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LSI - Language Studies InternationalToronto, Canada

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

14 students - overall rating
1055 Yonge Street, Suite 210 - M4W 2L2 Toronto - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Located in a unique modern building across the street from restaurants and parks.
  • Student fridge, microwave and coffee machine available for use.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
What we dislike about the school
  • Additional private lessons quite expensive
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 20%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 5%

Location: LSI is to the north of Toronto, close to the Casa Loma, Queen’s Park and the University of Toronto. It rests just on the outskirts of the Summerhill neighbourhood. The school is situated on a central road within the neighbourhood, where the shops, cafes and restaurants are localised.

Public transportation: The closest subway station to LSI is Rosedale. Line 1 runs through this station and reaches the centre of Toronto in 15 minutes. The school is a quarter an hour walk from the Bay Metro, which is a station on Line 2. There are bus routes all around the school that reach the areas outside the scope of the metro.

Main features in Toronto: The Royal Ontario Museum and Casa Loma are walkable from the school. The rest of the features of Toronto are reachable by the public transportation system throughout the city.

Course structure: Exam preparation courses are available at LSI in Toronto for the TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS and Cambridge Exams. There are a range of options for students wanting to take general English courses. They can choose from a group morning class, afternoon lesson, private course and a combination of both group and individual lessons.

40+ Programme: There are courses designed specifically for students over the age of 40. The classes will take place with a mixed group with other ages. There will be a number of activities after class and this will be solely designed for this programme.

School facilities: The school has a lunch room, student lounge and student computers to socialise with other students or self study after the lessons. There is a coffee machine, microwave and fridge for students to use during their breaks.

Chain school: As a group, Language Studies International (LSI) has schools located in 7 countries throughout the world. These countries include France, the USA, England, New Zealand, Switzerland and Canada.

For over 55 years, LSI has been supplying tuition to adults, juniors and teachers. Their schools are accredited internationally by such accreditors as EAQUALS, Accet, the British Council, English New Zealand, Languages Canada, and more.

English Courses

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Intensive 30Recommended English course
30 lessons per week
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495C$471C$
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General 20Popular English course
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410C$390C$
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Academic English 20 (Pathway Programme)
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Academic English 30 (Pathway Programme)
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Intensive 25
25 lessons per week
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455C$433C$
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General 20 Plus 10
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General 20 Plus 5
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Mini Group 20 - Business English
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Mini Group 30 - Business English
30 lessons per week
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1565C$1487C$
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Club 40+
20 lessons per week
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810C$770C$
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Afternoon 10
10 lessons per week
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215C$205C$
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Junior
Junior Program - Homestay (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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1330C$1297C$
Includes accommodation
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Junior Program - Tuition + Activities (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
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970C$922C$
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Junior Program - Tuition only (6 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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440C$418C$
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Private
9 Day Compact Course 82
82 lessons per week
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9 Day Compact Course 92
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Private Lessons 20
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Private Lessons 40
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Private Lessons 50
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Work & Study
Pathways
30 lessons per week
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475C$452C$
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Business
English for Business 20
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410C$390C$
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English for Business 30
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Legal English
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Medical English
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL Exam Preparation 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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410C$390C$
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TOEFL Exam Preparation 30Recommended English course
30 lessons per week
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495C$471C$
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FCE Exam Preparation 30Recommended English course
30 lessons per week
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CAE Exam Preparation 30Recommended English course
30 lessons per week
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485C$461C$
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IELTS Exam Preparation 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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410C$390C$
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IELTS Exam Preparation 30Recommended English course
30 lessons per week
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16 students (max)
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495C$471C$
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Our prices for LSI - Language Studies International 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 For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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Student opinions about LSI - Language Studies International, Toronto

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Overall school rating of
LSI - Language Studies International, Toronto
14 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Other
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
44 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The teacher was excellent. She made me enjoy learning English. The group, although they had many young people, were all committed to learning.”
Insider tip: “I did not stay in homestay. Most of the students complained a lot about this type of hosting. I suggest to anyone who can, stay in hotel or airbnb.”
Review details
Other comments The school seemed good for not having many students. It just felt a little disorganized for offering a 40+ course that did not happen. Actually I think the 40+ program should be better explained on the website.
Course: Club 40+ - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Dec. 2016 by Isabela Mendonca
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The atmosphere, the dynamism. The courses are well organized to allow progress.”
Review details
Other comments No other french student, besides me. Surprising but it was an advantage considering the objective.
Course: Club 50+ - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. May. 2013 by Brigitte Giovannetti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The activities after the classes were without any doubt the best.”
Insider tip: “Take an unmbrella if you chose Toronto as your study destination. The weather is really unpredictable,one day is raining and the next day the sun is shinning. ”
Review details
Other comments Toronto is a nice city. But with my stay there, I recommend everybody chosing Quebec or Montreal, the nigthclubs are amazing there.
Course: Cambridge Preparation (FCE & CAE) - 12 weeks
Review date: 29. Jun. 2009 by Vanesa Diaz Rguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
14 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I liked Toronto a lot and I made friends at the school”
Disliked
“The school was far from my house”
Review details
Course: Junior Program - Homestay [English] - 1 week
Review date: 28. Aug. 2023 by Mikel Asua-Gagnon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Good teachers and good attention to the students.”
Insider tip: “Inform about the hired programs. If there will be only one student or modifications of the program, inform the student about these circumstances.”
Review details
Other comments Lack of information from the program hired.
Course: Club 40+ - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Oct. 2015 by Mª José Jiménez Vivas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teacher, and the timetable.”
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 27. Oct. 2008 by Javier RodrÍguez Nieto
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
55 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The method used for teaching.”
Disliked
“Not really”
Insider tip: “Self-discipline”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good
Other comments Warm welcome
Course: Intensive 25 [Anglais] - 14 weeks
Review date: 17. Dec. 2022 by Yves Anthonuel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very, very polite”
Insider tip: “To visit the CN Tower ”
Review details
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers”
Review details
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2008 by Gudrun Grimm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of LSI - Language Studies International compared to ratings of all schools in Canada

 LSI - Language Studies International TorontoAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

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 money3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat2.5

Rating: 2.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

LSI - Language Studies International (LSI)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalMCU
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 8:50
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at LSI - Language Studies International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1995
Legal name/parent company
Language Studies International (Canada) Inc. | Tax registration ID: 898565478RC0001

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 18
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Additional comment about facilities of school
* Multimedia equipment for both classroom and individual use

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 250
Throughout the year: 160
Minimum age of students
16 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 20%
Italy 9%
Japan 6%
Venezuela 6%
Turkey 5%
Saudi Arabia 4%
Germany 4%
France 4%
Switzerland 3%
China 3%
Korea 3%
Spain 3%
England 2%
Thailand 2%
Israel 1%
Other nationalities 25%

Information for all courses offered by LSI - Language Studies International

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
175.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

For Beginner level a minimum booking of 12 weeks is required.

Custodianship service available (if requested by Canadian Embassy): CAD 70

Optional Health Insurance: CAD 35 per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 105 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):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 22 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 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:
130 C$ one way
260 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Lester B. Pearson International (YYZ).
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
125 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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing1.5 km
Golf10.5 km
Horse riding8 km
Ice Hockey5 km
Music2 km
Sailing7 km
Skiing105 km
Squash4 km
Swimming3 km
Tennis0.5 km
Volleyball10 km
Windsurfing8.5 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Movie nights
- Walking tours
- Picnics
- Galleries
- Museums

Adults - Paid activities

- Niagara Falls (CAD 49)
- Art galleries
- Museums (CAD 20)
- Sports events (CAD 10)
- CN Tower (CAD 25)
- Toronto Island (CAD 15)

Junior - Free activities

- Movie nights
- Walking tours
- Picnics
- Sports days

Junior - Paid activities

Not offered

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast
In high demand!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
3 ratings
from
245 C$
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
3 ratings
from
280 C$
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
3 ratings
from
230 C$
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
3 ratings
from
270 C$
Homestay U18
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
305 C$
Homestay U18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
295 C$
HOEM Residence
Single room, No meals
from
500 C$
Toronto Metropolitan University – ILC
Single room, No meals
from
600 C$
Toronto Metropolitan University – Pitman Hall
Single room, No meals
from
525 C$

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FAQ about LSI - Language Studies International, Toronto

  • “IELTS scores are on a 9 point scale and have equivalencies to other exam courses such as CPE, CAE, FCE. With IELTS there is the benefit that the student can take the test whenever she/he wants to and can stay in the IELTS class as long as she/he wants to. There are no fixed starting dates for IELTS and there are more test dates available to students. ”
    Kevin Kevin, from LSI, Language Studies International, Vancouver - Mar 28, 2023
  • “The school does not provide parking for students, but there is a public one nearby (student will need to pay for it).”
    Roberta Silva, Admissions Canada from - Jul 27, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Toronto Pearson International Airport (130 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Language Studies International varies from 1 students (9 Day Compact Course 82) to 18 students (Junior Program - Homestay)
  • 100% of teachers at LSI - Language Studies International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at LSI - Language Studies International comes from Brazil with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (9%) and Japan (6%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • LSI - Language Studies International offers courses from 6 years (Junior Program - Tuition only, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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