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Accredited language schools start new classes almost every week, run from two weeks to a year or more, and can lead straight into college or university. Here is why each featured school stands out, the reason behind it, the result for the student, and the weekly cost.

128accredited members of Languages Canada, offering 160+ programsLanguages Canada ↗

150,000+international language students each yearLanguages Canada ↗

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~395–480CAD per week for full-time English in 2026See table

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English programs

General English, exam preparation and academic English

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WhyThe reason this school belongs on a shortlist.

BecauseThe evidence: programs, cities, partners.

ResultWhat the student walks away with.

ILSC Language Schools

Vancouver · Toronto · Montréal · Private

75+ partners

Why: For students who want English that leads directly into further study.
Because: General English, IELTS, Cambridge and University Pathway programs, with more than 75 college and university partners.
Result: Measurable progress, with a guaranteed level gain on the intensive schedule (conditions apply).

2026 · 24 lessons per weekCAD 430 / week1–12 weeks · homestay 350/week · source

Global Village (GV)

Calgary · Victoria · Private

Lower cost

Why: For students who prefer smaller, friendly cities and lower prices.
Because: General, Academic and Business English, IELTS prep and a joint pathway with Camosun College in Victoria.
Result: Solid English at one of the lowest weekly prices we found.

2026 · 20 lessons per weekCAD 395 / weekhomestay 290 (Calgary) / 305 (Victoria) · source

CLLC

Halifax · Ottawa · Toronto · Private

Pathway focus

Why: For students who know they want university or college afterwards.
Because: A two-stage University Pathway accepted in place of an IELTS score by partners such as Dalhousie, Acadia, Brock, Lakehead and Mount Allison.
Result: A route to degree study without a separate English test.

University Pathway · per weekCAD 395–505 / weekPathway 1 / Pathway 2 · source

Bayswater

Toronto · Vancouver · Private

Value + careers

Why: For students who want solid General English at a moderate weekly price.
Because: Standard, intensive and super-intensive English, IELTS and Business English, plus university preparation and career programs such as digital marketing in Vancouver.
Result: Steady progress in English with an option to add a career-focused certificate.

2026 · 20 lessons per weekCAD 280–300 / weekToronto 280 · Vancouver 300 · homestay from 300/305 · source

Quest Language Studies

Toronto · Private · Since 1997

Downtown Toronto

Why: For students who want a long-established school in the centre of Toronto.
Because: Core English from 20 to 32 lessons a week, communication-focused courses, exam preparation and a 12-week Academic Pathway for advanced students.
Result: Flexible weekly study, with a structured route toward college or university for C1-level learners.

2026 · Core English 20CAD 285 / weekAcademic Pathway 12 weeks 5,950 · homestay from 320 · source

Oxford International (OI)

Toronto · Vancouver · Private

Juniors & adults

Why: For students who want a global school brand with adult and junior programs.
Because: General English from 20 to 40 lessons a week, IELTS preparation, university pathway programs and junior programs for ages 8–17.
Result: English progress backed by a network of schools in the UK, the US and Canada.

2026 · General English Morning 20CAD 390 / weekIntensive 30: 490 · homestay 340 · registration 185 · source

Kaplan International Languages

Toronto · Vancouver · Private

Ages 16+ · 30+ option

Why: For students who want an established international brand in both big cities.
Because: General, semi-intensive and intensive English, IELTS and TOEFL preparation, academic semester programs and a separate 30+ program in Toronto.
Result: A recognised course certificate and a clear level-by-level study plan.

2026 · General English 20CAD 410 / weekSemi-Intensive 27: 450–470 · homestay from 340 · source

English program costsCAD

School	City	Tuition / week	Homestay / week	Registration	Source
ILSC (24 lessons)	Vancouver, Toronto	430 → 400	350 (390 summer)	220	ILSC 2026
ILSC Intensive (30 lessons)	Vancouver, Toronto	480	350 (390 summer)	220	ILSC 2026
Global Village (20 lessons)	Calgary, Victoria	395 → 355	290 / 305	175	GV 2026
Global Village (30 lessons)	Calgary, Victoria	440 → 395	290 / 305	175	GV 2026
CLLC University Pathway	Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto	395 / 505	On request	200	CLLC 2026
Bayswater (20 lessons)	Toronto, Vancouver	280 / 300	300 / 305	On request	Bayswater 2026
Quest Core English (20 lessons)	Toronto	285	320 (+30 summer)	On request	Quest 2026
Oxford International (20 lessons)	Toronto, Vancouver	390	340	185	OI 2026
Kaplan General English (20 lessons)	Toronto, Vancouver	410	340–370	On request	Kaplan 2026

Arrows show the weekly price falling for longer bookings. Bayswater, Quest and Kaplan prices are the schools' 2026 list prices as published by LanguageCourse.net; homestay placement fees (about 225–275) are extra. Sample budget: 12 weeks at ILSC Toronto with homestay is about CAD 10,010 (tuition 5,160 + homestay 4,200 + registration 220 + accommodation fee 250 + materials 180), before flights and insurance.

French programs

Learn French in Canada's French-speaking heart

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ILSC Montréal

Montréal, Quebec · Private

French & English

Why: For students who want to study French in a bilingual city.
Because: General and Intensive French, plus French with volunteering, in a city where French is the everyday language.
Result: Practical French used daily outside the classroom.

2026 · 24 lessons per weekCAD 420 / weekIntensive 470 · source

McGill School of Continuing Studies

Montréal, Quebec · University

Summer French

Why: For adults who want a short, university-run French course.
Because: A 3-week summer course with 36 class hours plus conversation practice and outings.
Result: A focused French boost on a famous campus.

3-week course · 2024 priceCAD 1,6492026 fee confirmed on request · source

Université Laval, École de langues

Québec City · University

Immersion

Why: For full immersion in North America's most French-speaking city.
Because: Two 5-week intensive summer sessions with cultural activities, plus year-round courses and certificates.
Result: Deep immersion with a university credential option.

CostQuoted on requestprogram page

University pathway

Reach university without a separate English test

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Why

One route, fewer hurdles

Students who are not yet at the required English level can still plan a clear path into college or university.

Because

Partner agreements

The student takes a placement test, studies up through the levels, and the partner institution accepts the finished level in place of an IELTS or TOEFL score. Often a conditional offer comes first.

Result

Admission with confidence

For example, CLLC Pathway 2 counts as IELTS 6.5 at partners including Dalhousie and Brock; VGC has 15 such agreements; GV runs a joint pathway with Camosun College.

Summer camps

English, activities and friends from around the world

Youth camps combine morning English lessons with afternoon activities and weekend excursions, with homestay or supervised residence.

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Summer camp prices 2026 · accommodation includedCAD

Camp	Ages	Accommodation	1 week	2 weeks	4 weeks	Source
ILSC Junior Camp (Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal)	13–17	Homestay	1,995	3,190	5,580	ILSC
ILSC Junior · UBC residence	9–17	Residence	3,115	—	—	ILSC
ILSC Junior · McGill residence	13–17	Residence	3,115	—	9,610	ILSC
GV Teen Explorer (Victoria, Calgary)	14–17	Homestay	—	3,150	5,800	GV
GV Teen Explorer · Victoria residence	14–17	Residence	—	5,075	—	GV
CISS Toronto (with ILSC)	12–16	Residence	—	5,100	9,050	ILSC

ILSC has already published 2027 camp prices (homestay camp from CAD 2,100 for one week). We confirm the current season's price when you book.

Working Holiday Program

Language study combined with work and travel

Why

Practise English in real life

Some students want to use their new English at work and while travelling, not only in class.

Because

Schools package it

Global Village offers a Study & Work Package and a Working Holiday Support Add-On; VGC runs its own Working Holiday Program.

Result

Fluency plus experience

A language course first, then a period of work and travel with the confidence to use English every day. Eligibility differs by country, so we review each case individually.

What a Canadian language school gives you

The result, in four parts

Real fluency, fasterClasses in the morning and the language all around you the rest of the day.

Accredited qualityLanguages Canada members are reviewed on curriculum, teachers and student services.

A route to more studyPathway programs can replace an IELTS score at partner colleges and universities.

Flexible timingStart almost any week and study from two weeks to a full year.

Plan my language program

Sources

Languages Canada, Quality Assurance and membership list
Prices: each school's official price list, linked in the cards and tables above.