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ILSC Language SchoolVancouver, Canada

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

9 students - overall rating
555 Richards St - V6B 2Z5 Vancouver - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Unique programmes such as the Green Leadership Course and Ranchstay.
  • Five computer labs.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 17%
18-24 years 60%
25-34 years 15%
35-50 years 5%
>50 years 3%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Location: The school is located right in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It is a built up area with lots of restaurants, shops, bars, clubs and the CF Pacific Centre Mall.

Getting around: There are a lot of metro options a short distance from the school building. Around the corner from the school is Granville Station, which is on the Expo Line. This line runs from the centre of Vancouver, past Science World, to the boroughs south east of Vancouver. ILSC Language School is a 7-minute walk from the Waterfront Station Transit Hub. This is a train station, metro service and ferry service.

Things to do in Vancouver: Stanley Park is a wide open space with a number of attractions found within its circumference. It is a 15-minute bus ride from the school, or a 30-minute walk. Granville Island takes 21 minutes by bus from ILSC Language School.

Course structure: The school offers a selection of full time and part time general English group courses. There are specialist courses to prepare students for the Cambridge exam. A volunteer programme is available at ILSC Language School. For those wanting to enter into the education system, there is a High School preparation course and a University preparation course. Students can book private classes for general English or specialise in a specific field.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Work & Study
Business

Our prices for ILSC Language School include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

Videos & Photos

  • School in Vancouver
    School in Vancouver 1/9
  • Learning together
    Learning together 2/9
  • Study area
    Study area3/9
  • lounge
    lounge4/9
  • ILSC Language School reception
    ILSC Language School reception5/9
  • ILSC Language School hallway
    ILSC Language School hallway6/9
  • School entrance
    School entrance 7/9
  • Student area
    Student area8/9
  • Hallway
    Hallway9/9

Student opinions about ILSC Language School, Vancouver

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
ILSC Language School, Vancouver
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Social activities
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Organisation
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I loved the teachers (caring, welcoming, educational), the varied teaching methods.
Disliked
Do not intervene enough with disruptive students, with those who play with their phones and those who arrive late. The price to pay for proper accommodation: too expensive, sometimes too far away. The school should have affordable residences.
Insider tip: Stanley Park, UBC, etc.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Positive
Other comments Be more severe with certain students and certain behaviours
Course: Full-Time FT - 8 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2022 by Daniel Corbeil
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers and staff are very competent, school location is cool.
Disliked
Activities, we’d like to get closer to the real Canadian lifestyle…
Review details
Course: Junior Summer Camp Program - Day Camp - 4 weeks
Review date: 14. Aug. 2024 by Marina Kansaka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The quality of the teachers
Disliked
The very poor management of the bill. I could have left the school without paying my bill and no one would have noticed.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent
Course: Full-Time Morning FT AM [Anglais] - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Oct. 2023 by Daniel Corbeil
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of ILSC Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Canada

 ILSC Language School VancouverAverage of all other schools in Canada
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

ILSC Language School (ILSC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOLanguages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalPTIB
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
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
43% male / 57% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILSC Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoWestern Union - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1991
Legal name/parent company
ILSC (Brisbane) PTY LTD | Tax registration ID: DLI:O19275396842

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 60
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 165
Throughout the year: 165
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Minimum age of students
16 years
10 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 30%
Korea 20%
Brazil 8%
Thailand 6%
Other nationalities 36%

Information for all courses offered by ILSC Language School

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

Material fees:

  • 1-4 weeks: CAD 40.
  • 5+ weeks: CAD 10 per week (Maximum CAD 350).
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 C$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024.
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, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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

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

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to Canada and attending a language course.
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
No
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
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Stanley Park walks, Vancouver Island walk.

Adults - Paid activities

Capilano Suspension bridge (USD 50), Ice Skating (USD 5), FlyOver Canada (USD 50), and Grouse Mountain (USD 65).

Junior - Free activities

Stanley Park Walks.

Junior - Paid activities

Capilano Suspension bridge ($50), Ice Skating ($5), FlyOver Canada ($50), Grouse Mountain ($65)

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about ILSC Language School

  • Yes, this is possible if a double room is not yet fully occupied.
    Kateryna, Franchuk from Registrar - May 02, 2023
  • The usage of the kitchen is not allowed in homestays.
    Christian Contreras, Accommodations Manager from ILSC Vancouver - May 19, 2023
  • Minimum age for residences is 19 years old, however, if a student is 18, they can check in with the consent letter, signed by the parents.
    Kateryna Franchuk, Registrar from ILSC Vancouver - Jun 13, 2023
  • ILSC Language School offers different programmes. Lessons are always from Monday to Friday, although some are in the morning (8:30 - 13:00) and others in the afternoon (13:15 - 17:15).
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 14, 2023
  • No, the Medical English runs on fixed dates and it's not available year-round.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 07, 2023
  • Yes, the minimum required booking is 4 weeks.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 07, 2023
  • Homestays are located up to 60 minutes from campus by public transport.
    Christian Contreras, Accommodation Manager from ILSC Vancouver - Oct 19, 2023
  • The school does not offer private transportation, other than airport pick-up and drop-off. For the daily commute, students use public transportation at their own cost.
    Christian Contreras, Accommodation Manager from ILSC Vancouver - Oct 19, 2023
  • Any course offered by ILSC, whether it appears on our website or not, can be booked through LanguageCourse.Net. We invite you to contact us for more information so that we can prepare everything necessary for you to book with us and benefit from our discount.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 13, 2024

FAQ about ILSC Language School, Vancouver

  • Yes, the photos we have on our website are received directly from the school.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 16, 2024
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of ILSC Language School
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Vancouver International Airport (120 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ILSC Language School varies from 16 students (Full-Time Morning FT AM) to 16 students (Full-Time Morning FT AM)
  • 100% of teachers at ILSC Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ILSC Language School comes from Japan with a 30% representation, followed by students from Korea (20%) and Brazil (8%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ILSC Language School offers courses from 9 years (Junior Winter Camp Program - Day Camp, 30 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of ILSC Language School

General Brochure
General Brochure
2024 official pricelist
2024 official pricelist
2025 Juniors Price List for Canada
2025 Juniors Price List for Canada
2025 Price List
2025 Price List
ILSC University Pathway
ILSC University Pathway
Junior & Family Camp pricelist
Junior & Family Camp pricelist
2025 mini-brochure
2025 mini-brochure
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Starting date
Course available
Check-in date
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