# How to open an ESL private school in Toronto

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-to-open-an-esl-private-school-in-toronto/3033>\
**Category:** Sponsoring Family\
**Created:** [June 15, 2015, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-to-open-an-esl-private-school-in-toronto/3033 "2015-06-15T15:23:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![Dalves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/0ea827/32.png) [@Dalves](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Dalves)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 3:23pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-to-open-an-esl-private-school-in-toronto/3033/1 "2015-06-15T15:23:23Z")

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Hi there, I would like to know the procedures and requirements to open an ESL school for adults in Toronto. I’m a Canadian citizen and I have TESOL Ontario diploma and Masters in Applied Linguistics. I’m part of a church where there are rooms available to open the course and this way, to contribute with our community.

Which steps should I take to start the classes in January 2016?

Thanks.

Danielle

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-to-open-an-esl-private-school-in-toronto/3033/2 "2015-06-16T17:22:14Z")

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Hello Danielle,

Thank you for sharing your question with us.

You can find some helpful information in our **[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)**[Starting a Business](http://www.settlement.org/site/EM/self-employment.asp) section.

You may also find some additional information on some different areas you need to look at when starting a language school on some other [useful websites](http://www.tefl.net/administration/how-to-set-up-esl-school.htm).

There are also some helpful resources related to ESL Curriculum and programs on our [Settlement.Org At Work](http://wiki.settlementatwork.org/wiki/Language_Training) website.

You may also want to contact the nearest [Small Business Enterprise Centre](http://www.ontario.ca/business-and-economy/small-business-enterprise-centre-and-community-based-provider-locations) for some help with your business plan and some additional information on the steps you can take.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)

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**Author:** ![Blythezhang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c2a13f/32.png) [@Blythezhang](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Blythezhang)\
**Post date:** [October 6, 2015, 11:11pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-to-open-an-esl-private-school-in-toronto/3033/3 "2015-10-06T23:11:21Z")

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Do you want to cooperate with my current school? We have very good customer base, and want to add ESL program to our school. If interested, pleats feel free to contact me. Nicole

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**Author:** ![Bobs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f475e1/32.png) [@Bobs](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Bobs)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-to-open-an-esl-private-school-in-toronto/3033/4 "2017-09-14T13:54:26Z")

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Hello, **Blythezhang/Nicole…**  
  
   
**Can we communicate? I am**  **interested in this issue… Bob.**

> [@Blythezhang](#):
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> Do you want to cooperate with my current school? We have very good customer base, and want to add ESL program to our school. If interested, pleats feel free to contact me. Nicole

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**Author:** ![duhayana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f4b2a3/32.png) [@duhayana](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/duhayana)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-to-open-an-esl-private-school-in-toronto/3033/5 "2018-04-02T16:42:13Z")

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I know it’s a very late reply but how can I reach to you? I am very interested in such a venture. Or if anyone here have similar opportunities please contact me. I have extensive experience in conducting ESL classes as well as managing ESL programs!

> [@Blythezhang](#):
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> Do you want to cooperate with my current school? We have very good customer base, and want to add ESL program to our school. If interested, pleats feel free to contact me. Nicole

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**Author:** ![Maxim\_Gromyko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Maxim\_Gromyko](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Maxim_Gromyko)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/how-to-open-an-esl-private-school-in-toronto/3033/6 "2018-10-16T21:37:37Z")

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Hello

I am very much interested in opening a language school in the GTA. Please contact me via my user ID  
I look forward to speaking with you.