ILAC Toronto
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With its many awards and accreditations and over 20 years of experience, the International Language Academy of Canada Toronto has been leading the English language teaching industry. Located in Toronto, one of the most diverse, vibrant and safest cities in the world, ILAC is able to offer a large selection of unique courses, accommodation and activities for all kinds of students and goals for a truly exciting learning experience.
Toronto is a city that thinks to the future. It is a dynamic gateway to global perspectives, and renowned for its rich social tapestry. Take in a professional baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, or football game; sample the cuisine of virtually every culture on earth; catch a world-premiere opera or visit some of North America’s finest art galleries and museums, all within a 30-minute walk or bike ride. The diversity of Toronto’s population, cultures, and opinions make it the perfect place to study English. Toronto also has a reputation for being one of the world’s safest metropolitan areas.
ILAC TORONTO AT A GLANCE
- Year of foundation: 1997
- City: Toronto
- Position in the city: Downtown
- Minimum age in adult school: 16
- Number of students in Toronto school: 1400
- Main type of public transport: buses and subways
- Approximate number of nationalities in the Toronto school each year: 75
ILAC Toronto: 920 Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M4W 3C7, Canada
“For an increasing request for study in Canada in the past few years, I added ILAC Toronto to my offerings. I chose this school over the large number of English language schools in Toronto for primarily for two reasons—one, for the large assortment of courses it offers, in terms of the type of course, the number of lessons that a student may take, and the flexibility of course construction. A student who wants to prepare for the IELTS exam, for example, can choose the IELTS principal course, IELTS as a first elective, and IELTS again as a second elective for a thorough preparation, or IELTS as the principal course, and then other first and second electives if he or she wants to vary the study program. ILAC is also one of the few students that offers a super-intensive Power English course of 38 lessons per week for students who want to make the most of a relatively short time in Canada for studying English. The other main reason I chose ILAC is for the number of important awards it has won—it was one of the first schools to achieve Superstar status from the Study Travel Magazine awards, the “Oscars” of the language travel industry, which are voted on by agencies around the world. Soon after these awards were implemented in 2006, ILAC won the award for Best Language School in North America five times in a row, the most number of times that a school can win that award. In my own dealings with the school, I have found the personnel to be quick and responsive to inquiries and enrolments. The students I have sent there have been happy with their courses and accommodations. Students from Italy will also appreciate that there are not many other Italians on these courses, and flights to Toronto from Italy are relatively inexpensive during the high summer season, even when booked on short notice. Students from all countries will enjoy the large number of nationalities in the school—very few schools can offer as many as 75 per year—as well as in Toronto itself. The city is famous for being cosmopolitan, large, safe, and clean—the perfect place for a study abroad experience.”
ILAC Toronto
Why study English at ILAC Toronto?
There are many English language schools in Canada, one of the world’s top destinations for English language learning. International Language Academy of Canada distinguishes itself in the following ways:
- ILAC has been the industry leader in English language schools in Canada for 20 years.
- ILAC is one of the most awarded English language schools in the world, winning the Study Travel Magazine Star Awards for Best Language School in North America 5 times in a row, and the Top Choice Awards Top Language School 10 years in a row.
- ILAC’s location in Toronto allows students to experience one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
- ILAC schools are located in fashionable, boutique-style campuses that encourage focused study.
- ILAC is able to offer a wide variety of programs and a variety of activities to ensure students make the most use of their English skills.
- ILAC’s partnership with Oxford University Press helps ILAC develop a curriculum that meets students unique needs and objectives.
- ILAC students represent over 75 countries and create an exciting environment that welcomes all cultures and viewpoints.
- ILAC offers its own Teaching Method for learning to communicate effectively and with confidence in English and provides 17 different levels, so that there will be a suitable class for every student.
- ILAC has an award-winning University Pathway Program and has partnership agreements with over 70 top universities and colleges across Canada.
- ILAC has a teaching team of dedicated and experienced professionals with a passion for inspiring effort and high achievement.
- ILAC’s team of student ambassadors speak over 40 languages and to make sure students have the best possible experience learning English in Canada.
- ILAC is an official IELTS testing center.
- ILAC Toronto is able to offer excellent host families, many of which have hosted the school’s students for years. It can also offer student residences near the school.
The facilities
ILAC TORONTO FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- 140 classrooms over 5 campuses
- Student lounge with microwave ovens
- Free access to computers
- Free Wi-Fi
MORE ABOUT THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Personal Attention
ILAC gives careful attention to the needs of each and every student. Throughout the course, students’ progress will be evaluated according to the ILAC Grading Standards.
Airport Transfers
ILAC can arrange airport pick-up services from the airport at an extra cost. Students will be greeted by an ILAC representative and taken to their residence.
University & College Placement Services
ILAC’s University & College Placement Services team can work with students to find the perfect university or college program in Canada to reveal their full potential.
Student Welfare
Student welfare is of utmost importance to ILAC, and all staff and teachers are available to support students in a professional and confidential manner with any problems that might arise while they are away from home.
The courses
COURSES FOR ADULTS
ILAC offers 17 levels of English and 3 levels of intensity for their programs. The principal course is 26 lessons per week. Student may choose to take Intensive English with 30 lessons (26 principal + 4 elective lessons) or Power English with 38 lessons per week (26 principal + 8 lessons of power course). Elective courses include speaking, listening, pronunciation, grammar, writing, idioms, vocabulary, business English, TOEFL or IELTS preparation and more. Students can change their electives every week.
- Minimum age: 16
- Lesson length: 45 minutes
- Start dates: every second Monday
- Number of students in class: maximum 15
- Course Duration: minimum 2 weeks
- Number of lessons per week: 26, 30 (Intensive) or 38 (Power English)
- Timetable: (Summer schedules start at 8:30 April – October)
Principal course: 8:45 – 11:45 Monday to Friday + 12:15 – 13:45 Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Intensive English: Principal Course + 12:15 – 13:45 Tuesday and Thursday (Electives)
Power English: Principal Course + 14:00 – 15:30 Monday to Thursday (Power course)
GENERAL ENGLISH, EXAMINATION AND BUSINESS COURSES
General English
The General English curriculum follows Cambridge examination methodology. General English is for Beginner to High Intermediate levels and is required for students before they take more advanced courses.
- English levels: All
Cambridge English Exam Preparation Course
At ILAC, students at Pre-Advanced to High Advanced levels can prepare for the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) and the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) exams
- Minimum English levels: Pre-advanced (FCE), High Advanced (CAE)
TOEFL Preparation Course
Students above a Pre-advanced level can take the TOEFL Preparation course or TOEFL Exam Preparation as an elective class.
- Minimum English levels: Pre-advanced
IELTS Preparation Course
Students above pre-advanced level can take the IELTS Preparation course or IELTS Exam Preparation as an elective class. ILAC is an official IELTS testing center and therefore students can take the exam after completing their course.
- Minimum English levels: Pre-advanced
Business English Course
The Business English Courses or Elective Class teach English fluency for use in professional business situations. Students also prepare for the Cambridge Business Examinations (BEC).
- Minimum English levels: Pre-advanced
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
University Pathway Program
The University Pathway Program is ideal for ambitious students of all levels and backgrounds who want to access world-leading education in Canada. The program allows the possibility for acceptance to most of ILAC’s 70+ Pathway partner colleges and universities without IELTS and TOEFL. The University Pathway program’s focuses on writing and researching. Additionally, students learn reading and note-taking strategies for academic lectures, sophisticated grammar, advanced vocabulary, and precise pronunciation techniques are emphasized to increase speaking skills. There is no minimum level of English proficiency required to enter the Pathway Program and the length of the program will depend on students’ English levels. Students may also choose the intensity of their course. University Pathway students must start on the main start dates (every 4 weeks). See dates and fees for start dates.
Gap Year Program
The Gap Year experience offers a unique combination of ILAC’s famous English program and Canadian College/University experience. Students study one semester of Power English at ILAC, and one semester at a Canadian College or University. Students may enter the Gap Year Program depending on their English levels at the following universities:
- Art Institute of Vancouver
- Niagara College
- Thompson Rivers University
- Seneca College
- Capilano University
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
COURSES FOR YOUNG ADULTS
ILAC offers young adults aged 16 – 18 program options of Intensive English, Power English or Intensive English with College Seminar Electives. The Intensive English with College Seminar Electives course option is only available during the months of June, July and August and combines 30 English lessons with 7 college seminar electives per week.
Teenage Platinum Packages
The Platinum Packages are an all-inclusive English education experience for teens. Modeled after the adult curriculum, the Platinum English packages offer young adults communicative English and academic English, TOEFL/IELTS preparation, and Cambridge Exam preparation course options. The program tuition includes English lessons, homestay accommodation with full board meal plan, health insurance, course materials, airport transfers, registration fee, accommodation placement fee and social activities.
- Number of lessons per week: 20 (summer package) or 30 (winter package)
- Course duration: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
- Start dates: see dates and fees
HOST FAMILY
One of the best ways to experience Canadian life and culture is to choose homestay accommodation. All homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly by the onsite Homestay Coordinator to ensure consistently high standards. Homestays are in fact the accommodation of choice for the majority of students. The school and Marshall Language Services recommend this form of accommodation the most for language learning. Family life is informal and the people are welcoming, friendly and talkative, so students will have plenty of opportunities to practice their English with native speakers. By booking homestay accommodation, students will also not have to worry about shopping for food and preparing meals every day. Mealtimes are often the occasions in which families converse most with the students.
Additional homestay provisions and information
- Homestay accommodation includes 3 meals a day.
- Single rooms or twin rooms are available upon request.
- All homestays offer wireless internet.
- Homestay families provide all bed linens and towels.
- Most ILAC homestays have shared bathrooms, but a few with private bathrooms are available.
- Most homestay accommodation is located at an average of 30-45 minutes by public transportation.
- Accommodation goes from Saturday to Saturday. It is possible to book extra nights at an additional cost upon availability.
STUDENT RESIDENCES
Dream House Residence
Dream House Residence is a 5-star residence located only 30 minutes away from the ILAC Toronto school building. The residence is located in one of Toronto’s most lively neighborhoods surrounded with nightlife, restaurants, markets, and more. Students at Dream House Residence will live with other students from ILAC Toronto.
Dream House Residence also offers:
- Private bedrooms with double sized beds
- Fully equipped communal kitchen
- Bed linen and towels are provided and changed weekly
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV with Netflix included
- Social Lounge
- Dining Room
- Laundry facilities
Parkside Student Residence
Parkside Residence is a 5-star residence offering the best value all-inclusive. The residence is located in downtown Toronto, only 15 minutes from the ILAC Toronto school building. Students at Parkside Residence will live with other students from major Toronto universities such as Ryerson University, George Brown College, and the University of Toronto.
Parkside Student Residence also offers:
- Single rooms with full board or breakfast-only meal plans
- Students must bring their own bed linens and towels
- Dining cafeteria
- Community kitchen
- 24 hour fitness center with yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Social and gaming lounges with billiards, fireplace, video games
- 24-hour secure entry and on-site management
- Outdoor activity space
- Card-operated laundry center
Pitman Hall (Teens only)
Located downtown Toronto, this hotel-style residence offers an exciting opportunity for teen groups and group leaders to live in the heart of the city, surrounded by restaurants, entertainment, and shopping centers, with easy access to public transportation.
Pitman Hall also offers:
- Single rooms with all meals included
- Bed linen and towels are provided
- Free Wi-Fi
- Floor lounges with full kitchens
- Laundry facilities
- 24-hour reception
Casa Toronto
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, Casa Toronto provides shared houses and apartments to international students with the opportunity to live off campus and have an independent Canadian experience, meeting other students in a lively environment walking distance from ILAC.
Casa Toronto also offers:
- Single and twin bedrooms available
- Bed linen and towels are provided
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Weekly cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
Chestnut, Tartu College and Ryerson ILLC Residences (available May – August)
Chestnut Residence is located in downtown Toronto and offers single rooms with ensuite bathrooms and meal plans. Tartu College is an apartment-style residence only a short walk from ILAC. Ryerson ILLC is a hotel-style residence offering an economic and affordable stay for travelers and groups. ILAC features a daily bed and breakfast package (B&B) or weekly student packages.
Chestnut Residence also offers:
- Single rooms with ensuite bathrooms and all meals included
- Single rooms with ensuite bathrooms, breakfast and dinner included available to adults only
- TV Lounge and common area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Weekly housekeeping service
- Free gym access
- 24-hour security
Tartu College Residence also offers:
- Apartment style single rooms
- Internet through an Ethernet connection
- Common area and restaurant
- Laundry facilities
- Indoor parking for extra fee
Ryerson ILLC Residence also offers:
- Single rooms with ensuite bathrooms with or without meal plans
- Hot breakfast included
- TV Lounge and common area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Weekly housekeeping service
CCNM College Residence
Located in Toronto’s North York area, the CCNM residence offers students an opportunity to live the Canadian experience alongside native English speakers. The neighborhood includes convenient access to public transportation, Bayview Library and numerous parks and restaurants.
CCNM College Residence also offers:
- Single bedrooms available
- Internet through an Ethernet connection
- Lounge area with TV
- Free gym access
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- 24-hour security
HOTELS
Alexandra Hotel
Located in the heart of Toronto’s Queen Street West and Kensington Market neighborhoods, the Alexandra Hotel is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, bars, and boutiques. Rooms are equipped with a kitchenette, private bathroom, cable television and more.
Alexandra Hotel also offers:
- Single and double rooms available
- Bed linen and towels are provided
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cable Television
- 24 hour front office services
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
Dates and Fees
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