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Considering ESL School? 3 Tips For Picking Up English Colloquialisms

If you’re looking to be successfully admitted into a North American university, boosting your English language proficiency is a great goal to pursue. At the Great Lakes College of Toronto, we help students to develop all of the academic skills they need to get accepted into competitive post-secondary institutions. Though our fast-track ESL program is […]

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How To Adjust To Life In Toronto As A Private School Student

Toronto, with its vibrant multicultural atmosphere and excellent education system, is a popular destination for students seeking a global learning experience. Yet, despite its status as a melting pot of different cultures and values, international students can find it hard to adjust to certain aspects of life in Toronto. Moving to a new city or […]

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4 Essay Tips For Students in Our ESL Program

Are you pursuing admission into a competitive North American university? If so, your ability to write a strong essay will be a significant asset. Essays require you to recruit your critical thinking, persuasive, and written communication skills to explore a topic in-depth and effectively state a case.  In any post-secondary environment, regardless of the discipline […]

Overcoming Common Language Challenges With our ESL Program

At the Great Lakes College of Toronto, we understand how challenging it can be to learn a new language and integrate into a completely new environment as an international student. Particularly when students seek to be enrolled in competitive post-secondary programs in North America, a strong command of the English language will set the foundation […]