Intensive course

Our fastest English speaking course in Canada, for students with ambitious goals and no time to lose.

• Ideal for – Students who need to learn to speak English as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons

• Lessons – Thirty-two 40-minute English lessons per week using our innovative proprietary course material

• Start date – Every Monday throughout the year

• Level – Beginner to Advanced

• Duration – 2-52 weeks

General course

A reliable English course at a comfortable pace, to give you confidence speaking English day to day.

• Ideal for – Adults who want a well-rounded English speaking course and have time to build their skills progressively

• Lessons – Twenty-six 40-minute English lessons per week using our innovative proprietary course material

• Start date – Every Monday throughout the year

• Level – Beginner to Advanced

• Duration – 2-52 weeks

Basic course

A fun English speaking course with plenty of spare time to enjoy your visit to Canada after class.

• Ideal for – Short-term visitors who want to learn English in Canada during their summer holiday

• Lessons – Twenty 40-minute English lessons per week using our innovative proprietary course material

• Start date – Mondays during the summer

• Level – Beginner to Advanced

• Duration – 2-12 weeks

Prepare for a Cambridge English or TOEFL test with a specialized intensive exam preparation course.

• Ideal for – Students preparing to take the TOEFL or one of the Cambridge English exams

• Lessons – Thirty-two 40-minute English lessons per week using our innovative proprietary course material

• Start date – Designated Mondays throughout the year

• Level – Intermediate to Advanced

• Duration – 10-24 weeks

An English speaking course in Canada for students who aim to graduate as fluent English speakers.

• Ideal for – Students who want to learn to speak English with a high degree of fluency

• Lessons – Thirty-two 40-minute English lessons per week

• Start date – January, April, June, and September

• Level – Beginner to Advanced

• Duration – 6, 9 or 11 months

Learn to speak English in Canada and then certify your new fluency with a rigorous exam like the Cambridge or TOEFL tests.

• Ideal for – Students who want to certify their level of English with an official language exam

• Lessons – Thirty-two 40-minute English lessons per week

• Start date – January, April, June, and September

• Level – Beginner to Advanced

• Duration – 6, 9 or 11 months

A well-rounded English speaking course in Canada to build a solid foundation in English.

• Ideal for – Students who want to move towards fluency in English without committing to the rigors of a more intensive schedule

• Lessons – Twenty-six 40-minute English lessons per week

• Start date – January, April, June, and September

• Level – Beginner to Advanced

• Duration – 6, 9 or 11 months

The EF University Foundation Year in Canada provides a combination of intensive English speaking courses, TOEFL and university preparation lessons, academic research, study skills and essay composition. In addition, students can choose specialist modules in their academic area of interest, preparing them for their university degree.

Graduates of this program have special benefits at some of our partner institutions, including acceptance of an advanced EF level instead of a required TOEFL score, flexible application deadlines, and quick admissions decisions. Students may apply in advance for conditional acceptances for visa purposes.

• Ideal for – High school graduates who want to continue their education in a Canadian university

• Lessons – Thirty-two 40-minute lessons (21 hours of instruction)

• Start date – January, April and September

• Duration – 6 or 9-months, depending on your level of English