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Welcome Book TORONTO
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___________________________LANGUAGE SCHOOLSTeacher Training Centers
Sol School TorontoContact Information:
Address: 469 Jarvis Street, Toronto,Ontario M4Y 2G8,
CanadaTel: +1-416-322-3405Fax: +1-416-322-3490
Website: www.solschools.com
Email: [email protected]
Toronto is a vibrant city filled with excitement and wonder; a place where you can experience true multiculturalism and meet new friends from all over the world while learning English. As Canada's largest city and the world's most cosmopolitan centre, Toronto has been voted, time and time again, as one of the best cities in which to live.
With an NHL, NBA and MLB team; it has world renowned restaurants and some of North America's most famous landmarks (an hour away from the famous Niagara Falls). There is something for everyone in Toronto.
IndexIndexIndexIndexContent Page Content Page
Welcome to Toronto/Index 1 Map of Toronto 14Top 10 Tourist Attractions 2-3 Study Options & Locations 15-16
Best Activities with the School
4-5 Program & Course Choices 17-18Important #s and Information 6 Exam Preparation Programs 19
Transportation 7 Co-op Programs 20Airport Reception 8 School Policies 21-22
First Day Schedule 9 Useful Information 23-24Housing Options 10 Clubs 25
Medical Insurance 11 Conversions 26Slang Terms 12-13 Blank Class Schedule 27
1Welcome to Sol Schools Toronto
1. CN Tower - $23.99• Be whisked up 1,122 feet to the observation deck in 58 seconds and experience the thrill of walking
outside along the top of the tower.
• 301 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2T6. 1-416-868-6937 www.cntower.ca
2. Toronto Islands - $4.50• Made up of several small islands that offer places for recreation and relaxation, this is the ideal place to
be on summer evenings and weekends.
• 1-416-392-8193 www.toronto.ca/parks/island
3. Royal Ontario Museum - $15.00• Showcasing more than 40 galleries of art, archaeology and natural science, the ROM offers a world of
interesting information. Check out the ROM Friday Night Live events starting at 7pm.
• 100 Queens Park Toronto, ON M5S 2C6. 1-416-586-8000 www.rom.on.ca
4. Eaton Centre - FREE• Shop till you drop at one of Canada’s busiest shopping malls with 250 stores.
• 220 Yonge Street Suite 110, Toronto ON M5B 2H1. 1-416-598-8560 www.torontoeatoncentre.com
5. Wonderland - $39.99• Canada's Wonderland is the country’s premier amusement parks. It features over 200 attractions, 69
thrilling rides, and a great variety of roller coasters.
• 9580 Jane Street Vaughan, ON L6A 1S6. 1-905-832-8131 www.canadaswonderland.com
2Top 10 Tourist Attractions
6. St. Lawrence Market - FREE• The St. Lawrence Market is one of two major markets in Toronto and was named the world’s best food
market by National Geographic in 2012.
• 92- 95 Front St East Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1C3. 416-392-7120 www.stlawrencemarket.com
7. Toronto Underground Market - $15.00• Once a month, the Toronto Underground Market, a social food market, allows the community to sample
the unique dishes of Toronto’s home cooks.
• 550 Bayview Ave Toronto, ON M4W 3X8. www.yumtum.ca
8. Kensington Market - FREE• The market is filled with a mix of food vendors, clothing stores and many restaurants that cover a variety of
ethnicities. This is a great place to take in local musical acts or have an afternoon stroll.
• 67 Kensington Avenue Toronto, ON M5T 2K2. 416-593-9530 www.kensington-market.ca
9. High Park - FREE• The city’s largest park spanning 400 acres, High Park is a mixed recreational and natural park. Some of its
year round attractions include Shakespeare in the Park, High Park Pool, and Tobogganing just to name a few.
• 1873 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M6R 2Z3. 416-338-0338 www.highparktoronto.com
10. Attend a NBA, MLB, MLS or NHL Game - Various Prices• Toronto offers a number of sporting event options for all types of sports fanatics.
• NBA:www.nba.com/raptors MLB:www.toronto.bluejays.mlb.com MLS:www.torontofc.ca NHL:mapleleafs.nhl.com
3Top 10 Tourist Attractions
1. Graffiti Parties• For $5, all students from the language schools attend this event and have a blast. With
every ticket, you receive a free ISX t-shirt that you wear to the party so that friends and strangers can leave messages and notes on your shirt. What starts off as a nice clean night, always turns into a messy amount of fun.
2. Sporting Events• Whether it is an NBA, NHL, MLS, or MLB game, Toronto sporting events are a blast and
the students really enjoy going to them. It gives the students a chance to get out of the school atmosphere and have a lot of fun.
3. Movie Night• Students really enjoy the free movies we play on our projector. We provide snacks and
invite students to bring their own as well. This is a great opportunity to get out of a normal everyday routine and meet some new friends from the school.
4. Talent Show• Talent shows have been popular as students and staff get to perform/showcase their
hidden talents and skills. We always have good turnouts for both the audience and performers.
5. Futsal• This is an activity that has been popular and has turned into an informal club. There are
three days a week where we can organize playing indoor futsal. Every week we get a group together and play futsal against many other people who attend.
4Top 10 Activities with the School
6. Casino Night• This is always a huge success. We have constant requests to hold poker night’s bi-
weekly. If this continues to be a successful activity we may introduce an informal poker club to the school.
7. Party Nights• We have events like Open Microphone Night, Diwali Night, Halloween Party, and many
others that students love to attend. They get to meet other students and hang out with staff. It's a great time to be at the school, but in a different environment/atmosphere. These have been quite popular.
8. All you can eat Wings, BBQ & Beer Tasting• Going out for food with the students is always popular. Students enjoy going for a meal
with staff and friends, especially when it is cheap and there are large portions.9. Karaoke
• This is one of the most popular activities that the students end up doing. Everyone enjoys going out together and singing after a few drinks. It is something we may decide to hold at the school in the future because many of the students tend to go out to karaoke bars on their own free time as well!
10. Ice Skating/tobogganing • Every winter students fill the sign up sheets instantly to get outside and into the snow. It is
always a very popular activity for all students.
5Top 10 Activities with the School
School Information School Information Nearest Major Intersection Southeast corner of Jarvis
Street and Wellesley Street
School Phone # 1-416-322-3405
School Fax # 1-416-322-3490
Emergency Housing & Airport Pickup # 1-647-836-9339
General School Email [email protected]
Hours of Operation 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Hospital & Police StationsHospital & Police StationsNearest Hospital
(And Tel #)St. Michaels Hospital-
1-416-360-4000 ,
Nearest Health Clinic (And Tel #)
Zen. Tai Wellness Center- 1-647-436-6271 ,
Nearest Police Station (And Tel #)
Toronto Police Service-1-416-808-2222 ,
Emergency Police # 911
IndexIndexSol Schools International - 469 Jarvis StreetZen. Tai Wellness Center - 120 Carlton St, #302Toronto Police Department - 40 College StreetSt. Michaels Hospital - 30 Bond Street
6Important #s and Information
TorontoThe Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) offers busses, streetcars, and a subway system. All for $3 one-way, this is the best way to get around town. Taxi rides can be quite costly for long distances. The best time to take a taxi is for short distance rides with a few friends. For more information on transportation pricing: www.ttc.ca
Prices Effective January, 2013Prices Effective January, 2013Prices Effective January, 2013Fare Type Fare Rates
Cash FaresAdult (13+) $3.00
Cash FaresYouth (Under 12) $0.75
Tickets & TokensAdult- 3 Tokens $7.95
Tickets & TokensYouth- 10 Tickets $6.00
Day PassesAdult $10.75
Day PassesYouth $10.75
Weekly Pass Adult $38.50Monthly Metropass Adult $128.00
Downtown ExpressAdult $2.60 Cash or Token
Downtown ExpressYouth $0.60 Cash or Ticket
7Transportation
*(TTC) discounts are available at front desk in Sol Schools Toronto
Airport Reception Service:We offer airport reception services to and from the airport. When you choose our airport reception service, a member of staff will meet you at the airport, holding a sign with the schools logo and will be waiting for you by the luggage area. They will help you to the car with your luggage and drive you to your place of stay.If you are using our Student House services, it’s a great idea to also use Airport Reception Services. This way, your greeter will be able to welcome you and give you the keys to your student house. If you chose not to use our airport reception service, you will receive instructions on how to get your keys. Your Arrival:We make every effort to ensure that students arriving into the area have a pleasant transition to their home, whether you are staying with a host family or at one of our Student Houses.It is vital for us to know about your latest arrival information. Please send your arrival information to us as soon as it’s available to you. We require this information if we are arranging for your accommodation and more importantly if we are arranging for your pickup from one of the airports. We will forward your arrival information to your homestay.If there is a delay or change in your flight and arrival, please inform us as soon as possible. We can always check for delays and will do our best to meet you regardless of the delay, but we are not responsible and have no way to know if you have had a flight change.Our staff will wait for you for up to 90 minutes past your arrival time, after which you will have to call us and request for an additional pickup service or take a taxi or shuttle to your place of residence.
8Airport Reception & Your Arrival
Time Comment
8:30 - 9:00 Welcome and Group Meeting
9:00 - 9:45 Placement Test
9:45 - 10:30 Speaking Interview (Students can begin break after interview)
10:30 - 11:00 Orientation Activities
11:00 - 11:10 Picture taken for Student ID
11:10 - 11:30 Meeting for Students who are staying at the Student House or with a Homestay Family
(All others can go to lunch)11:30 - 12:00 LUNCH
12:00 - 12:45 Orientation Activities
12:45 - 12:50 Receive Class Schedule
12:50 - 13:00 BREAK
13:00 - 13:50 Class (Period E) SG-25, 35 (if applicable) Teacher Classroom
14:00 - 14:50 Class (Period F) SG-30, 35 (if applicable) Teacher Classroom
15:00 - 15:50 Class (Period G) SG-35 (if applicable) Teacher Classroom
9First Day Schedule
Student Housing:Student Housing offers single or shared rooms, private studios or shared apartments depending on which location you are studying in. These are fully furnished apartments within a short walk or commute to the school campus. Student Housing is a limited accommodation and usually fills up very quickly. Students staying short or long term will benefit from this very affordable and convenient plan.
Homestay:Many students choose homestays to further increase their exposure to the English language and North American Culture. Living in a homestay also provides you with the comforts and warmth of living in a kind and supportive family. Living in a homestay will allow you to practice your newly developed language skills with your host family.At most of our locations, homestays are offered in a few different formats. You can choose single or shared rooms. You can also choose 1, 2, or 3 meals a day.Here at Sol Schools we do our best to find you a comfortable and supportive family who will make your trip and your transition into a new culture more pleasant.
Other:Hotels, hostels, and other options are available depending on which Sol Schools location you are studying. Depending on which time of the year you come the prices can be very high or comparable to our other options.
10Housing Options
Health Insurance:Having health care coverage is mandatory for attending our schools. Health care is very expensive in North America. You should purchase health insurance from your own insurance company or you have the option to purchase medical emergency insurance through our school. If you have your own insurance, you must provide us with proof of insurance on your first day and sign our waiver form for insurance.You don’t need to go to a hospital if you are not seriously sick or injured. Most of the time you can simply visit a walk in clinic and they can deal with many issues. Below are some examples of medical expenses:
Protecting your Belongings:As a traveler, it is a great idea to take out insurance for your personal belongings. These items include but are not limited to: cameras, iPads, laptops, and other valuable electronics or personal items you may be traveling with. Personal belongings are not covered by Sol School homestays, or our residences. You can cover these items with your own personal insurance and we highly recommend that you consider this option.
Doctor’s visit $60Hospital Admission $450
Prescription $20-$60Overnight in Hospital $3,000-$10,000
Ambulance Ride $300-$700Surgery $5000
11Medical Insurance
1. Bug: Annoy “quit bugging me”.2. Bundle Up: Dress Warm.3. Canuck: Term for Canadians.4. Chinook: In Calgary, a warm westerly wind that blows from British Columbia over the Rocky Mountains warming the air of the foothills.5. Click: A kilometer. 6. Crushed: Devastated.7. Double/double: 2 servings of milk, 2 servings of sugar. 8. Hit the spot: Satisfying.9. Homo milk: Whole milk, full fat milk.10. Hosed: Pissed, angry, or drunk.11. Hoser: Derogatory term for Canadians, or a red neck.12. Kill Time: Waste time.13. Loonie: The Canadian dollar coin.14. Mickie: Pint of hard liquor.15. A 26: Double a Mickie.
16. On the Verge: Very close to, on the brink of.17. Mountie: Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).18. Pop: Soda, some regions of the USA use this too!19. Poutine: Delicious combination of French fries, gravy and melted cheese curds.20. Run to: Leave, go.21. Sick, Wicked: Fantastic. 22. Slipped My Mind: Forgot.23. Take off: Get outta here!24. Timmie's: Tim Hortons restaurant, virtually on every street corner in Canada.25. Toonie: The Canadian two-dollar coin. 26. Touque: A winter hat.27. Track pants: Sweat pants.28. Two-four: 24 pack of beer.29. Washroom: Inside or outside bathroom. 30. Yo!: Hello.
12Slang Terms - Canada
1. ATM: Automatic Teller Machine, place to get money.2. Awesome: Great, fantastic, super.3. Back in the Day: A long time ago4. Bail: leave in a hurry.5. Blown away by: Very impressed by.6. Booze: Alcohol7. Broke: Without any money.8. Bucks: Dollars.9. Bum around: Doing nothing.10. Chick: Girl.11. Chill out: Stop being excited, calm down. 12. Cool: Good, fashionable, or cold.13. Crack up: Laugh uncontrollably.14. Crap (impolite): Excrement, something with no value.15. Crash: Go to bed, go to sleep.
16. Cut it out: Shut up, stop talking.17. Dough: Money.18. Dude: Person, man.19. Flip out: To get very upset, outraged.20. Grub: Food.21. Hang on: Wait.22. Mooch: Someone who is always borrowing things from others, without intending to pay them back.23. Pad: The place you live in.24. Pig Out: To overeat.25. PIN: Personal Identification Number used at ATM.26. Take a hike: Go away and leave me alone!27. Trashed: To be very drunk or completely destroy someones property28. What’s up?: How’s it going?29. Wicked: Fantastic, really good.
13Slang Terms - USA
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Are you a Sol Schools Voyager?
As a Sol Schools student, you have the option of traveling from one destination to another and study in any of our schools knowing you will always receive the same quality education! The Voyager Housing Placement Fee saves you money with a one-time placement fee of $300 allowing you travel to each of our locations with no extra paperwork!
A Great School For:• A full-service school in Canada’s financial capital
• Big city living in North America’s 4th largest city
• A multicultural city with a unique experience for everyone
• A great place for doing an internship with unmatched choices
• Meeting new friends, this is our biggest school
A Great School For:• Paid work and study co-op experience
• A very Canadian experience in “cowboy country”
• An affordable option for students on a budget
• A school that feels more like a family
• Unparalleled outdoor experiences at very low prices
Calgary, Canada Toronto, Canada
15Study Options & Locations
A Great Place For:• A full-service school offering a full array of
programs• The world’s greatest outdoor adventure center
• A multicultural environment offering a unique experience
• A safe city with mild year-round weather
• Total cultural immersion into a true Canadian environment
A Great Place For:• Beach, sun and surf 365 days a year!
• The excitement of Caribbean island living
• All the tools for an immersion English learning experience
• A relaxed atmosphere where you can meet great friends
• Combining the ultimate vacation experience with studies
Miami Beach, USAVancouver, Canada
16Study Options & Locations
SEMI-INTENSIVE
20 lessons per week
SEMI-INTENSIVE PLUS
25 lessons per week
SPECIALIZED INTENSIVE
30 lessons per week
INTENSIVE EXAM PREP**
30 lessons per week
POWER ENGLISH
35 lessons per week
SG-20morning
General English
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INTENSIVE BUSINESS**
30 lessons per week
General English
Targeted EnglishAccent Reduction
JournalismMedia & Film
Writing & DramaSports English
Conversation/PronunciationSlang & Idioms
English LiteratureAcademic Writing
Choice of TWO
One-Period Electives
English for AviationEnglish for Air Traffic Control
English for Oil & Gas
Choice of ONE
Two-Period ESP Elective
General English English for AcademicPurposes (EAP)
TOEFL PREPARATION
English for AcademicPurposes (EAP)
IELTS PREPARATION
Cambridge Exam PrepFCE
Business EnglishCertificate
(min. 12 weeks)
TOEIC PREPARATION Any of theSG-30 Programs
English forCo-op Programs(min. 12 weeks)
Cambridge Exam PrepCAE
Targeted EnglishAccent Reduction
JournalismMedia & Film
Writing & Drama
Choice of ONE
One-Period Elective
For more information on our courses, check out our media page: www.solschools.com/media
17Program & Course Choices
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Learning made easy with flexible schedulesOur General English Programs are offered with four different schedules. Each level of study offers a different range of courses that will help you to improve your English in every area effectively and quickly.
Business English Programs:• Business English Certificate (with TOEIC) – Assisting students in succeeding in todays fast-changing global business
market takes both the right combination of qualifications and skills. This course is designed for the current business professional or for students pursuing a post-secondary business degree.
• English for Co-op Program – This course focuses on job specific language training, ensuring that you will have the necessary English language skills to succeed in the workplace. This program is designed for students currently enrolled in or considering enrollment in one of our Canadian co-op programs.
18Program & Course Choices
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)Whether your goals are to increase your current exam score or to prepare for taking the exam the first time, Sol Schools offer options for all exam takers. Our goal is not only to prepare you for the specific exam format, but also to increase your overall language ability. By focusing on exam taking skills combined with increasing your language proficiency, you will greatly increase your odds of obtaining a higher exam score.
Exam Course Options:
• IELTS – frequently used by educational institutions, employers and government agencies to assess a candidates overall English abilities.
• TOEFL – Recognized by universities, colleges and businesses worldwide, successful completion of the TOEFL iBT can help you achieve your professional and academic goals.
• TOEIC – Used by corporations and government agencies alike, the TOEIC score is on of the most reliable methods of testing workplace English communication ability.
• Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE or CAE) – FCE is taken by those who want to prove an upper-intermediate level for work or study purposes. CAE is and exam for advanced students who use written and spoken English for academic, professional and social purposes.
STUDY LEVELS
Starter Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Upper
IntermediatePre-
Advanced Advanced Proficiency
Sol School Levels
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8
TOEIC score
500 - 600 600 - 700 700 - 800 800 - 900 900 +
TOEFL iBT score
47 - 59 60 - 79 80 - 99 100 - 120
IELTS score 4.5 - 5.5 5.5 - 6.5 6.5 - 7.5 7.5 +
Cambridge UCLES
KET KET KET, PET PET, BEC “Threshold”
PET, FCE BEC Vantage
FCEBEC Vantage
FCE,CAEBEC E.O.P.
CAE, CPEBEC Mastery
19Exam Prep Programs
Paid Work Co-op ProgramWe address an array of topics that include: workplace culture, effective communication strategies, networking, etiquette and much more. This program is designed for students currently enrolled in or considering enrollment in one of our Canadian co-op programs. This program requires a minimum of 12 weeks of enrollment and follows the SG-30 class timetable.
Professional Internship Co-op ProgramStudents with a professional background and a minimum Level 5 English proficiency can take part in the Professional Internship Program. Based on your work experience and education, you will be placed in a local company within the large network of our business partners. You will learn from the experts, practice your English with native speakers, learn industry-related jargon, and gain the experience and confidence you will need for future jobs in your field.
IF YOU HAVE A: WORKING HOLIDAY VISA, AN IEC WORK PERMIT OR A SWAP VISAIF YOU HAVE A: WORKING HOLIDAY VISA, AN IEC WORK PERMIT OR A SWAP VISAIF YOU HAVE A: WORKING HOLIDAY VISA, AN IEC WORK PERMIT OR A SWAP VISAIF YOU HAVE A: WORKING HOLIDAY VISA, AN IEC WORK PERMIT OR A SWAP VISAIF YOU HAVE A: WORKING HOLIDAY VISA, AN IEC WORK PERMIT OR A SWAP VISA
Program Type Placement Type Min Study Min Work Period Max Work Period
Professional Internship Full-Placement 4 Weeks 12 Weeks Your work permit duration
Paid Work Co-op Program Full-Placement 4 Weeks 12 Weeks Your work permit
duration
IF YOU HAVE A: CO-OP WORK PERMIT WITH C-30 EXEMPTIONIF YOU HAVE A: CO-OP WORK PERMIT WITH C-30 EXEMPTIONIF YOU HAVE A: CO-OP WORK PERMIT WITH C-30 EXEMPTIONIF YOU HAVE A: CO-OP WORK PERMIT WITH C-30 EXEMPTIONIF YOU HAVE A: CO-OP WORK PERMIT WITH C-30 EXEMPTION
Professional Internship Full-Placement 12 Weeks 12 Weeks Equal to study period
Paid Work Co-op Program Full-Placement 12 Weeks 12 Weeks Equal to study period
Paid Work Co-op Program Self-Placement 12 Weeks 12 Weeks Equal to study period
20Co-op Programs
1. English Only• You must speak English at all times in the school and during school activities. Breaking this
rule more than 3 times will result in the loss of your final certificate.2. Punctuality• You must arrive to all of your classes on time. You cannot enter a class if you are late.
There is a 10 minute grace period for your first class and a 0 minute grace period for every period thereafter.
3. Attendance • You must have an 80% attendance record to receive your graduation certificate regardless
of your performance. If you miss more than 20% of your classes, you will have to present a doctor’s note to be considered for an exception.
4. Progress Assessment & Reports • You will do a Progress Assessment every Monday and you will receive a Progress Report
every 4 weeks.5. Student Vacation Requests• In order to be approved for a vacation you must meet the following criteria: a) have studied
a minimum of 8 weeks before you go on vacation; b) have submitted a vacation request a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. You cannot extend your vacation while you are on vacation unless your vacation is longer than 2 weeks and you request an extension at least 2 weeks in advance. If you are sick, you can request vacation with little or no notice, as long as you present us with a doctor’s note.
21School Policies
6.Behavior in the school• Although we love having a good time, we will under no circumstance tolerate behavior that
makes anyone feel uncomfortable, fellow students or school staff. We will not tolerate racism, sexism or any form of discrimination that will negatively affect our school atmosphere and displays disrespect for your fellow classmates.
7.No Smoking• There is absolutely no smoking anywhere in the school. Smoking can be done in the
designated area outside of the school8. Receiving mail or packages • If you’re expecting mail at the school, it will be at the front desk. We are not responsible for
lost or undelivered mail. We can receive packages for you at the front desk, but we will not pay for packages that require on the spot duty payments. Make sure you notify us if you are expecting a package.
9.Requesting documents • If you need any official documents such as a reprint of your transcript, certificate, letter of
acceptance or letter for TTC student discount, fill out a document request form at the front desk and submit it at least 24 hours before you need the document. Your document will be prepared for you and available at the front desk within 24 hours. There may be a fee to reissue some documents.
10.Student phone• Students can make local or overseas phone calls with a phone card on the student phone.
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1. Phone calls, 3 ways to call:• Phone Cards- It is usually much cheaper for you to buy a phone card for making long distance
(international) calls. You can find these in most convenient stores, grocery stores, or from our phone card machines.
• Public Pay Phones- You can make phone calls using pay phones. They are located all around the city. You can use a phone card for long distance calls on any pay phone.
• Building Phones- There are always phones in each building that are available to students. Students can also make calls on Skype in the computer lab.
2. Taxes:Generally the price you see on an item is before taxes. The amount of sales tax depends on the items and province or state.• Calgary: 5%
• Toronto: 13%
• Vancouver: 12%
• Miami Beach: 7%3. Banks:To open a bank account, you need at least 2 forms of identification (your passport, international driver’s license and/or a credit card) and a Sol Schools Enrollment Confirmation Letter. Please ask the front desk for this form. Most banks have special student accounts. Also, always ask if there are any service charges that may apply to your account.
23Useful Information
4. Alcohol and Cigarettes:The legal drinking age is different in each school:• Calgary: 18 years old
• Toronto: 19 years old
• Vancouver: 19 years old
• Miami Beach: 21 years old
Bars and clubs will ask you to provide government issued identification (ex. Passport) to enter. A bottle of beer will cost you about $1.20 in the store and about $6.00 in bars or restaurants. Cigarettes in Canada will cost you about $10 for a pack, and around $7 in Miami.5. Tipping:It is customary to give tips to your servers in restaurants and bars (12%-15% of your meal cost), taxis and hairdressers (10%-15). Check with your homestay family, teacher, or friends if you are not sure.6. Electric Current:The standard voltage in North America is 110. To make sure you are able to use all of your electronic devices, bring a converter and adapter with you or buy one here. This website will show you voltage from every country: www.kropla.com/electric2 7. Water:Water in North America is chemically treated and is very safe to drink. There is no need for you to spend money on bottled water.
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What better way to explore your new destination than to pick up a new hobby, a new sport, or just do something you’ve always dreamed of doing, but never quite got the chance or crazy enough friends to do it!
Join a Sol Schools Club to make your travel experience an unforgettable memory. With locations in four of the most exciting cities in North America, we offer you a number of clubs in summer and winter to complete your travel experience and help you enjoy the destination to the max. Visit www.solschools.com/clubs to find out more and reserve your spot as early as possible.
SUMMERSUMMERSUMMER YEAR ROUND WINTERWINTERWINTER
CALGARY TORONTO VANCOUVER MIAMI BEACH CALGARY TORONTO VANCOUVER
Soccer Club Soccer Club Hiking Club Surfing Club Ski/Snowboarding Club Ice Skating Club Ski/Snowboarding
Club
Mountain Biking Club Basketball Club Water Sports
ClubPhotography
Club Hockey Club Culinary Club Culinary Club
Hiking/Walking Club Biking Club Mountain Biking
Club Golf Club Curling Club Theatre Club ----------------
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Bucket List Club Bucket List Club Bucket List Club Bucket List Club Bucket List Club Bucket List Club Bucket List Club
25Clubs
1 inch (in) = 2.54 centimeters (cm) 1 cm = 0.39 in
1 foot (ft) = .30 meters (m) 1 m = 3.28 ft
1 yard (yd) = 0.914 meters (m) 1 m = 1.09 yd
1 mile (mi) = 1.61 kilometers (km) 1 km = 0.62 mi
1 ounce (oz) = 28.35 grams (g) 1 g = 0.035 oz
1 pound (lb) = 0.454 kilograms (kg) 1 kg = 2.202 lb
1 fluid ounce (fl oz) = 29.57 milliliters (ml) 1 ml = 0.034 fl oz
1 gallon (gal) = 4 quarts (qt) 1 qt = 0.25 gal
1 gallon (gal) = 3.79 liters (L) 1 L = 0.26 gal
1 mile per hour (mph) = 1.61 kilometers per hour (kph)50 miles per hour (mph) = 80.47 kilometers per hour (kph)
1 kph = 0.62 mph50 kph = 31.07 mph
1 degree fahrenheit (ºF) = -17.22 degrees celsius (ºC)80 degrees fahrenheit (ºF) = 26.7 degrees celsius (ºC)
1 (ºC) = 33.8 (ºF)10 (ºC) = 50 (ºF)
26Conversions
Period Start - Finish Class Name Room # Teacher
A 8:30 - 9:20
B 9:30 - 10:20
C 10:30 - 11:20
Lunch 11:20 - 12:00
D 12:00 - 12:50
E 13:00 - 13:50
F 14:00 - 14:50
G 15:00 - 15:50
H 16:00 - 16:50
I 17:00 - 17:50
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HEAD OFFICE - TORONTO CALGARY VANCOUVER MIAMI BEACH
469 Jarvis Street Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2G8, Canada
T +1-416-322-3405 F +1-416-322-3490
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322 Water Street, First Floor Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1B6, Canada
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