Heartland International English School is a private English language school in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, founded in 1999.
Heartland International English School was founded in 1999 in Winnipeg to help international students achieve their English learning goals. It is a private institution located at 280 William Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The school was founded through a partnership between Gary Gervais and Rennie Zegalski, and Gary Gervais serves as founder and President. Heartland believes the key to the best language learning is caring and professional teachers and support staff in the right environment.
Heartland opened for business on June 1, 1999 at 508 Portage Avenue and has grown from a single class to a leader in language education in Canada. It received Languages Canada accreditation in January 2009 and became an Official IELTS Test Centre in September 2014. A location in Mississauga, Ontario opened in June 2015. In September 2003, Profit Magazine recognized Heartland as one of Canada's fastest growing start-up companies. Since opening, the school has welcomed thousands of students from over 60 countries.
Heartland provides comprehensive English programs that cover reading, writing, listening and speaking. Courses are offered at all levels, from entry to advanced, so that students are challenged and improve their English. The school is accredited by Languages Canada, which it notes provides assurance of a quality education and student services.
Heartland's schools have modern classrooms, wireless internet access, and kitchen and student lounge facilities. The school offers a homestay program with private rooms, shared bathrooms and meals, as well as an airport pick-up service.
Heartland offers several admission routes, including the Heartland Online Pathway Program with placement test admission, conditional admission to partner institutions, and an English proficiency test alternative. The Heartland English program also has an age requirement.