CES Toronto
“I never prefer another place for Ielts, this is the most perfect place!”
Best ESL Classes in Toronto, ON
22 schools listed · all 22 in Toronto · 2 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Access International English Language Centre
“There is a wonderful, family-like atmosphere, and the learning conditions are excellent.”
Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies
“I met so many genuine and wonderful friends from all around the world, as well as amazing teachers who encouraged me, helped me build confidence, and gave me the courage to challenge myself and improve my English.”
OHC Toronto
“Very good school, I had a great time with all very friendly staff”
Saint George International College (Sgic)
“SGIC is a good school, I loved that I could learn and improve my English skills, there are excellent teachers and you can make friends from different nationalities.”
UMC (Upper Madison College)
“I needed an IELTS course to transfer to a university, and I've really enjoyed studying here because the curriculum is so well-structured.”
The 22 schools listed for Toronto, 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: Toronto, ON
All 22 schools we list here are in Toronto itself. We have 31 schools in Toronto on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. 20 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 4,737 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 7 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.
Are there ESL classes for people who work?
2 of the 22 schools list weekend hours, and those slots exist mostly for people who cannot attend on a weekday. Weekend classes usually run as longer single sessions, which suits some learners and exhausts others.
The Ielts School of Toronto
“As a student who took Kris's one-month evening course, I can confidently say it was one of the most effective classes I've ever taken and I highly recommend it to anyone preparing for the IELTS.”
Oxford International Toronto English School
“I liked their classrooms, computer rooms and in general all custom service.”
Connect International School (Cis)
“It's was a really wonderful experience, which I strongly recommend for all the ages.”
Kaplan International Languages
“Scuola fantastica in una città fantastica esperienza stupenda, Consigliatissimo a tutti a tutte le età”
Ilsc Toronto English Language School
“Incredible experience, with a friendly environment, qualified teachers and an attentive staff”
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Hansa Language Centre
“Best English school in TORONTO, I made a lot of friends, had good times, attentive teachers and a pleasant environment!”
Vamos Academy Downtown Toronto
“His private teacher, Francisco, built a customized curriculum right from the start, focusing on conversational activities that make the classes engaging and fun.”
The Language Gallery
“Super good school option to learn English, you live with people from all over the world with different accents, you don't just get used to one.”
Accent Brazil Languages
“I started without knowing any Portuguese, but have learned quickly thanks to Meyre's teaching approach.”
AHA Linguistics
“I had the pleasure of learning under the guidance of an exceptional linguistic tutor whose command of the language is both inspiring and extensive.”
Global Canada College
MWS Student Camps
“They also gained self confidence in their ability to learn a new language and see themselves able to adapt to “big city” with well supervised and structured excursions with cool responsible young adult group leaders.”
Coventry House International
Lindsay Baril Immigration and Language Services
“It's truly amazing how much I learned in an hour with Lindsay.”
International House Toronto
“I loved this antic building atmosphere and liked diverse activity programs and great teachers”
King West Language
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