M.I.I.L.A 
Montreal, Canada
855 Mountain Sights, Suite 150 - H4P2B5 Montreal - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Welcome and farewell parties.
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.5
- Optional language workshops.
What we dislike about the school
- Course materials are an extra expense.
Navigating the city: Montreal is a bilingual Canadian city and M.I.L.A language school teaches both French and English. The De La Savane metro station (orange line) is just 3 minutes from the school entrance making it easy for students to navigate around Montreal. Montreal downtown is 35 minutes by metro from the school on the orange line and it is here that students will find the main attractions of the city including the Notre-Dame Basilica, the Modern Museum of Fine Arts and the Royal Park.
Location: The school is situated in The Triangle neighbourhood with shops, bars and gyms all within walking distance from the main building. The facilities available at M.I.L.A include a cafeteria, a computer room, a lounge, a movie room, an outdoor patio, a student support desk and free unlimited high speed internet and Wi-Fi access.
Accreditation: M.I.L.A is accredited by Languages Canada / CAPLS and affiliated with other institutes.
Course structure: There are 3 courses available at the school: a semi-intensive programme, a premium intensive programme and a super intensive programme. The Premium course also includes the option to join a workshop, a reading club or tutorials. The Super Intensive programme provides students with a selection of elective courses to specialise in an area of specific interest to the individual. These elective courses are not available for complete beginners.
Teaching style: The size of the class is between 6 - 12, small enough for good student teacher ratios but large enough for practical group work. The teachers are all highly trained and have different teaching methods at hand to mould the learning to the needs of the group. There is student monitoring throughout the course for suggestive improvements and to build confidence in the areas each student is strong in. This is a very motivating technique in learning a language and really encourages participation.
French Courses
School also offers courses to learn
General Language
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from420C$399C$ / week More
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
420C$399C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 33 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1260 1197 | 1680 1596 | 2100 1995 | 2520 2394 | 3360 3192 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 | 9750 9263 | 11880 11286 |
| Price in US$ | 286 | 571 | 856 | 1142 | 1427 | 1712 | 2283 | 2717 | 3261 | 6623 | 8069 |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 14 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 14 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Evening Course9 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from131C$125C$ / week More
Evening Course
9 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
131C$125C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1050 998 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 714 |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
06 Jan 2025, 19 Feb 2025, 08 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 15 Jul 2025, 02 Sep 2025, 22 Oct 2025, 09 Dec 2025
06 Jan 2025, 19 Feb 2025, 08 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 15 Jul 2025, 02 Sep 2025, 22 Oct 2025, 09 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 21:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 21:00
Possible course durations
8 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer Camp27 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from5990C$5841C$ / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Camp
27 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
5990C$5841C$ / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | 5990 5841 | 11980 11681 | 17970 17521 | 23960 23361 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 4176 | 8351 | 12527 | 16702 |
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Starting dates
2025: 02 Jun 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Online
Online Semi-Intensive 8 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from100C$95C$ / week More
Online Semi-Intensive
8 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
100C$95C$ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (C$) Our price (C$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 800 760 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 544 |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a French course before:
20 Jan 2025, 12 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 21 Aug 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 10 Dec 2025
20 Jan 2025, 12 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 21 Aug 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 10 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
1-2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
8 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for M.I.I.L.A include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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 Optional language workshops
Student opinions about M.I.I.L.A, Montreal
3.8
Overall school rating of
M.I.I.L.A, Montreal
M.I.I.L.A, Montreal
5 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Maria
27 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very familiar.”
Details of the review
Course: Francais Langue Seconde (FSL) Intensif - 4 weeks
Review date: 28. Jul. 2014 by Maria Busquets
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of M.I.I.L.A compared to ratings of all schools in Canada
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M.I.I.L.A
Accreditations and Quality seals
EduCanadaFrench 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
49% male / 51% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at M.I.I.L.A and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2006
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Movie room
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 20% |
| Spain | 4% |
| Italy | 2% |
| England | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| Venezuela | 1% |
| Turkey | 1% |
| USA | 1% |
| Germany | 1% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Japan | 1% |
| China | 1% |
| Iran | 1% |
| Chile | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 62% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 40% |
| 25-34 years | 39% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 1% |
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 8
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 11
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 11
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 24 years
Information for all courses offered by M.I.I.L.A
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 100 C$ per course level.
Comments about courses
Other fees:
- Health insurance fee: CAD 3.25 per day.
- Custodianship letter: CAD 200.
Materials: - Printed book: CAD 100.
- App: CAD 55.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 C$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per French language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
185 C$ one way
310 C$ return (both ways)
310 C$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Ai.
More details about airports near Montreal and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Montreal page. For flight comparisons to Montreal, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Upon availability and weather conditions.
Adults - Paid activities
Check availability with the school staff.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 3 km |
| Baseball | | 1 km |
| Basketball | | 1 km |
| Cooking | | 1 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 1 km |
| Field Hockey | | 1 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Golf | | 30 km |
| Horse riding | | 35 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 1 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 35 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Rugby | | 1 km |
| Sailing | | 50 km |
| Skiing | | 45 km |
| Squash | | 1 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Table Tennis | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | | 50 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
310 C$/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
310 C$/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2480 | 3100 | 3720 | 310 | 200 |
| Price in US$ | 887 | 1109 | 1330 | 1552 | 1774 | 2217 | 2660 | 222 | 143 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 200C$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
14
Homestay Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
340 C$/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
340 C$/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2380 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 340 | 200 |
| Price in US$ | 973 | 1216 | 1459 | 1702 | 1945 | 2431 | 2917 | 244 | 143 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 200C$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
14
Homestay Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
258 C$/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
258 C$/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | 1032 | 1290 | 1548 | 1806 | 2064 | 2580 | 3096 | 258 | 200 |
| Price in US$ | 738 | 923 | 1107 | 1292 | 1476 | 1845 | 2214 | 185 | 143 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 200C$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
FAQ about M.I.I.L.A, Montreal
- Does the school also offer French courses?“Yes, English and French courses are currently (2024) available at M.I.L.A. for students of all language levels.”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 03, 2024
- Is it possible to take a course at M.I.I.L.A as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Course, Evening Course, Online Semi-Intensive
- Is airport pickup offered by M.I.I.L.A?Yes. The school offers pickup from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (185 C$)
- Which countries are students of M.I.I.L.A from?The highest Nationality percentage at M.I.I.L.A comes from Brazil with a 20% representation, followed by students from Spain (4.49%) and Italy (2%).
- M.I.I.L.A offers courses for which ages?M.I.I.L.A offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.
Terms of M.I.I.L.A
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:40
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Montreal International Institute of Language Arts (M.I.I.L.A.) | Tax registration ID: 839738168RC0001
Visa Documents
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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
150 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.
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