How is ACCESS different from other language schools
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- ACCESS has the smallest class size of any
Toronto language school (7 students average, 10 students maximum).
Because
of our small classes, each student receives a lot
of personal attention from our teachers
- ACCESS is an official TOEFL Testing Centre -
you can write the TOEFL test at ACCESS
- ACCESS includes FREE daily Workshops &
Tutorials for every student
- ACCESS includes one "Free Friday" trip
or activity every week for every student
- ACCESS was the first Canadian language school,
and is the only Toronto language school to be a member
of QUALITY ENGLISH (www.quality-english.com)
- ACCESS staff & teachers really care about our students
- if you have any difficulties while you are with
us, we will do our best to help you.
- ACCESS guarantees only one student of each language
in a homestay
- ACCESS cares about your homestay experience - if
you have any difficulties, we will help you, and
if needed, move you to a new homestay quickly and
without charge.
- English in
the only language that ACCESS teaches. Because
of this, we
have a unique
English-only
environment where all students in
the school speak only in English.
- Small school
size (120 students maximum) - because of
our small size, you will get to know most
ACCESS students & teachers
- ACCESS has a well equipped computer lab with one
computer for every 3 - 4 students, high speed internet,
and is a WiFi Hotspot
- ACCESS offers lots of fun after-school social activities
so our students can get to know each other, have
fun, and make friends!
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Where is ACCESS located ? |
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- 1 block from the main intersection in downtown
Toronto (Yonge and Bloor Streets)
- Less than 1 minute walk from Toronto's main subway
station
- Surrounded by interesting shops, cheap restaurants,
office towers, and movie theatres
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How much does it cost to study ? |
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| For a full listing of our prices
view our Fees |
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When can I start my studies ? |
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- classes start every Monday(except when a holiday
falls on a Monday, then classes start on Tuesday)
- The University Bridge Program (UBP) has specific start
dates
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How do I apply ? |
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- Fill-out our Application form and pay CAN $125
Application fee.
- ACCESS will send you a Letter of Acceptance.
- Take this letter to the Canadian embassy to apply
for a visa (if required).
- Pay tuition deposit by credit card, bank wire transfer
or cheque.
* For full details please see How
To Apply
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How do I pay my fees ? |
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- After you fill out the online application form,
you can pay your fees online by credit card (Visa, MasterCard)
A minimum payment of CAN $2000 (or full
amount) is required to reserve your place and to
receive a Letter of Acceptance.
- Or, mail a bank draft or cheque
payable to:
Access International English Language
Centre
730 Yonge Street, Suite 203
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2B7
CANADA
- Or, send a bank wire transfer (into our
bank account):
Bank Name: TD Canada Trust
Address: 312 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario
M2N 3B4
SWIFT: TDOMCATTTOR
Beneficiary: Access International English Language
Centre
Account #: 265-5003736
When you send payment by bank draft, cheque,
or bank wire transfer, please be sure to send
us an e-mail or fax notifying
us of this payment.
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Where
do ACCESS students come from? |
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- ACCESS students come from many different countries
around the world, and we are very
careful not to accept
too many students
from one country.
- ACCESS' nationality mix is as follows: 30%
of students from Europe, 20 - 25% students from Asia, 20% from Mexico
and South
America, 10% students
from the Middle East, and 10 - 20% from other countries.
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Does ACCESS have computers ? |
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| Yes! ACCESS has a modern, well-equipped
computer lab with one computer for every 3 to 4 students.
We offer free high speed internet, computers with multilingual
capability, and are a WiFi Hotspot. Bring along your
laptop and surf the internet wirelessly from anywhere
in the school! ACCESS is an official TOEFL Testing Centre.
Our computers are used every weekend to administer the
TOEFL test to students from around Toronto. |
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What's the most important rule at ACCESS ? |
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"ENGLISH
ONLY!"
We do not allow students to speak other languages at
any time during, between, or after classes while at
the centre,
or during a trip or activity. All students sign a contract
on their first day of school agreeing to speak English
and only English.
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Can I study part-time? on weekends? in the evening
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Yes. We offer part-time English
programs in the mornings and afternoons (10 lessons
per week). We do not offer evening or weekend classes.
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How long does it take to get a student visa ? |
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Usually less than 6 weeks, but
in some countries it can take up to 3 months, so apply
early!
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What happens if my visa application is rejected? |
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Don't worry. Simply send the
original rejection letter from the Canadian Embassy to
ACCESS, along with the original copy of your Letter of
Acceptance, and we will fully refund all payments (excluding
application fee and homestay placement fee).
Note: If you notify ACCESS about the visa rejection
less than 14 days before your course start date, there
will be a $200 cancellation charge.
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What is the best accommodation choice ? |
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Most students choose to live
with a Canadian family (homestay). We always recommend
homestay as the best choice for our students because:
- You will learn English quickly by practicing with
your host family.
- Homestay is much cheaper, safer, and less complicated
than renting an apartment or hotel room.
- You will learn much more about Canada and Canadian
culture by living in a homestay.
Other possible accommodation options include:
- Student residence / dormitory
- furnished apartment
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Do I need medical insurance? |
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Yes! Every ACCESS student must
have medical insurance. Healthcare in Canada is expensive.
Medical insurance is required in case of emergency.
You can buy your own insurance, or ACCESS can arrange
it for you. We use a very reasonably priced, comprehensive
medical insurance plan for international students called
"Student Guard" at a cost of CAN $2.50 per
day. If you would like ACCESS to arrange medical insurance,
please notify us in your application, or send
us an e-mail.
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How long will it take for me to learn English? |
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Every student is different.
Some students learn very quickly, while others take longer
to learn. If you want to make a noticeable improvement
in your English level, you should study at least 3
months. The average length of study for ACCESS students
is between 3 - 6 months.
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How many levels does ACCESS have ? |
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We have 7 levels from beginner
to advanced. All students are given a placement test
on
the first day of classes. We group students according
to ability. Our teachers will carefully assess your
strengths
and weaknesses and design lessons that will help you
to improve. Because we are small, we are able to easily
customize
our lessons to suit each particular student's needs.
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When do I have to pay my fees ? |
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| When you fill out the Application
form, you must pay the non-refundable CAN $125 application
fee. We will not process any applications until we receive
the non-refundable application fee.
You
must pay a minimum CAN $2000 (or the full
amount) to reserve your place and receive our institution's
Letter
of Acceptance. All fees are due BEFORE beginning classes.
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