RCIIS • Study English in Canada

Reasons to study at RCIIS

After being founded over 27 years ago, RCIIS has become one of the leading ESL schools in Canada, and has hosted more than 40,500 students from over 50 different countries.

Convenient location

RCIIS is located in midtown Toronto, just a short 3-minute walk north of Davisville subway station.

Experienced teachers

Many of our teachers have 20+ years of experience, and they are very dedicated to helping students.

Family atmosphere

Students who attend classes at RCIIS will immediately notice the friendly and welcoming environment.

1-on-1 consultation

Our staff and counselors are very approachable and are always willing to offer assistance.

50+ different nationalities

Our students benefit from studying and learning with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

English only environment

We feel that immersion in an English-only environment is crucial for language retention and improvement.

Our programs

From beginner to advanced, we have over 20 programs to choose from. Our classes are offered on different schedules in the morning, afternoon and evening.

French 1

Learn basic French through immersive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

10 hours per week
Evening: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Beginner, Elementary
12 weeks

Speaking Foundation

Build real-world conversation skills through speaking, listening, and personalized weekly feedback sessions.

20 hours per week
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
In-person Classes
Beginner, Elementary
8 weeks

STAR Accent Reduction

Develop clear, natural pronunciation through targeted sound practice and speaking habit training.

Afternoon: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
In-person Classes
Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate
4 weeks

STAR Intonation

Improve pronunciation and natural speech through acting techniques and intonation-focused speaking practice.

Afternoon: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
In-person Classes
Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate
4 weeks

ESL Foundation

Build essential English skills through practical activities focusing on accuracy, fluency, and confidence.

20 hours per week
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Elementary
8 weeks

Cafe English

Prepare for café and customer service jobs through practical English and workplace communication.

10 hours per week
Afternoon: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
In-person Classes
Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate
4 weeks

English Through Music

Improve listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, and speaking skills through engaging music-based English lessons.

Afternoon: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
In-person Classes
Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate
4 weeks

Exploring Canadian Culture

Improve English while exploring Canadian culture, traditions, and everyday life experiences.

10 hours per week
Afternoon: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
In-person Classes
Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate
4 weeks

French 2

Strengthen French fluency through immersive conversations, interactive activities, and practical communication practice.

10 hours per week
Evening: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Online Classes
Pre-Intermediate
12 weeks

Grammar (Intermediate)

Master intermediate grammar structures through engaging activities, communication practice, and real-world examples.

10 hours per week
Afternoon: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate
12 weeks

Power Speaking High-Intermediate

Strengthen advanced speaking skills through presentations, discussions, and practical communication activities.

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
In-person Classes
Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate
8 weeks

Power Speaking Intermediate

Improve everyday fluency through communicative speaking, listening, and vocabulary-building activities daily.

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
In-person Classes
Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate
8 weeks

Power Speaking Pre-Advanced

Refine fluency and express complex ideas confidently through advanced speaking practice activities.

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
In-person Classes
Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate
8 weeks

Power Speaking Pre-Intermediate

Build speaking confidence through guided conversations, vocabulary development, and interactive communication tasks.

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
In-person Classes
Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate
8 weeks

Pre-Academic 1

Develop core English fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

20 hours per week
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Evening: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Pre-Intermediate
8 weeks

Afternoon Speaking (Upper)

Sharpen speaking skills and express complex ideas confidently in advanced conversation-focused lessons.

10 hours per week
Afternoon: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
In-person Classes
Upper-Intermediate, Advanced
12 weeks

Business English

Develop professional English skills for meetings, emails, presentations, and workplace communication success.

10 hours per week
Afternoon: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Upper-Intermediate, Advanced, Upper-Advanced
4 weeks

Customer Service & Job Preparation English

Build workplace communication skills, resumes, and confidence for customer service employment opportunities.

10 hours per week
Afternoon: 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Intermediate
4 weeks

Essential English Idioms

Master everyday idioms and phrasal verbs through practical reading, writing, and speaking activities.

Afternoon: 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced
4 weeks

Evening IELTS

Build IELTS confidence through guided practice, strategies, and personalized feedback across all skills.

10 hours per week
Evening: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced, Upper-Advanced
Ongoing

French 3

Express opinions confidently while improving fluency for daily and workplace French communication.

10 hours per week
Evening: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Online Classes
Intermediate
12 weeks

French 4: TEF Preparation

Prepare for the TEF exam through focused practice across all five test sections.

10 hours per week
Evening: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Online Classes
Upper-Intermediate, Advanced, Upper-Advanced
Ongoing

Pre-Academic 2

Build intermediate fluency and academic skills preparing students for higher-level English studies.

20 hours per week
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Evening: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Intermediate
8 weeks

Pre-Academic 3

Strengthen academic and general English skills through integrated language and study practice.

20 hours per week
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Evening: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Upper-Intermediate
8 weeks

Pre-Academic 4

Prepare for EAP through intensive academic reading, writing, and formal assessment practice.

20 hours per week
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Evening: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Upper-Intermediate
8 weeks

Test Prep English

Prepare for IELTS and CELPIP through focused strategies, practice, and personalized feedback.

20 hours per week
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Upper-Intermediate, Advanced, Upper-Advanced
Ongoing

Advanced Discussion

Build advanced fluency through discussions, global topics, and authentic English materials.

20 hours per week
Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
In-person Classes
Advanced
Ongoing

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Prepare for Canadian post-secondary studies through academic reading, writing, listening, and presentations.

Morning: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Evening: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
In-person Classes
Online Classes
Advanced, Upper-Advanced
12 weeks

French Beginner Demo Class

Experience beginner French through interactive activities, simple conversations, and immersive language practice.