 Toronto - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- On campus accommodation offered
- Lessons are for 70 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
- No sports facilities directly on campus.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 90% |
| 18-24 years | 10% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Location: Great Lakes College is an English language school in Toronto. It is close to a busy highstreet with a selection of bars and restaurants
Travelling within the city: The Keele subway station is walkable from the school premises and goes through the outskirts of the city centre, close to the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Toronto, St George Campus. There are plenty of regular bus routes close to the school that can take students into the city centre.
Local attractions in the city: Great Lakes College of Toronto is reachable by foot to High Park and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The features in the city centre are accessible by public transportation.
Courses: The school has university preparation courses, English as a second language programmes and summer camps.
English Courses
General Language
ESL Level 1 - Level 5 (ESLAO - ESLEO) (14 to 19 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
235C$224C$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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| Price in C$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 235224 | 470447 | 705670 | 940893 | 11751117 | 14101340 | 16451563 | 18801786 | 23502233 | 28202679 | 56405358 |
| Price in US$ | 156 | 312 | 468 | 623 | 779 | 935 | 1090 | 1246 | 1557 | 1869 | 3737 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 235224 | 470447 | 705670 | 940893 | 11751117 | 14101340 | 16451563 | 18801786 | 23502233 | 28202679 | 56405358 |
| Price in US$ | 156 | 312 | 468 | 623 | 779 | 935 | 1090 | 1246 | 1557 | 1869 | 3737 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
It includes up to 10 courses, and includes digital textbook fee.
Prices
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 70 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 19 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
ESL Program (Grade 12) (16 to 18 years old)
10 lessons per week
|10 students (max)
Offer!from
674C$658C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Based on the price of 52 weeks
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3504034164 |
| Price in US$ | 23823 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3504034164 |
| Price in US$ | 23823 |
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Starting dates
2024: 05 Sep 2024
It includes up to 7 courses, and includes digital textbook fee.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 70 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
52 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Age range:
16 - 18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Great Lakes College of Toronto include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
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Great Lakes College of Toronto
Accreditations and Quality seals
Ontario Ministry of EducationEnglish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
20% 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 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Great Lakes College of Toronto and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1978
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: Not Applicable
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Table tennis
Basketball court
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 12
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
19 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 3
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 17 years
Throughout the year: 17 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30% |
| China | 5% |
| Japan | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 64% |
Information for all courses offered by Great Lakes College of Toronto
Lesson duration
70 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 20 C$ per course level.
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
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:
130 C$ one way
260 C$ return (both ways)
260 C$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Toronto and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Toronto page. For flight comparisons to Toronto, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from China require a visa to enter and study in Canada.
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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 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.
Accommodation
On-Campus Dormitory
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
178 C$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 496 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 350 |
| Price in US$ | 496 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 24 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Friday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Friday
Price per person
Price shown is the rate per month. This accommodation is for a minimum stay time of 6 months.
Check-in
Monday 8:30-22:00
Check-out
Friday 8:30-17:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of 350C$ is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
30 C$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
1 minutes walking.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
14
Maximum age of students
21
FAQ about Great Lakes College of Toronto, Toronto
- What is the best price for a course at Great Lakes College of Toronto, Toronto?English courses at Great Lakes College of Toronto start at 224 C$ for ESL Level 1 - Level 5 (ESLAO - ESLEO) course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Great Lakes College of Toronto?Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (130 C$)
- What is the number of students per class at Great Lakes College of Toronto?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Great Lakes College of Toronto varies from 10 students (ESL Program (Grade 12)) to 15 students (ESL Level 1 - Level 5 (ESLAO - ESLEO))
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Great Lakes College of Toronto?100% of teachers at Great Lakes College of Toronto hold a university degree. 20% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Great Lakes College of Toronto from?The highest Nationality percentage at Great Lakes College of Toronto comes from Vietnam with a 30% representation, followed by students from China (5%) and Japan (1%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Great Lakes College of Toronto offers courses for which ages?Great Lakes College of Toronto offers courses from 14 years to 19. Average age is 17 during the summer and 17 for the rest of the year.
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