English school in Calgary: IH
- School
Information 2010
Information 2011
School
Our partner school, IH, is housed in a modern building at the very centre of Calgary, between the Century Garden and the Bow River. The school has 9 modern a well-equipped classrooms for learning English in optimal conditions. The course centre also includes two computer rooms (PC and Mac) with Internet connection in each, a library, a TV lounge and a kitchenette. Students who have their own laptops will be able to make use out of the WiFi connection. The closest train station (10th Street station) is only 2 minutes' walk away from the school, perfect if you are looking to travel the length and breadth of the most American of Canadian cities. After your English classes, you will be able to take advantage of Millenium Park, directly accessible from the school, in order to play basketball, volleyball or go skateboarding...ideal for relaxing and for having a good time with your friends!
Our partner school, IH, is housed in a modern building at the very centre of Calgary, between the Century Garden and the Bow River. The school has 9 modern a well-equipped classrooms for learning English in optimal conditions. The course centre also includes two computer rooms (PC and Mac) with Internet connection in each, a library, a TV lounge and a kitchenette. Students who have their own laptops will be able to make use out of the WiFi connection. The closest train station (10th Street station) is only 2 minutes' walk away from the school, perfect if you are looking to travel the length and breadth of the most American of Canadian cities. After your English classes, you will be able to take advantage of Millenium Park, directly accessible from the school, in order to play basketball, volleyball or go skateboarding...ideal for relaxing and for having a good time with your friends!
Information
Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 75 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:45
Intensive course
Lessons: 20 of 75 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:45 + 14:00-15:15
Business course or TOEFL
Lessons: 20 of 75 minutes
(15 general + 5 business or TOEFL)
Course duration: 4 - 12 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:45
Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 20 of 75 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:45 + 14:00-15:15
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:20 + 12:00-12:50
Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:20 + 12:00-13:50
Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 08:20-11:20 + 12:00-14:50
Business course or TOEFL
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 10 business or TOEFL)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:20 + 12:00-14:50
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:20 + 12:00-14:50
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 30 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-11:20 + 12:00-14:50
Accommodation
Host family
Living with a Canadian family will allow you to improve your command of the English language on a daily basis and to get to have a deep understanding of the culture and the customs of the country. The families live between 30 and 45 minutes away from the school by public transport. You will stay in a single room with full board provided and will share the common rooms (kitchen, bathroom, living room) with the family members.
Shared apartment (from 18 years)
The shared apartment proposed by our partner school in Calgary is located only 3 minutes' walk away from the course centre. Staying on the 22nd floor of a modern building, with a magnificent view of the city and the mountains, it consists of four single bedrooms. The bathroom and the equipped kitchen are to be shared between flatmates. The open dining room serves as a relaxation area and has a flat-screen television. Internet access (WiFi) is free, bedlinen is provided and you will be able to use the paying laundry room. A cleaning service passes every week. On the ground floor of the building, there is a small grocery store and on the top floor, you find a fitness room and a covered swimming pool to which you have free access. The bus stop of the urban network is located in front of the building and you will reach the C-Train station which transports you into the city is a few metres away.
Living with a Canadian family will allow you to improve your command of the English language on a daily basis and to get to have a deep understanding of the culture and the customs of the country. The families live between 30 and 45 minutes away from the school by public transport. You will stay in a single room with full board provided and will share the common rooms (kitchen, bathroom, living room) with the family members.
Shared apartment (from 18 years)
The shared apartment proposed by our partner school in Calgary is located only 3 minutes' walk away from the course centre. Staying on the 22nd floor of a modern building, with a magnificent view of the city and the mountains, it consists of four single bedrooms. The bathroom and the equipped kitchen are to be shared between flatmates. The open dining room serves as a relaxation area and has a flat-screen television. Internet access (WiFi) is free, bedlinen is provided and you will be able to use the paying laundry room. A cleaning service passes every week. On the ground floor of the building, there is a small grocery store and on the top floor, you find a fitness room and a covered swimming pool to which you have free access. The bus stop of the urban network is located in front of the building and you will reach the C-Train station which transports you into the city is a few metres away.
Host family
Living with a Canadian family will allow you to improve your command of the English language on a daily basis and to get to have a deep understanding of the culture and the customs of the country. The families live between 30 and 45 minutes away from the school by public transport. You will stay in a single room with full board provided and will share the common rooms (kitchen, bathroom, living room) with the family members.
Shared apartment (from 18 years)
The shared apartment proposed by our partner school in Calgary is located only 3 minutes' walk away from the course centre. Staying on the 22nd floor of a modern building, with a magnificent view of the city and the mountains, it consists of four single bedrooms. The bathroom and the equipped kitchen are to be shared between flatmates. The open dining room serves as a relaxation area and has a flat-screen television. Internet access (WiFi) is free, bedlinen is provided and you will be able to use the paying laundry room. A cleaning service passes every week. On the ground floor of the building, there is a small grocery store and on the top floor, you find a fitness room and a covered swimming pool to which you have free access. The bus stop of the urban network is located in front of the building and you will reach the C-Train station which transports you into the city is a few metres away.
Living with a Canadian family will allow you to improve your command of the English language on a daily basis and to get to have a deep understanding of the culture and the customs of the country. The families live between 30 and 45 minutes away from the school by public transport. You will stay in a single room with full board provided and will share the common rooms (kitchen, bathroom, living room) with the family members.
Shared apartment (from 18 years)
The shared apartment proposed by our partner school in Calgary is located only 3 minutes' walk away from the course centre. Staying on the 22nd floor of a modern building, with a magnificent view of the city and the mountains, it consists of four single bedrooms. The bathroom and the equipped kitchen are to be shared between flatmates. The open dining room serves as a relaxation area and has a flat-screen television. Internet access (WiFi) is free, bedlinen is provided and you will be able to use the paying laundry room. A cleaning service passes every week. On the ground floor of the building, there is a small grocery store and on the top floor, you find a fitness room and a covered swimming pool to which you have free access. The bus stop of the urban network is located in front of the building and you will reach the C-Train station which transports you into the city is a few metres away.
Leisure
In Calgary, there is no shortage of activities! After your English classes, you will have a thousand opportunities to immerse yourself in the lively and festive atmosphere which continually gives life to the most American of Canadian cities. The International Reggae Festival in Millenium Park, buzzing concert halls, the Rodeo Royal festival, the trendy bars and clubs of 17th Avenue...get ready! When it comes to excursions, the Rockies await you in Banff (only one hour's drive away) for skiing and snowboarding in the winter and for camping, hiking and rafting in summer. A visit to Edmonton or shopping and entertainment in Alberta at the "West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping centre in Canada. Your language study trip in Calgary...an experience not to be missed!
In Calgary, there is no shortage of activities! After your English classes, you will have a thousand opportunities to immerse yourself in the lively and festive atmosphere which continually gives life to the most American of Canadian cities. The International Reggae Festival in Millenium Park, buzzing concert halls, the Rodeo Royal festival, the trendy bars and clubs of 17th Avenue...get ready! When it comes to excursions, the Rockies await you in Banff (only one hour's drive away) for skiing and snowboarding in the winter and for camping, hiking and rafting in summer. A visit to Edmonton or shopping and entertainment in Alberta at the "West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping centre in Canada. Your language study trip in Calgary...an experience not to be missed!
At a glance
/ in summary...
| Number of inhabitants |
1'080'000 |
| School size |
M |
| Levels | Beginner to advanced |
| Minimum age |
17 years |
| Accommodation | Host family |
| Exams | FCE, TOEFL |
| Number of inhabitants |
1'080'000 |
| School size |
M |
| Levels | Beginner to advanced |
| Minimum age |
17 years |
| Accommodation | Host family, shared apartment |
| Exams | FCE, TOEFL |
Location of the language school IH
Quality marks
/ language school IH
WiFi is free.
Testimonial
Céline Granger
Canada is very beautiful!!! There are a lot of very nice landscapes! You can always discover new things!!! The people are all very kind as well. One of my best experiences in Calgary was my trip to Lake Louise and Banff with Cédric! The nature was beautiful! Meet new people at the school is also a very good experience!!! And having a “new family” is really interesting!!!
The school is really good!!! All of the teachers are very nice and kind! We have a nice classroom and you can always use the computer! That’s perfect when I miss my family!
Key points
- Clean and safe city, only 1 hour's drive away from the Rockies
- Quality school and experienced teachers
- Central location
- Excellent activities programme
- Clean and safe city, only 1 hour's drive away from the Rockies
- Quality school and experienced teachers
- Central location
- Excellent activities programme
Special offer
Free internal connection offered by ESL!Nationality Mix
Dates and Prices
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in CAD
(CAD 1 ≈ EUR 0.74) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.: | 22.03.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010 |
| Bank holidays: | 01.01 / 15.02 / 02.04 / 24.05 / 01.07 / 02.08 / 06.09 / 11.10 / 11.11 / 24.12 / 31.12 .2010 |
Included in price
- Language course & course material
- Host family or shared apartment
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 700 | 700 |
| 2 week(s) | 1105 | 1105 |
| 3 week(s) | 1510 | 1510 |
| 4 week(s) | 1915 | 1915 |
| 6 week(s) | 2725 | 2725 |
| 8 week(s) | 3535 | 3535 |
| 12 week(s) | 5155 | 5155 |
| 16 week(s) | 6599 | 6599 |
| 24 week(s) | 9751 | 9751 |
| Extra week (24+) | 394 | 394 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 760 | 760 |
| 2 week(s) | 1225 | 1225 |
| 3 week(s) | 1690 | 1690 |
| 4 week(s) | 2155 | 2155 |
| 6 week(s) | 3085 | 3085 |
| 8 week(s) | 4015 | 4015 |
| 12 week(s) | 5875 | 5875 |
| 16 week(s) | 7511 | 7511 |
| 24 week(s) | 11119 | 11119 |
| Extra week (24+) | 451 | 451 |
| Business course or TOEFL | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 4 week(s) | 2155 | 2155 |
| 6 week(s) | 3085 | 3085 |
| 8 week(s) | 4015 | 4015 |
| 10 week(s) | 4945 | 4945 |
| 12 week(s) | 5875 | 5875 |
| Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 week(s) | 6060 | 6060 |
| Exam fee ~300 | ||
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (min. 10 lessons/week) (per lesson) | 45 |
| Apartment deposit | 250 |
| Extra night in a shared apartment | 30 |
| Extra night with host family | 30 |
| Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) (per week) | 50 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) | 100 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/full board | +185/w. |
| Shared apartment/single room/no meals (IH Calgary Student house) | 0/w. |
| Low/high season |
|---|
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in CAD
(CAD 1 ≈ EUR 0.74) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates Beginner: | 04.01 / 17.01 / 31.01 / 14.02 / 28.02 / 14.03 / 28.03 / 11.04 / 25.04 / 09.05 / 24.05 / 06.06 / 20.06 / 04.07 / 18.07 / 02.08 / 15.08 / 29.08 / 12.09 / 26.09 / 11.10 / 24.10 / 07.11 / 21.11 / 05.12 / 19.12 .2011 |
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: | 03.01.2011 - 13.03.2011 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10+1 w.: | 04.04.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 26.09.2011 - 10.12.2011 |
| Bank holidays: | 03.01 / 21.02 / 22.04 / 23.05 / 01.07 / 01.08 / 05.09 / 10.10 / 11.11 / 23.12 / 26.12 .2011 |
Included in price
- Language course & course material
- Host family or shared apartment
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 735 | 735 |
| 2 week(s) | 1175 | 1175 |
| 3 week(s) | 1615 | 1615 |
| 4 week(s) | 1975 | 1975 |
| 6 week(s) | 2815 | 2815 |
| 8 week(s) | 3655 | 3655 |
| 12 week(s) | 5095 | 5095 |
| 16 week(s) | 6695 | 6695 |
| 24 week(s) | 9655 | 9655 |
| Extra week (24+) | 390 | 390 |
| Semi-intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 770 | 770 |
| 2 week(s) | 1245 | 1245 |
| 3 week(s) | 1720 | 1720 |
| 4 week(s) | 2035 | 2035 |
| 6 week(s) | 2905 | 2905 |
| 8 week(s) | 3775 | 3775 |
| 12 week(s) | 5395 | 5395 |
| 16 week(s) | 7095 | 7095 |
| 24 week(s) | 10375 | 10375 |
| Extra week (24+) | 420 | 420 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 810 | 810 |
| 2 week(s) | 1325 | 1325 |
| 3 week(s) | 1840 | 1840 |
| 4 week(s) | 2255 | 2255 |
| 6 week(s) | 3235 | 3235 |
| 8 week(s) | 4215 | 4215 |
| 12 week(s) | 5995 | 5995 |
| 16 week(s) | 7895 | 7895 |
| 24 week(s) | 11455 | 11455 |
| Extra week (24+) | 465 | 465 |
| Business course or TOEFL | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 810 | 810 |
| 2 week(s) | 1325 | 1325 |
| 3 week(s) | 1840 | 1840 |
| 4 week(s) | 2255 | 2255 |
| 6 week(s) | 3235 | 3235 |
| 8 week(s) | 4215 | 4215 |
| 12 week(s) | 5995 | 5995 |
| 16 week(s) | 7895 | 7895 |
| 24 week(s) | 11455 | 11455 |
| Extra week (24+) | 465 | 465 |
| Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 week(s) | 5195 | 5195 |
| Exam fee ~390 | ||
| additional night compulsory (FCE) | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10+1 week(s) | 5380 | 5380 |
| Exam fee ~390 | ||
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (min. 10 lessons/week) (per lesson) | 50 |
| Apartment deposit (to be paid on site by credit card) | 250 |
| Extra night in a shared apartment | 30 |
| Extra night with host family | 30 |
| Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) (per week) | 90 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) | 100 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/full board | +185/w. |
| Shared apartment/single room/no meals (IH Calgary Student house) | 0/w. |
| Low/high season |
|---|
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