Modern Languages
Toronto is the world’s most cosmopolitan center and a city where you can experience true multiculturalism. There are over 100 different languages spoken throughout the city and International House is the perfect place for you to learn another language.
International House Toronto offers a variety of modern language instructions for people seeking to learn a new language. Whatever your reasons are for wanting to learn a new language –be it for personal interest, career enhancement, business transactions or for travels abroad, we have a course to help you achieve your goals.
We offer both group and individual lessons and the lessons are designed and taught using the communicative approach. All language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar) will be covered with an emphasis on oral communications and targeted language usage.
Our small classes provide a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for you to practice your conversational skills and gain confidence in utilizing a modern language.
French Language Course
French is the other official language of Canada and is also the official language used in the UN, UNESC and NATO.
Our French courses are designed to meet a variety of student needs in a city where French is taught in the school system. Whether you are a novice beginner or someone who needs a refresher course to improve your existing French language skills, our courses are designed with the flexibility to cater to each individual's needs.
Course Structure
- All language skills taught with a focus on oral communication
- Students must write a course placement test before start of studies
- IH has an eight level system with a 10 week study duration per level
- Students must pass level completion exams to advance to the next level
- Certificate of completion issued after successful completion of a level
- Available in group or one-to-one format
Group Class Schedule
| Location | Dates | Start Time | End Time |
| Toronto | Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:30pm | 8:30pm |
2010 Session Dates
| Session |
Start & End Dates |
| 1 |
May 17 - Jul 22 |
| 2 |
Jul 26 - Sep 30 |
| 3 |
Oct 4 - Dec 10 |
Fees
| Format | Registration | Materials | Tuition |
|---|
| Group (10 Weeks) | $100 | $20-$50 | $460 |
| One-to-One | $100 | $20-$50 | $50/hour |
Spanish Language Course
Second only to English, Spanish is the most spoken language in the world. As the official language of twenty-one different countries, Spanish is spoken by more than 350 million people today. Whether you need to learn Spanish for work, travel or self-interest and personal growth, our Spanish courses are designed to meet a variety of student needs.
Course Structure
- All language skills taught with a focus on oral communication
- Students must write course placement test before start of studies
- Eight level system based on the Common European Framework of Languages (CECR), with a 10 week study duration per level
- Students must pass level completion exam to advance to the next level
- Certificate of completion issued after successful completion of a level
- Available in group or one-to-one format
Group Class Schedule
| Location | Dates | Start Time | End Time |
| Toronto | Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:30pm | 8:30pm |
2010 Session Dates
| Session |
Start & End Dates |
| 1 |
May 17 - Jul 22 |
| 2 |
Jul 26 - Sep 30 |
| 3 |
Oct 4 - Dec 10 |
Fees
| Format | Registration | Materials | Tuition |
|---|
| Group (10 Weeks) | $100 | $20-$50 | $460 |
| One-to-One | $100 | $20-$50 | $50/hour |
Mandarin Language Course
The Chinese Language is spoken natively by more people on earth than any other language. Out of the 13 main regional dialects of Chinese, Mandarin is the most spoken (by over 800 million people). With China’s increasing growth and importance in the global economy, speaking Mandarin is an advantage for anyone wishing to stay ahead in the their professional and business life. We offer a variety of courses to meet the different needs of students wishing to learn Mandarin.
Course Structure
- The courses teaches Putonghua, simplified characters and Pinyin
- Small class sizes ensure lots of individual attention so student needs are addressed
- Flexible unique curriculum allows students to learn and progress according to individual student pace and learning curve
- Available in group or one-to-one format
Group Class Schedule
| Location | Dates | Start Time | End Time |
| Toronto | Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:30pm | 8:30pm |
2010 Session Dates
| Session |
Start & End Dates |
| 1 |
May 17 - Jul 22 |
| 2 |
Jul 26 - Sep 30 |
| 3 |
Oct 4 - Dec 10 |
Fees
| Format | Registration | Materials | Tuition |
|---|
| Group (10 Weeks) | $100 | $20-$50 | $460 |
| One-to-One | $100 | $20-$50 | $50/hour |
Other Languages
We also teach other languages in a one-to-one format. These private lessons are more flexible and allow students to learn at their own pace. The following languages are available in one-to-one format:
- Arabic
- Portuguese
- German
- Italian
- Farsi
- Russian
Fees
| Format | Registration | Materials | Tuition |
|---|
| one-to-one | $100 | $20-$50 | $50/hour |
*All courses are subject to change without notice. All Prices are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to change without prior notice. A 5% discount is applied to tuition fees of 16 weeks or longer if all tuition fees are paid at once. Students who choose to pay monthly or weekly will NOT qualify for this discount.
