St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually on March 17th to observe the death of St. Patrick, the man responsible for bringing Christianity to Ireland. What started out as a religious feast in the 17th Century has evolved into a festive occasion across the globe that celebrates Irish culture through parades, special foods, drinks, dancing, and everything…
ILSC Awarded ESL Certificate of Excellence for the Second Time
For the second year in a row, we are very excited to be awarded the ESL Certificate of Excellence at each of our three Canadian locations. This certificate rewards partner schools that provide a high-quality service. The students’ opinion is the main criteria to assign the certificates. In October, the student feedback was collected…
Building Bridges: Sammi’s Story
Each year, ILSC Language Schools welcome over 250 students into our ESL High School Bridge Program. ILSC’s ESL High School Bridge Program provides specially designed English curriculum for young learners aged 13-17. The program also offers a great first step for students wanting to improve their English language skills before entering a Canadian secondary or high school, setting…
Arvo, Brolly, and Cuppa: The ABC’s of Australian Lingo
Whether you are studying English in the beautiful city of Brisbane, magnificent Melbourne, or stunning Sydney, you will hear some words that cannot be found on Google Translate. It turns out that Australian English is more than just an accent and as a result, Aussie English can be confusing at first. The term for Australian…
#TheFastFive Reasons to Book your next Family Vacation with ILSC Family Camps
Family vacations often involve sightseeing, taking photos, trying local food and buying souvenirs to bring back home. Although these activities are fun, there is more your family can do to truly capture the essence of a city. Why not fully immerse yourself and your family into the culture, language, and lifestyle? Here are #TheFastFive reasons…