Language classes

Canada is ideal for learning English and French thanks to a wide variety of language schools and courses that allow international students to interact with native speakers, improve their language skills and prepare for admission to North American universities. Language programs are available for people of all language proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced. Many of our partner schools also offer teacher certification courses and specialized programs for professional and corporate groups.

Classes in the courses are available in both individual and group settings. Group classes are in great demand, as the groups include students with the same level of language proficiency from different countries. A great advantage of taking language courses in Canada, besides the training itself, is that students have the opportunity to adapt to a new language environment and make new acquaintances. Programs can last as long as a week or several months, depending on the starting point and required level of the student’s language. Generally speaking, the student decides on the length of the course, with the starting dates for classes often dictated by the schools.

General language courses are offered to students with a basic (beginner) or intermediate level of language proficiency. These courses are typically taken by tourists, as well as students who have not decided on a specific academic goal. If a student plans to come to Canada but their language proficiency does not reach the level required for enrollment in academic training programs, they have the opportunity to sign up for a few weeks in general language courses, and then switch to an academic language program in the same school.

Pathway — language courses in Canada are designed to teach the academic language to prepare future students for admission to universities. These courses include learning to write academic essays, write and create presentations, as well as working in groups. Study at and successfully completing a course in a language school that cooperates with a university greatly increases the chances of admission. In Pathway courses, the student is free to choose the intensity and duration of their studies. Depending on the school, the minimum program duration can be 8 or 12 weeks, but students often have the opportunity to extend their studies to meet their desired results.

To enter any Canadian university, an international student must pass one of the international language proficiency exams in English (IELTS or TOEFL) or French (TEF). Certain language schools in Canada will allow applicants to take special preparatory courses to develop listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. These courses typically happen over the course of a month.

During the summer and winter holidays, international students can study English or French and get to know Canada. These camp programs provide the student with, in addition to their studies, excursions to local attractions, activities organized by the school, entertainment, shopping and informal communication with peers from around the world. Sometimes students will order study tours to universities they plan to enter in the future, which is the most competent approach to choosing a program and educational institution. Summer campers live with Canadian host families or campuses. These courses are generally targeted at students between the ages of 14 and 18 and last from 2 weeks to 2 months.