ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Toronto, Canada
General Information on ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada
The language school ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada was founded in Toronto, Canada in 1997. ILAC has been voted the best English school in North America. The ILAC Toronto campus is a boutique-style school, centrally located in the trendy downtown neighbourhood of Yorkville, near a major subway station, surrounded by restaurants, cinemas, cafes, shops, and within walking distance to museums and the University of Toronto. The school address is: 920 Yonge St., M4W 3C7 Toronto (Canada).
Facilities
Microwave for student use, computer lab, library, lounge, student support desk, free WIFI, free water dispenser
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled toilet, adapted for students with learning difficulty, wheelchair access to classroom, wheelchair access to reception
Classroom equipment
TV, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
Air conditioning in most classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Toronto
Association of Language Industry of Canada, INdustry Canada, TESL Canada
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport. It takes 35 minutes to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 90 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 99 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 900 Adult courses throughout the year: 800 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 17 Adult courses throughout the year: 17 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
All prices in Can$ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 24 | 33 | 44 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1920 | 2560 | 6380 | 6960 | 9075 | 11660 | 305 |
| Includes an Elective Class to be chosen from the following: Speaking, Listening, Pronunciation, Grammar, Writing, Idioms, Vocabulary, Business, TOEFL, IELTS, Oral Presentations, English Through Media, Debating, Current Events... | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:45 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 33 | 44 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 2280 | 3040 | 3800 | 7590 | 10725 | 13860 | 365 |
| Includes an Elective Class to be chosen from the following: Speaking, Listening, Pronunciation, Grammar, Writing, Idioms, Vocabulary, Business, TOEFL, IELTS, Oral Presentations, English Through Media, Debating, Current Events... Students in the Power English program must also choose between one of our afternoon Power classes: 1) Power Communication Class – focuses on speaking and listening. 2) Power Academic Class – academic reading, academic writing and homework support. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:45 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 6000 | 250 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 11:45 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in Can$ | 1900 | 2850 | 3800 | 4750 | 5700 | 6650 | 7600 | 8550 | 9500 | 10450 | 12350 |
| It includes: 20 English lessons per week, health insurance, activities, accommodation in homestay (single room, full board), text books, return airport transfer. NOT included: 300 CAN$ (accommodation placement fee and custodianship letter). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 24.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 23.Jun.2013, 20.Aug.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in Can$ | 2400 | 3600 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 8400 | 9600 | 10800 | 12000 | 13200 | 15600 |
| It includes: 20 English lessons per week, health insurance, activities, accommodation in residence (shared room, full board), text books, return airport transfer. NOT included: 300 CAN$ (accommodation placement fee and custodianship letter). The residence requires a 250 CAN$ deposit paid in advance. It is refundable at the time of check out, if room is without damages. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 24.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 23.Jun.2013, 19.Aug.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2560 | 3200 | 4880 | 6100 | 6960 | 305 |
| 3-Part Program: English Studies - Work Placement - Research Paper.
English studies must make up 50% of your program duration. Students will attend General English classes, receive focused Business English instruction and attend 6 internship preparation modules. Work placement must be a minimum of 8 weeks. Please note that the minimum duration for the engineering field is 12 weeks. Work placement cannot begin between December 1st and January 15th. Locations available: Toronto, Vancouver, The Rocky Mountains and Whistler A research paper of at least 1000 words must be presented at the end of the program in order to receive your certificate. Internship Placement Fee: $1200.00 CAD Open to students ages 19-30 years old. Course length: 8-24 weeks + work placement of equal or lesser duration. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 16 | 20 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1920 | 2560 | 3200 | 6960 | 4880 | 6100 | 305 |
| Students must have a minimum of ILAC Level 10 to be eligible for this course. Students tested at Level 10 begin in the Introduction to Business course (12 weeks). Students tested at Level 12 study in the Advanced Business course (12 weeks). Topics include handling telephone calls, negotiating, networking, managing meetings, interviewing, and socializing in a business environment; as well as the ability to write effective business memos, letters, e-mails, informal and formal reports and presentation materials. Students develop all the skills necessary to pass the Cambridge Business English Examination (BEC). Minimum course duration is 2 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:45 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | -- | -- | 990 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Open to both native and non-native speakers. Includes 100 hours of instruction plus a mandatory 20 hour practicum. Minimum ILAC Level 14 required, as well as a letter of intent and a successful oral interview with the Director of Studies. Fixed Duration: 4 weeks Price includes: TESOL Diploma/International TESOL Certificate. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 18.Nov.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Afternoon: 14:30 - 19:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1920 | 2560 | 3200 | 3660 | 4880 | 6100 | 305 |
| Students must have a minimum of ILAC Level 10 to be eligible for this course. Course length: The minimum course duration is 2 weeks. If you are at ILAC Level 10, the complete TOEFL Preparation course is 24 weeks. If you are at ILAC Level 14, the complete TOEFL Preparation course is 12 weeks. Students may study for as many levels or weeks as required. ILAC guarantees a higher test score or your money back. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:45 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | -- | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1920 | 2560 | 3200 | 4880 | 6100 | 6960 | 305 |
| Students must have a minimum of ILAC Level 10 to be eligible for this course. Course length: The minimum course duration is 2 weeks. If you are at ILAC Level 10, the complete IELTS Preparation course is 24 weeks. If you are at ILAC Level 14, the complete IELTS Preparation course is 12 weeks. Students may study for as many levels or weeks as required. ILAC guarantees a higher test score or your money back. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:45 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in Can$ | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1920 | 2560 | 3200 | 4880 | 6100 | 6960 | 305 |
| Students must have a minimum of ILAC Level 10 to be eligible for this course. Course length: The minimum course duration is 2 weeks. The complete course for FCE Exam Preparation or the CAE Exam Preparation is 12 weeks, each. Students may study for as many levels or weeks as required. ILAC guarantees a higher test score or your money back. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013, 16.Dec.2013, 30.Dec.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:45 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
3. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||
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| Price in Can$ | 215 | 430 | 645 | 860 | 215 | 190 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Heating, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 17.Jun.2013 - 10.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 Can$ | |||||||||
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| Price in Can$ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 190 | 190 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Heating, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 30 Can$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 17.Jun.2013 - 10.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 Can$ | |||||||||
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Overall rating | 4.0/5.0 (1 review) |
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| City | 5.0/5.0 |
| Organisation | 5.0/5.0 |
| Facilities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 5.0/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.0/5.0 |
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| Shared flat (apartment) | --- |
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