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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Heartland International English School
The general english program
- Age: from 16 years old
- Dates: every Monday
- Duration: from 1 week.
The general program for studying English is divided into several types according to the intensity of the study load:
- Semi-intensive course - 15 hours / week
- Intensive course - 25 hours / week
- Super-intensive course - 33 hours / week.
As part of the general English ESL course, students will work with all language aspects: speech, writing, reading, listening. For convenience and effectiveness, training groups are formed of 15-20 people.
IELTS Preparation Program
- Age: from 16 years old
- Dates: every Monday
- Duration: from 1 week.
An educational program dedicated to preparing for the IELTS international test. The course can be either independent or an additional option on a super-intensive training program. In preparation, students work with the main aspects of the language and the test itself (reading, written English, listening and speaking). The academic load will be 8 academic hours per week.
Pathway program
- Age: from 16 years old
- Dates: every Monday
- Duration: 10 weeks.
College or university preparatory program for higher education. As part of the course, students will improve their English level to raise it above average + will receive the academic skills necessary for successful admission to college or university. The result of training at the program for students always becomes a letter of admission to a prestigious institution of higher education (minimum period of study is 10-20 weeks per level).
English Evening Classes, Evening English Language Courses
- Duration of study 鈥� 12 weeks.
A course with a convenient class schedule aimed at professionals from various industries who wish to expand their career opportunities by improving their English language proficiency. During classes held from 18:15 to 20:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, students will develop skills in writing emails, preparing presentations, participating in meetings, going through job interviews, and communicating with confidence.
The course is suitable for students with intermediate and advanced levels of English. Classes are held in small groups.
Accent Modification and Pronunciation Course
- Age 鈥� from 16 years old,
- Duration 鈥� two weeks.
The program is focused on effectively improving conversational speech skills, offering in-depth work on accent, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Classes are held twice a week in the evenings, which allows students to combine their studies with other forms of education, work, or family commitments.
In class, students explore the nuances of English pronunciation, correct common mistakes, and learn to speak like a native 鈥� all under the guidance of qualified teachers. They will study rhythm, intonation, and stress patterns, and will develop storytelling skills through regular speaking practice in small groups.
The course is suitable for students with an upper-intermediate or higher level of English.
English Volunteer Program
- Age 鈥� from 16 years old,
- Duration of study 鈥� from 20 weeks.
The program offers three study options:
- 10 weeks of intensive English language study in the classroom, plus 10 weeks of volunteer work,
- Attending English language classes twice a week in the evenings for four or more weeks, with volunteer activities of at least two hours per week during the remaining time,
- Volunteer activities: a professional course from partner organization Volunteer Manitoba and concurrent English language study at Heartland in the evenings.
The combination of teacher-guided English language study and regular communication with the English-speaking population effectively helps develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, and rapidly improves overall language proficiency.
The school provides a list of organizations that need assistance from course participants: working with them will give students new knowledge and skills, connect them to important social activities, and help them integrate into an English-speaking society.
Description of Heartland International English School
- Founded: 1999
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba and Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Students age: from 14 years
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of study: full board.
Heartland International English School is an international private English language school, which appeared on the territory of Canada in 1999. For 20 years of successful work on the territory of Heartland more than 6000 thousand students from different countries of the world (more than 75 in total) have received international English language education.
During this time, the institution has grown and developed, but the general view of the educational process has remained unchanged: the basis of quality language education is a professional staff of teachers and competently formed learning environment that helps the student to overcome possible barriers.
The school is accredited by Languages Canada and offers a variety of English language programs for international students, all of which fall under the ESL (English as a Second Language) category.
Heartland International English School in Canada has two campuses: one in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the other in Mississauga, Ontario.
Heartland is also an official testing center for CAEL, CELPIP and IELTS. Expert IELTS test preparation courses are available at both locations.
What makes English so special for families from all over the world?
In 2023, statistics show there are about 1.5 billion people around the world who speak English both natively and as a second language. English is the global language for business, tourism, aviation, sciences, and media (to name a few).
It is most essential for families in that this will allow for the younger generations to have innumerable employment opportunities within and outside their birth country.
Accommodation, meals, prices
For housing while attending Heartland, students can choose to live with a host family, live in a dormitory, or search for housing on their own. Let's talk about each option:
- Host Family. This is a homestay with a real Canadian family that allows you to learn English in a natural setting. Host family accommodation helps international students to adapt to Canadian life and culture faster and better, to learn everything from the inside. Host families offer airport transfers, a private room, shared bathroom facilities, and full board meals (3 meals a day). All host families are carefully selected by the school administration. They live close to the academic campuses, so it will not be difficult for the student to get there independently.
- Residence. The phrase "student residence" speaks for itself - here the student will find himself among his peers and will get more independence. The cost of a residence includes renting a room and purchasing a meal plan. The school does not have its own residence, but students are housed at partner institutions such as Red River College Residence and William & Catherine Booth College (Winnipeg), University of Toronto Residence, Mississauga Campus. Regardless of the option chosen, clean, cozy rooms for 1-2 people, laundry facilities, lounges and a residence hall supervisor are available for accommodation.
- Alternative Housing. Students may choose their housing option from apartment rentals to hotel accommodations. Contact school staff for information and assistance in arranging accommodations.
Host Family Fees:
- Host family: in Winnipeg - $225 $CAD/week, in Mississauga - $245 $CAD/week,
- An additional night with a host family is $40CAD,
- Vacation Room Reservation = $140CAD/week.
Residence Hall Fees:
- Security deposit = $300-350 $CAD (depends on the residence hall),
- Room = from $800CAD/month, including a basic meal plan (10 meals per week).
Activities Heartland International English School
Every week, the school hosts cultural and recreational activities that help students use the language outside the classroom: sports, parties, talent shows, sightseeing trips to Canadian attractions.
Advantages
- Official center for CELPIP, TOEIC and other international English language proficiency tests,
- Students from more than 40 countries, including Brazil, Morocco, Japan, Mexico,
- Small study groups — up to 20 people,
- A wide range of courses for different purposes: general language improvement, university preparation, accent correction, and others.
Facilities and equipment at Heartland International English School
Heartland School has two campuses in Canada: one in Manitoba, Winnipeg, and the other in Ontario, Mississauga. Both campuses are well equipped: convenient infrastructure, modern equipment, sports fields, libraries, equipped areas for a relaxing holiday. wireless Internet.
Winnipeg is one of Canada's largest and safest cities. There are many entertainment points (shops, cafes, restaurants, clubs) and attractions (for example, the vibrant Art Scene, where live theater performances and concerts are shown). This city is considered one of the most affordable for living and convenient for students.
The city of Mississauga also has its own characteristics:
- It is the sixth largest city in the country.
- Here is the Toronto Pearson International Airport, one of the busiest and largest in Canada.
- Urban infrastructure includes 480 parks, 23 main routes, including part of the promenade with a length of 780 km
- Only a few minutes away from the city are such famous Canadian attractions as Niagara Falls, CN Tower, Ripley Aquarium, Canadian Wonderland and others.
Admission dates and extra charges
Heartland International English School runs throughout the year, with enrollment in a variety of courses every Monday.
Additional costs:
- Online testing upon enrollment = $50 $CAD,
- Entrance fee (non-refundable) = $125CAD,
- Study Guides = $70CAD,
- Placement fee (non-refundable) = $225 $CAD,
- Guardianship (required for all minor students) = $100CAD,
- Shuttle transportation to unspecified dates and locations - from $75CAD,
- Insurance - from 2.25 $CAD/day.
If desired, a student can take language exams - fees for them are also not included in the basic course fee:
- IELTS (computerized or paper version) = $339 $CAD,
- CAEL = 280 $CAD,
- CELPIP = $195-280 $CAD,
- TOEIC = $120 $CAD.
Enrolment process
Applicants need to fill out a registration form and provide documents, after which they will take an entrance test to determine their current level of English proficiency. Based on the results and subject to availability, the admissions committee enrolls candidates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Perspectives
Heartland Int. collaborates with colleges and universities in Canada, such as Booth University College, Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) and Providence University College, where graduates continue their studies.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
For admission to the curriculum of the center, students must have an English language base (from elementary to advanced). Before starting school, all students undergo orientation testing, which shows the starting level of language proficiency and helps to choose the group most convenient for the student.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Heartland International English School
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
