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English as a Second Language schools can help children integrate themselves easily into Western culture. Many private schools in Canada are well equipped to do this, no matter if the family is currently living in Canada or a child comes to Canada from an international destination.

Ourkids.net lists various private schools in Canada that offer instruction in English as a Second Language as well as regular classroom instructions. View our listing of all private schools in Canada offering ESL instruction.

ESL at Canadian Boarding Schools

There are many schools that also offer both boarding and ESL help. These kinds of schools are particularly well equipped to deal with international students. A Canadian boarding school with English as a Second Language instruction offers your child full immersion in North American culture and language. Boarding school also offers you peace of mind, knowing that your children are in a protected, structured setting and are well cared for by professionals.

See our listing of boarding schools that offer ESL curricula.

Benefits of English as a Second Language instruction in Canada

Providing your child with a foundation in and deepened understanding of English will benefit them immensely as they move ahead with their career pursuits. If you send your child to an English language school for at least three years you will likely be giving them fluency in English. Many private and boarding schools in Canada offer highly personalized instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) but you will need to consult with each school to find out the kind of instruction offered.

Will I have to pay extra for ESL instruction?

English as a Second Language instruction varies widely from one school to another. Many schools may already have budgeted internally to account for ESL training while others may charge higher tuition to offer close instruction to children. Some schools may be able to tailor English tutoring to the needs of individual children.

In most cases, ESL will be taken as an extra class – so your child will be spending more time overall in class than English speaking students. Consult with each school to find out its individual policy concerning English as Second Language instruction.

What kind of English is taught?

Some people distinguish between American English and British English. The English that is taught in Canada is closest to British English but differences between British and American English are really restricted to some spelling idioms and a few distinct words and turns of phrase that are easily understood by speakers of either dialect. There is essentially very little difference between the two "kinds" of English. English language instruction in Canada provides children with an understanding of both variations.

What is taught and who is teaching the ESL?

When your child is instructed in English as a Second Language, the essentials that he or she will be taught will include pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. All schools in Canada advertising English as a Second Language Programs must have qualified teachers who have a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate or diploma.

Listed below are Private Schools offer ESL program

Belleville, Ontario
JK to UE Day & Boarding Coed $6,100 to $40,500
North York, Ontario
7 to 12 Day Coed $10,500
Halifax, Nova Scotia
PS to 12 Day Coed $9,800 to $9,975
Ottawa, Ontario
4 to 8 Day & Boarding Boys $17,625 to $38,850
Wilcox, Saskatchewan
9 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $5,670 to $29,950
North Vancouver, British Columbia
8 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $10,600
Toronto, Ontario
PS to 12 Day Coed $9,800 to $12,800
Toronto, Ontario
JK to 12 Day & Boarding Girls $23,140 to $24,840
Mississauga, Ontario
9 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $9,000 to $11,750
Baden, Ontario
9 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $8,975 to $22,950
Toronto, Ontario
Nursery to 8 Day Coed $5,900 to $11,000
Montreal, Quebec
5 to 11 Day Coed $10,000 to $11,000
Hamilton, Ontario
7 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $8,400 to $20,800
Toronto, Ontario
PK to 12 Day Coed $10,000 to $12,500
Ottawa, Ontario
Nursery to 8 Day Coed $7,260 to $15,672
Ottawa, Ontario
JK to 12 Day Girls $13,900 to $17,175
Toronto, Ontario
JK to 12 Day Coed $14,000 to $16,000
Melbourne, Florida
6 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $29,000 USD
Toronto, Ontario
9 to 12 Day Coed $14,000
Minden, Ontario
7 to 12 Boarding Coed $14,000 to $29,000
Brockville, Ontario
7 to 10 Boarding Coed $43,450
Victoria, British Columbia
JK to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $11,400 to $14,125
Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
JK to 9 Day Coed $8,800 to $9,975
Ancaster, Ontario
9 to 12 Day Coed $9,350 to $14,000
Hamilton, Ontario
PS to 12 Day Coed $4,355 to $19,210
Montreal, Quebec
K to 12 Day Coed $10,100 to $14,050
Halifax, Nova Scotia
7 to 12 & AP Day & Boarding Coed $9,200 to $21,000
1854 Leysin, Vaud Switzerland
9 to UE Day & Boarding Coed $64,000 SF
Toronto, Ontario
1 to 12 Day Girls $13,885
Toronto, Ontario
PK to 12 Day Coed $12,600 to $14,700
Oakville, Ontario
PK to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $7,500 to $17,800
London, Ontario
JK to 8 Day Coed $11,715 to $13,120
Mississauga, Ontario
PS to 12 Day Coed $5,545 to $11,450
Mississauga, Ontario
JK to 12 Day Coed $12,000 to $13,600
London, Ontario
PS to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $8,900 to $24,400
Toronto, Ontario
JK to 8 Day Boys $11,400 to $12,600
Duncan, British Columbia
JK to 7 Day & Boarding Coed $27,800 to $30,080
St. Catharines, Ontario
1 to 12 & AP Day & Boarding Coed $11,000 to $44,580
Rothesay, New Brunswick
6 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $16,700 to $29,500
North York, Ontario
9 to 12 Day Coed $9,000 to $11,600
Halifax, Nova Scotia
JK to 6 Day Coed $8,337 to $10,551
Montebello, Quebec
7 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $17,000 to $44,000
Utopia, Ontario
3 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $14,000 to $29,500
Mississauga, Ontario
PS to 8 Day Coed $8,100 to $9,430
Aurora, Ontario
6 to 12 Day & Boarding Boys $24,450 to $39,300
Montreal, Quebec
K to 11 Day Coed $13,342
Breslau, Ontario
JK to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $14,492 to $17,044
Mississauga, Ontario
PK to 8 Day Coed $3,700 to $8,700
Victoria, British Columbia
PS to 12 Day & Boarding Girls $6,478 to $40,002
Oakville, Ontario
JK to UE Day Girls $14,300 to $17,250
Mississauga, Ontario
1 to 10 Day Coed $14,000 to $16,000
Toronto, Ontario
JK to 12 Day Coed $8,000 to $10,000
Bethlehem, New Hampshire
9 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $41,100 USD
Richmond Hill, Ontario
7 to 12 Day Coed $15,925 to $16,700
Thornhill, Ontario
Nursery to 12 Day Coed $120 to $15,200
Markham, Ontario
PS to 12/UP Day Coed $3,850 to $10,500
Markham, Ontario
9 to 12/UP Day Coed $12,600
Whitby, Ontario
6 to 12 Day & Boarding Girls $16,700 to $39,500
Port Hope, Ontario
5 to 12 Day & Boarding Coed $17,900 to $42,400
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
10 to UE Boarding Coed $24,000 to $39,500
Toronto, Ontario
1 to 12 Day Coed $14,000 to $15,400
 
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