Semi-Intensive General English

A structured, flexible English program designed to support your academic progress while balancing study with work or personal commitments.

Application Fee

$100 CAD

Digital Resources

$ 75 CAD

Weekly Hours

8.75 hours

With 8.75 hours of live, instructor-led classes per week, this Semi-Intensive General English program offers targeted skill development, allowing students to focus on Reading & Writing or Listening & Speaking while building overall English proficiency. 

Why Choose Our Semi-Intensive English Course

  • Develop speaking skills through guided discussions and live interaction
  • Improve listening with structured practice and real-time feedback
  • Strengthen reading and writing for academic and everyday use
  • Build grammar accuracy and expand practical vocabulary
  • Communicate ideas clearly and confidently
  • Progress through clearly defined levels (Level 1–6)

Who Is This Program For

  • Students who want to improve English without a full-time schedule
  • Learners seeking a flexible online format
  • Individuals looking for steady progress with balanced study time
  • Students building confidence in a supportive live classroom

Have more questions? Visit our FAQs for more information.

  • You can join the program every Monday, with new enrollments available each week.
  • If a national holiday falls on a Monday, classes will begin on Tuesday instead.
  • You will attend a total of 8.75 hours instructional hours per week.
  • The program runs from Monday to Friday.
  • You can choose Reading & Writing OR Listening & Speaking
Focus AreaTime (EST/EDT)
Option 1Reading & Writing08:30 – 10:15
Option 2Listening & Speaking10:30 – 12:15

Class Time in Your Time Zone

  • The times shown represent the full daily schedule from start to end.
LocationReading & Writing Listening & Speaking
Toronto (EST/EDT)08:30 – 10:1510:30 – 12:15
Mexico City (CST/CDT)06:30 – 08:1508:30 – 10:15
Bogotá (COT)07:30 – 09:1509:30 – 11:15
São Paulo (BRT)09:30 – 11:1511:30 – 13:15
Berlin (CET/CEST)14:30 – 16:1516:30 – 18:15
Turkey (TRT)15:30 – 17:1517:30 – 19:15
Saudi Arabia (AST)15:30 – 17:1517:30 – 19:15
Tokyo (JST)21:30 – 23:15N/A
South Korea (KST)21:30 – 23:15N/A

Class times are based on Toronto time. We’ve included examples for selected locations, but your local time may vary depending on your time zone and daylight saving changes.

Not sure if it’s the right fit? Try a Free Class. Meet our teachers and team, and experience how our program works — no commitment required.

CLLC’s rigorous curriculum is aligned with internationally recognized EAL frameworks, including the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), while also supporting preparation for exams such as IELTS and TOEFL.

Our General English program is structured across 6 levels, with each level completed in 10 weeks. Students progress based on continuous assessment and the achievement of learning outcomes.

As part of the enrollment process, students complete a placement assessment prior to starting their program. This includes a written test and an interview to determine your level, understand your goals, and design a personalized learning plan with our Academic Manager.

CLLC LevelDescriptionDuration
Level 1Introduction10 Weeks
Level 2Basic10 Weeks
Level 3Intermediate10 Weeks
Level 4High Intermediate10 Weeks
Level 5Pre-Advanced10 Weeks
Level 6Advanced10 Weeks

Have more questions? Visit our FAQs for more information.

Semi-Intensive General English

220 CAD/Week

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