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EC Montreal Pre-Arrival to First Day
Pre-Arrival Address
We have compiled the latest Canadian safety regulations EC Montreal, 1610 Saint Catherine Street, Suite 401, Montreal,
information in our presentation outlining the “new normal” for our Quebec H3H2S2, Canada
schools in Canada. While we have had to make some
adjustments to teaching in the time of COVID-19, we promise to School Number
deliver EC excellence as always.Please click here to view.
+1 514 939 9911 (Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 5:30pm)
Mandatory Quarantine
All travellers entering Canada are required to self-isolate for 14
days, whether displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or in perfect Emergency Number (For use outside of office hours only)
health. During your 14-day quarantine period, you will not be able +1 514 947 1030 *If line is busy, please try again.
to visit the school but will have access to EC Virtual lessons
should you wish to take them. Please read the
information here for more details. You will also need a Quarantine
Plan and a Quarantine Checklist.
EC Online
What is EC Online?
EC Online is a personalized study tool and powerful learning
companion throughout your EC journey. Please see: Pre-arrival
instructions.
When can I access EC Online?
You will have access to EC Online as soon as you receive your
booking confirmation. Start by logging in
here: https://signin.ecenglish.com/student
What can I do with EC Online? Complete your placement test Fill in the pre-arrival survey Access a bank of study materials to start learning before you even leave home Receive a digital welcome letter and digital welcome pack about the school Access information about the EC school and location Please note, due to COVID-19 it is important that you take your test online before your first days at school, please find the instructions on how to do the online test here. (All students under 18 years old must book return airport transfers if arriving and departing between 8:00pm and 8:00am) I want an EC airport transfer, can I arrive at any time? If you have booked accommodation with EC you must arrive at the airport between 8am and 8pm. Late/early arrivals may be asked to book alternative accommodation What information do I need to give to book an airport transfer? Please provide your flight number, arrival time, terminal and airport of origin – minimum 2 weeks in advance Who will I meet at the airport? You will meet an EC transportation representative holding an EC Montreal welcome sign after you exit through the glass doors after customs/ immigration. What should I do if I cannot find the EC representative? If after 10 minutes you cannot see the EC representative, just call +1 514 947 1030 (from the information desk or a mobile phone). Useful phrase to use: Hi, My name is (Maria Angeli). I am from (Italy). My student number is (123456). I cannot find my EC representative. I am at the information desk. What should I do if I have missed my flight or my flight is delayed? You should notify EC by calling +1 514 947 1030 (from the information desk or a mobile phone) to rearrange your transfer time and avoid additional cost. Useful phrase to use: My name is (Maria Angeli). I am from (Italy). My student number is (123456) and my flight has been changed. My new flight number is (1234) arriving at (time). What should I do if I haven’t booked an EC transfer? STM (Société de transport de Montréal) has the 747 Bus line service that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, between the Montréal-Trudeau airport and the Gare d’autocars de Montréal terminal (Berri-UQAM subway station). The fare is $10 and Wi-Fi service is available on most 747 buses. For more information, click here. You can also take a taxi to your accommodation.
Arrival at EC Accommodation Frequently Ask Questions
What happens on public holidays?
What should I expect at my EC accommodation? Schools do not open on public holidays, so if Monday is a public
holiday, your first day at the school will be on Tuesday. Public
We are planning to offer homestay accommodation. All host
holidays are listed below
families have been informed on how to provide a safe home for
students, adhering to the guidelines on protecting the home and
2021 Public Holidays on a weekeday:
its occupants from COVID-19.
02 April 2021,24 May 2021, 24 June 2021, 01 July 2021, 06
September 2021, 11 October 2021, 11 November 2021, 24
First Sunday Activities
December 2021 and 27 December 2021
What should I do on the Sunday before school starts?
Kindly note that due to COVID-19 all Sunday activities have been
suspended and we will only be organising online meetings when What do I do if public transportation is temporarily unavailable?
you have any queries. If you would like to speak to us, please In case of bad weather, public transport strikes etc, please check
contact us on EC Montreal Virtual Reception . Now is a good the EC Montreal Facebook page for any important updates or call
time to take the EC Online English Test if you have not already. It the emergency number.
is important to complete this test before you start school on
Monday.
While you are in Montreal
Your First Day at School
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-
How can I find my way to school?
based hand rub or with soap and water. We also advise you
You can find this information on your EC Accommodation Profile, also carry hand sanitizer for personal use.
or feel free to ask your host family or residence. You will be required to wear a face mask when you use all
public transport and shops as well as communal areas in the
What if I haven’t booked EC accommodation? school, please ensure you purchase a face mask prior to your
You can take the bus and/or subway (called Métro) to Guy arrival.
Concordia Station on Green line. The school is located 1 minute Please maintain at least a 2-metre distance between yourself
away. and others.
If you develop any of these symptoms; a high temperature, a
What time should I arrive?
new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of
11:30 a.m. until further notice.
smell or taste, or you suspect you have the virus, you will need
We will provide you with more detailed instructions on the time to
to self-isolate for 14 days. Do not come to school if you are
arrive to school during your induction on the Friday before unwell. Please inform the school if you are unwell so we can
classes. To join the virtual orientation, please ensure you have support you and help you seek medical attention if necessary.
downloaded and signed into Teams. If you are unable to attend
this induction for any reason, we will follow this meeting with an Upon arrival in Canada, you need to immediately undertake a
mandatory 14-day quarantine period. Kindly refer to the links
email with the time to arrive.
below:
Languages Canada International Student Quarantine Plan
What should I bring with me?
Languages Canada COVID-19 International Student Safe Travel,
It’s important to bring the following with you on your first day:
Arrival and Quarantine Checklist
Visa and passport
Proof of health insurance covering length of programme.This is If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to call our
required for you to start lessons emergency phone number: +1 514 947 1030
Your credit card to pay a deposit if you have booked an EC
Click the links below for more detailed travel and safety
Residence information for Canada during COVID-19
Face mask/face covering and hand sanitiser EC Montreal - Before arriving to Canada
Your own notebook, pens, and laptop/ mobile tablet EC Montreal - Covid 19
What can I expect on my first day? While some changes have been made to the first day orientation to accommodate social distancing requirements, we can assure you that all students will still be met with a warm welcome from the school. What will my timetable be? You will receive your timetable at the school. This will consist of: Online Special Focus classes Core classes 3 days per week face-to-face and 2 days per week online Full time blended course hours Timetable We will be providing the timetable during and after the Virtual Induction the Friday before the classes start. This is a sample timetable, times may change and are not guaranteed. All class times also include a minimum of a 10 min break, taken atstaggered times in the lessons. Please speak with your booking agent for more details about school specific times.
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