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Hanson Language SchoolToronto, Canada

211 Consumers Rd - M2J 4G8 Toronto - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Language program accredited by Languages Canada with a pathway option to Canadian Higher Education.
  • School is conveniently located on the TTC’s subway line.
  • Bi-weekly social cultural activities offered to practice your English and increase social awareness.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 5%

Location: Hanson Language School Toronto is an English language school located in the cosmopolitan city of Toronto, Ontario, southeastern Canada. The school is housed in the North York area to the north of Toronto city centre. The city centre and attractions such as the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum and Yonge-Dudas Square are around an hour's journey from the school via public transport. Sites of interest within North York which are slightly closer to the school include the Betty Sutherland Trail Path, the Aga Khan Museum and the Ontario Science Centre.

Course selection: Hanson Language School Toronto supplies English language tuition to students of all levels and various needs. In addition to General English taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also supplies Business, Communication, English for Academic Purposes and Exam Preparation (IELTS) courses. Part-time evening and Saturday programmes are also readily available.

Summer camps are also available for students aged 13-17 years of age.

Social and cultural: The school offers a bi-weekly social and cultural programme for students to enjoy. The goal of the activities programme is to assist students with their English as well as their cultural and social awareness.

Getting around: Hanson Language School Toronto can assist students with their accommodation needs. In addition to homestay facilities with local families, the school also provides one-bedroom apartments, suites, and shared apartments, subject to availability.

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study

Our prices for Hanson Language School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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Hanson Language School (HSL)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaPreferential 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
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
10% male / 20% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Hanson Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
18
Legal name/parent company
Hanson Education Group | Tax registration ID: 869862417

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Daily press

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Table soccer / football

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 50
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 1
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 30%
Brazil 10%
Iran 10%
Vietnam 10%
Korea 10%
Japan 10%
Italy 5%
Other nationalities 15%

Information for all courses offered by Hanson Language School

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 90 C$ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 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):
02 Jan 2024, 14 Feb 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 22 May 2024, 03 Jul 2024, 07 Aug 2024, 04 Sep 2024, 09 Oct 2024, 18 Dec 2024, 29 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
02 Jan 2025, 14 Feb 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 22 May 2025, 03 Jul 2025, 07 Aug 2025, 04 Sep 2025, 09 Oct 2025, 18 Dec 2025, 29 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

Toronto Pearson International Airport:
110 C$ one way
185 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
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 possible
Basketball
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Music
Swimming
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Hanson Language School

  • At the time of writing, the school is not offering English lessons for beginners.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023

FAQ about Hanson Language School, Toronto

  • English courses at Hanson Language School start at 186 C$ for EAP Standard course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (110 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Hanson School varies from 15 students (EAP Fundamentals) to 15 students (EAP Fundamentals)
  • 100% of teachers at Hanson Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Hanson Language School comes from China with a 30% representation, followed by students from Brazil (10%) and Japan (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Hanson Language School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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