English schools in Montreal

13 Best English Language Schools in Montreal in 2024 (from NZ$ 74)

53 reviews

BLI Montreal is an international language school that is into its fourth decade of consistently outstanding reputation for the quality and variety of English and French programs offered to local and international students. Our exclusive school offers personalized teaching programs and creates a wonderfully diverse and engaging dynamic for both, local and international students. BLI Montreal is located in the heart of Old Montreal, an area full of life, in close proximity to every major site in Montreal. We are conveniently located just two blocks from Place-d’Armes metro station, on the fourth floor of a heritage building in the shadow of the famous Notre-Dame Basilica. We are also directly across from the Aldred Building. You can even enjoy a view of the skyline from our rooftop terrace. Our modern facilities offer students a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere that makes the learning process very enjoyable and fun. BLI Montreal balances an intimate and comfortable school with accessibility to anything you could need.

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NZ$ 360

2 reviews

Académie Française A+ gives you the opportunity to study French and English and French in our city of Montreal. Académie Française A+ is located at the Plaza Côte-des-Neiges shopping center. We also offer a variety of activities and excursions that can be added to your program. We offer personalized teaching programs and strives to create an immersive and supportive environment where students can master French and/or English while gaining a deeper appreciation for the cultures associated with these languages. Our students will have access to the neighboring Bibliothèque interculturelle which promotes building bridges among the various cultures, a world music collection and works in many additional languages. Académie française A+ is also nearby downtown Montreal in the middle of outstanding and memorable attractions such as Saint Joseph Oratory, Montreal Museum of beaux-arts, McCord and Grevin. We are close to Université de Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréal (HEC) and Concordia and close to Mount Royal Parc. We are neighboring 3 major hospitals including the Montreal Rehabilitation Centre. Most of the above-mentioned places are at walking distance or easily accessible by public transportation. We are conveniently located just a few blocks from a metro station.

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NZ$ 74

15 reviews

UMC Montreal offers the same quality education as UMC Toronto. UMC students are giving the opportunity to study both English and French in a city of fluent speakers. UMC is located at the heart of the entertainment district by La Place des Arts, the home to 6 concert and theater halls including the Montreal Symphony House, a museum of contemporary arts, an underground mall part of the Underground City and a large popular esplanade where concerts and shows are regularly presented. UMC is next to the subway station Place-des-Arts and is 5 minutes from McGill University. The school is renovated and has 10 classrooms on two floors, a cafeteria, computers, internet, and a reception.

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NZ$ 785

2 reviews

**Please note that our school cannot provide visa support.** Our school is specialized in teaching the two spoken languages of Quebec: French and English as well as helping with exam preparation for the TOEFL iBt, TOEIC, IELTS, MCAT, TEF, TEFaQ, TFI and DELE exams. We offer quality service centered on conviviality and effectiveness. At ALC, you will be welcomed by a dynamic team that will strive to make your stay as pleasant as possible and help each student adapt to their new environment with a courteous and personalized service. Whether you come from Canada or a foreign country, or whether you’re here to study short or long term, at our school you will find competent teaching professionals that will help you gain strong language skills. Whether your language studies are for your career, college or university studies, ALC will guarantee you individualized follow-up no matter which course you choose. Located in the heart of the city, in the entertainment and festival district, students will have the opportunity to live in a motivating environment conducive to dialogue. Located exactly between the streets Berri and St. Denis, our school is easily accessible by metro station Sherbrooke, by bus or on foot. Le Quartier Latin of Montreal is situated on the intersection of the streets Ste. Catherine & St. Denis. Restaurants, cafés avec terraces, theaters, magazines, this neighborhood offers a lot of activities all day long. You will find everything close by the central library, the francophone university UQAM, the Park La Fontaine with its tennis areas, cinemas and even more… Why ALC? Immersion You will learn the target language in an environment where you will have ample opportunity to put it into practice. This will allow you to quickly gain a high level of competence in the language you seek to learn. Progress No matter your language level, the programs offered by our school, which are based on your desire to learn, guarantee strong and durable language skills. Methodology Based on interactions between teachers and students, our interactive, effective and encouraging teaching technique motivates learners to naturally develop their oral and written capabilities. Learning a language at ALC is done in the targeted language only because this is the language you wish to perfect. Teachers During your stay at ALC, you will be guided by competent and experienced teachers whose objective is to see you succeed. All our teachers have received a university education and are native speakers. Dynamic team Administration, as well as teachers, will work hard to ensure your stay at ALC is a true success and up to your standards. A " plus " on your CV ALC’s courses help to prepare you for the TOEFL IBT, TOEIC, TFI and TCF, which are officially recognized exams for acceptance to universities and various companies and international public institutions’ personnel recruitment. Evolution We regularly integrate new themes in our courses which are always linked to everyday reality. Flexibility You may choose the dates and length of your stay, as well as the program adapted to your needs and availability. Free courses Aside from the courses, you will be registered for, you will also benefit from free courses each month: phonetics, civilization, casual conversation, and role plays in difficult situations. Language laboratory Based on an average of 5 hours per week, the interactive program offered by ALC is an excellent complementary tool for learning a language, for it allows you to rapidly improve your vocabulary as well as your pronunciation. Offered in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. Rich and varied programs No matter why you must or want to learn a language (university, professional studies, business promotion, stay abroad…), ALC offers you programs adapted to your goals. Excellent quality/price ratio ALC offers top quality courses at a preferential price to its local and international clientele. At ALC, all you need to concentrate on are your studies. In conclusion, choosing ALC means choosing experienced professionals.

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NZ$ 372

14 reviews

Montreal International Institute of Language Arts is located at 8255 Mountain Sights, in a modern. It is easily accessible by metro. The school's excellent location and its wide variety of courses make it an ideal location to study English or French: students can choose from general English or French courses, examination courses, or executive courses, and can decide between just a few lessons per week to several lessons per week. M.I.I.L.A has facilities that include a computer room with free internet access and self-study materials, a library and a student lounge. The school offers a monthly social and leisure calendar to invite students to practice their English skills while visiting popular points of interest in and around the city. M.I.I.L.A is a certified school, member of Languages Canada who offers English as Second Language (ESL) and French as Second Language (FSL) courses with different intensities. There are 11 levels in ESL and 10 in FSL, from Beginner to High Advanced and Preparation courses for TOEFL, and TFI.

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NZ$ 811

FLY Experience is a duly constituted language school whose mission is to foster the wide-ranging influence of multiculturalism as well as the unique bilingual reality of Montreal through the education of young people from all over the world, thus increasing their ability to face the cultural, economic and ecological realities of the 21st century. Montreal is not only one of the safest cities in the world, but it also offers an incredible amount of cultural and touristic activities as well as the opportunity to practice both French and English, making it the perfect place to discover the virtues of multilingualism. Since the summer of 1999, our programs have hosted students aged 11 to 19 years old from all over the world who wish to improve their communication skills in French or English while sharing enriching experiences with other international students. To achieve this goal, we rely on our highly qualified teachers, who hold both a license delivered by the Quebec Department of Education and extensive working experience in the teaching of second languages. Our dynamic animators will also involve students in original and stimulating activities during their leisure time. At FLY Experience, students receive 15 hours of intensive language courses per week in the morning. This is balanced with numerous extracurricular activities and workshops in the afternoon through which students can put into practice what they learned in class earlier during the day. Excursions and tours to Quebec City, Ottawa, and Toronto, as well as Niagara Falls, are offered to enhance the cultural immersion aspect of our programs. Thanks to the high quality of the language immersion programs being offered at College Jean-de-Brébeuf, Mont-Tremblant and College Ste-Anne de Lachine as well as the diverse socio-cultural activities supervised by our dynamic animators, FLY Experience is unique and much appreciated by its participants.

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NZ$ 1,641

Find Your New Voice in Montréal. Languages Across Borders (LAB) Montreal is a member of the award-winning LCI Education network, which manages twenty-three education institutions around the world, and specializes in English and French language courses. Founded as a language school in 1997, LAB Montreal is accredited by Languages Canada and shares a modern campus with LaSalle College in downtown Montreal, one of Canada’s most vibrant and affordable cities. This campus is conveniently located in a district known for shopping, multicultural restaurants and cafés – all within walking distance of Montreal’s subway network.

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NZ$ 521

Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec and offers an amazing number of attractions, events and festivals, making it a great vibrant and cosmopolitan summer camp location. Tamwood’s Montreal summer camp is located on Concordia University. The campus is situated on a four square kilometer neighborhood at the heart of downtown Montreal and is 40 minutes by car from the Montreal airport, close to St Lawrence River, Old Montreal, markets, museums and many other famous sites. The location of this campus makes it a very safe and attractive choice for international campers.

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NZ$ 1,453

9 reviews

ILSC Montreal many courses are taught in a modern building in the downtown core of the city. The school is equipped with 43 classrooms, 2 computer labs, a student lounge, cafeteria, and wireless internet access zones. The second largest French city in the world, Montreal offers numerous opportunities for social and cultural activities. ILSC Montreal also employs an activities coordinator who arranges after-school outings to explore everything from historic Old Montreal to the International Jazz Festival to cross-country skiing on Mount Royal.

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NZ$ 515

The Pedagogical experience of MLS ranges from training Canadian officials and business people in both English and French to students from all over the world who come to Canada for a stay of 1 to 48 weeks. MLS has a tradition of delivering highly structured programs. These programs are designed and constantly updated to help students develop a solid grasp of the language, which they are then encouraged to use in the real-life environment outside school. Courses are rigorous and challenging so that students achieve maximum results. The courses are purpose-designed for building linguistic confidence and effective communication skills for general, academic or professional purposes. MLS offers a spacious, comfortable and a well-equipped study environment. Students have free access to computers with internet (and free Wi-Fi), a lounge with a fridge, microwave, and a coffee machine, as well as a fitness centre.

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NZ$ 2,291

12 reviews

The world’s largest bilingual city, Montreal is rich in European charm with a unique English and French cultural mix. EC Montreal is an airy, modern school located in the heart of the city, where students can choose to study English, French, or both! Launched: 2011 Centre capacity: 290 Classrooms: 23 Minimum age: 16 Students per class: Average 12 (Max 15) HigherScore class size: Average 16 (Max 18) Wheelchair accessible (accommodation can be arranged upon request) School Includes 15 internet connected computers Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the centre Interactive whiteboards throughout Self-study room Student lounge Kitchen area Restaurants on site Starbucks on site Outdoor terrace University Admissions Service Visa processing services

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NZ$ 579

5 reviews

CLC Montreal is popularly known as “the school that feels like home.” Located in the beautiful residential area of Monkland Village, our school is just a 5 minute walk to the Villa Maria metro station and a quick ride to downtown Montreal. Monkland avenue is full of upscale restaurants, cafés and boutiques. In the summer, the street hosts several festivals including the Monkland Grand Prix Festival and The Flavors of Monkland Festival. The vibrant neighbourhood and easy access to the Old Port and downtown make CLC Montreal the ideal location to study. Students can choose from a variety of part-time and full-time classes in French and English as well as private lessons. We are also offering three brand new and exciting programs this year: the Pre-Immigration Program, the Student Travel Program, and the Slang 20 Program. CLC Montreal offers free wifi and facilities include: a computer room with free internet access, a small library and a kitchen area where students can make themselves feel at home. There is also a Yoga studio next door where CLC students can get a 15% discount! With a plethora of student activities, there’s always something going on at CLC! Weekly activities include volunteer club, game club, food club, and pub club where students can put their newly acquired language talents to good use. Additionally, there is a weekly Friday activity where students are guided to popular points of interest in and around Montreal. Moreover, we host a fun activity called Language Tea Time where students can meet locals and practice their language skills with native speakers every week. Our students are usually young professionals who come from all parts of the globe and take language learning seriously. You are bound to meet some amazing people here and make long-lasting memories. Welcome!

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NZ$ 547

CLIC has been offering a distinctive, proven second language teaching method for over 35 years. With a network of more than 300 professionals, we offer our services throughout Eastern Canada. We provide a wide variety of language services that are tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses to effectively learn modern languages. Visit us at clicnetwork.com/montreal

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NZ$ 521

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