English Encounters
591 Brant Street, Suite A, Burlington, ON, L7R2G6
We invite you to join us in a small, friendly language school in Burlington, Canada, which provides an intimate atmosphere in which to improve your English skills.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality intensive English courses where the emphasis is on communication.
Individual attention is our first priority and at English Encounters we make sure you receive the attention you need in a comfortable and convenient setting near Toronto.
School location
General Information
- Minimum age of students: 18
- Lesson duration: 50 min
- Maximum class size: 9
- Average number of students in group: 6
- Number of classrooms: 5
- School's foundation year: 1996
- Level placement test on the first day: yes
- The nearest airport: Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Distance from the nearest airport: 55 km
- School opening times: 8.30 - 17.00
- School closed on national and regional holidays: 24.12.2024, 25.12.2024, 26.12.2024, 27.12.2024, 28.12.2024, 29.12.2024, 30.12.2024, 31.12.2024, 01.01.2025, 17.02.2025, 18.04.2025, 19.05.2025, 01.07.2025, 04.08.2025, 01.09.2025, 13.10.2025, 24.12.2025, 25.12.2025, 26.12.2025, 27.12.2025, 28.12.2025, 29.12.2025, 30.12.2025, 31.12.2025
- Distance from the airport: YYZ-Toronto Pearson International Airport km
Facilities
- Free car parking
- Free WIFI
- Tea / Coffee room
- Kitchen for student use
- Self study room
Classroom equipment
- Air conditioning in all classrooms
- Heating in all classrooms
- Audio-TV in all classrooms
The price includes
- Free certificate of course attendance
- WIFI Internet at school
- Language level placement test on the first day at school
Course materials:
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Leisure activities
| Activities | Included / at extra cost | Distance from school |
|---|---|---|
| Golf | ||
| Yoga | 2 km | |
| Swimming | 5 km | |
| Tennis | 5 km |
Courses
General English Course
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 30 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 50 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 9 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
• small groups (3-9 students)
• all language skills
• general English
• daily homework assignments
• 6 levels
• regular testing
• 20 lessons per week
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
General English Course PLUS
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 30 |
| lessons per week | 24 |
| Lesson duration | 55 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 9 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
• small groups (3-9 students)
• all topics including grammar, idioms, pronunciation, vocabulary, comprehension, conversation and more!
• general English PLUS English skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) practice lessons
• daily homework assignments
• 6 levels
• regular testing
• 20 general English lessons per week PLUS 4 English skills practice lessons
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
Intensive or Business English Course
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 30 |
| lessons per week | 25 |
| Lesson duration | 55 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 9 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
• 20 group + 5 private lessons per week
• small group (3-9 students) lessons in the mornings
• private lessons in the afternoons
• all language skills
• business English
• daily homework assignments
• regular practice tests
Course levels
Course start dates
Test Preparation Course
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 30 |
| lessons per week | 25 |
| Lesson duration | 55 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 9 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
• 20 group + 5 private lessons per week
• small group (3-9 students) lessons in the mornings
• private lessons in the afternoons
• all language skills
• general English
• private lessons focus on academic English and TOEFL, IELTS etc. preparation and practice
• daily homework assignments
• regular practice tests
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates
Accelerated English Course
| Minimum course length in weeks | 4 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 4 |
| lessons per week | 30 |
| Lesson duration | 55 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 9 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
• 20 group + 10 private lessons per week
• small group (3-9 students) lessons in the mornings
• private lessons in the afternoons
• all language skills
• general English
• private lessons focus on individual needs (eg. Business English, TOEFL, TOEIC, speaking, writing, etc.)
• daily homework assignments
• regular testing
Course levels
Course start dates
Private English Course
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 2 |
| lessons per week | 10 |
| Lesson duration | 55 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 1 |
| Maximum group size | 1 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
- 2-20 private lessons per week
- flexible schedule - lessons can be afternoons, evenings, o Saturdays
- classes available at your home or office
- all language skills
- general English and/or business English
- lessons focus on individual needs and interests
- daily homework assignments
Course levels
Course start dates
Accommodation
Host Family Host Family
All of our host families are carefully chosen by our staff who visit the family and view your bedroom and facilities. You will have a comfortable single room or a double room if you prefer. Many of our homes are within walking distance from the school. You will live as one of the family and have breakfast and dinner each day.
| Price includes: | air conditioning, access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, access to the laundry room, heating, bedding, towels, TV, shared bathroom |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Saturday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Maximum age | 100 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 2 |
| Distance from school walking | 10-30 min |
| Distance from school by public transport | 5-30 min |
| Extra nights bookable: | Yes |
| Price per extra night | 50 CA$ |
| Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 350 CA$ |
Supplements
| Special Diet: Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, etc. | 50 CA$ per week |
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Terms & Conditions
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE BOOKING.
Description of the booking process, deposit payment, balance payment
1. Making a booking.
1.1 The booking will be made via langart.net through an online booking system.
2. Deposit payment
2.1 A deposit, in the amount specified in the booking process, to secure a place on the course, will be charged to the student at the time of booking.
3. Balance payment
3.1 The balance will be paid by the student to the school directly.
3.2 For the payment of the balance, the school will issue an invoice to the student, with the deposit deducted, and forward it to the student along with confirmation of enrolment and other documents relating to the booking. The invoice will include the methods of payment accepted by the school, as well as the deadline for payment.
For latest booking terms, to include changing the booking, cancellations, withdrawal from the course, and others, see below:
Cancellation/Refund Policy
STUDENTS REQUIRING A VISA
You must provide written notice AND:
that your visa was refused by providing us with the original refusal letter from the Canadian authorities
proof that you have registered in another qualified language school AND received a new student visa
a boarding pass as proof of returning to your country
You must provide written notice
Refunds (less any applicable bank costs) for All Courses
30 days before start date: All fees refunded except $200
1- 29 days before start date: 80% of total fees refunded
Cancellation in first week of course: 50% of total fees refunded
Refunds (less any applicable bank costs) for Courses Six Weeks or longer
Cancellation in 2nd to 4th week of course: 25% of total fees refunded
Please note that students who do not complete their program as booked will NOT normally receive a certificate or student report.
Students who enroll through an agent or representative, must obtain their refund directly from the agent or representative and comply with their policies.
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