EC Toronto Arrival and First Day

SCHOOL NUMBER +1 416 488 2200 EMERGENCY NUMBER (FOR USE OUTSIDE OF OFFICE HOURS ONLY) +1 416 209 8331 ADDRESS EC Toronto, 124 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 2G8, Canada

AIRPORT TRANSFERS Airport transfers can be arranged by EC if requested in advance. All flight details including arrival time, flight numbers, airline and point of origin have to be advised prior to arrival in order for EC to provide airport transfers. Failure to notify the airport transfer number of flight delays/cancellations will result in assessment of fees. Our drivers are holding a sign with the EC logo. Students will meet our greeter once they go through the arrivals gates. Students who have booked airport transfer and have a change of flight on their trip to Canada should call the school during office hours (Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-16:30 local time) or the airport transfer cell telephone after hours. The airport transfer number is active outside of office hours whenever EC is expecting a student who has booked an airport transfer. Airport transfer number: +1 416 209 8331. Students who have not booked airport transfer should contact their homestay or residence directly if their flight is delayed.

WHEN AIRPORT TRANSFERS HAVE NOT BEEN BOOKED There are a variety of inexpensive and reliable alternatives to get from the airport to the student's destination. These options are are not arranged by the school. The student can find out more information about these services at the airport. These rates are subject to change without notice. All rates are based on 2012 costs in Canadian dollars. Toronto Pearson International Airport:from Airport: 30 minutesby GO Transit (to subway): $5.55 (40 minutes)by airport bus to downtown hotels: $20by taxi: $45-$55by public transit: $3 (1.5 hours)

TRANSPORTATION It is easy to travel to school by public transit. Students should allow themselves plenty of time on their first day to arrive at school.

FIRST DAY Students are expected to arrive at school at 8:30am on their first morning. They should bring the following to school with them on the first day: passport health insurance policy Letter of Acceptance Study Permit if required funds for payment of any outstanding fees proof of health insurance (for the entire length of programme)

WELCOME PACK On their first day all students will receive a welcome pack,this will contain: student information guide homestay information a map of the transit system for the city a copy of the activity and excursion calendar

PLACEMENT TEST Once students arrive at the school, they are evaluated so that we can place them in the appropriate level. On first day, students have the evaluation, registration, and information session about school services, as well as a guided walking tour of the school surroundings. It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to complete all the steps of registration on the first day. In the months of July through September, it may take longer. 24 Lessons and 30 Lessons students begin their classes as of 13:50 on the first day. 20 Lessons students begin their classes at 09:00 on the next day.

FIRST DAY SCHEDULE 09:00 Placement Test 10:45 Orientation Talk from Academic Department 11:00 Welcome coffee and treats 11:30 Walking Tour 13:50 First Lesson (24/30 lessons only)

TIMETABLE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Period A: 9:00 - 10:40 Break: 10:40 to 11:20 Period B: 11:10 to 12:50 Lunch Period D: 13:50 to 16:30 Includes 10 minute break Period D: 13:50 to 16:30 Includes 10 minute break Thursday Friday

Period C: 13:50 to 15:30

Period C: 13:50 to 15:30

No class

PUBLIC HOLIDAY 2013 Public Holidays: 1 January, 18 February, 29 March, 20 May, 1 July, 5 August, 2 September, 14 October, 11 November, 25 December, 26 December Christmas Holiday 2013 Dates: 25 & 26 December 2013; 1 January 2014. EC Toronto is open 52 weeks for classes.