Course Overviews

At Language Studies Canada, we offer a full range of programs in English and French. Our programs are practical, informative and enjoyable. At LSC, you learn to communicate effectively by focusing on the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.


LSC Teachers


LSC Teachers are university graduates with training in second-language instruction. Our teachers use both proven traditional techniques and the latest teaching innovations.


International Balance:


LSC controls registrations to make sure there is a good mix of many language groups in the school. We maintain the linguistic balance by language group rather than by nationality.


General English


Effective communication in another language requires a blend of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes at LSC are designed to be highly practical, informative and enjoyable.


International Business English


Are you business oriented? Develop your communicative abilities for the business world in this course. You will cover topics such as marketing, accounting, management and finance. You will also learn to develop your skills in meetings and discussion, writing memos and reports and use of the telephone.


Business English Diploma


Do you want to focus on business while you improve your English? This 12-week program will help you do this. If you already have high-intermediate skills in English, you can take the Business English Diploma. You take 8 weeks of intensive courses and finish with a 4-week Co-Op placement (volunteer work) in a Canadian company.


HIGHER SCORE at LSC TORONTO


In 2009, Higher Score was acquired by LSC Language Studies Canada. Higher Score was founded in 2004 and quickly became one of the most successful and trusted exam preparation schools in Toronto. Higher Score specializes only in exam preparation: IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC. Perfect record, so far… … since 2004, 100% of full-time students at Higher Score increased their test score after studying for 8 weeks or more. No other school has a perfect record like this Better English, better scores… … Higher Score programs are designed to help students increase their test score easily: increases of 200 points or more are not unusual!


IELTS


You can prepare for IELTS by becoming familiar with the types of questions on the IELTS exam. In this course, you develop effective exam-taking skills for the IELTS exam, develop overall speaking, reading, listening & writing skills as well as develop knowledge and use of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and functional phrases related to a variety of general topics.


TOEFL


You can prepare for the TOEFL iBT exam at all LSC schools. At LSC Toronto and LSC Vancouver, TOEFL is offered as a 20 Lessons course in the morning. You can transfer into TOEFL from your other courses at no extra charge. Students must be of an intermediate ability to take TOEFL. In addition, at LSC Toronto, you can take specialty exam preparation through Higher Score. This is a specialized test preparation centre located directly inside LSC Toronto. At LSC Calgary and LSC Montreal, TOEFL is offered as an afternoon option (10 lessons per week). You take this course as part of the 30 Lessons program. Students must be of an advanced ability to take TOEFL


TOEIC


You can prepare for the TOEIC exam with 10 lessons per week. TOEIC is offered at all LSC schools. It is part of the 30 Lesson program for high intermediate students. Or, at LSC Toronto, you can take a specialized test preparation for TOEIC through Higher Score.


TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)


Are you thinking of teaching English when you return home? The TEFL course will prepare you. The TEFL course has 3 important parts: learning English, learning how to teach English, and teaching practice.


Co-Op Program


Combine your language learning at LSC with a volunteer placement in a Canadian company to expand your abilities in a real-life situation. If you are of high-intermediate ability, you can become a Co-Op student. The volunteer assignment is available in English at LSC Calgary, LSC Toronto and LSC Vancouver. At LSC Montréal, the experience is bilingual - French and English! LSC also offers a Paid Co-Op Program. This program is only available through authorized representatives of LSC. If you are interested in this program, please contact an LSC agent. Go to the Contact Us page for referral to an agent in your country.


One-to-One


LSC provides private courses on an individual basis. The custom-designed program is arranged to suit specific needs in terms of course length, schedule and content.


Montreal Teen Language Adventure


Montreal Teen Language Adventure is a junior program for students 13-17 years old, offering accommodation in homestay or residence. It offers a range of entertaining and meaningful activities. The focus is on language instruction in English or French in a small-group setting. Speaking and listening take priority.


Toronto Teen Language Adventure


Toronto Teen Language Adventure is a junior program for students 13-17 years old, offering accommodation in residence or in homestay. The focus is on language instruction in English in a small-group setting. Speaking and listening take priority. Students combine learning with the adventure of dicovering Toronto in a supervised group.


Entrance Requirements


Students must be 18 years of age or older and must be familiar with the Latin alphabet. Students for Montreal Language Adventure must be between 13 and 17 years of age.


Accommodation Requirements


Accommodation is available from the Saturday immediately preceding a course start date unless noted otherwise. Students must leave their accommodation by 11:00 a.m. on the Saturday immediately following their course end date. Students who arrive earlier or depart later must contact LSC to make special arrangements.


Airport Reception Requirements


To reserve airport reception, LSC requires the payment at least 4 weeks in advance. Students are required to send the school complete flight details. LSC cannot be held responsible for last-minute changes in flight plans. If this happens, the school will not be able to meet you at the airport and the reception fee will not be refunded.


Refund Policy


Visa Rejection by Immigration Canada


Students who are unable to obtain the appropriate documents to enter Canada are entitled to a complete refund less the processing fee. The refund must be requested in writing. Return of the original LSC Letter of Acceptance and a copy of the letter of rejection from Immigration Canada to the appropriate LSC centre is required in order to process the refund.


Booking Through A Representative


For students who enrolled at LSC through a representative, all refunds are subject to the policies of the representatives.


Tuition Refund



  • more than 30 days before starting date 75% refund

  • 1-29 days before starting date 60% refund

  • 0%-10% after starting date 50% refund

  • 11% to 29% after starting date 30% refund

  • 30% or more after starting date 0% refund

Tuition = total weeks of study reserved at time of booking Any changes made to tuition studies are subject to LSC refund policy. The Registration Fee is non-refundable.


Accommodation Refund


Students must provide written notification a minimum of 4 full weeks in advance in order to qualify for a refund of unused accommodation fees. The Accommodation Placement Fee is non-refundable.