The following sections cover details such as school facilities, academic questions, what is included in prices, general advice for students, visa information etc. The information can also be found in the agents manuals which are available for download in the agents area. If you have any additional questions or queries please contact us at the schools or on info@lalgroup.com.

SCHOOL FACTS

Name: SEC Toronto
Address: 120 Eglinton Ave East 4F • Toronto • ON M4P 1E2
Tel: +1 416 486 6561
Fax: +1 416 322 2930
Email: admin@sectoronto.com

Location: The Toronto Campus is located in the heart of Toronto. Every convenience is only moments away. The newly renovated facilities offer students fully modernized classrooms, student lounges, and computer labs. The Toronto Campus has a full range of Pathways for students who are interested in improving their English, getting internships, or attending Canadian post-secondary institutions.

CLASS INFORMATION

Teaching Methodology
SEC integrates General English and Intensive Speaking classes through the SEC Syncro-System (SSS). By synchronisation students are able to understand the function and application of each grammar point and are thereby able to engage in a real-world approach to teaching. Whether your aim is to attend a Canadian college or university, enjoy an internship position at a Canadian company, or improve your everyday English – SEC has a pathway just for you.


Our Classes


Our Teachers
SEC Inc. only employs teachers with recognised teaching qualifications such as TESL Ontario, TESL Canada or their equivalents.
Many of our teachers are also certified with the Ontario College of Teachers and the majority have numerous years of experience teaching ESL abroad and in Canada.

First Monday
On the first Monday morning students are expected to come to SEC’s reception, at this time they will be directed to the appropriate testing location. All new students will be welcomed by our SEC Toronto staff. The students will be assessed to determine their grammatical knowledge and fluency of spoken English. They will then be placed into classes with students of a similar aptitude. After testing, they will be provided with a full orientation session describing the school, the courses and the location. The students will also have an exciting city tour, focusing on the main attractions located in the closest proximity of SEC Toronto. Students are introduced to the Director of Studies and the staff who are responsible for their welfare and leisure activities.

Course Books
We provide students with one of the following textbooks, appropriate for their level and age as part of their course:
• Interchange 1
• Interchange 2
• Interchange 3
• Passages 1
• Passages 2
• Breakthroughs
• Longman TOEFL
• Intelligent Business
• New First Certificate Gold

Students are required to bring writing materials, as well as emergency contact information, medical information as well as Toronto address and telephone numbers.  Students will be required to fill out a contact sheet during the orientation procedure. Upon successful completion of the course, students are given a certificate at the end of the course.

Class Size
The maximum size for all adult courses at SEC Toronto is 14 students.
In the case of an insufficient number of students at a particular level we reserve the right to provide students with another course.

Pricelists
Our Prices show the cost of tuition and accommodation separately.

• Tuition
• Tuition Materials
• Registration fee
• Certificate(s)
• Orientation and assessment test(s)

NOT included in the fees
• Accommodation
• Transfers
• Personal Pocket Money
• Travel & Medical Insurance
• Local Transport
• All excursions/ activities

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CITY INFORMATION

Location
Toronto is the “unofficial” capital of Canada with a population of over 4 million people and is the commercial heart of Canada with easy access for businesses in terms of location and the character of the city. It is convenient and easy to get around, Toronto has a reliable public transportation system. The city offers world class sporting events including professional teams in soccer, baseball, hockey, basketball, football, and lacrosse. Toronto is gateway to many other amazing places like Ottawa, Quebec City, New York, stunning Niagara Falls, and the beauty of Algonquin Park. Toronto provides all the excitement that a big city has to offer with its many restaurants, theatres, museums, and shopping centres.

Transportation
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) with its buses, streetcars, and subways is a quick, convenient, and safe way to get around the Megacity. Consisting of a subway system linked with bus and streetcar surface routes, it can get you just about anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area.

Safety
Cape Town is a cosmopolitan city and on the whole generally safe. However, as with any major city, students should observe certain safety procedures, such as not travelling alone at night and to keep all valuables out of sight. Students are given full information on safety during their first day at centre.

Local Time
GMT -5

Climate

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Students will be taken to their host family. 

Please note: It is absolutely essential to send us the exact flight details (date, time, flight number) at least 7 days prior to arrival, to ensure that transfers can be arranged and host families know when to expect the students.

Documents required at airport customs:
• Valid Passport
• Visitor Visa (if required for your country)
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Return airline ticket
• Letter of Acceptance from school

Student Authorization (Visa)
If a student wishes to study for more than six months in Canada they must obtain a Student Authorization from the Immigration section of the Embassy or Consulate in their country.

Documents required at airport customs:
• Valid Passport
• Medical exam documents (if required)
• Proof of financial support
• Letter of Acceptance from school
• Letter of authorization from Canadian embassy

Note: A Student Authorization (Visa) may be extended within Canada.

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