Advanced English Courses in Canada: IELTS, TOEFL, Business English and More (2026)
Once your English is good enough for daily life, the next step is a course with a clear goal: a test score, a career, or university study. This guide lists the advanced English courses at St.
››› Advanced General English
General English runs from Starter to Advanced. Each level lasts 8 weeks, and a grade of B (70%) or higher moves you to the next level. The special programs below have a different goal: a test score, a career or university study.
››› Special programs (4 or 8 weeks)
All special programs are 25 hours per week (40 lessons).
Program |
IELTS Test Prep – Advanced |
IELTS Test Prep – Intermediate (Toronto only) |
TOEFL iBT Test Prep |
BEDP – Business English |
EFM – English for Medicine |
EFP – English for Professionals |
SSP – Speaking for Success |
TESOL – English for Adults |
››› How to choose
For a test score: choose IELTS or TOEFL iBT preparation if a university, college or immigration process asks for a score.
For work: choose Business English, English for Professionals or English for Medicine.
For teaching: choose TESOL.
For speaking confidence: choose Speaking for Success.
For university study without a test score: choose the University and College Pathway Program (UCPP). Students who complete it can enter SGIC partner institutions without an IELTS or TOEFL score. Partners include Humber College, Conestoga College, Trent University and Acadia University. UCPP is also available online.
››› Campuses
Toronto: 543 Yonge St., Unit 200, one minute from Wellesley station. Vancouver: 605 Robson St., Suite 200, near Granville SkyTrain station. Both campuses are Designated Learning Institutions (Toronto O212206178197, Vancouver O19352161652), and SGIC is accredited by Languages Canada.
Not sure which advanced course fits your goal? An SGIC advisor can help you choose.
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