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Bronte Language Centre

Bronte Language Centre

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We are a friendly and informal language centre where the emphasis is on communication. Our groups are small and we give lots of personal attention to our students. We offer an accelerated learning experience with the opportunity to use the audio and visual aids, plus the centre facilities after class. Enjoy small town safety with the city of Toronto 30 minutes away and Niagara Falls an hour by car. Oakville is a lovely, safe area with parks, harbours, many shops and malls, clubs, cinemas, galleries, museums, theatres, libraries, sports facilities, cafes, bars, and restaurants. We are ideally situated inside the Bronte Village Mall with its Post Office, pharmacy, supermarket, coffee shops, cafes, fast food outlets, and other services. Homestay with or without private bathroom. We offer free tea and coffee during the breaks and students are welcome to use the kitchen facilities at lunchtime. Free Internet/e-mail access and local phone calls. We offer various courses ranging from our Super Intensive English courses, Business English, TOEFL, and TOEIC to our Summer and Winter ESL Study Vacations. Our newest course is Study ESL and Stay in Your Own Teacher's Home, which is available for individuals, families, or small groups of friends. Students are invited to join in excursions and extra activities, and our bulletin board keeps you up to date with events and opportunities.

Areas of Expertise

Our aim is to improve your English as quickly and as effectively as possible, so our Language Centre is open for up to nine hours each day to allow you to take advantage of the centre facilities after class. Our initial testing process pinpoints your strengths and weaknesses. We offer TOEFL and TOEIC Preparation, English for Specific Purposes, General English, pronunciation, writing skills, and grammar classes. French classes, and sailing and skiing instruction are also available. Additional expertise in Travel and Tourism, Insurance Industry, Dental Industry, Communications, Multiculturism, Financial Services, Business English, Political Science, Economics, and International Affairs.

Off Campus Housing

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Homestay:80 bedsLowest: $140Highest: $185

We offer carefully chosen host family accommodation (some with private bathroom at additional cost), our director’s residence, apartment, or hotel accommodation. We offer after course service to students on Working Holiday Visas to help with housing and job applications.

Sports

We encourage our students to join the Y in Oakville to enjoy the pool, gym, climbing wall, and sports facilities. Martial arts, tennis, and many clubs are available in Oakville and surrounding areas.

Activities

Full social program offered with barbecues, movie nights, games nights, and field trips, as well as optional excursions to Toronto, Niagara Falls, Crawford Lake Indian Village, and many other places of interest.

Clubs

Many diverse clubs.

Information Technology

Free Internet and e-mail access available at the centre. Interactive computer programs and computers available for additional study and TOEFL practise.

Cultural

We do our best to facilitate different cultural and religious requirements.

Special Services

Wheelchair accessible. Our students are mostly aged from 18 to 60 with young children and teenage programs offered at various times of the year.

Affiliated Institutions

CAPLS member. The Canadian Association of Private Language Schools.

International Involvement

ESL Vacations in Europe also available through the International Hospitality Network of ESL Teachers and Tutors. Past and new students are welcome on our Villa Vacation in Portugal. This is a great opportunity to meet old friends, make new ones, and practise your English with your ESL teacher.

Campus Tour

Visitors are welcome, but please phone first.

Modified on September 28, 2007