
What we like about the school
- Welcome and farewell parties.
- Excellent rating of student apartments (4.5/5.0)
- 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.
- The language school M.I.I.L.A was founded in Montreal, Canada in 2006.
- Legal name / parent company: Montreal International Institute of Language Arts (M.I.I.L.A.)
- Tax registration ID: 839738168RC0001
French Courses

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 33 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 2800 2660 | 3300 3135 | 3960 3762 | 7680 7296 | 10230 9719 |
Price in US$ | 243 | 485 | 728 | 970 | 1213 | 1455 | 1940 | 2286 | 2743 | 5320 | 7086 |
All students who are enrolled in this course are invited to attend free conversation workshops, tutorials or the Reading Club.
The Premium Intensive programme is a popular choice for international students. It includes 27 lessons per week of grammar and conversation courses (listening-speaking-reading-writing), which will help improve your language skills through a variety of activities, games, practical exercises, additional workshops and real life situations.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
02 Jan. 2023, 06 Feb. 2023, 06 Mar. 2023, 03 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 26 Jun. 2023, 24 Jul. 2023, 21 Aug. 2023, 11 Sep. 2023, 16 Oct. 2023, 13 Nov. 2023, 11 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:30
Airport transfer fees:
- Airport pick-up: CAD 150
- Airport drop-off: CAD 100
- Airport transfer (roundtrip): CAD 200.
- Health insurance fee: CAD 3 per day
- Custodianship letter: CAD 150.
01 Jan. 2023, 07 Apr. 2023, 22 May 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 09 Oct. 2023, 11 Nov. 2023, 25 Dec. 2023, 26 Dec. 2023.
Lessons needed per French language level
Level (CEFR) | Level descriptions | LESSONS needed per level | WEEKS needed (20 lessons per week) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A1 | Beginner | No knowledge, or an understanding of only a very few basic words/phrases. | A1 to A2 | 80 | 4 |
A2 | Elementary | Can understand and speak about simple topics: i.e. family, shopping, hobbies. | A2 to B1 | 160 | 8 |
B1 | Intermediate | Can speak about future and past events, give reasons and explanations for a situation. | B1 to B2 | 180 | 9 |
B2 | Higher Intermediate | Can speak about abstract topics, produce clear detailed text on many subjects. | B2 to C1 | 200 | 10 |
C1 | Advanced | Can use language flexibly and effectively. | C1 to C2 | 220 | 11 |
C2 | Profiency | Can express himself/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely. |
Our price includes
- 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
M.I.I.L.A




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
Age of students
Airport transfer
200 C$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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 |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 288 | 576 | 864 | 1152 | 1440 | 1728 | 2016 | 2304 | 2880 | 3456 | 288 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 | 146 |
Price per person
This accommodation is usually located 20 to 55 minutes from the school by public transportation. Before moving in to a homestay, students will be notified of the house rules. It is important to understand them and agree to abide by them. Please note that accommodation requests are chronologically processed; therefore, students who register at the last minute cannot be guaranteed to have all their requests met, especially during peak seasons.
Please note that a non-refundable placement fee of CAD $200 is applicable.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 313 | 626 | 939 | 1252 | 1565 | 1878 | 2191 | 2504 | 3130 | 3756 | 313 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 229 | 457 | 685 | 913 | 1142 | 1370 | 1598 | 1826 | 2283 | 2739 | 229 | 146 |
Price per person
These accommodations are usually located 20 to 55 minutes from the school by public transportation. Before moving in to a homestay, students will be notified of the house rules. It is important to understand them and agree to abide by them. Please note that accommodation requests are chronologically processed; therefore, students who register at the last minute cannot be guaranteed to have all their requests met, especially during peak seasons.
Please note that a non-refundable placement fee of CAD $200 is applicable.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 3500 | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 | 500 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 365 | 730 | 1094 | 1459 | 1823 | 2188 | 2552 | 2917 | 3646 | 4375 | 365 | 146 |
Price per person
You'll never have to leave the building or pay extra for a gym membership‐since you have your own state of the art fitness facility with loads of cardio machines, free weights & weight machines right there in the building. There's a large, comfy lounge with lots of couches and a big screen TV, plus a games room complete with pool tables and football tables. You've got full
access to the study lounge, movie room and even private music rooms. All included in
your rent!
These bright, spacious apartments feature large kitchens with plenty of cabinet space and a stylish breakfast bar. Every apartment, available in 4.5 resident room layouts, includes two full bathrooms and an extra storage room. The furnished turn‐key suites will keep your move‐in
process as convenient as possible.
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FAQ about M.I.I.L.A, Montreal
- What is the best price for a course at M.I.I.L.A, Montreal?French courses at M.I.I.L.A start at 333 C$ for Premium Intensive course with 27 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- 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: Premium Intensive
- Is airport pickup offered by M.I.I.L.A?Yes. The school offers pickup from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (150 C$)
- What is the number of students per class at MIILA?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at MIILA varies from 12 students (Premium Intensive) to 12 students (Premium Intensive)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at M.I.I.L.A?100% of teachers at M.I.I.L.A hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- 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.
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