Peterborough, in Ontario's Kawartha Lakes region, is known for the world's highest hydraulic lift lock, its canoe museum and as home to Trent University and Fleming College. Calm, close to nature and affordable, it offers students a peaceful setting.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Peterborough. English preparation programs at Trent University and Fleming College are among the options.
How long you study depends on your goal: 2-4 weeks for a short summer course, 3-6 months for fluent communication and usually 6-12 months for a university pathway. Programs that require a student visa are usually long-term.
Fees vary from school to school, and university-based language programs and private language schools can sit in different price ranges. Planning your course, accommodation and airport transfer together lowers the total cost. Ask NGGlobal for a quote with current prices and discounts.
Language schools accept students all year round. From June to August, junior programs fill classes and accommodation books up early, while autumn and winter are quieter.
Your visa type depends on the length of your course: a visitor visa for up to 6 months and a study permit for longer programs. NGGlobal helps you choose the right visa and prepare your documents.
Working on a visitor visa is prohibited. Students enrolled only in English or French language courses generally have no right to work off campus even with a study permit; work rights come with college and university programs.
Student residences and shared houses are common in Peterborough; as a college and university city, demand rises at the start of the academic year.
Living costs in Peterborough are much lower than in Canada's big cities, and rent and daily costs suit a student budget.
Buses serve Peterborough, and intercity travel is by coach, VIA Rail trains and domestic flights.
Peterborough has four distinct seasons: cold, snowy winters, hot, humid summers and colourful autumn leaves.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) take about 11 hours; coaches from Toronto to Peterborough take about 1.5-2 hours.
Peterborough is in the Eastern time zone: 8 hours behind Turkey in winter and 7 hours behind during Canadian daylight saving time (March to November).
NGGlobal offers free guidance for Peterborough at every step, from choosing a school to enrolment, accommodation and your visa. Contact us to find the right program for you together.
About 1.5-2 hours by coach.
On the Trent-Severn Waterway, it is one of the world's highest hydraulic boat lifts, raising boats about 20 metres.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
Working on a visitor visa is prohibited, and students on language courses only generally have no work rights. Work rights come with college and university programs.
A visitor visa (TRV) covers courses of up to 6 months, and longer programs need a study permit.
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