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ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Vancouver, Canada

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

24 students - overall rating
1199 W. Pender St., Unit 100 - V6E 2R1 Vancouver - see on map

What we like about the school

  • Star Award for best school in North America
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.

What we dislike about the school

  • Material fee is an extra CAD 10 per week.

Location: The ILAC boutique campus is in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. The school is located beside the Main Transportation Station within walking distance to shops, restaurants, cafes, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia Institute of Technology and Vancouver's famous Seawall.
  • The language school ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1998.
  • Tax registration ID: 886932870RC0002
  • Abbreviated name of school: ILAC Vancouver
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General English - Intensive Program Most Popular English course
30 Lessons per week
|
18 Students (max)
In high demand!
from
380C$
General English - Power Program
38 Lessons per week
|
18 Students (max)
from
430C$
Junior
Young Adult Program: Business English (15 to 18 years old)
35 Lessons per week
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18 Students (max)
from
370C$
Young Adult Program: CAE Exam Preparation (15 to 18 years old)
35 Lessons per week
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18 Students (max)
from
370C$
Young Adult Program: CPE Exam Preparation (15 to 18 years old)
35 Lessons per week
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18 Students (max)
from
370C$
Young Adult Program: FCE Exam Preparation (15 to 18 years old)
35 Lessons per week
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18 Students (max)
from
370C$
Young Adult Program: General English (15 to 18 years old)
38 Lessons per week
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18 Students (max)
from
370C$
Young Adult Program: IELTS Exam Preparation (15 to 18 years old)
35 Lessons per week
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18 Students (max)
from
370C$
Young Adult Program: TOEFL Exam Preparation (15 to 18 years old)
35 Lessons per week
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18 Students (max)
from
370C$
Young Adult Program: University Pathway (15 to 18 years old)
35 Lessons per week
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18 Students (max)
from
370C$
Online Courses
Online Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Full-Time
20 Lessons per week
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15 Students (max)
from
160C$
Online Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE - Full-Time
20 Lessons per week
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15 Students (max)
from
160C$
Online General English - Full-Time
20 Lessons per week
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15 Students (max)
from
160C$
Online IELTS Exam Preparation - Full-Time
20 Lessons per week
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15 Students (max)
from
160C$
Work & Study
University Pathway - Intensive Program
30 Lessons per week
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18 Students (max)
from
380C$
University Pathway - Power Program
38 Lessons per week
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18 Students (max)
from
430C$
Business
Business English - Intensive Program
30 Lessons per week
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15 Students (max)
from
380C$
Business English - Power Program
38 Lessons per week
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15 Students (max)
from
430C$
Exam Preparation
TOEFL Exam Preparation - Intensive Program
30 Lessons per week
|
18 Students (max)
from
380C$
TOEFL Exam Preparation - Power Program
38 Lessons per week
|
18 Students (max)
from
430C$
Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE - Intensive Program
30 Lessons per week
|
15 Students (max)
from
380C$
Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE - Power Program
38 Lessons per week
|
15 Students (max)
from
430C$
Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Intensive Program
30 Lessons per week
|
15 Students (max)
from
380C$
Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Power Program
38 Lessons per week
|
15 Students (max)
from
430C$
Cambridge Exam Preparation CPE - Intensive Program
30 Lessons per week
|
15 Students (max)
from
380C$
Cambridge Exam Preparation CPE - Power Program
38 Lessons per week
|
15 Students (max)
from
430C$
IELTS Exam Preparation - Intensive Program
30 Lessons per week
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15 Students (max)
from
380C$
IELTS Exam Preparation - Power Program
38 Lessons per week
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15 Students (max)
from
430C$
Information for all courses offered by ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada
Comments about courses

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).

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
170.00 C$
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Days without class
In 2022 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan. 2022, 21 Feb. 2022, 15 Apr. 2022, 23 May 2022, 01 Jul. 2022, 01 Aug. 2022, 05 Sep. 2022, 10 Oct. 2022, 11 Nov. 2022, 25 Dec. 2022, 26 Dec. 2022.
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 C$ per week.

Our price includes

  • 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
Note: All courses offered by ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Vancouver can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada - Welcome to ILAC1/53
  • ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada - General School Video2/53
  • ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada - ILAC Vancouver Campus Tour3/53
  • Study area
    Study area4/53
  • lounge
    lounge5/53
  • Winery tour
    Winery tour6/53
  • University tours
    University tours7/53
  • Boat party
    Boat party8/53
  • At the fair
    At the fair9/53
  • Homestay
    Homestay 10/53
  • 11/53
  • Blue Jays baseball game
    Blue Jays baseball game12/53
  • Hallway
    Hallway13/53
  • Student lounge
    Student lounge14/53
  • Doing school work
    Doing school work15/53
  • Activities
    Activities 16/53
  • Niagara Falls
    Niagara Falls17/53
  • Amusement park
    Amusement park18/53
  • Day at the beach
    Day at the beach19/53
  • Meal with host family
    Meal with host family20/53
  • Soccer game
    Soccer game21/53
  • Meeting host family
    Meeting host family22/53
  • Go karting
    Go karting23/53
  • Canoeing
    Canoeing24/53
  • Zoo
    Zoo25/53
  • Beach volleyball
    Beach volleyball 26/53
  • Making friends
    Making friends27/53
  • Student parties
    Student parties28/53
  • Enjoying the snow
    Enjoying the snow29/53
  • Ski adventures
    Ski adventures30/53
  • Honda Indy
    Honda Indy31/53
  • Visiting Whistler
    Visiting Whistler32/53
  • Sports game
    Sports game33/53
  • Class
    Class34/53
  • Ski trip
    Ski trip35/53
  • Front desk
    Front desk36/53
  • Sightseeing
    Sightseeing37/53
  • Sunset canoeing
    Sunset canoeing38/53
  • CN Tower
    CN Tower39/53
  • Biking
    Biking40/53
  • Views of Vancouver
    Views of Vancouver41/53
  • ILAC Vancouver school building
    ILAC Vancouver school building42/53
  • Study room
    Study room43/53
  • classroom
    classroom44/53
  • Facilities
    Facilities45/53
  • Accommodation in Vancouver
    Accommodation in Vancouver46/53
  • Accommodation
    Accommodation47/53
  • Football tournament
    Football tournament48/53
  • GEC Viva
    GEC Viva49/53
  • GEC Granville
    GEC Granville50/53
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  • Watching sports
    Watching sports52/53
  • Canucks hockey game
    Canucks hockey game53/53

ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOLanguages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalAssociation of Language Industry of Canada, PTIB, British Columbia EQA
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)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
School Size
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.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • 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

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 70
    Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age

Average number of students
Throughout the year: 1100
Minimum age of students
19 years
12 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: 21 years
Throughout the year: 22 years
Read our recommendations for students over 30.

Age of students

Airport transfer

Optional airport transfer
Vancouver International Airport:
110 C$ one way
220 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Vancouver International (YVR).

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days.
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
70 C$
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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Dancing
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
In high demand!
from
250 C$ per week

Rating: 4.3/5.0
4.3
10 reviews
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & lunch & dinner
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
225 C$ per week

Rating: 4.3/5.0
4.3
10 reviews
Homestay Under 18
Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
275 C$ per week
Homestay Under 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
250 C$ per week
GEC Granville
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
750 C$ per week
GEC Pearson
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
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315 C$ per week
GEC Pearson
Single room, No meals
from
395 C$ per week
GEC Viva
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
345 C$ per week

Rating: 3.0/5.0
3.0
1 review
GEC Viva
Single room, No meals
from
425 C$ per week

Rating: 3.0/5.0
3.0
1 review
Residence
Single room, No meals
from
650 C$ per week
YWCA Hotel
Single room, No meals
from
340 C$ per week

Rating: 3.0/5.0
3.0
1 review

Reviews

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Vancouver
24 authentic reviews from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.8
Organisation

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3
Facilities

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3
Social activities

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0
Course
Course quality / Progress in language

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.4
Value for money

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2
Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3
Shared Flat (apartment)

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.0
Other

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.0
What students liked about ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Vancouver
29 years
“They give you the option to change your class if you need a teacher with a different style of teaching, classes are playful and very motivating to me, that as a teacher I am is fundamental. They provide an appropiate variety of electives to deepen your skills.”
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss: There are many bad experiences regarding accommodation, books are quite expensive and sometimes when you do the diagnostic evaluation you do not stay at the appropriate level, it is better to wait until the first test to see your real level.
32 years
“The quality of the classes. The environment, lots of fun. ILAC cares for the students and they provide guidance. They schedule many integration activities. ILAC is an excellent school.”
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The new books are very expensive, but you can get them from the students that have already moved up.
33 years
“The teacher did a great job. The location is excellent. In general, the whole experience was excellent.”
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Enjoy your programme and your stay in the city.
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30 years
“Their philosophy: English only environment. Every student has a voice in classroom.”
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The possibility of buying second-handed text book by personal deals.
Other comments: Bravo. Very satisfied with their organization.
27 years
“Quality of teaching, very friendly atmosphere in the school, cultural programme!”
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Choose ILAC and you will be right!
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    FAQ about ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Vancouver

  • English courses at ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada start at 160 C$ for Online Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Full-Time course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of International Language Academy of Canada
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (110 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International Language Academy of Canada varies from 15 students (Online Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Full-Time) to 18 students (General English - Intensive Program)
  • 100% of teachers at ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada offers courses from 15 years (Young Adult Program: Business English, 35 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.
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