Reviews of ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Vancouver, Canada
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4.4
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ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Vancouver, Canada
ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Vancouver, Canada
Based on 35 reviews of former students of ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (17 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (12 ratings)
Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
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Individual Reviews
ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada
25. Mar. 2025
Shaojia (20 years) Germany Course: General English - Intensive Program - 6 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers are friendly and teach at a high level, learn a lot!"
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11. Oct. 2023
Antje (53 years) 
Course: Business English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
Course: Business English - Intensive Program - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Super teaching staff. Learned a lot without sacrificing fun. Great class community. Very international."
Negative aspects
"The rooms were sometimes very cramped for too many students."
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"Anytime again. I don't know any city that combines so many different things: internationality, nature, big city, hiking, skiing, water sports, sightseeing, culture, art ...."
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"Super"
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"The single flat was very basic and not in a good, well-maintained condition. Many things were broken or not fully equipped (dishes, door, shower). The fridge made loud noises. The bed was a folding bed."
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5. Oct. 2023
Yar (30 years) Switzerland Course: General English - Intensive Program - 8 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Good location, and in general it was a good teaching."
Negative aspects
"It was a little bit too big for me and the school was split in too many buildings in downtown."
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"Vancouver is a nice city to visit, but it's more about the nature in the surrounding that make it a special place. You can be at first surprised by the amount of homeless in downtown. And living there is a bit expensive."
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"It's a nice hotel in downtown just next to the BC palace stadium, but too expensive for what it is and you don't have a private bathroom in your room. For a short stay it can work but not really convenient for a long stay."
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18. Jul. 2023
Tom (15 years) Course: Teen Summer Camp - 2 weeks
Course: Teen Summer Camp - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Nice and competent teacher"
Negative aspects
"For 2 activities there were no other children and the guardian was 40 minutes late."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Visit the local supermarket"
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"International and clearly laid out"
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"Would be better not to book a camp but all activities separately"
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5. Dec. 2022
Mark-julius (19 years) Course: Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Intensive Program - 11 weeks
Course: Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Intensive Program - 11 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The different campuses are relatively close to each other, separated by only short walking distances. Every two weeks there is a Writing, Reading and Listening Test, which gives students the opportunity to see their current level and proceed to the next level. The teachers take good care of the students if they have problems and can also give relatively good advice on IELTS or the Cambridge exam. If you want to change course, to a different teacher or from Intensive English to Business English, this is possible without any problems at the front desk. The activities are organised by the "Green Team", with some events being exclusive to ILAC and others taking place together with other schools in Vancouver. Right at the beginning, you are invited to the welcome party, where you can get to know the students who are also new to the school. You also get free chicken wings and a beer. The various parties, such as the Halloween party or the Christmas party, are always a highlight and free for ILAC students."
Negative aspects
"Elective classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after the break, so you may have to spend your lunch break walking around the city. The Cambridge exam can only be taken through the EF school (additional cost: 425 Canadian dollars for the test and 50 Canadian dollars shipping for the certificate)."
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"Vancouver is a beautiful city, you can experience a lot and get to know many cultures. Food prices are relatively expensive compared to Europe. You shouldn't visit China Town in the evening because the main street is full of homeless people with tents. People are relatively open and sometimes approach you out of the blue and ask you how you are. You can also just take the bus to Whistler without any problems."
Accommodation
"The location of the accommodation was good, just a 15 minute walk from Metrotown skytrain station. Our meals consisted of chicken and rice most of the time and sometimes pizza when our hostdad didn't feel like cooking. Especially in winter, the heating was not on most of the time, which made it very cold in the house and unbearable without several jackets. You could not study in the house. Despite repeated requests, we did not get a second blanket, as the normal blanket was very thin. The sandwiches, in contrast to other homestays, were very meagre and mostly consisted of just two slices of toast without toast with some peanut butter or cheese. The kitchen was under video surveillance 24 hours a day, which made me feel a bit uncomfortable. I heard from others that you were lucky or unlucky. Homestays in New Westminster or around Commercial Broadway were usually the best. I absolutely cannot recommend my homestay, my only reason to stay was the friendship between the other students in my homestay and the location."
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12. Apr. 2022
Hyungi (53 years) South Korea Course: General English - Power Program - 12 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"There were many students so that I could socialise a lot!"
Negative aspects
"The quality of teaching is vary depending on Teachers."
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4. Dec. 2018
Jeferson Leandro (42 years) Brazil Course: General English - Power Program - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality of Professor Angela Reynolds's classes."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Participate in activities with other classes outside of school."
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"There are two problems that must be corrected: 1) teachers, despite the same content, are totally different, generating a great discomfort in classes key to their learning. In my case, I had 3 teachers in one month in elective classes. What my teacher should have been from the beginning, he taught me only last week. And the latter, who would be the teacher, was the one I liked the most. 2) Teachers training, along with their main teacher, in my case 1 week with Prof. Nathan, Main Class, made the class fall quality, causing much dissatisfaction. Teacher training cases should be reviewed so they do not mess up who really wants to learn."
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27. Nov. 2018
Maria Del Carmen (32 years) 
Course: General English - Power Program - 3 weeks
Course: General English - Power Program - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"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."
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."
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27. Nov. 2018
Alberto Enrique (33 years) Course: General English - Power Program - 3 weeks
Course: General English - Power Program - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teacher did a great job. The location is excellent. In general, the whole experience was excellent."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Enjoy your programme and your stay in the city."
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"None."
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13. Mar. 2018
Itsumi (30 years) Japan Course: Business English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Their philosophy: English only environment. Every student has a voice in classroom."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The possibility of buying second-handed text book by personal deals."
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"Bravo. Very satisfied with their organization."
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14. Nov. 2017
Diana (32 years) Course: Business English - Intensive Program - 1 week
Course: Business English - Intensive Program - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teacher Faya"
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7. Aug. 2017
Lola (16 years) Spain Course: Summer English for Teenagers (Intensive) (15 to 17 years) - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and the classes."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Buy a phone card."
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"The organisation of the books is horrible. If you level up, you have to buy a new book and its very expensive and stupid."
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GEC Viva
13. Feb. 2017
Jine Norka (25 years) Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - Intensive Program - 22 weeks
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - Intensive Program - 22 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
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12. Nov. 2016
María José (65 years) Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The methodology."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Take into account the age of the students."
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8. Feb. 2016
Julia (27 years) 
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Quality of teaching, very friendly atmosphere in the school, cultural programme!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Choose ILAC and you will be right!"
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5. Aug. 2015
Eileen Pollet (29 years) Course: General English - Semi-Intensive Program - 12 weeks
Course: General English - Semi-Intensive Program - 12 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"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."
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."
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3. Sep. 2014
Samuele (19 years) 
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 3 weeks
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Availability of teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't be shy and make friends with everyone"
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"WONDERFUL"
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Flat Share - Zone 1
28. Feb. 2022
Jonah (19 years) Course: General English - Intensive Program - 12 weeks
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 12 weeksOverall rating
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"Beautiful city"
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"My host family was great. The host mother was very friendly. Anytime again. Thank you very much!"
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24. Aug. 2020
Ernesto (45 years) France Course: Online CPE Exam Preparation - 10 weeks
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"I have been attending ILAC's online Proficiency classes and I can't recommend them highly enough. My teacher was very knowledgeable and the classes were interesting and of a very high standard. My English's improved a lot at Proficiency level alongside my communications skills as speaking was heavily focused on. You can sign in for their online courses blindfolded - you won't regret it!"
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7. Oct. 2019
Mariana (27 years) Brazil Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - Intensive Program - 16 weeks
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"The first teacher was wonderful (Mohammad). The second one (AJ) not that much, he jokingly said that he would recognize the student's ratings by their writing, sometimes he assumed intimidating postures in the classroom. His lessons were very much focused on speaking and just a little bit - if anything - on writing and reading. I tried to change to a different group around 3 or 4 times, but it was not possible due to the lack of availability. Besides that, all was right, the substitute teachers (Mary and Gracie) were sensational, as was the writing teacher (Vlada)."
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31. Oct. 2023
Adélia (46 years) Brazil Course: General English - Power Program - 19 weeks
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26. Sep. 2023
Wei (31 years) China Course: Online General English - Full-Time - 2 weeks
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25. Sep. 2023
Sebastian Germany Course: General English - Power Program - 4 weeks
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2. Aug. 2023
Daniel (44 years) Czech Republic Course: General English - Power Program - 4 weeks
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6. Jun. 2023
Regula Course: General English - Intensive Program - 3 weeks
Course: General English - Intensive Program - 3 weeksOverall rating
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12. Sep. 2022
Julia Germany Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
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15. Nov. 2021
Claudio (27 years) Switzerland Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks
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4. Oct. 2021
Carolin (28 years) Course: Online General English - Full-Time - 4 weeks
Course: Online General English - Full-Time - 4 weeksOverall rating
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8. Sep. 2019
Alessandro (29 years) Austria Course: Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE - Power Program - 17 weeks
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29. Jul. 2019
Italo Jorge (30 years) Brazil Course: TOEFL Exam Preparation - Intensive Program - 12 weeks
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2. Jul. 2019
Stephany (33 years) Canada Course: 12 weeks
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2. Jul. 2019
Daiana (27 years) Brazil Course: General English - Intensive Program - 8 weeks
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10. Jun. 2019
Alessandro (19 years) Mexico Course: General English - Intensive Program - 22 weeks
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29. Oct. 2018
Oleksii (41 years) Ukraine Course: General English - Intensive Program - 14 weeks
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14. Aug. 2015
Daisy (19 years) 
Course: General English - Semi-Intensive Program - 3 weeks
Course: General English - Semi-Intensive Program - 3 weeksOverall rating
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