The EC International College of Teacher Training full-time and part-time CELTA courses in Toronto are officially approved by Cambridge Assessment English, and meet the standards for TESL Canada (standard one). EC International College of Teacher Training is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. Also, the CELTA at EC International College of Teacher Training is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. For more information about Ontario Career Colleges (PCC) key performance indicators, please click here.
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Our CELTA teacher training course gives you both the theory and teaching practice necessary in the English language teaching industry. Three quarters of English Language Teaching (ELT) jobs ask for the Cambridge CELTA. To watch a webinar from Cambridge entitled, ‘The ultimate guide to CELTA, click here.
At EC we offer both full-time (4 weeks) and part-time (12 weeks) options. Our CELTA course:
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Toronto is one of the most exciting cities in North America, with something for every student to enjoy alongside their academic pursuits. With a wide range of activities and activity options, you’ll have an amazing time exploring this exciting big city (it’s Canada’s most populated city) while improving your English.
Take a fun-filled day trip or join weekend trips through our school’s social programme. Visit world-famous landmarks like the Royal Ontario Museum—the largest museum in Canada—and take in cultural objects and exciting exhibitions. Enjoy cultural experiences in places like the Distillery District and the fashion district, enjoy the city views at the CN Tower and explore Toronto Islands visit City Hall. Don’t miss out on Toronto’s amazing festivals: there’s street festivals and entertainment at events like Salsa on St. Clair and Toronto Caribbean Carnival throughout the year.
Toronto also offers interesting design activities like exploring Old Toronto or walking through Graffiti Alley, a colourful alley known for its street art… and amazing selfies! Try delicious food at local food markets, shop for artisan crafts in boutique stores, or take a bike rental and ride along scenic Lake Ontario bike trails.
With public transportation making it easy to get around, you can enjoy everything from social events to cultural events, day trips to Niagara Falls/Horseshoe Falls, and so much more.
Toronto is also a fantastic city for sports fans. Basketball, hockey, or baseball, there’s always a game to watch. Catch the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena for a real NBA experience, or cheer on the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the oldest hockey teams in North America. For baseball, go to Rogers Centre to see the Toronto Blue Jays. Watching live sports in Toronto is an exciting activity that brings people together and it’s a great way for international students to enjoy the local culture and community spirit.
Studying English in Toronto isn’t just about learning, on our education programs it’s about living an unforgettable life experience.
At EC Toronto, our academic programmes are designed to you at every stage of your learning process, from beginner to advanced level. We tailor your programme to suit your goals and learning style, and we use the Communicative Approach to help you interact effectively in real-life situations, as well as in class. our award-winning teaching methods are unique in the industry! All our Canadian English schools are members of Languages Canada so you can be sure of the highest level of academic quality.
Our teaching materials are produced in collaboration with National Geographic Learning so in our English programs, students learn about their world by experiencing it. Our English lessons cover a wide range of themes over the learning process, including cultural topics and authentic settings . You’ll discuss topics that matter in the real world and develop your analytical prowess!
Our English classes are taught by qualified teachers and supported by our fantastic staff! The entire team at EC Toronto is there to give you the best possible experience. We know there are no ‘average students’, each student needs individual attention. That’s why we provide feedback to help you and keep you focused on your learning journey. Work hard and you will see your language level improve!
We can help you prepare for your English tests or university program, improve your Business English, or any future endeavour where English ability is essential.
We offer a range of language programs at EC Toronto. If you are looking for Intensive full-time programs, our General English 30 course is 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our General English Semi-Intensive programs are General English 24 (18 hours per week) and General English 26 (19.5 hours per week). You can also combine any course with a One-to-One private class. Each class is 60 minutes and you can book as many as you want on during your stay to further boost your language skills.
In addition to our General English programme, EC Toronto offers a range of special courses to help you improve your English to succeed at school and in the global workplace. These include English for Work, an intensive English course that helps you develop the English skills you need to advance in your career; and a variety exam preparation courses d for IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC exams.
Take a General English course of 24, 26 or 30 lessons per week at our language school, your choice includes Special Focus classes where you can choose dynamic classes tailored to your learning goals. A skills class allows you to personalise your learning process and focus on the areas most important to you.
On our English education programs at EC Toronto, you can choose from homestay or shared student residence accommodation. Living in a homestay is a great way to experience real people, local culture, and everyday English conversations over home-cooked meals. Independent students may prefer a shared residence or apartment with international students, which offers more freedom along with modern amenities for student comfort.
Toronto has a continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters. Toronto’s weather is influenced by its location on the shores of Lake Ontario, making it cooler in the summer and warmer in winter than other Canadian cities. That said, winters can still be very cold, and there may be snow any time between December and March.
Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to study in Toronto—but in general, Canadian visa programs are free of excessive red tape. Contact us to learn more.
Join an English study program in Toronto and explore one of Canada’s most exciting cities!
Canadians are the some of the nicest people in the world and Toronto is one of North America’s most exciting cities! It’s an excellent location to begin your English learning journey. Our English school offers dynamic classes, a wide range of English courses, and flexible programs for every English level. Whether you’re just starting or looking to join an advanced level, you’ll build your English skills with the support of qualified teachers and a fantastic academic team. With small class sizes and engaging speaking programs, you’ll improve quickly in an educational environment designed for success. Meet international students, relax in the student lounge, and connect with real people and the nicest team around.
Outside the classroom, enjoy a full social programme with exciting activities and cultural events. From affordable trips to Niagara Falls and weekend visits to around Ontario, to fun-filled day trips exploring Old Toronto or the Distillery District, there’s always something happening. Toronto combines top-quality English study programs with unforgettable cultural experiences—making it the ideal city to live, learn, and grow. You will have an amazing time learning English in Toronto.
Having a CELTA certificate, along with a university degree, is your guarantee for employment world-wide. It is highly regarded in all countries and in some countries it is the standard qualification for employment as an English language teacher. Three quarters of English Language Teaching (ELT) jobs ask for the Cambridge CELTA.
CELTA graduates find jobs in private language schools in Canada and abroad, at colleges and universities, at international elementary and secondary schools, doing in-house corporate English lessons, with humanitarian organisations involved in overseas projects and with the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) programme.
For information on recognition of teaching certificates generally in Canada, visit the TESL Canada site at http://www.tesl.ca/. For recognition of teaching certificates in Ontario, visit the TESL Ontario site at http://www.teslontario.org/.
If you do not possess a completed university degree, even with a CELTA, you will not qualify for employment at any of the Canadian language institutes, either public or private, that are members of Languages Canada. With a university degree and a CELTA, you qualify for employment considerations with public-sector institutions (government funded programs such as LINC). However, these institutions generally prefer a TESL Ontario certification over a CELTA.
You will come across many different acronyms for types of qualifications. TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) are all common acronyms that mean essentially the same thing. All of these refer to English language teaching qualifications in general.
CELTA is the brand name for the University of Cambridge’s English language teaching qualification.
If ads say you need to have a recognised TESL/TEFL/TESOL qualification, employers expect you to have a qualification that they will recognise.
For overseas jobs, in most cases this means the CELTA or another certificate that is offered by an internationally known institution and that has international recognition.
For jobs in Canada, this will usually mean a certificate that has recognition from TESL Canada or a provincial TESL organisation – it’s best to contact employers directly to find out which standard they are seeking.
You may also see alternate names for the CELTA such as RSA, CTEFLA or Cambridge qualifications.
To research jobs currently available around the world, here are some websites where you can start your search:
http://www.daveseslcafe.com/
This site if popular for jobs in Canada, the USA and Asia
http://www.tefl.com/
This is a great website for a wider job search including Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/jobs/education/tefl/
This website is part of the Guardian newspaper published in the UK. It tends to be a good place to find jobs in Europe.