Our Part-Time English course offers flexible study with 10 lessons/week in either General English or a specialized focus area. Ideal for students seeking a lighter schedule while still improving key skills in speaking, listening, and more.

Course typeGeneral English or Focus classes
Entry levelBeginner
Class sizemaximum 10 students per class
Course durationFrom 2 weeks
Age range17+
Course
Schedule type
  • Morning or Afternoon classes
Course type
  • General English or Focus classes
Lessons per week
  • 10
Lesson length
  • 50 minutes
Timetable
  • General English: 09:30 – 11:10 or 11:20 – 13:00
    Focus English: 1:30 - 3:30

Duration
  • From 2 weeks
Age range
  • 17+
English entry level
  • Beginner
Class size
  • maximum 10 students per class
Award
  • Certificate

What is learned

You will:

  • Speak more fluently and clearly in conversations
  • Understand real-life spoken English and respond confidently
  • Improve your reading and writing in both personal and academic contexts
  • Learn grammar and sentence structures that enhance accuracy
  • Build a broader vocabulary and use idiomatic expressions naturally
  • Practice authentic language through engaging classroom activities

If you choose a Focus English option, you’ll also gain specialized knowledge in:

  • Professional communication (Business English)
  • Academic test strategies (IELTS)
  • Healthcare interaction (English for Medicine)
  • Natural spoken English (Conversation Skills)

What are benefits

Flexible schedule – Ideal for students balancing study with work, travel, or other commitments. 

Targeted learning – Choose to focus on specific skills or general improvement.

Interactive, real-life practice – Learn through role-plays, discussions, and communicative tasks.

Small class sizes – Get personalized attention from experienced teachers.

Access to international classmates – Improve your language and cultural understanding at the same time.

Pathway to full-time or specialized English courses – Continue your learning journey at your own pace.


For who

This course is suitable for students looking for a flexible and efficient way to improve their English while keeping their schedule light and/or focusing on specific skills.

Overview

Part-Time English (10 lessons/week)

Study for 2 lessons/day in either General English courses or Special English courses. All classes place a special focus on speaking & listening.

PART-TIME GENERAL ENGLISH

Students study half of the Full-Time General English program. They have their choice of the following General English classes:

  • Periods 1 & 2 (Communication Skills / Listening & Speaking) (09:30 – 11:10)
  • or Periods 3 & 4 (Reading & Writing / Grammar) (11:20 – 13:00)

Schedule:
09:30 – 11:10 or 11:20 – 13:00 (Monday – Friday)

PART-TIME FOCUS ENGLISH

Students taking 10-lesson/week FOCUS classes (see list below) study in a special focus class every day.
For course descriptions, please refer to the Intensive Focus English 30 lesson/week programs. They can study one of the following:

Schedule:
Period 5: 1:30 - 2:30
Period 6: 2:30 - 3:30
There is no afternoon class on Fridays. 

Levels

Beginner (level 1) to advanced (level 7)

As an additional benefit of studying at our school, each student receives:

  • Mini English Language Workshops (3 times/week) 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Free Friday Activity every week

  • Activities

    Free Friday activities included. 

    Learn more

    Accommodation

    Host family, student residence, or private apartment. 

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    Eligibility

    Open to all levels. 

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Nacel Access English in downtown Toronto provides a range of adult and youth English courses, tailored to fit diverse learning goals and schedules.

    Here's a comprehensive overview:

    • General English
      Part-Time – 10 lessons/week 
      Full-Time – 20 lessons/week 
      Full-Time Plus – 20 general + 5 pronunciation lessons/week
    • Intensive Focus (20+10 lessons/week)
      Customize your learning with 10 extra lessons in one of the following specialized areas:
      Conversation Skills
      Business English
      Medical English / English for Medicine
      IELTS Prep, TOEFL Prep
    • Plus & IELT Test Preparation Courses
      IELTS Plus – 20 lessons/week: general English + targeted IELTS instruction
    • Teens & Children / Summer Camps
      Junior Camps – ages 7–17, 1–11 weeks
      Parent & Child Programs – summer sessions combining adult and youth courses
    • One-to-One & Demi-Pair Programs
      Private Lessons – flexible 1-on-1 tutorials (package options available)
      Demi-Pair – combine part-time English with cultural immersion; available to 18–35-year-olds