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Archer College - Hamilton
[Hamilton, ON]

LOCATION

50 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport by car

HIGHLIGHTS

Select Canadian universities work with Archer College and offer university transfer programs to Archer graduates without requiring the TOEFL

Students enjoy organized activities to visit the CN Tower, tour downtown Toronto or weekend trips to Ottawa, Montreal and Niagara Falls

Enjoy living in Hamilton, a beautiful city operating at a slower pace that is home to world-famous universities and located 1 hour from Toronto

DATA

Type : Private

Establishment : 1989

Membership/Accreditation : CECN, AILIA

Enrollment : 100

Average Class Size : 10

Student Adviser : Yes

Airport Pickup: Yes

Internet Access : Yes

Tuition : Medium

Activities : Frequent

Location : Suburban

Transportation : Train, bus, taxi

CONTACT INFORMATION

Archer College, Hamilton
110 James Street South
Hamilton, ON, L8P 2Z2 , CANADA
TEL: +1 (905) 972-0000
FAX: +1 (905) 972-0062
E-mail: HamiltonESL@ArcherEducation.com

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: : About the School

Founded in 1989, Archer College provides excellent language learning instruction to non-native English speakers to help them quickly reach their academic goals. Operating under the experienced guidance of the Archer Education Group, Archer College offers rigorous academic curriculums among its three locations in Toronto, Vancouver and Hamilton - an intimate city outside of Toronto. At Archer College, students study in complete, comprehensive programs to improve their English language skills in all areas through practical communication and effective skills-building exercises. As an added benefit, students intending to study in degree programs after achieving an advanced level of English have the option of transferring to Archer College's fully-accredited university transfer programs without requiring a TOEFL exam. Archer College's collaboration with select universities provides its graduates the opportunity to continue their studies and complete an undergraduate degree in Canada. These universities include: Royal Roads University; Cape Breton University; and Athabasca University. With Canada being one of the safest, most welcoming and beautiful countries in the world, students are encouraged to see and experience life outside of the classroom, whether independently or through the array of activities, sports, city tours and weekend trips arranged by Archer College. Archer instructors incorporate local field trips in to their curriculum to help students practice their English, see more of the local environment and meet friendly Canadians. The Archer Education Group is a member of the Canadian Education Centre Network (CECN); Archer College Hamilton is also a member of the Canadian Language Industry Association (AILIA).

: : Student Countries of Origin

Archer College - Hamilton has hosted hundreds of international students from around the world. Recently, the majority of students have come to the school from Asia, including Korea (30%), Japan (7%) and Taiwan (3%). Students are also from countries in Europe (10%), Latin America (18%), the Middle East (22%) and others.

: : Faculty Qualifications

Archer College instructors are highly-qualified, native English speaking professionals with university degrees and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) training. The teaching staff have either studied or taught overseas and bring experience, creativity and patience to the classroom. The personal and academic qualities of Archer instructors make each uniquely qualified to offer meaningful language-learning opportunities and to care deeply about their students.

: : Housing

Archer College provides students with the opportunity to enjoy a homestay experience. This housing option is ideal for those students who want to experience Canadian culture first-hand as a member of a family and practice their conversational English. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. University-style residence may also be available. For private apartments, students must make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.

: : Surrounding Area

The Archer College - Hamilton campus is located in the lovely city of Hamilton, Ontario, a comfortable, safe city that operates at a slower-pace and is home to more than 500,000 people. Located on the western end of Lake Ontario, Hamilton is often referred to as "Head of the Lake" and is situated on the coast of the sparkling Burlington Bay that marks the city's northern limit. With temperatures averaging 23°C, Hamilton is alive with activity during the summer. The Bay is dotted with sailboats and windsurfers, the Bayfront Park teems with runners and roller-bladers and the surrounding verdant forests with 1,500 km of trails are perfect for hikers, mountain bikers and naturalists to explore. As Canada's 10th largest city, Hamilton boasts unique, interesting attractions, including the Canadian Warplane Heritage flying museum, "Dundurn" - the historic residence of a prominent Premier of Ontario, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and the Royal Botanical Gardens, a horticultural haven with the world's largest lilac collection. If it is a larger urban experience you seek, Toronto, Canada's largest city and the fifth largest in North America, is located a little under an hour from Hamilton. Home to 4.7 million residents, Toronto is considered one of the world's most diverse cities where over 100 languages and dialects are spoken throughout the city. Toronto sports fans are serious about their teams and are sure to be on-hand to cheer on the Raptors (NBA basketball), the Maple Leafs (NHL hockey), the Lynx (soccer), and the Blue Jays (major league baseball). Toronto is home to a number of prominent landmarks, most familiarly being the CN tower - the world's tallest freestanding structure standing at 553 meters; Yonge Street, the world's longest street; and the Skydome, the world's first domed stadium with a fully-retractable roof. The majestic Niagara Falls is a mere 50 minutes from downtown Hamilton (two hours from Toronto) and is a popular destination among tourists from around the world.