2027 Program Admissions and Fees
Important Notes:
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All fees are in Canadian dollars.
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General English is a Designated Learning Program and eligible to receive foreign nationals on a study permit.
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Intake dates for General English are every Monday except for public holidays
*Please contact the school for a module start date and seat availability.
12-23 weeks
$350
$380
$410
1-11 weeks
$380
$410
$440
Tuition Fees (Per Week)
Programs
General English
20 Lessons (GE20)
25 Lessons (GE25)
30 Lessons (EAP30)
Private Lesson
24+ weeks
$340
$370
$400
Lesson Options
20 Lessons: General English Principal (9 AM - 12:30 PM)
25 Lessons: General English + Power Speaking (9 AM - 2 PM)
30 Lessons: General English + EAP / Pathway (9 AM - 3 PM)
20 Lessons: 15hr 50 min. / 25 Lessons: 19hr 35min. / 30 Lessons: 23hr 20min.
*No afternoon classes on Fridays.
$80 per lesson or A package of 5 lessons or more: $70 per lesson**
General English
Each lesson is 45-50 minutes.
20 Lesson: 15hr 50min. / 25 Lesson: 19hr 35min. / 30 Lesson: 23hr 20min.
* The EAP program should be registered as a whole module (5 weeks) or level
(10 weeks) in GE5 as an optional afternoon class of General English 20 Lessons (GE20).
Private Lesson
Each lesson is 50 minutes.
If you are registering private lessons only, the application fee is $25.
** A packaged lessons must be used within 5 weeks.
Note
Non-refundable
Non-refundable
Non-refundable
General English
Notarized
Partially refundable
Minimum 20 days
International
Fees
$150
$25
$200
$150
$275
$120/level or $65/module
$150
$500
$2/day
$17.50/per transaction
Other Fees
Application Fee (General English)
Application Fee (Private Lesson Only)
Homestay Placement Fee
Airport Reception (One-way)
Airport Reception (Two-way)
Textbook fees*
Custodianship Letter (Under 18)
Letter of Acceptance Deposit
Medical Insurance
Bank Charges
*Textbooks must be purchased at school unless it is included in your invoice.
**For up to 2 weeks of General program enrollment, the material fee is $5 per week.
Extra Night
$50
$55
$10
$10
per week
$290
$310
$40
$40
Homestay Accommodation
Half board (breakfast and dinner) - private room
Full board (3 meals per day) - private room
Additional Fee for Minors (Under 18)
High Season Supplement (June 1 - August 31)
Time Table
Block 1: 9:00 am - 10:30 am (90 min.)
Block 2: 10:40 am - 11:30 am (50 min.)
Block 3: 11:35 am - 12:30 pm (50 min.)
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:05pm (35 min.)
Block 4: 1:05pm - 2:00pm (55min.)*
Block 5: 2:05pm - 3:00pm (55min.)*
*Block 1 = 2 lessons
** There are no afternoon classes on Friday.
Holidays in 2027 (No school)
January 1 New Year's Day
February 15 Family Day
March 26 Good Friday
March 29 Easter Monday
May 24 Victoria Day
July 1 Canada Day
August 2 Heritage Day
September 6 Labour Day
September 30 Truth and Reconciliation Day
October 11 Thanksgiving Day
November 11 Remembrance Day
Winter Break: December 25 - January 3
*Compensation will not be made for classes not offered on public holidays.
*Minimum age to apply for homestay program is 15 years old.
Fees
$200
$150
$275
Note
Non-refundable
Homestay Other Fees
Homestay Placement Fee
Airport Reception (One-way)
Airport Reception (Two-way)
Program Refund Policy
Tuition Refund
A $250 administration fee will be applied to all refund requests. The non-refundable application fee is included in the administration fee.
Refunds before the start date
If a student cancels 30 days or more before the contract start date, 75 percent of the paid tuition fees will be refunded.
If a student cancels less than 30 days before the contract start date, 60 percent of the paid tuition fees will be refunded.
Refunds after the start date
If a student cancels or is withdrawn within 5 calendar days of the contract start date, 50 percent of the tuition paid fees will be refunded.
No refunds are given for cancellations or withdrawals when more than 5 days of the program have been completed. Refunds on revised starting dates are based on the original contract start dates.
Visa Denials
If a visa denial prevents the student from attending the English language programs, tuition fees and deposits, minus a $250 administration fee will be refunded upon submission of written proof of denial at least 7 calendar days before the program begins. If a homestay placement process is already started, the school will retain the non-refundable homestay placement fee.
Refund Payments
For approved refunds, payments are issued within 30 days of notification from the student of cancellation, drop, or withdrawal. Refunds will be made via the original payment method.
Cash: If the student’s payment of fees was made with cash, refund will be made by means of a cheque, Interac e-transfer, or wire transfer.
Credit Card: If the student’s payment of fees was made with a credit card, fees will be refunded back to the credit card originally used for payment. In that case, the 3% CC fee will be applied.
Wire Transfer: If the student’s payment of fees was made with a wire transfer, fees will be refunded back to the bank account originally used for payment. In that case, $50 fee will be applied per transaction.
Homestay Refund Policy
Payment Policy
Homestay payments are required 60 days prior to arrival date to guarantee placement.
Although we try our best to accommodate students’ requests, there is no guarantee that individual preferences can be arranged.
Homestay Questionnaire, Declaration and Agreement Form must be submitted prior to a homestay assignment.
Homestay bookings are only guaranteed for the periods that have been paid for.
Homestay Refund
Refund before arrival
If a student cancels before the homestay begins, paid homestay fees minus a $200 homestay placement fee will be refunded.
Refunds after arrival
After commencement of homestay, students are required to provide a written request of withdrawal a minimum of 4 weeks before the effective withdrawal date.
If students submit the request of withdrawal less than 4 weeks before the effective withdrawal date, the school will retain the homestay fee of 4 weeks from the date students submit the request of withdrawal.
Under no conditions will refunds be provided for periods of homestay already used.
Extension of stay
If you wish to stay longer at your homestay than you first registered for, please contact the homestay coordinator as soon as possible.
The homestay coordinator will place you with the same or another host family for the period of your extension.
There is no guarantee that your current host family will accept your extension request.
A full payment must be made to school three week prior to the first day of the extending period.
Please do not pay directly to your host parents.
School Terms and Conditions
Application Procedure
If you do not require a study permit…
1. Complete the Application Form and pre-arrival test. Submit them to school online, by email or in person.
2. An invoice reflecting your costs, based on your application form, will be sent to you.
3. Submit the fees to the school.
4. A Letter of Acceptance will be sent to you.
If you require a study permit…
1.Complete the Application Form and pre-arrival test. Submit them to school online, by email or in person. We will consult with you for a study schedule and plan.
2.An invoice reflecting your costs, based on your application form, will be sent to you.
3.Submit the deposit to the school. At this point, a student should have all other required documents ready for a study permit application.
4.A Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter will be sent to you.
5.You should start the visa application process promptly.
6.Submit the remaining fees to the school once you receive the visa approval.
Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for a study permit
We request a PAL for students who…
•Register for more than 26 weeks, or
•Register for the pathway program with an expected career program start date at one of our partnered college/university.
Payment Policy
A full payment must be made 30 days prior to your program start date. Your seat will be secured after the tuition payment.
Registered study period and payment plan
If you do not require a study permit
- You will be registered for the period which you will pay for. Your weekly tuition fee will reflect to the registered period.
If you extend your study, your weekly tuition fee will reflect the total number of weeks.
If you require a study permit
- You can pay a full amount or pay the first 26 weeks. The remaining tuition fee must be paid 30 days before the end of paid period.
Methods of Payment
- Bank wire transfer
- Cash
- Cheque
- Interec e-transfer (within Canada)
- WISE
- Credit Card (VISA or MasterCard) *
* The 3% CC Processing Fee will be applied for a credit card payment.
Medical Insurance
It is mandatory for ALH students to have sufficient medical insurance during their stay in Canada.
Students must purchase a health insurance that is valid in Canada. Students may purchase health insurance plan through school.
Change of Schedule
If a student needs to change the program start date, a new Letter of Acceptance (LOA) will be issued with a written request.
A request must be submitted a minimum of 14 days before the initial contract start date.
Failure to do so will result in an automatic cancellation of the registration. First request can be made free of charge.
An application fee ($150) will be charged to the second or subsequent requests.
If a student request to reduce the number of registered weeks after the payment, or after the course start date, a program modification fee of $150 will be applied.
Assessments and Certificates
A minimum of 80% of attendance is required for the completion of each level. A review of the student’s attendance and progress will be issued at the end of each module. If the student successfully meets his/her level’s requirements, he/she will move up to the next level. Students who have met the attendance requirements will receive a certificate at the end of their studies. Students who fail to move up to the next level must wait for the next available date of the same level.
Student Record and Use of Personal Information
School collects, uses, retains and discloses information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act. School may share and disclose personal information within the institution to carry out its mandate and operations. A student’s record may include a student enrolment contract, financial records, attendance records and documentation of any dispute or dismissal.
Secure A Seat
In order to secure a seat, students need to complete their pre-arrival test and make a payment. Students who pay tuition fees in installments must understand that their seats will be secured only for the paid period.
Agreements
Students must sign the Student Handbook Agreement, Homestay Handbook Agreement (if applicable), Photo and Media Release Form, and Insurance Waiver on the first day of the program. For a minor student, parent or legal guardian is required to sign these Agreements.
Field Trip
When school arranges a field trip, there will be up to $20 field trip fee that students must pay to participate. There is no make-up class if students decide not to participate in a field trip.