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Reasons to Study at RCIIS

Founded over 27 years ago, RCIIS has become one of Canada's leading ESL schools, welcoming more than 40,500 students from over 50 countries.

Convenient Location

Study in midtown Toronto, just a 3-minute walk north of Davisville subway station.

Experienced Teachers

Many of our teachers have over 20 years of experience and truly care about your progress.

Friendly Atmosphere

From your first day, you will feel welcome in our close-knit, family-like school community.

1-on-1 Support

Our staff and counsellors are always here to help, from choosing a program to planning your next step.

50+ Nationalities

Make friends from around the world and learn about new cultures while you study.

English-Only Environment

Our English-only policy keeps you practising all day, so you improve faster and remember more.

Our Programs

Whatever your level or goal, there's a program for you. Study in the morning, afternoon or evening, in person or online.

Advanced Discussion

Advanced Discussion

Morning In-person

Reach advanced fluency by debating global issues and working with authentic news, media, and texts.

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Afternoon Speaking (Upper)

Afternoon Speaking (Upper)

Afternoon In-person

Express complex ideas with confidence in conversation-focused lessons designed for advanced speakers.

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Business English

Business English

Afternoon In-person Teacher-Led Online

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

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Cafe English

Cafe English

Afternoon In-person

Prepare for café and customer service jobs with practical English for real workplace situations.

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Customer Service & Job Preparation English

Customer Service & Job Preparation English

Afternoon In-person Teacher-Led Online

Prepare for customer service jobs in Canada with workplace English, resume writing, and interview prep.

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English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Morning, Evening In-person Teacher-Led Online

Prepare for Canadian college and university with academic reading, writing, research, and presentations.

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English Through Media

English Through Media

Afternoon In-person

Learn real-world expressions and slang from popular TV series and movies in a fun, engaging class.

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English Through Music

English Through Music

Afternoon In-person

Improve listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary through popular songs and music-based English lessons.

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ESL Foundation

ESL Foundation

Morning In-person Teacher-Led Online

Build a solid English foundation with practical lessons that develop accuracy, fluency, and confidence.

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Evening IELTS

Evening IELTS

Evening

Build IELTS confidence in the evening with guided practice, test strategies, and personalized feedback.

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Everyday Expressions

Everyday Expressions

Afternoon In-person

Sound like a local by mastering everyday idioms and phrasal verbs through interactive activities.

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Exploring Canadian Culture

Exploring Canadian Culture

Afternoon In-person

Improve your English while discovering Canadian culture, traditions, and everyday life in Toronto.

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French 4: TEF Preparation

French 4: TEF Preparation

Evening Teacher-Led Online

Prepare for the TEF exam with focused practice and proven strategies across all five test sections.

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French A1/A2

French A1/A2

Evening Teacher-Led Online

Start speaking French with immersive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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French A2+/B1

French A2+/B1

Evening Teacher-Led Online

Express your opinions with confidence and build fluency for daily life and workplace French.

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IELTS & Academic Fluency

IELTS & Academic Fluency

Morning In-person Teacher-Led Online

Master all four IELTS skills with proven strategies while building real fluency and accuracy for life.

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PACE English: Prepare, Apply, Communicate, Explore

PACE English: Prepare, Apply, Communicate, Explore

Morning In-person

Upgrade practical English for your career and build the confidence to thrive in global workplaces.

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Power Speaking High-Intermediate

Power Speaking High-Intermediate

Morning In-person

Take your speaking further with presentations, discussions, and practical communication activities.

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Power Speaking Intermediate

Power Speaking Intermediate

Morning In-person

Improve everyday fluency through communicative speaking, active listening, and vocabulary building.

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Power Speaking Pre-Advanced

Power Speaking Pre-Advanced

Morning In-person

Refine your fluency and learn to express complex ideas with confidence in advanced speaking practice.

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Power Speaking Pre-Intermediate

Power Speaking Pre-Intermediate

Morning In-person

Build speaking confidence with guided conversations, new vocabulary, and interactive communication.

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Pre-Academic 1

Pre-Academic 1

Morning, Evening In-person Teacher-Led Online

Strengthen core reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as you begin your academic pathway.

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Pre-Academic 2

Pre-Academic 2

Morning, Evening In-person Teacher-Led Online

Build intermediate fluency and the study skills you need to move confidently into higher-level English.

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Pre-Academic 3

Pre-Academic 3

Morning, Evening In-person Teacher-Led Online

Combine academic and general English to read, write, and communicate with greater precision and ease.

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Pre-Academic 4

Pre-Academic 4

Morning, Evening In-person Teacher-Led Online

Get ready for EAP with intensive academic reading, essay writing, and formal assessment practice.

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STAR Accent Reduction

STAR Accent Reduction

Afternoon In-person

Speak clearly and naturally with targeted sound practice that reshapes your pronunciation habits.

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STAR Intonation

STAR Intonation

Afternoon In-person

Sound more natural in English by using acting techniques to master intonation, rhythm, and stress.

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University & College Pathway

Finish your English program at RCIIS and move directly into one of 47+ colleges and universities across Canada. No language test required.

No IELTS or TOEFL Required

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Diploma, Degree & Postgraduate Programs

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Take a Tour

Step inside RCIIS and walk through our hallways, bright classrooms and student lounge, where students feel at home from day one.

Meet Our Team

Friendly faces who guide you from your first question to your first day in class.

Jenna

Jenna

Marketing Counsellor (Korea)

Paola Salgado

Paola Salgado

Marketing Counsellor (Latin)

Shoichi

Shoichi

Marketing Counsellor (Japan)

Tzu-Wei

Tzu-Wei

Marketing Counsellor (Taiwan)

Paola

Paola

Admissions & Administration

Daniel

Daniel

Web Developer

Grace

Grace

Accountant

Michelle

Michelle

Academic Director

Tong

Tong

School Director

Student Stories

Real experiences from students who came to Toronto to improve their English with us.

One of the best decisions I made in Canada.

My goal was to improve my speaking and business English, and RCIIS was exactly what I was looking for. The Advanced Discussion class was one of the most valuable courses I attended, and the Business English class taught me expressions I can use in real professional situations. In a short time, my confidence improved a lot.

Victoria Ju Lee

Victoria Ju Lee

South Korea

4 weeks, Summer 2026

Everything was perfect here.

Everyone at the school is kind and friendly, and I spoke English every day in class.

Juan Herrera

Juan Herrera

Colombia

9 weeks, Spring 2025

Great atmosphere, great teachers.

Six months full of activities to explore Toronto, with support from the whole staff.

Shani Segura Alanis

Shani Segura Alanis

Mexico

6 months, Spring 2026

I had one of the happiest times of my life!

During my time at RCIIS, I realized that no question is too hard for the teachers! They’re very sensitive to students’ reactions. Even if you have a heavy accent or use the wrong words or grammar, the teachers are so experienced that they can understand exactly what you mean. They always encourage you to speak and ask questions!

Tsai Sissi 蔡總

Tsai Sissi 蔡總

Taiwan

24 weeks, Summer 2025

I learned so much, so fast!

Thank you for all the support. My English improved so much, and I already miss you!

Ana Carolina Vilas Boas

Ana Carolina Vilas Boas

Brazil

10 weeks, Winter 2026

An absolutely amazing experience.

The instructors are truly professional and patient. They take the time to correct your grammar and make sure you fully understand. Thanks to their dedicated teaching, my listening, speaking, reading, and writing have improved remarkably. The staff are warm and welcoming, and learning alongside friends from different countries made my time here so much more enjoyable.

Chihchuan Hsu

Chihchuan Hsu

Taiwan

8 weeks, Summer 2026

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