English schools
RCIIS
Since 1999, The Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies (RCIIS) has been helping students from around the world learn English in a welcoming and a supportive environment. RCIIS offers various English programs from beginner to advanced level students.
At RCIIS, we truly believe in our motto, “learning by doing”. This belief plays a major part in everything we do in our school. While studying here, students will have ample opportunities to practice and reflect on their learning. Students are always encouraged to speak, discuss, and share their points of view in all our classes. This educational philosophy helps to create long-lasting relationships with their classmates. This educational philosophy allows our students to be confident with their newly acquired English skills upon graduation. Students don’t just learn English at our school; they use it day by day in a variety of ways.
Price starting from
CA$658
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Academic Programs
When it comes to course selection, RCIIS offers a large variety of choices to fit the needs of any learner. Our Power Speaking and discussion classes focus on teaching English communication used in the real world, while our Pre-Academic programs cover all four major language skills. In our academic English programs, students will also learn a variety of skills such as researching, referencing, and writing essays. These abilities are part of an academic foundation which is crucial to success in Canadian post-secondary institutions. Our school also offers specialized programs like Business and Café English which prepare students to work in an English-speaking environment.
Language Programs:
- General English
- Power Speaking
- Advanced Discussion
- Test Preparation English
- University Pathway
- Cafe English
- Customer Service and Job Preparation English
- Business English
- STAR Accent Reductuon & Intonation
- Grammar
- English through Music
- Explore Canadian Culture
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School features
Convenient Location
RCIIS is located in Midtown Toronto, just a short 3-minute walk north of Davisville station. There are many nearby restaurants, grocery stores, and other amenities.
Experienced Teachers
RCIIS prides itself on the skill and professionalism of its teachers. Many of our teachers have 20+ years of teaching experience, and they are very dedicated to helping students succeed.
Family Atmosphere
Students who attend classes at RCIIS will immediately notice the friendly and welcoming environment. Staff, teachers, and students are all extremely helpful and friendly towards anyone who enters the school.
1 on 1 Consultation
Our staff and counselors are very approachable and are always willing to offer assistance, guidance, and information to interested parties.
50+ Different Nationalities
RCIIS hosts a diverse group of students from around the globe. We feel that diversity is a strength, and that students benefit from studying and learning with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
English-Only Environment
At RCIIS, we feel that immersion in an Englishonly environment is crucial for language retention and improvement. Whether in class or on break, English must be used at all times!
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Our Courses
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General English (Academic or Speaking focused)
Our General English program is designed to help students improve their overall English proficiency in a supportive and interactive learning environment. Students can choose between an Academic Focus or a Speaking Focus, depending on their learning goals.
The Academic Focus program develops all four core language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—making it ideal for students preparing for further studies or professional use. The Speaking Focus program emphasizes speaking and listening, helping students build confidence, improve pronunciation, and expand their vocabulary for everyday communication.
Students may enroll in the Standard program, with classes from 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., or choose an additional afternoon course from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. to create an Intensive program for a full day of English study. This flexible structure allows students to tailor their learning experience to match their schedule and language goals.
Course length
1 to 52 weeks
Available starts
Every Monday
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: 9am-12:45pm
Afternoon class: 1:15-3:15pm
Course hours per week: 17.5hrs to 26.25hrs
School intensity
Other features
Test Preparation Program
IELTS & CELPIP prep course to build test skills, improve scores, and boost confidence for work, study, or immigration in Canada.
Speaking Upper
The goal of this class is to increase students’ speaking fluency, pronunciation and presentation skills, while also having a strong focus on increasing their vocabulary.
Business English
Afternoon Business English is a 4-week program, which teaches students English language related to a business setting.
Weekly course
4 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Foundation
This basic course builds all four English skills with a focus on accuracy and fluency, using engaging and practical activities.
Pre-Intermediate
This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in classroom and social situations. Students will develop the oral presentation, reading and writing skills required for their further studies. They will expand their listening and speaking skills through participation in discussions and writing skills through the interpretation of a variety of texts, short essays, and summaries in English.
Intermediate
The focus of the course is on building a strong foundation of core language skills. Through the use of themed units, grammar concepts are integrated into discussions, readings, and writings.
High-Intermediate
This course not only aims to help students attain a higher level of ESL proficiency where they are using English with ease. Lessons are based on several different themes. After completing this course, students will have an academic foundation allowing them to handle a more rigorous and intensive workload.
Pre-Advanced
This course is designed to be an upper-intermediate speaking course, helping students gain the confidence and proficiency to communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently. The class focuses on using a communicative approach, meaning that the teacher will emphasize participation from students and give corrective feedback where necessary.
Advanced
This course is designed to challenge students to speak about complex issues and topics which are happening in the world right now. One of the primary goals of this class is to expose students to real world English through articles, blogs and journals, allowing them to experience the language in the same way native speakers do. The class focuses on using a communicative approach.
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Campuses & Location
Toronto
RCIIS is located in midtown Toronto, one of the city’s safest and most vibrant areas. Our campus is surrounded by cafés, restaurants, parks, and convenient services, giving students everything they need within walking distance. With easy access to multiple subway lines and bus routes, getting around Toronto is fast and simple.
3-minute walk north of Davisville subway station
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Student demographics
Students come from all over the world to study at this school.
