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Why Study in our Toronto School?
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About Positively Languages Toronto
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Courses and Students
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Accommodation in Toronto
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Health and Safety
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Laws, Local Customs & Rules
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Toronto
Holiday Policy
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ABOUT TORONTO
WHY STUDY IN OUR TORONTO SCHOOL?
The largest city in Canada; unique for the way it blends cultures from around the world into one dynamic, vibrant and welcoming metropolis
• Located in beautiful downtown Toronto, only a few minutes from the CN Tower. • Has won top ESL school in Toronto multiple times. • Offers TOEFL® and IELTS exam preparation courses, as well as English for Academic Pathways and 30+. • School is an IELTS Test Venue. • Enjoy weekend trips to Niagara Falls, Montreal, Boston, New York, Chicago and Quebec City.
LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO Address 250-35 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON, Canada M5E 1Z4 Phone +1 (416) 364-0989 Emergency contact +1 (647) 954-9998
WHY CHOOSE THIS CITY: • The most diverse city in the world • Safe atmosphere • Varied restaurants and cuisines • Varied cultural events (art, music, dance) • Prestigious universities nearby CITY PERSONALITY: Big city, multi-cultural, academic, active, artistic, bike-friendly, business capital, creative, eco-friendly, foodie scene, friendly, green, iconic landmarks, modern, natural landscape, snowboarding or skiing, youthful LANDMARKS: St Lawrence Market, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Hockey Hall of Fame, The PATH THINGS TO DO: Explore the many museums, enjoy many exciting winter activities (skating, skiing, snowboarding) and summer activities (fun at the beach, hiking, canoeing, biking) TRANSPORT OPTIONS: Subway, Buses, GO Train NEARBY CITIES TO VISIT: • New York - 8 hours away, $120 return ticket • Niagara Falls - 90 minutes away, $55 return ticket
SCHOOL INFORMATION School Director Eris Brake Total number of teachers 20+ (Full time teachers: 20+) Languages spoken by staff
ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Arabic, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Portuguese Teacher qualifications All teachers have a university degree, are TESL certified and have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience. All teachers are P+ teaching experts.
Disclaimer: All the information on this school guide is for reference. Please contact your advisor for the latest information
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ABOUT POSITIVELY LANGUAGES TORONTO COURSES PROVIDED: General English,
LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES) Bottle of water $1-$2 Coffee $2 Meal out for two $50 Sandwich $5 Local transit (TTC) $2.35-$3.30 (bus, subway & streetcar) Bike rental $10
Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Intensive Upgrade, Academic Year Abroad, Business Supplementary, TOEFL® iBT & Academic English Exam Preparation, IELTS Exam Preparation (test venue), English for Academic Pathways, Young Adult Summer Programme, Tailored Group Programs LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: All levels (Beginner, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced, Proficiency) OTHER SERVICES: Airport transfer, University Placement Service, Medical Insurance (see price list for details) SCHOOL FACILITIES: Elevator, air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi, computer lab/multimedia center (20 computers available), cafeteria (no hot meals available), vending machine, parking facilities (extra cost of $16), prayer room, student lounge/common room, nearby gym SCHOOL MATERIALS: P+ Course books, P+ Learning Space for all students. TOEFL® test simulation and course books for students in that course. Materials fee of $10 per week BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: Be sure to check your email the weekend before your start date for your class and orientation schedule! Also, don’t forget to complete the placement test and
SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLES
Language Foundation lessons
MORNING
AFTERNOON 14:35-16:05 16:05-16:15 16:15-17:45
08:15-09:45 09:45-09:55 09:55-11:25
CLASS BREAK CLASS
Specialist Skills lessons
MORNING (MON)
AFTERNOON (MON)
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Running Club Free St. Lawrence Market Trip Free Attend Ice Hockey Game $20 Art Gallery of Ontario $25 Canoeing Trip $30 Niagara Falls $55
11:35 - 12:55
13:05 - 14:25
MORNING (TUE-FRI)
AFTERNOON (TUE-FRI)
11:35 - 12:45
13:15 - 14:25
send in any required documents FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: You should plan to attend class and orientation on your first day NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: 1 NUMBER OF FLOORS: 1 NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 15 WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: Yes
SCHOOL LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
SAMPLE SOCIAL SCHEDULE
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BY BIKE
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FIRST WEEK
SECOND WEEK
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New student meet & greet
New student meet & greet
THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
MONDAY TUESDAY
2 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes 1 minute
Half-price movies
Language meetup Art Gallery of Ontario
International party night
WEDNESDAY
Paint and sip
Poutine night Hockey game
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
THURSDAY
Walk along the lake
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
FRIDAY
10 minutes
Niagara Falls
French Canada tour
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
SATURDAY
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
THE CITY CENTRE
Number of social activities per week: 2-4
For the most up-to-date prices, please visit www.ttc.ca
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Enhance your English in an immersive environment. Whether you want to upgrade your language fluency, prepare for university or gain career skills, you will have 6, 9 or 11 months to study the language, live like a local and make lifelong friendships. ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMME
Courses & STUDENTS
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE • Semi-Intensive • Intensive • Multi-Destination Year
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION • Business • Communication & The Arts • Media & Technology
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION • IELTS Exam Preparation • TOEFL® Exam Preparation • English for Academic Pathways
SEE THE AYA BROCHURE
“Without a doubt, it was the best summer of my life. Traveling to Canada left me with many wonderful experiences, from meeting and making friends of different nationalities.” Aylinn from Mexico
TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: Brazil, Korea, Japan, Turkey, Mexico, Colombia, France, Switzerland, Chile, Italy STUDENTS PER CLASS: 14–17 (Maximum: 17)
MINIMUM AGE: 16 years old AVERAGE AGE: 24 years old STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP:
• 18-21: 20% • 22-25: 40% • 26-30: 15% • Over 30: 25%
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ACCOMMODATION IN TORONTO
HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMME
YOUNG ADULTS SUMMER PROGRAMME An all-inclusive summer experience for students aged 16 to 20. The program runs from 26th June to 21st August in 2027. Students can join for two to eight weeks.
The Young Adults Summer Programme includes:
• Morning-only classes in General or Intensive English • Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in a homestay or residence* • Placement test • Certificate • One full-day weekend excursion (except on the week of arrival) • Two half-day activities per week, such as visiting to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, watching the Toronto Blue Jays play baseball, movie & pizza night *Meals included with residence accommodation may vary and may be provided as catered meals, supermarket gift cards, or meal vouchers. Students under 18 are subject to a curfew. There is a wellbeing coordinator in every residence to supervise students.
HOMESTAY INFORMATION
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Only students aged 18 and over can go into private accommodation. If you are 16 or 17 years old you will be housed in a homestay and should be home by 22:00 each night. SOME TIPS TO FIND YOUR OWN APARTMENT OR SHARE A HOUSE WITH FRIENDS: • The school’s accommodation team can provide a local alternative accommodation list. • Check whether the accommodation you are going to see is in a safe area. • Take a friend with you when you go to view any accommodation. • If you are sharing an apartment or house find out who has access to it. • Make sure the accommodation is safe and has current fire/safety checks. • Make sure your room is secure and that you have insurance for your laptop, camera and other valuable items. • Keep in mind that in addition to rent, you may be responsible for paying for additional fees and taxes.
THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING: Toiletries, prescription medication, phone card, personal items to make your room feel like home SERVICES INCLUDED: Bed linen, towels, telephone use for emergencies. You need to discuss laundry with your host family after arrival, as laundry facilities will depend on your homestay MEALS PROVIDED: Yes, depending on booking type. If you book 14 meals per week you will have breakfast and dinner. If you book 7 meals per week, you are responsible for your own dinner and you may not have access to the kitchen at certain times Breakfast: Usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast Lunch: You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops Dinner: You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host WHERE ARE THE HOMESTAYS LOCATED? Downtown, Uptown, Midtown, East End, West End, East York WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT? No DISTANCE TO SCHOOL: Homestays are 60-75 minutes of commute time to the school TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: Your host will help you to find your way to and from school on your first day and will show you how to use public transport
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
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ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD RESIDENCE
YOUNG ADULTS SUMMER PROGRAMME RESIDENCE
CHERRY HOUSE
DOWNTOWN RESIDENCE PARKSIDE
BATHROOM
BEDROOM
GYM
COMMON AREA
BUILDING
COMMON AREA
LANDMARKS NEARBY: Distillery District, Illuminarium Toronto, Downtown Toronto VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes, from 23:00 daily SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No 24-HOUR SECURITY? Yes RESIDENCE CLEANING: Common areas (dining area, kitchen and bathrooms) cleaned every two weeks. Bedroom cleaning available at additional charge LINEN CHANGING: Linens changed upon arrival; students responsible for cleaning their own linens during their stay AVAILABILITY: Year-round MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS: One week CHECK-IN: Saturdays and Sundays - 16:00 to 21:00 CHECK-OUT: On Saturdays by 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
LANDMARKS NEARBY: Chinatown, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, University of Toronto, Art Gallery of Ontario VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No, up to $5000 fine 24-HOUR SECURITY? Yes RESIDENCE CLEANING: Cleaned on arrival LINEN CHANGING: Linen cleaned on arrival only, students are responsible for cleaning their linens AVAILABILITY: Year-round MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS: One week CHECK-IN: Saturdays and Sundays - 16:00 to 21:00 CHECK-OUT: On Saturdays by 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
ADDRESS: 422 Cherry Street, Toronto, ON ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Multi-bedroom apartments (apartments are mixed gender; bedrooms are not), shared kitchen and dining/living area. Private and shared bathrooms in the apartment. Deluxe Private Bathroom rooms are located within two-bedroom apartments. Some rooms have an ensuite bathroom, whilst others have a private bathroom located outside the bedroom for the student’s exclusive use BEDROOM: Single bedrooms with shared or private bathroom. Twin bedrooms with shared bathroom. All bedrooms include twin bed, desk, closet/ wardrobe KITCHEN: Stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, pots and pans, sitting area SERVICES: Wi-Fi, bi-weekly cleaning of common areas, bed linens provided upon arrival, in-unit washer/dryer. Included in the price FACILITIES: Fitness center, common lounge and study area, on-site cafe
ADDRESS: 111 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 2G3 ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Single rooms in mixed gender apartments with shared bathroom, all meals included. Student residence with shared community living, study, recreation areas and cafeteria. Students will have the opportunity to live/speak with native English speakers when not in school BEDROOM: Single bed, armoire, study desk, chair KITCHEN: All meals and snacks included. In-residence cafeteria as well as fully-equipped communal kitchen SERVICES: Laundry machines ($3 per load), Wi-Fi, bed linen provided upon arrival. Cleaning service available at extra charge FACILITIES: Fitness center, cycle and boxing studio, yoga and meditation studio, dance studio, games area, private and group study rooms, lounges with TVs, outdoor BBQ area, laundry room
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BY BUS
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18 minutes
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THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET
THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET
THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
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7 minutes 15 minutes 19 minutes 40 minutes
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
15 minutes
40 minutes
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
THE CITY CENTRE
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THE CITY CENTRE
THE MAIN AIRPORT
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1 hour
1 hour
THE MAIN AIRPORT
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HEALTH & SAFETY MEDICAL INSURANCE: All students must have medical insurance for the duration of their stay in Canada. You can either book medical insurance offered by
HOEM DOWNTOWN RESIDENCE
IF YOU GET SICK: If you get sick while in Canada you should visit a doctor. You can ask Positively Languages staff or your host where the nearest doctor is. If you have a minor illness you can ask staff at a local pharmacy for advice. Remember to bring any relevant insurance or medical documentation with you. PROTECTING YOUR BELONGINGS: We strongly recommend you take out insurance for your personal belongings, especially cameras, music players, mobile phones and laptops. Personal items cannot be covered by Positively Languages homestay or residence insurance.
BATHROOM
BEDROOM
COMMON AREA
Positively Languages or choose your own. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION: Remember to bring enough of your prescribed medication with you as Canadian pharmacists will not fill a foreign prescription. International customs agents may ask you questions about your medication upon your departure or arrival, so be sure to pack it carefully. Bring any important medical records (blood type, prescriptions) that might be useful for medical care abroad as well as contact information for your health care providers at home.
VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes, before 22:00 NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes, from 22:00 to 7:00 SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No 24-HOUR SECURITY? Yes RESIDENCE CLEANING: Cleaned on arrival LINEN CHANGING: Linen cleaned on arrival only, students are responsible for washing their linens MINIMUM AGE: Over 16s only AVAILABILITY: Year-round MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS: No minimum CHECK-IN: Saturdays and Sundays - 16:00 to 21:00 CHECK-OUT: On Saturdays by 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
ADDRESS: 186 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Single rooms in mixed gender apartments. Kitchen, living/dining area and bathroom shared with other Positively Languages students BEDROOM: Twin bed, desk, closet, storage area under bed KITCHEN: Stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, pots and pans, crockery, 4-person seating area SERVICES: Wi-Fi, Bi-Weekly cleaning of common area, linens (including towels) provided, laundry facilities (approximately $3 per load) FACILITIES: Gym, games area, study rooms, lounges with TVs, yoga studio, volunteer program. All included in the price LANDMARKS NEARBY: Eaton Center, Dundas Square, Massey Hall, Ryerson University
MEDICAL COSTS Medical costs are at the discretion of your local doctor or hospital. Minimum medical costs are as follows: PRESCRIPTIONS AT A PHARMACY: $25/item CONSULTATION WITH A DOCTOR: $75-$100 DENTAL TREATMENT: $150 EYE TEST OR NEW GLASSES: $60-$100
EMERGENCY SERVICES Call 911 in case of fire, medical emergency or if you need the police
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20 minutes 2 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes
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THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT
THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET
THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
11 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
N/A
N/A
N/A
THE CITY CENTRE
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90 minutes
63 minutes
60 minutes
THE MAIN AIRPORT
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LAWS
HOLIDAY POLICY
• No one under the age of 19 in Ontario may buy or consume tobacco, cannabis, or alcohol, including beer and wine. Vaping is also restricted to 19 years of age or older • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a very serious crime and police make regular random checks • You will need international ID to enter bars, clubs or pubs (e.g.passport, ID card, driving licence) • Buying, selling and using drugs, with the exception of cannabis is illegal
CANADA PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1st January 2026 16th February 2026 3rd April 2026 18th May 2026 1st July 2026 3rd August 2026 7th September 2026 30th September 2026 12th October 2026 11th November 2026 25th December 2026
NEW YEAR’S DAY
FAMILY DAY
GOOD FRIDAY VICTORIA DAY CANADA DAY CIVIC HOLIDAY
LOCAL CUSTOMS
LABOUR DAY
TRUTH & RECONCILIATION DAY
THANKSGIVING DAY REMEMBRANCE DAY
• In Canada, everyone, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or background, is treated equally and with respect. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel welcome, valued, and supported. • Canadian people talk to strangers in public areas. This is a great way to practice English, but caution should be taken. You should not give out your address and telephone number, or accept inappropriate invitations. • “Please” and “thank you” are very important words! Always use them if you ask someone to do something for you, or if they help you or give you information. • People in North America leave a tip for good service in restaurants, hair salons and other places. The tip rate at most restaurants is about 18- 20% of the bill and is not usually included. Fast-food is not tipped unless it is delivered. Porters in stations, airports and hotels should be tipped approximately $1 per bag. Taxi drivers are generally given a 15% tip.
CHRISTMAS DAY
SCHOOL CLOSURES: The school will be closed from 21st December 2026 to 28th December 2026 with an additional closure for New Year’s Day on 1st January 2027. ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD STUDENTS: There are preset session breaks for all Academic Year Abroad students. These dates depend on your start date and cannot be changed. Please check with the school if you are not sure when these are. 28th December 2026 These dates are observed as holidays in the year. If you arrive on a week where the Monday is a holiday, your first day of school will be a Tuesday BOXING DAY
POSITIVELY RULES
• If you leave your Positively Languages course early, we may inform the regulating authority and you may be required to return home • You must attend all classes. If you do not attend your classes your representative will be informed. If you do not improve your attendance, you may be issued with a notice of expulsion • Be on time for all your lessons • Always tell Positively Languages if you are going to be absent from school for any reason and tell your host if you are going away overnight • If you commit a criminal offence or have to be severely disciplined, you will be sent home. We will also inform the immigration authorities. Refunds, if applicable, will be calculated according to our terms and conditions. We may also inform the immigration authorities.
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