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in Montréal
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Montréal
Canada
- Continental climate: cold, snowy winters (December to March), warm and sometimes humid summers (June to August).
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), linked to downtown by bus and taxi.
- 1 school
Montréal, Québec's metropolis, is a lively city where you hear French and English on every street corner. It is a cosmopolitan, creative and festive place to study English — or French — in a Québec that is resolutely North American yet very European in its way of life.
Montréal: 1 school. Last check of this page's rates: November 9, 2026.
Why choose Montréal to learn English?
Montréal is the largest city in Québec and one of Canada's major cities. It is mostly French-speaking, but English is widely spoken, which makes it an ideal place to practise both languages. The climate is continental: cold, snowy winters, warm and sometimes humid summers, and colourful autumns.
Daily life in Montréal happens in its neighbourhoods: Old Montréal with its cobbled streets, the Plateau-Mont-Royal with its colourful outdoor staircases, Mile End and its cafés, or Sainte-Catherine Street, the main shopping artery downtown. In summer, terraces and festivals take over the city; in winter, people get around under cover in the underground city, which links many buildings, metro stations and shopping centres. The parks, including Mount Royal Park and Parc Jean-Drapeau, are popular places to unwind all year round.
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Montréal at a glance
Montréal charms with its mix of European and North American influences: historic architecture next to modern skyscrapers, varied food (bagels, poutine, pastries, restaurants from all over the world) and an intense cultural life. It is a safe city, well served by the metro, where you can easily get around without a car.
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The city in brief
Living environment
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The metro and buses cover the whole island, and many trips are made on foot downtown. Between lessons and outings, the city offers a pleasant balance: libraries and cafés to study in, parks and gyms to burn off energy, social activities to meet other students.
Festivals set the rhythm of the year: jazz, comedy, film, electronic music, street arts. In winter you can skate, ski nearby and explore the Christmas markets. In spring and summer, terraces, cycle paths and parks take centre stage. The Museum of Fine Arts, the Old Port, Jean-Talon Market and Notre-Dame Basilica are among the must-see visits.
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The map below shows downtown Montréal, the McGill and Sherbrooke Street area, Old Montréal and Mount Royal, as well as the location of the schools we offer.
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Shops are plentiful and open all week in the centre. The metro runs on a rechargeable card, which makes everyday journeys easy. Winter calls for suitable clothing (a warm coat, boots, gloves), which is easy to find locally.
On a language stay, you live with a host family or in a residence, in neighbourhoods served by the metro. French is spoken everywhere in the city, and English remains in common use downtown and in university circles. The accommodation conditions of each school are detailed in its quote.
Not to be missed: a walk up Mount Royal, Old Montréal, the markets, an evening during a festival and a taste of local specialities. The schools also offer social activities, sometimes bilingual, to practise in real situations.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a language stay in Montréal cost?
A 2-week stay in Montréal costs from 2,515.00 CAD (≈ 1,614 EUR) depending on the school: standard course, accommodation and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.
Where can I stay during a language course in Montréal?
On a language stay, you live with a host family or in a residence, in neighbourhoods served by the metro. French is spoken everywhere in the city, and English remains in common use downtown and in university circles. The accommodation conditions of each school are detailed in its quote.
How do I get to Montréal and get around?
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the main gateway to the city; a shuttle bus and taxis connect it to downtown. From there you reach the city centre, where most of the schools and shops are, by public transport or taxi. Flight options depend on your dates and are worked out when you build your quote.
The metro and buses cover the whole island, and many trips are made on foot downtown. Between lessons and outings, the city offers a pleasant balance: libraries and cafés to study in, parks and gyms to burn off energy, social activities to meet other students.
For visas, travel authorisation and the right to work, see our page Language courses in Canada.