FAQ - Registration, fees, Money and others

1. When can I start my courses?
2. How much does it cost to come to your school?
3. When should I register and when do I have to pay?
4. What happens if I cancel?
5. How much money should I bring with me?
6. What happens if I want to change my courses or schedule when I am there?
7. How do I register?
8. Do I need a TOEFL® test score to enter GEOS Toronto?
9. Can I choose the courses that I want right now and be sure I will get them?
10. How do you decide what level I am at before I take classes?
11. What happens on my first day at GEOS?
12. Do I get a diploma or certificate when I finish?
13. What is the materials fee?
14. I am trying to register online but I don't think it is working. Do I need to change something on my computer?
15. Can I take a break from my classes if I want to go on a trip for a week or two?
16. Can I go from one GEOS school to another? Are there any extra fees for doing this?
17. Do I need a visa to come to your school?
18. I am studying in or visiting the United States right now. Can I use the same visa I used to enter the United States to come to Canada?
19. Can I visit the United States while I am in Canada?
20. If I decide to stay longer at GEOS can I extend my Study Permit in Canada?
21. Can I work while I am in Canada studying at GEOS?
22. Can I have my packages delivered to the school?

Our courses are 12-weeks long and are based on a rolling admission.  Therefore, you can start on any Monday. However, we recommend that you do not start one week before our official starting dates each month.  

It depends on what program you wish to take. Please take a look at our fee schedule.

The earlier you register, the earlier your place is confirmed in the school. We want to accept all students, but if all classes are full, we might not be able to accept you.

Here are the application steps:

1. You send your application form. 

2. We send official invoices.

3. You can make payment by bank transfer or credict card (Visa/MasterCard). If you are in Toronto, you may also make payment with cash or a personal cheque.

4. We will send your official letter of acceptance and book your accommodation (if you have asked for this).

Please see the GEOS Canada Cancellation Policy.

Besides your classes, you will probably need a minimum of $1000 per month for accommodation and spending money.

Students can switch between our courses if it is recommended by their teachers. However, to change a contract (from full-time to part-time, or to private courses) requires the permission of the School Manager. Normally students study according to the terms of the contract that they sign.

Please fill out our application form and send it to the school. We will reply to you within 1 business day.

No, you do not need a TOEFL score to enter the school.

If you register for a full-time or part-time course, that course is guaranteed to be running when you are here at the school. If you take our Super Intensive English, this program includes an elective course. This elective course given to you as part of your Super Intensive course depends on the elective courses running at that time.

On your first morning, you will be given a placement test and an orientation. Your placement test measures speaking, listening and reading. We will know your level after giving you this test. For those students already in Toronto, they can take the placement test at the school anytime before the starting date. If you would like to arrange a different time for your placement test, please contact us.

On your first day of school, your schedule is:

9:00 - 10:30         Welcome and Placement Test

10:30 - 11:00        Orientation, Study Schedule & School Rules

11:00 - 12:00        Lunch
 

Yes. GEOS gives a certificate to all of our students who attend at least 80% of their classes.

All students are given textbooks for our classes. The materials fee covers the cost of these textbooks.

Please contact the school if you are having problems registering. We can send you an application form by email.

Students can take up to 2-weeks vacation for every 12 weeks they are studying. If you are studying for less than 12 weeks, there is no vacation available, unless this is discussed with the school at the time of your enrolment.

There are no transfer fees to move from one GEOS school to another in North America. However, if you are moving to a school with higher fees, then you are responsible for the difference in tuition.

This depends on how long you plan to study.

a) How long do you plan to study?

You may study in Canada for up to 6 monts with a visitor's visa. If you would like to study longer than six months, then you need apply for the Student Permit. Canadian Immigration Law states that students with a Student Permit must attend at least 80% of their classes. The school's application form and the enrolment agreement contain the details of our refund policy. We are happy to help with all visa applications.

b) What country you are from?

All students who are studying for longer than 6 months need to apply for the Student Permit. Students who study for less than six months can come as visitors/tourists. However, student from some countries do need a temporary resident visa. 

No. Canada and the USA have different immigration systems. People from these countries can enter the Canada with just a passport, so these people may easily enter Canada from the United States for a visit or for studies of 6 months or less.  For longer studies, a Canadian Student Permit is required.

Yes, but only if you have a visa to visit the United States. Even if your visa says "one entry", you are allowed to visit the United States and return to Canada. The United States is an exception to the "one entry" rule.  

Yes, GEOS Toronto is happy to help you extend your Study Permit.

No. Students with a visitor visa are not allowed to work. Students with Student Permit must be attending a Study & Work Program.

Yes, you can have packages delivered to the school. Just make sure that they are marked "DDP" (Delivery Duty Paid) and not "DDU" (Delivery Duty Unpaid), otherwise they will be sent to the courier company and you will have to pick them up yourself.