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ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada
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Toronto, Canada

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

60 students - overall rating
Dream Building, 120 Bloor St. E. Suite 100 - M4W 1B7 Toronto - see on map
What we like about the school
  • #3 TOP Rated by Students 18-30 years
  • #2 TOP Rated by Students 30-49 years
  • #1 TOP Rated by Students 50+ years
  • #3 TOP Rated by Students all years
  • Star Award for best school in North America
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

This school has previously received the Star Award for being the best school in North America.

Location: ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada Toronto is located in the culturally diverse city of Toronto, Canada. This boutique-style school has modern facilities housed in the trendy Yorkville neighbourhood close to downtown Toronto. The school is surrounded by shops, eateries, restaurants, cafes and several attractions. Attractions within walking distance of the school include Ramsden Park, the Royal Ontario Museum, the Gardiner Museum, Queens Park and much more. Casa Loma is around a 30-minute walk from the school.

Course selection: ILAC Toronto supplies courses suitable for students learning at every level, from a complete beginner to proficiency. In addition to General English courses taught over various schedules and intensities, University Pathway, Exam Preparation (IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL), and Business English programmes are readily available throughout the year.

This school is an official IELTS test centre.

Getting around: There are several links to public transport close to ILAC Toronto. The Rosedale, Bloor-Yonge, and Bay subway stations are all within a 5-minute walk of the school's front doors. With this in mind, travel to Old Toronto and attractions such as the CN Tower can be achieved in 30 minutes.

Accommodation: Accommodation can be arranged in local homestay families, hotels, hostels and student residences.

English Courses

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General Language
General English - Intensive Program
Most Popular English course
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
English for Professionals
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
General English - Power Program
38 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
372C$ / week
Course Details
Evening CELPIP Preparation Course - Full-Time
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
40 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
190C$ / week
Course Details
Evening CELPIP Preparation Course - Part-Time
10 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
40 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
130C$ / week
Course Details
Evening IELTS Preparation - Full-Time
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
190C$ / week
Course Details
Evening IELTS Preparation - Part-Time
This course tends to sell out quickly!
10 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
130C$ / week
Course Details
Evening Professional English - Full-Time
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
from
190C$ / week
Course Details
Evening Professional English - Part-Time
10 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
from
130C$ / week
Course Details
Junior
Teen Fall Programme - Day Camp (15 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
681C$ / week
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Teen Fall Programme - Homestay (15 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
1250C$ / week
Includes accommodation
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Teen Spring Programme - Day Camp (15 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
All levels
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553C$ / week
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Teen Spring Programme - Homestay (15 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
1075C$ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Teen Summer Camp (15 to 18 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
1325C$ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Teen Winter Programme (15 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
1200C$ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Young Adult Program: CAE Exam Preparation - Afternoon (16 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Advanced (C1) or higher
from
249C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: CAE Exam Preparation - Morning (15 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Advanced (C1) or higher
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: CPE Exam Preparation - Afternoon (16 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Proficiency (C2)
from
249C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: CPE Exam Preparation - Morning (16 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Proficiency (C2)
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: FCE Exam Preparation - Afternoon (16 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
249C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: FCE Exam Preparation - Morning (15 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: IELTS Exam Preparation - Afternoon (16 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
249C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: IELTS Exam Preparation - Morning (16 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: Intensive English - Afternoon (16 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
249C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: Intensive English - Morning (16 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: University Pathway - Afternoon (16 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Advanced (C1) or higher
from
249C$ / week
Course Details
Young Adult Program: University Pathway - Morning (16 to 18 years old)
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Advanced (C1) or higher
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
Online
Online Academic English - Part-Time 4
4 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
45C$ / week
Course Details
Online Academic English - Part-Time 8
8 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
65C$ / week
Course Details
Online Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Full-Time
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Advanced (C1) or higher
from
160C$ / week
Course Details
Online Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE - Full-Time
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
160C$ / week
Course Details
Online CELPIP/IELTS Bootcamp
10 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
100C$ / week
Course Details
Online Foundation English - Part-Time 4
4 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
70C$ / week
Course Details
Online Foundation English - Part-time 8
8 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
95C$ / week
Course Details
Online General English - Full-Time
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
All levels
from
160C$ / week
Course Details
Online IELTS Exam Preparation - Full-Time
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
160C$ / week
Course Details
Online Young Adult Program: IELTS Exam Preparation (8 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
160C$ / week
Course Details
Work & Study
ILAC International High School Programme - Homestay (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
864C$ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
ILAC International High School Programme - Residence (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
1014C$ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Summer High School Programme - 1 Course (14 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
0C$ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Summer High School Programme - 2 Courses (14 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
0C$ / week
Course Details
University Pathway - Intensive Program
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
University Pathway - Power Program
38 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
372C$ / week
Course Details
Business
Business English - Intensive Program
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
Business English - Power Program
38 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
372C$ / week
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE - Intensive Program
Recommended English course
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE - Power Program
Recommended English course
38 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
372C$ / week
Course Details
Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Intensive Program
Recommended English course
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Advanced (C1) or higher
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Power Program
Recommended English course
38 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Advanced (C1) or higher
from
372C$ / week
Course Details
Cambridge Exam Preparation CPE - Intensive Program
Recommended English course
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Proficiency (C2)
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
Cambridge Exam Preparation CPE - Power Program
Recommended English course
38 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Proficiency (C2)
from
372C$ / week
Course Details
IELTS Exam Preparation - Intensive Program
Recommended English course
30 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
332C$ / week
Course Details
IELTS Exam Preparation - Power Program
Recommended English course
38 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
40 min/lesson
Minimum level: Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
from
372C$ / week
Course Details

Our prices for ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Welcome dinner
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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  • Blue Jays baseball game
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  • Niagara Falls
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  • Amusement park
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  • Day at the beach
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  • Meal with host family
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Student opinions about ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Toronto

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Toronto
60 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (14 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 18-30 years (25 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 31-49 years (15 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The staff and teachers are very kind, always ready to help. Classes are a bit more interesting than in Russian schools. I didn’t even want a weekend, I wanted to go to school. It is also very cool that I got friends from almost every corner of the Earth.”
Insider tip: “Buy a monthly metro card:) Since it is quite expensive, and you use the metro several times a day.”
Details of the review
Course: Year-Round Intensive English (16 to 18 years) [Английский] - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Jul. 2018 by Ekaterina Krivtsova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“A very nice atmosphere, very good teachers, good variety of courses and electives. The school offers activities every day during your stay (some are free and others aren't). Good location. There are people of all ages, but most are university students.”
Insider tip: “I was there for two weeks and time flied. I think it would be good to stay longer, a month would be great.”
Details of the review
Other comments Upon arrival to school, there are several people there to help you and answer any possible question. It's great! I found my own accommodation.
Course: Business English - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Jul. 2015 by Maria Daza Barbadillo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Two out of three of my teachers were excellent. Two of the three different campuses I visited were very nice and had a good location. I also really enjoyed the school trips.”
Disliked
“Unfortunately, the Business English course was not really focused on Business English. One of the campuses has its rooms in the basement without windows.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: There was almost no discussion of business topics and I learned almost no new vocabulary.
Other comments I would not book the Business English course again, but I really enjoyed the General English course.
Course: Business English - Intensive Program - 5 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2023 by Lilly Waßer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent family. Everything is quite organized. There were small incidents with excursions. But in general, everything is fine. I'd like to go back to that school.”
Details of the review
Course: Summer English for Teenagers (Intensive ) (14-17 years old) - 4 weeks
Review date: 18. Jul. 2016 by Yana Matkurbanova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The effort about different elective classes and the controls to pass the levels. In my opinion, these are great challengers.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 30 lessons per week - 16 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2018 by Maria Garcia Bascuñana
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Nice and clean environment, close to the subway and multi-ethnic. Some professors a little weird, but others very nice.”
Details of the review
Course: Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE - Intensive Program [English] - 5 weeks
Review date: 27. Aug. 2024 by Giovanni Paolo Domesi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“To be able to talk with friends from many foreign country's and to do some activities with them.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 1 week
Review date: 14. Sep. 2015 by Shin Kitayama
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The organization and seriousness of the school for the students and their real progress.”
Insider tip: “Make sure to get, as soon as possible, the TTC card to move around the city. Take all the trips that ILAC offers you because they have a really good price.”
Details of the review
Other comments Maybe the only aspect to improve is that general English classes are more focused on completing the final test than showing real progress in speaking the language.
Course: General English - Power English Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 1. Jun. 2018 by Francisco Castillo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I have made many new friends from all over the world and my English has improved a lot.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2018 by Jennifer Bingert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I liked the social activities, especially during the lesson, I had a very good teacher”
Insider tip: “Meet new friends from different country's for a better improvement”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2018 by MARCO BELLA
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very pleasant teachers who can arouse interest. Different activities from the school.”
Details of the review
Course: Year-Round Intensive English (16 to 18 years) - 4 weeks
Review date: 10. Jul. 2018 by Kseniia Iazovskikh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Good teachers, few students in class, educational classes and exciting activities .”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 8 weeks
Review date: 15. Jul. 2014 by Ruth Boguña Pozo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“A great school to improve your English skills in a few months of living in Canada.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Power Program - 11 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2023 by Igor Tretiakov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
43 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The good atmosphere that reigns there. Discovering different cultures ...”
Insider tip: “Group excursions are great moments and in addition a learning opportunity”
Details of the review
Other comments The learning methods already tested and used at this school are impressive in terms of immersion to learn the language, but also for personal development.
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Hien Jean Serge
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The international atmosphere. The helpfulness of all employees.”
Insider tip: “To arrive on Sunday for the Orientation ", in order to start the course from Monday, otherwise you will lose a day”
Details of the review
Other comments Consider that every month there is a holiday Monday, so those who go for short periods lose a day of class
Course: General English - Intensive Program [Inglese] - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jul. 2018 by Giuseppe Nicodemo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
14 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I feel it was worthwhile and I could increase my English level.”
Details of the review
Course: Summer English for Teenagers (Semi-Intensive) (14-17 years old) - 4 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2017 by Amaia Zamora Reyes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“It was very easy to find the information on the rooms.”
Details of the review
Other comments You should think about a tour of the school just so the new students know where are the washrooms and microwaves.
Course: IELTS Exam preparation - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Mar. 2018 by Isabela Moori de Andrade
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The personal is friendly, and eager to help.”
Insider tip: “1. Initiative and organized meetings. The school is large, thus the circulation of students within different groups of interest (IELTS, TOEFL etc.) may occur. Every week we had new students coming, and some of the old leaving the group. Under this circumstance it is a good idea to take the initiative and organize meetings and gatherings with both the new and the old students. 2. Use the meetup website to practice English with native speakers.”
Details of the review
Other comments I have heard about some irrational rules that some host-families oblige students to follow, for instance: Don't boil water to prepare a cup of tea during lunch time, because you are only expected to do so during breakfast and dinner. I have also heard from other students that there were limitation on using the kitchen. I think ILAC need to cover this during orientation if thinks that the host-family rules are reasonable. I personaly used airbnb, and I was extremely happy with my host, so don't forget about this option.
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - Power Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Feb. 2020 by Girey Arinov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“THE MULTIETHNICITY AND THE PROFESSIONALISM”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Jul. 2014 by Carmine Cianciusi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The professionalism of the teachers”
Disliked
“The lack of flexibility on requests”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 14 weeks
Review date: 18. Dec. 2023 by Riccardo De Rossi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Courses and general orgnisation.”
Details of the review
Other comments Correct
Course: General English - Intensive English Program [Anglais] - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Dec. 2018 by Alain Sagindebwaoga Nikiema
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The lessons and the atmosphere.”
Details of the review
Other comments Excursions are more expensive and they are not managed or organised by the school but through an agency.
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2018 by Silvia Fuentes Siles
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The organisation of classes”
Insider tip: “Special activities like Niagara falls or Wonderland park.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2017 by Hugo Recio San Emeterio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The school and the teacher”
Insider tip: “If you want to learn English, you should actually participate in class and not go in and out, it's annoying. Pay by credit card, not via wire transfer. The money comes back and it's less than before.”
Details of the review
Other comments They say there is a woman who speaks German but she only speaks English. I wanted to get some information about another course but oh well ...
Course: General English - Power English Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Apr. 2014 by Patrick Schula
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
42 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Teachers (Matt and Eva).”
Disliked
“Why did you change Teacher Matt during the last week to another totally different teacher?”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Mar. 2024 by Gabriela Jara
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
32 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Teachers, structure”
Disliked
“The placement test at the beginning could have been more complete.”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Aug. 2023 by Guilherme Carneiro Silva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Quality of teaching”
Insider tip: “Not to speak in the native language with other students.”
Details of the review
Course: Business English - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Aug. 2017 by Nathalie Ott-penot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Human relations”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program [Anglais] - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Apr. 2018 by Vanessa Caetano Pereira
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Multiethnicity”
Details of the review
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Jul. 2014 by Giammarco Di Sciullo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers”
Insider tip: “Everything was excellent.”
Details of the review
Other comments It was the best learning experience I have ever had.
Course: General English - Semi-Intensive Program - 28 weeks
Review date: 2. Jun. 2014 by Raymundo Martínez Holguín
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada compared to ratings of all schools in Canada

 ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada TorontoAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOLanguages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalAssociation of Language Industry of Canada, Industry Canada, British Columbia EQA, PTIB
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 0% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1997
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 99
    • Number of public PC workstations: 99

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age

Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 3%
18-24 years 26%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 30%
>50 years 1%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 2000
Throughout the year: 1500
Minimum age of students
19 years
15 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 17
Adult courses Throughout the year: 17
Junior courses In summer: 17
Junior courses Throughout the year: 17
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
200.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25 C$ per week.
Comments about courses

Student Services Fee includes course materials plus ILAC Essential Health Care. ILAC Essential Health Care is covered for the duration of your course (from arrival date in Canada).

Orientation will take place on the Sunday prior to the start date of the course. If the start date (Monday) falls on a public holiday, the orientation would take place that Monday. If it isn't possible to attend the orientation on Sunday, there will be an alternate orientation on the first day (in order to attend this late arrival orientation on Monday, students need to register).


Unaccompanied minor fee: CAD 180.

Custodian letter (compulsory for under 18 students): CAD 150.

Student Services Fee:
— Face-to-face: CAD 25 per week
— Online Programs: CAD 10 per week.

Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Sep 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Toronto Pearson International Airport:
120 C$ one way
240 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Lester B. Pearson International (YYZ).
More details about airports near Toronto and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Toronto page. For flight comparisons to Toronto, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Welcome tours
- YA arcade party
- yoga class
- 30+ club social
- Christmas cookie craft
- Immigration seminar
- Movie night
- Hip hop class
- Bingo and karaoke night
- Bring on the Snow Party.

Adults - Paid activities

- Ski trips - CAD 145
- Niagara ILAC trip - CAD 69
- Aquarium visit- CAD 34
- Ice skating - CAD 25

Junior - Free activities

- Welcome tours
- YA arcade party
- yoga class
- 30+ club social
- Christmas cookie craft
- Immigration seminar
- Movie night
- Hip hop class
- Bingo and karaoke night
- Bring on the Snow Party.

Junior - Paid activities

Activities included in programmes.
Videos about leisure activities at ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada Toronto
activity possible
Cooking
Dancing
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0
23 ratings
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
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350 C$/ week
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Homestay
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0
23 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
310 C$/ week
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Homestay
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0
23 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
275 C$/ week
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Homestay Under 18
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 16
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
350 C$/ week
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Casa Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
325 C$/ week
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Casa Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
425 C$/ week
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Dream House New Deluxe
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Bedding/Linen provided
from
425 C$/ week
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Dream House Village
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
425 C$/ week
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Dream House Village - Private Bathroom
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
525 C$/ week
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Dream House Village - Semi-Private Bathroom
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
475 C$/ week
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Dream House Yorkville
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
575 C$/ week
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Harrington Residences - Flex Economy
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
385 C$/ week
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Harrington Residences - Standard
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
450 C$/ week
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Shared House
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
400 C$/ week
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Shared House
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
375 C$/ week
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Questions and answers about ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada

  • “What I would recommend is for her to bring her laptop yes and see if she has use of it in class or not and then decide for the next days whether she wants to bring it with her every day.”
    Cloé Prieur, Global Sales Support Specialist from ILAC - Jun 13, 2023
  • “We offer advice via our phone line, but not via WhatApp. Alternatively, you can contact us via the chat on our website, via Skype or by email.”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 29, 2023
  • “Yes, at ILAC students of all levels can start the course on any Monday.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 21, 2022
  • “There are three possible slots (classes from Tuesday to Thursday): 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. / 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EST).”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.net - Jan 14, 2022

FAQ about ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Toronto

  • “I confirm that these courses are open to students of any nationality and located anywhere in the world, the only thing to keep in mind is that the time indicated is for the Canadian timezone, so they may be held at unusual times depending on the time zone in the area where you live (we also offer online English courses in Europe and other parts of the world, for your convenience).”
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 24, 2024
  • “Currently (2024), our ILAC partner school in Toronto offers preparatory courses for the FCE examination. The school is approximately 40 minutes away from The Beach district by public transport. ”
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 15, 2024
  • “The minimum age for booking residential accommodation with ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Toronto is 18. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 17, 2023
  • “You're not obligated to book accommodation with the school, so you can just sign up for a course.
    ”
    Mindlere Shin, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 11, 2023
  • “I always recommend students enrol for a minimum of 4 weeks because they need to complete 4 weeks to achieve one level.

    ”
    Kevin Thenadey, Admissions Officer from ILAC Toronto - May 11, 2023
  • “Our partner school ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Toronto was voted as the best course option for our former students between the ages of 30 and 49. The average age of this school is 25 years old. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2023
  • “The families are at 30-40 minutes by public transport to the school (average reported by 18 former students).”
    Lisa Lebret, language travel agent from LanguageCourse.net - Sep 02, 2022

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Terms of ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada

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Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
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You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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