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ALC com International

3565 rue berri - Place du Cercle - Suite 200, Montreal, Quebec H2L 4G3, Canada
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ALC com International offers the following course types:

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NZ$ 560

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School description

**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.

Year opened
2005
Number of classrooms
10

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Eating Area
  • Cultural Trips
  • Computers
  • TV Room
  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Free Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • TOEFL Test Center
  • Audio Learning
  • Elevators
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with French teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

ALC Montreal has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Case Western Reserve University
Middle Tennessee State University
Southern Methodist University
Truman State University
University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ALC com International varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 28. In the summer, the average age is 24.

ALC Montreal teaches students from all over the world, including:

Canada
20%
Australia
10%
France
10%
Algeria
5%
Argentina
5%
Haiti
5%
USA
5%
Austria
3%
China
3%
Denmark
3%
Italy
3%
Japan
3%
Spain
3%
Turkey
3%
Belgium
2%
Brazil
2%
Chile
2%
Colombia
2%
Germany
2%
Israel
2%
Poland
2%
Russia
2%
Switzerland
2%
Bulgaria
1%

School holidays

ALC Montreal does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

ALCmontreal in the heart of Montreal

You will find us very easily because we are in the heart of Montreal, in the lively district of : le Quartier Latin. Located between the streets of Berri and St-Denis, students benefit from easy access to the subway, bus or even on feet. Montreal’s Quartier Latin is situated on the intersection of St. Catherine and St. Denis streets: Restaurants, cafés with terrace, shows, theaters, Boutiques, this district offers a variety of activities at any time of the day. At proximity, you will also find : the Big Central Library,the francophone UQAM university, La Fontaine Park with its tennis areas, movies theaters and much more

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"Unsatisfactory"

Esther Gines, student from Spain

The rhythm of the classes was slow. Our teacher was good but not too encouraging or motivational. The location is perfect, just outside the metro station Sherbrooke and near of the center of the city. The facilities were good, they had everything needed in this sense. I didn't do any activity as I wasn't housing.

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
10 Sep 2018 - 2 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The arrangements were really chaotic and definitely lacked communication between the teachers and staff."

Alina Frerichs, student from Germany

First of all I was put into a class that was 2 month ahead of me together with students that were 1 month ahead, so that we ended up as a bunch of students with completely different levels of french. It made me feel completely out of place since I wasn’t able to do any exercises nor understand what the teacher said, since it was all in French.

The conversation class was better, although i was paired with another student who was way better than i was, but the teachers managed well to give us both exercises fitted for our levels.

Although I’ve only been at ALC for 3 weeks I had classes with 6 different teachers due to a constant teacher change, it made it terribly difficult to follow a structure since they communicated little with each other. We ended up dealing with how to select a gift for a party 3 times, and I still don’t know any basics such as how to order food in a Restaurant.

Anyways the teachers seemed engaged and helpful at any time, so did the staff at the front desk. The Facility itself if located directly above Sherbrooke Station which is very easy too reach and close to the city center. The class rooms were small but nice, so were the wash rooms and the cafeteria.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
9 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Montreal based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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3565 rue berri - Place du Cercle - Suite 200
Montreal
Quebec H2L 4G3
Canada

School location

ALCmontreal in the heart of Montreal

You will find us very easily because we are in the heart of Montreal, in the lively district of : le Quartier Latin. Located between the streets of Berri and St-Denis, students benefit from easy access to the subway, bus or even on feet. Montreal’s Quartier Latin is situated on the intersection of St. Catherine and St. Denis streets: Restaurants, cafés with terrace, shows, theaters, Boutiques, this district offers a variety of activities at any time of the day. At proximity, you will also find : the Big Central Library,the francophone UQAM university, La Fontaine Park with its tennis areas, movies theaters and much more

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