Reviews of ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Toronto, Canada

Total number of reviews: 60

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Based on 60 reviews of former students of ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada

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Overall rating ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada, Toronto, Canada	4.4
City	4.7
Organisation	4.5
Facilities	4.3
Social activities	4.3
Quality of teaching	4.5
Value for money	4.2
Homestay	4.2
Shared Flat (apartment)	3.0
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Individual Reviews

ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada

27. Aug. 2024

1. Giovanni Paolo

101.Course: Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE - Intensive Program [English] - 5 weeks

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Nice and clean environment, close to the subway and multi-ethnic. Some professors a little weird, but others very nice.

12. Aug. 2024

2. Lenka Czech Republic
102.Course: Young Adult Program: Power English - 4 weeks

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9. Jul. 2024

3. Sardana (17 years)

103.Course: Young Adult Program: IELTS Exam Preparation - 4 weeks

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4. Mar. 2024

4. Gabriela (42 years) Chile
104.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks

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Teachers (Matt and Eva).

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Why did you change Teacher Matt during the last week to another totally different teacher?

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It's a beautiful city!

18. Dec. 2023

5. Riccardo (19 years)

105.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 14 weeks

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The professionalism of the teachers

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The lack of flexibility on requests

7. Nov. 2023

6. Igor

106.Course: General English - Power Program - 11 weeks

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A great school to improve your English skills in a few months of living in Canada.

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The city is good for work and study, but is still too young to interest lovers of old buildings and ancient legends.

4. Sep. 2023

7. Lilly (19 years)

107.Course: Business English - Intensive Program - 5 weeks

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Two out of three of my teachers were excellent. Two of the three different campuses I visited were very nice and had a good location. I also really enjoyed the school trips.

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Unfortunately, the Business English course was not really focused on Business English. One of the campuses has its rooms in the basement without windows.

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I would not book the Business English course again, but I really enjoyed the General English course.

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Toronto is one of the most diverse cities I have ever visited.

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There was almost no discussion of business topics and I learned almost no new vocabulary.

3. Aug. 2023

8. Guilherme (32 years) Brazil
108.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks

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Teachers, structure

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The placement test at the beginning could have been more complete.

7. Nov. 2022

9. Sarah Denmark
109.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 13 weeks

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27. Jun. 2022

10. Roswitha Germany
110.Course: Business English - Power Program - 13 weeks

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2. Feb. 2022

11. Jamille (34 years) Brazil
111.Course: Business English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks

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18. May. 2020

12. Isabel (26 years)

112.Course: General English - Power Program - 13 weeks

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17. Feb. 2020

13. Girey (34 years) Kazakhstan
113.Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - Power Program - 4 weeks

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The personal is friendly, and eager to help.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

1. Initiative and organized meetings. The school is large, thus the circulation of students within different groups of interest (IELTS, TOEFL etc.) may occur. Every week we had new students coming, and some of the old leaving the group. Under this circumstance it is a good idea to take the initiative and organize meetings and gatherings with both the new and the old students. 2. Use the meetup website to practice English with native speakers.

Other comments

I have heard about some irrational rules that some host-families oblige students to follow, for instance: Don't boil water to prepare a cup of tea during lunch time, because you are only expected to do so during breakfast and dinner. I have also heard from other students that there were limitation on using the kitchen. I think ILAC need to cover this during orientation if thinks that the host-family rules are reasonable. I personaly used airbnb, and I was extremely happy with my host, so don't forget about this option.

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In winter, although the temperature isn't too low, it feels quite cold due to either high humidity or wind.

25. Dec. 2019

14. Corneille (21 years) France
114.Course: General English - Power Program - 7 weeks

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7. Oct. 2019

15. Ana Clara (24 years) Brazil
115.Course: General English - Power Program - 2 weeks

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15. Sep. 2019

16. Dikensa (27 years) Italy
116.Course: Business English - Power Program - 3 weeks

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10. Sep. 2019

17. Galina (38 years) Russia
117.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 6 weeks

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9. Sep. 2019

18. Susana (54 years) Spain
118.Course: Part-Time Program - 4 weeks

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29. Aug. 2019

19. Andreas Eric (17 years) Germany
119.Course: Young Adult Program - General English - 2 weeks

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26. Aug. 2019

20. Charles (15 years) Canada
120.Course: Young Adult Program - General English - 2 weeks

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5. Aug. 2019

21. Artemii (19 years) Russia
121.Course: General English - Power Program - 2 weeks

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2. Jul. 2019

22. Mikael (26 years) France
122.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 1 week

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15. Apr. 2019

23. Sirinatou (35 years) Burkina Faso
123.Course: Business English - 3 weeks

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Good centre for learning a language.

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Beautiful city

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My level of English has improved a lot.

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Homestay was a bad option for me. The basement was too cool, heating wasn't sufficient and didn't work permanently. I slept with several socks and my gloves. The homestay mom didn't want to increase the degree of heating because according to her, weather was better. I am from a sunny country, and she didn't make an effort to help me. All machines in the house were in my room and made a lot of noise and distributed my sleep. i left my homestay after 18 days because i couldn't take it anymore. ILAC must do more follow ups with students to ensure their comfort in the homestays. They should also review the lunch proposed to students because it isn't easy to eat sandwich, fruit and water all time during the training. I preferred to take my dinner as lunch and I often went to sleep without eating. The meals served must be improved to allow for better living conditions. I may not have been lucky, homestay was a bad experience and I will not advise this option to my friend. The lady put my forgotten shower shoes in the hotel because she was waiting for another student. I was very fuzzy. LAC must keep in touch with students placed in homestays and make inspections in the proposed rooms.

7. Jan. 2019

24. Marion (19 years)

124.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 10 weeks

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Dream House Village

3. Dec. 2018

25. Alain Sagindebwaoga (36 years)

125.Course: General English - Intensive English Program [Anglais] - 4 weeks

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Courses and general orgnisation.

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Correct

29. Oct. 2018

26. Juan Jose (33 years) Panama
126.Course: General English - Power English Program - 8 weeks

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Dream House Village - Semi-Private Bathroom

29. Oct. 2018

27. Hien (43 years)

127.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks

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The good atmosphere that reigns there. Discovering different cultures ...

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Group excursions are great moments and in addition a learning opportunity

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The learning methods already tested and used at this school are impressive in terms of immersion to learn the language, but also for personal development.

8. Aug. 2018

28. Marco (17 years) Italy
128.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks

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I liked the social activities, especially during the lesson, I had a very good teacher

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meet new friends from different country's for a better improvement

8. Aug. 2018

29. Silvia (37 years)

129.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks

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The lessons and the atmosphere.

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Excursions are more expensive and they are not managed or organised by the school but through an agency.

6. Aug. 2018

30. Maria
130.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 30 lessons per week - 16 weeks

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the effort about different elective classes and the controls to pass the levels. In my opinion, these are great challengers.

5. Aug. 2018

31. Lidia (17 years) Italy
131.Course: Year-Round Intensive English (16 to 18 years) - 5 weeks

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23. Jul. 2018

32. Ekaterina (17 years)

132.Course: Year-Round Intensive English (16 to 18 years) [Английский] - 4 weeks

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The staff and teachers are very kind, always ready to help. Classes are a bit more interesting than in Russian schools. I didn’t even want a weekend, I wanted to go to school. It is also very cool that I got friends from almost every corner of the Earth.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Buy a monthly metro card:) Since it is quite expensive, and you use the metro several times a day.

22. Jul. 2018

33. Barbara (19 years) Czech Republic
133.Course: General English - Intensive Program [English] - 4 weeks

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17. Jul. 2018

34. Giuseppe (58 years)

134.Course: General English - Intensive Program [Inglese] - 2 weeks

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The international atmosphere. The helpfulness of all employees.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

To arrive on Sunday for the Orientation ", in order to start the course from Monday, otherwise you will lose a day

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Consider that every month there is a holiday Monday, so those who go for short periods lose a day of class

10. Jul. 2018

35. Kseniia (16 years)

135.Course: Year-Round Intensive English (16 to 18 years) - 4 weeks

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Very pleasant teachers who can arouse interest. Different activities from the school.

11. Jun. 2018

36. Haibo (27 years) China
136.Course: IELTS Exam preparation - 12 weeks

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4. Jun. 2018

37. Jennifer (26 years)

137.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 4 weeks

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I have made many new friends from all over the world and my English has improved a lot.

1. Jun. 2018

38. Francisco (27 years)
138.Course: General English - Power English Program - 4 weeks

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The organization and seriousness of the school for the students and their real progress.

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Make sure to get, as soon as possible, the TTC card to move around the city. Take all the trips that ILAC offers you because they have a really good price.

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Maybe the only aspect to improve is that general English classes are more focused on completing the final test than showing real progress in speaking the language.

9. Apr. 2018

39. Vanessa (24 years)

139.Course: General English - Intensive Program [Anglais] - 4 weeks

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13. Mar. 2018

40. Isabela (33 years) Brazil
140.Course: IELTS Exam preparation - 2 weeks

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It was very easy to find the information on the rooms.

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You should think about a tour of the school just so the new students know where are the washrooms and microwaves.

12. Sep. 2017

41. Moreno (23 years) Italy
141.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 2 weeks

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8. Aug. 2017

42. Hugo (18 years) France
142.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 3 weeks

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The organisation of classes

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Special activities like Niagara falls or Wonderland park.

7. Aug. 2017

43. Amaia (14 years) Cuba
143.Course: Summer English for Teenagers (Semi-Intensive) (14-17 years old) - 4 weeks

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I feel it was worthwhile and I could increase my English level.

4. Aug. 2017

44. Nathalie (53 years) France
144.Course: Business English - 2 weeks

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Not to speak in the native language with other students.

16. May. 2017

45. Julien (30 years)

145.Course: General English - Power English Program - 4 weeks

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26. Jul. 2016

46. Anna (16 years)

146.Course: Summer English for Teenagers (Semi-Intensive) (14-17 years old) - 3 weeks

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My family

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If you have not paid everything, you cannot attend the activities.

18. Jul. 2016

47. Yana (15 years)

147.Course: Summer English for Teenagers (Intensive ) (14-17 years old) - 4 weeks

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Excellent family. Everything is quite organized. There were small incidents with excursions. But in general, everything is fine. I'd like to go back to that school.

1. Mar. 2016

48. Patricia (28 years)

148.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 20 weeks

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14. Sep. 2015

49. Shin (20 years) Japan
149.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 1 week

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To be able to talk with friends from many foreign country's and to do some activities with them.

5. Sep. 2015

50. Ekine (26 years)

150.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 6 weeks

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21. Jul. 2015

51. Maria (36 years)

151.Course: Business English - 2 weeks

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A very nice atmosphere, very good teachers, good variety of courses and electives. The school offers activities every day during your stay (some are free and others aren't). Good location. There are people of all ages, but most are university students.

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I was there for two weeks and time flied. I think it would be good to stay longer, a month would be great.

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Upon arrival to school, there are several people there to help you and answer any possible question. It's great! I found my own accommodation.

11. May. 2015

52. Johannes (25 years)

152.Course: Business English - 3 weeks

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3. Nov. 2014

53. Marta (23 years)

153.Course: General English - Power English Program - 4 weeks

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20. Oct. 2014

54. Pablo (34 years)

154.Course: General English - Power English Program - 4 weeks

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Do not buy the book during the first week. they probably won't use it and they might change it the week after.

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The make you change books too often, even when they change the teacher but the level does not change. Mixing teens with more mature students is not a good idea. We don't feel comfortable. Maybe we are a minority and they cannot make a group only for mature students.

15. Jul. 2014

55. Ruth (27 years)

155.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 8 weeks

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Good teachers, few students in class, educational classes and exciting activities .

10. Jul. 2014

56. Carmine (18 years)

156.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 2 weeks

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THE MULTIETHNICITY AND THE PROFESSIONALISM

10. Jul. 2014

57. Giammarco (15 years)

157.Course: General English - Intensive Program - 2 weeks

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multiethnicity

2. Jun. 2014

58. Raymundo (18 years)

158.Course: General English - Semi-Intensive Program - 28 weeks

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Everything was excellent.

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It was the best learning experience I have ever had.

28. Apr. 2014

59. Patrick (26 years)

159.Course: General English - Power English Program - 2 weeks

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The school and the teacher

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If you want to learn English, you should actually participate in class and not go in and out, it's annoying. Pay by credit card, not via wire transfer. The money comes back and it's less than before.

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They say there is a woman who speaks German but she only speaks English. I wanted to get some information about another course but oh well ...

7. Mar. 2013

60. Federica (36 years)

160.Course: Business English - 2 weeks