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EC English 30+Toronto, Canada

124 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 200 - M4R 2G8 Toronto - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free language workshops including Pronunciation Clinic and Homework Club.
  • Study and connect with international classmates of a similar age.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 34%
35-50 years 54%
>50 years 12%

Location: EC English Toronto is located in the cosmopolitan and forward-thinking Canadian city of Toronto. Housed within Midtown Toronto, the school is close to Eglinton Park, various cafés and restaurants, and the Yonge Eglinton Shopping Mall. With such attractions as Casa Loma, the Royal Ontario Museu and the Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, all within a 30-minute bus ride of the school, students are sure to create many memorable moments in the friendly City of Toronto whilst reaching their language goals. EC Toronto is within a 20-minute drive of Toronto Pearson International Airport, ensuring that all arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

Course selection: Course selection includes General English taught over various schedules and intensities, Academic semester or year programmes, and several courses for specific learning. For all students aged 30+, multiple programmes such as English for Work, and English in the City, are available in exclusive groups of like-aged peers, ensuring that all students find comfort and motivation within their learning environments. Immersive Junior Summer Camps or Day programmes are available throughout the summer months, allowing junior students to embrace the city safely. TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS Exam Preparation programmes are also available throughout the year.

School facilities: The facilities within EC Toronto are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. The school's facilities include a library, a lounge area, a computer lab and a Student Support Desk for any questions or queries that may arise. Classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available through the school in local Homestay and Residence facilities.

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study

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EC English 30+

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOLanguages 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 8:30
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English 30+ and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2011
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 107694408 (company ID)

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 17
    • Number of public PC workstations: 29

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 300
Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
30 years
Average age of students
In summer: 35 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 27%
Japan 10%
Korea 9%
Chile 3%
France 3%
Other nationalities 48%

Information for all courses offered by EC English 30+

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
140.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 C$ per week.
Comments about courses

EC Canada will now assess the need for a Provincial Attestation Letter(PAL) for students wanting to study in Vancouver and Toronto. This will be on a case by case basis, and students will have to pay a non-refundable admin fee of CAD 110 for a study permit. Additionally, students must pay a 10% deposit for their tuition fee, which will be refunded should their application be rejected.

High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Bank transfer fee: CAD 40.
  • Student insurance (optional) up to 69 years of age: CAD 30 (per week).
  • Course material is CAD 12 per week (maximum CAD 96).

    Students who want to book one-to-one lessons need to book a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 per week in conjunction with a group course.

    Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon sessions.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 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, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 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:
135 C$ one way
270 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 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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
85 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

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FAQ about EC English 30+, Toronto

  • English courses at EC English 30+ start at 380 C$ for General English 20 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 (135 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English 30+ varies from 15 students (General English 20) to 15 students (General English 20)
  • 100% of teachers at EC English 30+ hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English 30+ comes from Brazil with a 27% representation, followed by students from Japan (10%) and Korea (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EC English 30+ offers courses from 30 years to 99. Average age is 35 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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