Courses & Programs

Courses to Match your Goals and Interests

ILSC offers a wide range of courses. You can take any combination you wish, depending on your interests, goals, language level and schedule. Most courses are offered at many different levels and last four weeks.

Flexible Programs

At the end of the four week session, your language level will be assessed and you can choose new courses and/or move up a level in your current course.

Flexible Start Dates

We accept students every Monday except the last week of a session. See our Academic Calendar for more information.

Daily Study Schedules
Courses
AM - 3hrs
PM - 1.5hrs
Vancouver
Toronto
Montréal

Notes: Course offerings vary by campus. Not all courses are offered each session; availability depends on enrolment and student demand.

In some courses, students at multiple language levels are combined. This enables them to draw on the strengths and skills of others and advance through mentoring their peers.
Course Levels Locations
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Communication Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Communication
Discussion Circle
Speaking Dynamics
Speaking Excellence
Communication Skills Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Assertiveness
Conversation
Debating in English
Listening
Listening for Professionals
Pronunciation
Public Speaking
Vocabulary
Academic Preparation Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Academic Preparation
Academic Preparation Skills Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Academic Speaking & Listening
Academic Vocabulary
Grammar
Literacy
Reading
University Preparation
Writing
Test Preparation Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
CAE (Certificate of Advanced English)
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
FCE (First Certificate in English)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
TOEFL® Preparation
TOEIC® Preparation
Test Preparation Skills Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
IELTS Reading
IELTS Speaking & Listening
IELTS Writing
TOEFL® Speaking Skills
Business English Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Advertising & Design
Business English
Business Management & Human Resources
E-Business & Web Design
International Business Practices Level I
International Business Practices Level II - Import & Export
JOBS Job Opportunities and Business Success
Small Business – Global Entrepreneurship
Business English Skills Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Business Culture
Business English Cambridge
Business Interview Skills
Business Presentation Skills
Business Writing
English for Travel & Hospitality
Event & Convention Management
Marketing
Humanities Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Creative English – Storytelling
Creative English – Writing to Speaking
English Through Acting/Drama
English Through Filmmaking
English Through Global Social Issues
English Through Green Leadership
English Through International Current Events
English Through Journalism
People & Places Through Time
Humanities Skills Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
English Through Advertising and Media
English Through Art
English Through Canadian Studies
English Through Comedy
English Through Film & Video
English Through Filmmaking
English Through Global Social Issues
English through Media Studies
English Through Photography
English Through Social Media
English Through Yoga
Linguistics 101: How Language Works
Street Talk
Thinking & Problem Solving Skills
French Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
DELF Preparation/ Diplome d’Études en Langue Française
French Communication/Communication
French Skills Courses B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Business: Workplace Preparation/Affaires: Préparation au milieu de travail
Conversation/Conversation
Debating / Débats
French around the world/Francophonie
French Business/Français des affaires internationales
French through Drama/Le français par le théâtre
French through Fashion and Design / Le français par la mode et le design
French through films & songs / Française par les films & chansons
Global Social Issues/Polémiques sociales
Grammar/Grammaire
International Current Events/Évèntements d’actualité
Journalism/Journalisme
Listening and Pronunciation/ Écoute et prononciation
Media Studies/Études des médias
People & Places Through Time/ Personnages et lieux dans le temps
Reading/Lecture
Society and culture/Culture et société
Vocabulary / Vocabulaire
Writing/Écriture
Programs
Vancouver
Toronto
Montréal

Notes: Course offerings vary by campus. Not all courses are offered each session; availability depends on enrolment and student demand.

In some courses, students at multiple language levels are combined. This enables them to draw on the strengths and skills of others and advance through mentoring their peers.
ProgramLevelsLocations
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
University Pathway B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
University Pathway Program
Internship B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Volunteer Internship Program (English, French or Bilingual)
Work Experience Program (English, French, Bilingual)
Work Experience Program (WEP) Fast Track (English, French, Bilingual)
Ranchstay Program
Work in the Rocky Mountains
Language Excellence B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Performing Arts Certificate in English (PACE)
Speaking Dynamics Certificate (SDC)
Speaking Excellence Certificate - Advanced (SEC Advanced)
Business English B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Business English Communication Certificate
Business English Management Certificate
English For Hospitality Management Preparation Certificate
English For Social Media Certificate (SMC)
International Business English Certificate
Media and Marketing English Certificate
Cambridge Mastery B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Cambridge Mastery Program (FCE or CAE)
Medical English B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Medical English (ME) Diploma Program
Green Leadership B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Green Leadership Project
Executive Business English/French B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Executive Business English/French
English on the Road B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
English on the Road – Canada West
Youth B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Youth Programs
Teacher Training Preparation B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Teaching Young Learners Preparation Certificate
Tutoring B1 B2 B3 B4 I1 I2 I3 I4 A1 A2 A3
Private Tutoring in English/French