TORONTO
SCHOOL GUIDE
TORONTO
SCHOOL GUIDE
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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