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Upper Madison College/ UMCMontreal, Canada

440 René-Lévesque Blvd W #350 - H2Z 1Z6 Montreal - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Weekly featured UMC student clubs.
  • Located only steps away from main city attractions.
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 10%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 8 years higher than in summer.

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Location: Upper Madison College is situated in Downtown Montreal. This neighbourhood is nestled between the Mount Royal Park and St Lawrence River. It is a busy part of the city, with tall office blocks, shopping centres and a lively nightlife, mainly for students at the nearby Universities. The school itself is close to shops, restaurants, a festival venue and hotels.

Getting around: The Gare Central Train Station is an eight minute walk from the main entrance of the school. This is the main train station in Montreal and has regular services. The closest subway station to the school is the Square Victoria-OACI station, which is a five-minute walk away. This station is on L2. The Place-des-Arts station, on L1, is seven minutes away from Upper Madison College. There are a number of bus routes on the streets around the school, for those that prefer this method of transportation.

Things to see: A lot of the central things to see in Montreal are within walking distance from the school. Features such as the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Mount Royal Park are all within a 30 minute walking radius from Upper Madison College. Things to see outside the city centre are easily accessible by the metro stations close to the school.

Course structure: Courses at the school include a selection of general English courses, a business English programme and an exam preparation course.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive Course
Recommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
400C$380C$
Course Details
Standard Course
Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
338C$322C$
Course Details
Business
Intensive Business English
28 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
400C$380C$
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Intensive IELTS Preparation
Recommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
400C$380C$
Course Details

Our prices for Upper Madison College/ UMC include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Upper Madison College/ UMC

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaCisoc
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
90% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
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 Upper Madison College/ UMC and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2004
Legal name/parent company
Daniel Education Corporation centre | Tax registration ID: 821589546RT001

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Tourist information

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 175
Throughout the year: 140
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Korea 25%
Spain 20%
Brazil 20%
Japan 15%
China 5%
Vietnam 5%
Other nationalities 10%

Information for all courses offered by Upper Madison College/ UMC

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
175.00 C$
Comments about courses

Textbook Fee Levels 1-6, One Level: CAD 50-150
Material Fee for Skills-Focused Special Programs, One Course: CAD 50

Student Insurance: CAD 2.5 per day
College Affiliated LOA Issuing Fee: CAD 110 (Non-refundable)

Airport Pickup
One way: CAD 130
Round way: CAD 200

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 05 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 20 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 22 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, 21 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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

Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
130 C$ one way
200 C$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Montreal and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Montreal page. For flight comparisons to Montreal, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to Canada and attending a language course.
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

Leisure activities

activity possible
Baseball
Basketball
Dancing
Music
Skiing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Conversation Club
- TV Show English Club
- World Café
- Drama English.

Adults - Paid activities

UMC Events:
- World Spirit Day
- Sports Day
- University and College Seminars or Workshops
- Thanksgiving Party
- Halloween Party
- Christmas Decoration and Party
- Canada’s Wonderland
- Toronto Raptors Basketball Game
- Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Game

Tours and trips:
- Niagara Falls Day Trip
- French Canada Tour (Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City)
- Ski & Snowboard Trip
- New York City Tour
- Chicago and Boston Trip
- Algonquin Park Trip
- Ontario Camping Trip

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
270 C$
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
280 C$
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
250 C$
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
260 C$

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FAQ about Upper Madison College/ UMC, Montreal

  • “Yes, it is possible. This school offers French and English courses to students.”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 17, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (130 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Upper Madison College/ UMC varies from 12 students (Intensive Business English) to 14 students (Intensive Course)
  • 90% of teachers at Upper Madison College/ UMC hold a university degree. 90% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Upper Madison College/ UMC comes from Korea with a 25% representation, followed by students from Brazil (20%) and Spain (20%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Upper Madison College/ UMC offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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