Founded in 1969, Hansa Language Centre (HLC) is one of the largest and most established language schools in Canada. HLC offers a huge variety of English classes, a flexible schedule, and a long list of trips, excursions, sports and social activities. ESL students can study more than twenty different subjects at twelve levels, from absolute beginner with no English language skills to extremely advanced level classes that prepare students for TOEFL and IELTS exams.
Highlights
ESL students study more than 20 subjects at 12 levels from beginner to advanced
TOEFL and IELTS preparation programs
Flexible full- and part-time programs ranging from 1 - 52 weeks
Academic relationships with academic pathways to over one dozen Canadian high schools, colleges and universities
Small class sizes of 6 - 8 students with free facilities for individual computer study and test preparation, free practice tests for TOEFL and TOEIC, and help with the application for the student's official test
Special Holiday Program for ESL students with trip to Niagara Falls, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City, and visit to the CN Tower
Courses Offered & Fees
Program Start Date
Level
Frequency (Per Year)
Duration (Weeks)
Hrs/Week
Tuition (C$)
General Intensive ESL
Multiple
Varies
4 - 48
15 - 30
435 - 7,500
Business Intensive ESL
Multiple
Advanced
4 - 48
15 - 30
435 - 7,500
Executive English Program
Multiple
Varies
1 - 4
10
375 - 1,935
Evening ESL Programs
Multiple
Varies
4 - 12
5
145 - 375
Program Options
Business English Programs
Conversational English Programs Custom English Programs for Groups English for Specific Purposes English for the Workplace English Proficiency Preparation (TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS) High School Preparation Integrated English Programs (Read, Write, Listen, Speak) Tailored Programs for Individuals University/College Preparation
Founded in 1969, HLC has two newly modernized campuses, one for beginner and intermediate students and the other for advanced learners. Both are situated in the heart of Toronto, minutes away from major subway and bus lines. HLC has 55 classrooms all featuring the latest audiovisual equipment, two computer labs, wireless Internet access, and student lunch areas.
Program/Centre Name: English Language Program
Organization Name: Hansa Language Centre # ESL Students/Year: 1,500 Application Fee (C$): 50 Class Size: 6 - 8
Accommodation and Fees (C$)
Accommodation for ESL Students: Homestay Provided by Program
Student Health Care Insurance Coverage: Available Through Program
Airport Pick Up:Available at Extra Cost
Language Support for ESL Students: After School/Weekend Programs Computer Labs Conversation Workshops ESL Library Language Labs Language Testing and Placement
Other Support: Activities, Events, and Field Trips (Day, Weekend, Semester Break Trips) Work Based Experience Programs
Consideration for Admission
Minimum Age: Not Considered
High School Grades:
Not Considered
English Language Proficiency:
All Levels
Quick Stats
Program/Centre Name: English Language Program
Organization Name:
Hansa Language Centre ESL Program Founded: 1969 # Campuses: 2 Campus Setting (Main Campus): Urban
Nearest City (Main Campus): Toronto City Population: 4,000,000 Cost of Living: High Climate Range: -10 °C to 34 °C # ESL Students/Year: 1,500 # Countries of Origin: 31 or more