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Connect International SchoolToronto, Canada

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

5 students - overall rating
204-487 Adelaide Street West - M5V 1T4 Toronto - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free optional educational workshops with local professionals and teachers.
  • Free conversation workshops.
  • Small class sizes
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 16.666666666667%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 41.666666666667%
35-50 years 12.5%
>50 years 4.1666666666667%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: Connect International School Toronto is located in the bustling and dynamic city of Toronto, the capital city of Canada's Ontario province. Housed in the Fashion District, the school is surrounded by trendy and innovative art, shops, eateries, movie theatres and many amenities. Attractions within walking distance include the Graffiti Alley, Beyond Monet Toronto, Harbourfront Centre, the CN Tower and the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Getting around: Toronto is a pedestrian-friendly city which borders Lake Ontario. There are bus and tram lines within a moment's walk of the school, ensuring easy travel throughout the city. The closest metro station is within a 20-minute walk of the school. In a large city, the school's location offers many attractions and sites of interest within walking distance.

Course selection: Connect International School Toronto offers students a wide variety of course choices. In addition to General English, taught to adults over various schedules and intensities, Academic English, Exam Preparation, Job readiness, Family English, High School Preparation and Private Lessons are also readily available. Junior students aged 13-15 years may also study English in groups throughout the months of the school holidays.

Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in various Homestay and Residence facilities. Options of shared or private bathrooms are available in Homestay in addition to all meals. Special dietary requirements are also available upon request.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Work & Study

Our prices for Connect International School 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 consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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Student opinions about Connect International School, Toronto

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Connect International School, Toronto
5 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I think everything was 1A.. I mean top
Review details
Course: Essential English Premium - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Sep. 2023 by Mehdi Khabbaz Kohan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
I liked the locations.
Review details
Other comments They need to be more organized with their class.
Course: Intensive Conversation Plus - Low Season - 6 weeks
Review date: 14. May. 2019 by Altagracia Xiomara Pou Sanchez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Connect International School compared to ratings of all schools in Canada

 Connect International School TorontoAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Connect International School (CIS)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages Canada
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
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 Connect International School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Connect International School operated previously under the name
Connect School of Languages (Aston)
Year of school foundation
2002
Legal name/parent company
Connect School of Languages Inc. | Tax registration ID: 859221665RT0001

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Facilities for islamic students

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

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 100
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 80
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
9 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 30%
Japan 20%
Saudi Arabia 10%
Spain 5%
Korea 5%
Other nationalities 30%

Information for all courses offered by Connect International School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
160.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 20 C$ per week.
Comments about courses

Medical Insurance Fee weekly: CAD 20 (All students must have valid medical insurance. Minimum purchase of 4 weeks)

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 04 Sep 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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:
150 C$ one way
300 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

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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
120 C$

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Trinity Bellwoods Park, High Park.

Adults - Paid activities

- Baseball game
- St. Lawrence Market
- CN Tower

Junior - Free activities

Project based learning - activities are planned around a weekly project, 3 days per week (Tuesday to Thursday).

Sometimes during the summer, there will be planned activities on Fridays like going to the park, or a field trip to a museum.

Junior - Paid activities

- Baseball game
- St. Lawrence Market
- CN Tower

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from Connect International School 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 Connect International School.

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FAQ about Connect International School, Toronto

  • English courses at Connect International School start at 342 C$ for One-to-One Lessons 4 course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Connect International School
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (150 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Connect International School varies from 1 students (One-to-One Lessons 4) to 8 students (Essential English)
  • 100% of teachers at Connect International School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Connect International School comes from Brazil with a 30% representation, followed by students from Japan (20%) and Saudi Arabia (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Connect International School offers courses from 13 years (Junior Essential English, 27 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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