Toronto - Kaplan International

Last updated: 6 September 2019

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

TORONTO

WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR TORONTO SCHOOL?

5 reasons to study here

? Located in the heart of the business district, only a few minutes from the CN Tower

? Situated in a modern, well-equipped building in downtown Toronto ? Offers TOEFL? and IELTS exam preparation courses ? School is an IELTS Test Center ? Enjoy weekend trips to Niagara Falls, Montreal, Boston, New York, Chicago and

Quebec City

Location and contact information

ADDRESS:

250-35 The Esplanade Toronto ON Canada M5E 1Z4

PHONE:

+1 (416) 364-0989

FAX:

N/A

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

+(416) 232-6818

AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE:

2017

PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSES 1988 SINCE:

School information

SCHOOL DIRECTOR:

TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS: LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF:

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Eris Brake

20+ (Full time teachers: 20+)

Arabic, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian

All teachers have a level of education normally represented by a degree and they also have a CELTA or equivalent quali cation. Some also hold the higher level DELTA quali cation, PGCE, or MA in applied linguistics

Accreditations and memberships

Is this school an exam center?

This is an IELTS test center.

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ABOUT THE SCHOOL

NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: NUMBER OF FLOORS: TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: SCHOOL FACILITIES:

WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES: NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE: LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL:

1

1

15+ (Classrooms without windows: 0)

Elevator, air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi (free), computer lab/ multimedia center, library, self study center, cafeteria (no hot meals available), vending machine, parking facilities, prayer room, student lounge/ common room, nearby gym

Yes

Parking: $12

Airport transfer, University Placement Service (UPS), Medical Insurance

Airport transfer: $125, UPS: $175 (free with 16+ week course)

20

Beginner, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced, Pro ciency

Orientation starts at 09:00. This includes a placement test, orientation presentations on the school and academic programs, a tour of the local area, and the distribution of class timetables. Classes begin the following day 8:15 or 13:15. On their rst day, students are expected to bring their passport and proof of medical insurance.

SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE

Morning

CLASS: BREAK: CLASS:

08:15 - 09:45 09:45 - 09:55 09:55 - 11:25

Afternoon

CLASS: BREAK: CLASS:

14:35 - 16:05 16:05 - 16:15 16:15 - 17:45

SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE

Morning class (Monday to Friday)

11:35 - 12:45

Afternoon class (Monday to Friday)

13:15 - 14:25

SCHOOL MATERIALS

MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS: K+ curriculum, K +notes, K +tools, K +eXtra, Chromebases, Interactive whiteboards IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT? No IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE? Yes (Price: $10/week)

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Courses and students

COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL:

SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED: AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS: AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS: STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES:

General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, English in Action, Academic Year, Academic Semester, Business Supplementary, TOEFL IBT & Academic English Exam Preparation, IELTS Exam Preparation (test venue), English for Academic Pathways Intensive Upgrade 12 16 22?25 18-21: 20% / 22-25: 60% / 26-30: 10% / Over 30: 10% Brazil, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Turkey, Mexico, Columbia, France, Venezuela, Chile, Spain

School location and transport

Time to the nearest caf? / restaurant: Time to the nearest supermarket: Time to the nearest post of ce: Time to the nearest ATM / bank: Time to the nearest sports center: Time to the nearest hospital: Time to the city center:

By foot 1 minute 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 1 minutes 10 minutes 1 minute

By bike N/A 10 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes 1 minute

By bus N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 minute

By subway/train N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 minutes 1 minute

AIRPORT TRANSPORT

CLOSEST AIRPORT:

Toronto Pearson

Airport to city center by bus: Airport to city center by train: International train station to city center:

Line or Number Bus 52 or Bus 192 GO Train ("UP") N/A

Cost $3.25 $12 N/A

Duration 60 minutes 25 minutes N/A

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ABOUT TORONTO

NAME OF LOCATION: FAMOUS LANDMARKS: CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK:

TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK: TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY:

WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE? ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO:

CITY PERSONALITY:

Examples of nearby cities to visit

NEW YORK CITY MONTREAL

Toronto St Lawrence Market, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Fairmount Royal York Hotel, Hockey Hall of Fame American, British, Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Thai, Vegetarian, Morrocan, Polish, Caribbean Metro, bus One of the most diverse cities in Canada, safe atmosphere, many varied restaurants and cuisines, a wide variety of cultural events (art, music, dance), many prestigious universities nearby Located in the heart of downtown close to restaurants and transit Explore the many museums, enjoy many exciting winter activities (skiing, snowboarding) and summer activities (canoeing, biking), experience the local cultural events Academic, active, artistic, big city, bike-friendly, business capital, creative, cultural, eco-friendly, foodie scene, friendly, green, iconic landmarks, modern, natural landscape, snowboarding or skiing, unique, vibrant, youthful

Travel time: 8 hours, price of return ticket: $120 Travel time: 5 hours, price of return ticket: $120

Regular social activities

ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO CANOEING TRIP POUTINE NIGHT RUNNING CLUB ATTEND ICE HOCKEY GAME ST LAWRENCE MARKET TRIP NIAGARA FALLS

$20 $30 $6 Free $20 Free $55

Typical 2-week social schedule

Days MON TUE WED THU

FRI SAT

First week Student orientation Half price movies International party night Eating beavertails (Canadian desert) Running club Niagara Falls

Second week Student orientation Language meetup Art Gallery of Ontario Poutine night

Attend hockey game French Canada tour

Number of Social activities per week: 6

LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY)

Bottle of water: $1?2 Meal out for two: $50

Coffee: $2 Takeaway pizza: $10

Local bus ticket: $3.25 Cinema ticket: $8

Local train ticket: $5

Can of coke: $1?2 Sandwich: $4 Bike rental: $10

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ACCOMMODATION IN TORONTO

DOWNTOWN RESIDENCE - HOEM

ADDRESS: WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOMS CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES ROOM DEPOSIT?

Time to the school: Time to the nearest caf? / restaurant: Time to the nearest supermarket: Time to the nearest post of ce: Time to the nearest ATM / bank: Time to the nearest sports center: Time to the nearest hospital: Time to the city center: Time to the main airport:

186 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario N/A A brand new residence for over 500 Ryerson University students which affords our students a great opportunity to live/speak with native English speaker when not in school. Kaplan students stay on the 28th

oor with amazing city and lake views. Four bedroom apartment, with shared common space and kitchen. Two bathrooms per apartment. Wi-Fi, Bi-Weekly cleaning of common area, linens (including towels) provided No additional costs with the exception of laundry, which is approximately $3 CDN per load. Twin Bed, Desk, Closet, Storage Area Under Bed Stove, Fridge, Dishwasher, Microwave, Pots and Pans, Crockery, Seating area for four. Gym, Games Area, Study Rooms, Lounges with TVs, Yoga Studio, Volunteer Program, Laundry room No additional costs with the exception of laundry, which is approximately $3 CDN per load. Eaton Center, Dundas Square, Massey Hall, Ryerson University Yes, Before 10PM No No Yes Bi-weekly Common Area Cleaning No 12 Single Rooms One week 10AM check out, 3PM check in No

By foot 20 minutes 2 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes N/A

By bike N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 11 minutes N/A 90 minutes

By bus 10 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 20 minutes N/A 63 minutes

By subway/train 10 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 20 minutes N/A 60 minutes

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