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General Academic Semester (6 months)

Kaplan International: Toronto 30+
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Course description

Kaplan's General English course offers both group lessons and structured, independent study sessions-- leaving students plenty of time for social activities and to explore their surroundings. This course consists of 20 lessons of general English and 7 lessons of structured study time.

An English Academic Semester course is a great way to immerse yourself in learning English. Spend a semester learning English and getting to know a new location. Watch your language skills grow dramatically during your time studying English! Our English Academic Semester courses are 5-6 month English courses that aim to get you from your current level of English up to a very high level of fluency. You can choose between Intensive English and General English course structures, and you can also choose to study specific sections of vocabulary and skills, such as Business English.

20 General English lessons focus on helping you to communicate effectively in everyday English. The wide-ranging syllabus will improve your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills and confidence. Along with regular English courses you will also have several 'Structured Study' sessions during the week. These let you learn what you want to learn and reinforce the skills you’ve built up by using selected books, online language exercises and learning software. There is also the option of an unpaid internship, should you meet the language proficiency and visa requirements.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
24 weeks
Start dates
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025 and 13 Oct 2025
Classes per week
27 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025

Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Afternoon session
01:15 PM - 05:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Toronto.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 30 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Beneath the spire of the CN Tower – the tallest free-standing structure in the world – Toronto is growing fast, not just in size but in energy, confidence, and creativity. A friendly city with a cosmopolitan buzz and a rare peaceful quality, Toronto offers the excitement of city life with a welcoming small-town feel. It’s the safest city in North America and is often ranked as one of the most “livable” in the world, owing to its inviting mix of bustle and calm.

Situated in a cultural hotbed, near to both major and smaller art galleries, record stores, independent coffee shops and restaurants
Organizes regular weekend trips to local attractions like Niagara Falls as well as Canadian and US cities such as Montreal, Quebec, Boston, New York and Chicago
Located just a few minutes from the CN Tower and close to Jack Layton Ferry Terminal where boats depart from Toronto Islands
Offers accredited Business English and Exam Preparation courses

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Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Toronto 30+ varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025

School location

Welcome to Kaplan PLI Toronto! The school will occupy stylishly renovated premises in an iconic building in downtown Toronto, close to Union Station and just a few blocks from the world famous St. Lawrence food market.

Toronto is Canada’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. Its breathtaking architecture, world class theater, international sports, and beautiful waterfront setting make this a popular city to study in. Stroll around Harbourfront Park with new international friends, watch the Blue Jays play baseball at the Rogers Centre or take in the view from the top of the one of the tallest freestanding towers in the world, the CN Tower.

Toronto is a great choice for you if you like the excitement of a big city. It is well-known for its nightlife, music, festivals, professional sports, great shopping and restaurants. From Toronto you can take weekend trips to Niagara Falls, Montreal, Ottawa, Boston and New York. Being such an international city means it’s easy to reach, with flights arriving from everywhere from Abu Dhabi to Zurich. Our campus offers students the very best of locations in the downtown city centre.

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"Kaplan is very good and I recommend it to future students"

Peter Imboden, student from Switzerland

Kaplan is very good and I recommend it to future students.
The social events were focused only for the morning classes. If you have the afternoon classes, you will miss 80% of these events.

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
22 Apr 2024 - 14 Jun 2024
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Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin)

S$ 343
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 343
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a new culture and learn English while living with a host family. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English courses.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

S$ 374
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 374
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a new culture and learn English while living with a host family. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English courses.

Homestay with private bathroom (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

S$ 502
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 502
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a new culture and learn English while living with a host family. Share meals with your hosts every day and speak English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English courses.
student-residence

The Parker Residence (No meals) Min. age 18 (Twin)

S$ 476
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 200 Redpath Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 0E6, Canada
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 476
The Parker residence is a luxury-grade high rise building in the “Midtown” district of Toronto, known for the city’s best shopping and dining. Students will enjoy building amenities including a 24/7 fitness center featuring yoga and fitness classes, a rooftop pool, arcade and games room, bowling alley, a two-story lounge and study area and an on-site café. Single bedrooms with either shared or private bathroom and twin bedrooms with shared bathroom are available. The property is a five-minute walk to the subway station and specialty grocery stores, cafes, and boutiques. Commute to school is 30 minutes via subway.

The Parker Residence (No meals) Min. age 18 (Economy Single)

S$ 528
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 200 Redpath Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 0E6, Canada
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 528
The Parker residence is a luxury-grade high rise building in the “Midtown” district of Toronto, known for the city’s best shopping and dining. Students will enjoy building amenities including a 24/7 fitness center featuring yoga and fitness classes, a rooftop pool, arcade and games room, bowling alley, a two-story lounge and study area and an on-site café. Single bedrooms with either shared or private bathroom and twin bedrooms with shared bathroom are available. The property is a five-minute walk to the subway station and specialty grocery stores, cafes, and boutiques. Commute to school is 30 minutes via subway.

The Parker Residence (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

S$ 564
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 200 Redpath Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 0E6, Canada
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 564
The Parker residence is a luxury-grade high rise building in the “Midtown” district of Toronto, known for the city’s best shopping and dining. Students will enjoy building amenities including a 24/7 fitness center featuring yoga and fitness classes, a rooftop pool, arcade and games room, bowling alley, a two-story lounge and study area and an on-site café. Single bedrooms with either shared or private bathroom and twin bedrooms with shared bathroom are available. The property is a five-minute walk to the subway station and specialty grocery stores, cafes, and boutiques. Commute to school is 30 minutes via subway.

Parkside Student Residence (21 meals/week) Min. age 16 (Single)

S$ 784
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 111 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2G3, Canada
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and wireless internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 784
Just minutes from Kaplan Toronto, Parkside residence offers community amenities that help you stay fit, give you privacy to hit the books, and space to socialize when you're done. Students will share twin rooms with ensuite bathroom. Meals at the residence cafeteria are included, and students will enjoy the opportunity to interact with university students in residence. Residence amenities include on-site gym and yoga studio, group and private study rooms, social lounge with fireplace, outdoor terrace with bbq, recreation center with billiards and arcade games, 24-hour card-controlled access. Students will have all they need for a vibrant study experience in Toronto.

The Parker Residence with private bathroom (No meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

S$ 789
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 200 Redpath Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 0E6, Canada
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 789
The Parker residence is a luxury-grade high rise building in the “Midtown” district of Toronto, known for the city’s best shopping and dining. Students will enjoy building amenities including a 24/7 fitness center featuring yoga and fitness classes, a rooftop pool, arcade and games room, bowling alley, a two-story lounge and study area and an on-site café. Single bedrooms with either shared or private bathroom and twin bedrooms with shared bathroom are available. The property is a five-minute walk to the subway station and specialty grocery stores, cafes, and boutiques. Commute to school is 30 minutes via subway.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 90 when you register.

Visit Canada's Citizenship and Immigration website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Toronto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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