International Language Academy of Canada Vancouver
1199 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2R1, Canada
International Language Academy of Canada Vancouver
Program Structure:
ILAC has 17 levels of English
Each English level is 4 weeks
Students pass a level every 4 weeks or finish faster with above average performance
30 lessons including 26 Principal class and 4 Elective Class
Principal Class (26 lessons per week)
Main class for course focus
Elective Class (4 lessons per week)
Choose an elective class based on your specific needs including: speaking, listening, pronunciation, grammar, writing, idioms, vocabulary, business, TOEFL, IELTS, oral presentations, English through media, debating, current events and more
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
International Language Academy of Canada Vancouver does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 16 - 18 years old |
The International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) is one of the best-known English language schools in Canada.
For 20 years, ILAC has offered international students a full learning experience, which includes English programs, exceptional customer service, exciting social events, and a dynamic atmosphere. Our newly renovated campuses (four in Toronto and four in Vancouver) feature modern interior design and a vibrant learning environment.
ILAC offers English programs for all levels and needs, such as General English, Cambridge FCE and CAE, Business English, TOEFL and IELTS Exam Preparation, University Pathway, Youth Path for Teens, GAP Year and High School programs.
Every year ILAC welcomes thousands of students from over 75 countries, creating a great diverse student population at the school.
ILAC has partnership agreements with more than 70 Canadian post-secondary institutions and provides college & university placement for over 1,000 of ILAC’s graduates. ILAC is a pioneer in the University pathway programs and continues to be a leader in university and college placements in Canada.
Over the years, ILAC has received numerous awards (ilac.com/awards/) from around the world, recognizing ILAC’s commitment to teaching English and excellence in customer service.
“Our vision is not to become the world’s biggest chain of language schools. Our vision is to become the world’s most respected brand in education.” – Jonathan Kolber, Co-President
97% of our students would recommend ILAC to a friend
70% of ILAC’s students were referred by their friends
has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at International Language Academy of Canada Vancouver varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Vancouver, Canada’s second largest city and one of the most scenically beautiful places in the world, is the location of our new Cordova campus!
Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, on West Cordova Street, our Cordova campus opened its doors on August 13, 2014, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
“We are happy to welcome our students at our new location with 21 new classrooms and a modern, boutique-style atmosphere,” said Jonathan Kolber, one of the school’s directors. “We strongly believe that education should be open and that is why all our facilities offer an open environment, ideal for learning and socializing.”
A brand-new fully equipped campus will be also a home for ILAC office staff. Effective September 1, 2014, ILAC’s Vancouver business address is changing to 1199 West Pender Street, Unit 100, Vancouver, V6E 2R1.
“The new campus is a true example of how ILAC offers the best for its students and staff!” said Lovey Sidhu, Associate Executive Director. “Every part of this campus was designed with the student in mind.”
The new campus, designed in a unique boutique style with modern student lounges and common areas provides an open and relaxed learning atmosphere where students can enjoy their experience of a lifetime.
ILAC’s student, Catalina Mariana Ciobanu from Brazil, shared her excitement about the Cordova campus: “Somebody said that the new campus is like a crystal palace and he was right. It is fantastic! Thank you, ILAC!”
“Very cool! I really enjoy the lounge area because it’s bigger and I can make new friends and feel comfortable,” echoed Arvid Moritz from Germany.
Features:
Centrally located in downtown Vancouver
21 new classrooms
Spectacular view of the mountains and the ocean a few steps away from the campus
Boutique design with bright and inviting classrooms
Free High-Speed Wireless Internet
Modern student lounge area
Address: 1199 West Pender Street, Unit 100, Vancouver, V6E 2R1.
Vancouver is really a nice city in Canada and because of the location of both campus and residence were in downtown, I did enjoy my stay in Vancouver. As far as I am concerned, you'd better choose business class instead of regular class because some friends of mine told me they feel bored in their regular class sometimes.
Show details » Read more...Senior teachers, excellent structure, follow-up through biweekly tests, electives 2x per week. The school is the maximum.
Show details » Read more...I really enjoyed having classes with my teacher Nori, he kept us alert and motivated with his games and challenging questions, my elective class (general vocabulary) could have been better, but I understand people of different levels were together, so maybe ILAC could think of a better format to make Advance learners experience more enjoyable.
The school facilities and location were good and they are well organized. The only problem I had was with my Health Insurance. ILAC and the representative who sold me my course were not aligned, so the school needed insurance document which the representative didn't send. At first, I was really stressed about that, thinking I might have not been covered by insurance, but everything was clarified after a few phone calls.
Housing- I understand homestays need their rules, but when hosting people over 30, they should consider more flexibility, specially when it comes to schedules, rules regarding dinner time, shower time, or what can or cannot be done inside the house.
I felt like a teenager again, but not in a good way.
Location: great, all ILAC buildings are in downtown within walking distance to skytrain station or bus stops.
Facilities: class rooms are very small but okay.
Teachers: The main class teacher for the first two weeks (Anna) and my elective class teacher (Amy) were excellent!
Housing: Okay, but next time I would choose to stay at another host family or at the residence.
Classes:
General English: Very good classes. You get to meet a lot of people and make friends. You learn a lot, but faster.
Business Classes: Excellent. You have to make presentations, etc.
BEST TRICK: You HAVE to find the teacher that fits you. I spent 3 weeks with a bad teacher, then, I changed and found a excellent teacher. Don't waste time with bad teachers.
Teachers: As I sad, there are some excellent teacher and a few bad teachers. You HAVE to find one that fits your personality and expectations.
Location: Could not be better. It is located in the downtown area, near everything.
Facilities: Excellent.
Activities: Great. You can do something different everyday.
Housing: Stayed in a good home stay. But the home-stay mother was traveling and the home-stay father treat me few times without respect. When she came back and everything got better. I heard a lot of friends complaining about home-stay. Most of then are from Philippines and their food is, generally, quite different from everyone else's. So, if you want privacy, do parties at home, variation in food... you should rent an apartment.
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Overall comments: Stayed in ILAC Vancouver for 2 months. I've improved my English A LOT. It's a worthwhile experience. Made a lot of friends, really. Enjoyed a lot. If you have the chance to go to ILAC Vancouver, don't hesitate. The school is excellent! I recommend it 100%.
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Important trick 1: If you don't like your teacher or home-stay family, CHANGE! Especially teacher. Talk with friends and see if they like their teacher. If positive and you don't like yours, don't waste your time.
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Important trick 2: If your English level is high, don't go to international schools. People in this place make the same mistakes and sometimes you spend 6 months studying and you don't improve as fast as you wanted. You should take a course in some university/ another school/ business school/ wherever you'll have contact with native and fluent people. This way you gonna improve your English faster. In International Schools (like ILAC) you are NOT going to have interaction with native speakers!
The classes were very good. I have met a lot of people my age around the world. I learned a lot about their cultures and I made new friends.
Teachers were also competent and graduates, to listen to our needs. The location of the school in downtown Vancouver was perfect!
The facilities were modern and clean. The meetings were good and at a reasonable price for the most part. The club'' ESL'' suggested the meetings and not ILAC. This club was composed entirely of former students who were not necessarily qualified. They would try to sell us their activities by aggressive ways sometimes.
Regarding the family, for a month, I got up in a family with an older person. This person was not bad, but the rooms are in the basement which was very cold. Sometimes it was warmer outside than inside. I asked the school to change my accommodation to which could be done in two weeks, a time far too long in my opinion!
And a few days before my departure, new students arrived in this house. ILAC has not come from the person to solve the problem, and people from home accommodation services had entrusted me having had problems in the past with this person.
Academic English is very useful. On the other hand, I think general English courses are a bit of a waste of time... I tried to make my stay in ILAC longer but the staff didn't show too much interest, so I decided to change schools. The price was also an important factor; I missed any kind of discount after 3 months. I found a school that was offering 2 months for the cost of 1.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Vancouver. These homes are often between 10 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Vancouver based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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