Best ESL Classes near Thornhill, ON

1 of these schools is based in Thornhill; the others serve Thornhill from towns including Toronto, North York and Mississauga.

1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Tick Club

Tick Club

5.0 21 reviews
“Hamoon possède beaucoup de connaissance en enseignement, et patience avec ses élèves.”
Since 2017
16B Elgin St #144
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盖尔雅思

盖尔雅思

5.0 62 reviews
“5 in my IELTS exam after studying there for a week, totally worth it”
Open 24 hoursSince 2016
Richmond Hill, ON
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English2go

English2go

5.0 51 reviews
“One of the best parts of this experience was meeting so many amazing people from different backgrounds who shared the same goal of growing and supporting one another”
Free trial classOnline lessonsFree consultationSince 2024
North York, ON
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Greater Toronto Language School – Adult General English

Greater Toronto Language School – Adult General English

5.0 127 reviews
“Thanks to Ken and Amalie for their teachings and helping me achieve my goals in French.”
Since 2012Prices online
Mississauga, ON
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CES Toronto

CES Toronto

4.5 68 reviews
“The check-in process was smooth, and the instructions were clear, which helped me feel comfortable before the exam”
Since 2005Online lessonsPrices online
Toronto, ON
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The English Circle

The English Circle

5.0 64 reviews
“I've been taking English lessons with David and I really enjoy our conversations practice at the start of each class.”
3 instructorsSince 2012
East York, ON
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The 24 schools listed for Thornhill, ON teach English as a second language. Which courses, levels and exams each covers comes from what it publishes; ratings and student quotes come from public listings.

Area overview: Thornhill, ON

The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 8,227 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (75%) and communication (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 3 offer a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enrol.

How do I compare ESL courses before visiting?

All 24 schools here have a website on file, and that is where course types, levels, start dates and exam options are listed. Read whether classes are general or exam-focused, because a school can look identical to another from a listing and teach something completely different.

Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies

Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies

4.9 91 reviews
“The instructors are truly professional and patient—they take the time to correct your grammar and ensure you fully grasp the sentence structures and concepts.”
Free trial classSince 1999Free consultation
Toronto, ON
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Access International English Language Centre

Access International English Language Centre

4.7 123 reviews
“The classes really help you to improve your vocabulary, your capacity to speak in front of others and a lot of other stuff!”
Ages 10–17Since 1998
Toronto, ON
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Night School English by Ilac

Night School English by Ilac

4.7 66 reviews
“I had a lot of funny moments and made a lot of friends from all over the world!”
Since 2000Online lessonsPrices online
Toronto, ON
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OHC Toronto

OHC Toronto

4.8 51 reviews
“Thank you so much to Sean to make me brave and make me happy I will miss you so much thank you and see you soon Sean✌🏻✌🏻”
Since 2015
Toronto, ON
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Summerhill Online Academy

Summerhill Online Academy

5.0 73 reviews
“I highly recommend their intensive classes for Celpip preparation based on Maciej's method of teaching and his excellent communication skills.”
Online lessons4 instructorsSince 2018
70 Delisle Ave Suite 706 Toronto, ON M4V 1S7
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Saint George International College (Sgic)

Saint George International College (Sgic)

4.8 83 reviews
“Also, teachers are very warmful and kind, I studies in confortable environment”
Since 1994
Toronto, ON
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董老师雅思留学(万锦)

董老师雅思留学(万锦)

5.0 67 reviews
“He provided me with meaningful practice sessions which allowed me to summarize my extracurricular experience and inspired me to curate insightful response.”
Since 2024
Markham, ON
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Bayswater Toronto

Bayswater Toronto

4.8 103 reviews
“Although I hadn't requested any special accommodations in advance, as CELPIP requires bookings to be made two months ahead, the staff went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable.”
Since 2018
North York, ON
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English Tutor Toronto

English Tutor Toronto

5.0 44 reviews
“He spends his personal time to send back feed back and articles for next lesson preparation.”
Ages 19 and upOnline lessonsSince 2020
North York, ON
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The Ielts School of Toronto

The Ielts School of Toronto

4.8 87 reviews
“I took a month of IELTS General Training Preparation and they gave me absolutely all the support I needed!”
Free trial classSince 2019
Toronto, ON
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UMC (Upper Madison College)

UMC (Upper Madison College)

4.7 64 reviews
“The IELTS program was very complete and gave me the right tools to feel confident with my English before I present my exam.”
Free trial classPrices online
Toronto, ON
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Mostly Math

Mostly Math

5.0 34 reviews
“With the help of Mostly Math, our son is now an A student in high school math, after suffering from so much learning loss during the pandemic.”
Since 2002Online lessonsPrices online
North York, ON
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Oxford International Toronto English School

Oxford International Toronto English School

4.7 107 reviews
“Booked my exam at this location, the invigilator and registration officer is super friendly, professional and helpful.”
Since 2016Online lessonsPrices online
Toronto, ON
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Ismartstudent International Inc

Ismartstudent International Inc

4.6 93 reviews
“The assessment pinpoints exactly where they need help and builds a personalized way for them, though you still have the option to pick extra lessons if you want.”
Free trial classOnline lessonsSince 2015
Mississauga, ON
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Connect International School (Cis)

Connect International School (Cis)

4.9 71 reviews
“Also there are many kinds of activities to do, so people can enjoy the school and Canadian culture.”
Since 2018Prices online
Toronto, ON
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Kaplan International Languages

Kaplan International Languages

4.8 94 reviews
“I've had a great experience and my English has improved a lot because I've had such a good teacher.”
Since 2000Online lessons
Toronto, ON
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Ilsc Toronto English Language School

Ilsc Toronto English Language School

4.4 108 reviews
“Their outstanding personalities and primary focus on creating a comfortable, supportive, and well organized examination environment make a real difference to test takers.”
Ages 30 and upSince 1995
Toronto, ON
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Mrs. Tutor

Mrs. Tutor

4.9 74 reviews
“Having accessed various services through the agency, our family has found the entire staff to be highly skilled, deeply professional, and exceptionally kind.”
From $25/hr
North York, ON
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