ACCOMMODATION IN TORONTO
SCHOOL GUIDE
TORONTO
SCHOOL GUIDE
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.
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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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