If you’ve ever thought about studying in another country but aren’t sure exactly where to go, we have some great tips on how to choose your study abroad destination. All it takes is a little bit of imagination and self-reflection, combined with some fun research and you’ll be ready to start planning the study adventure of a lifetime! Let’s get started! First, make a list of the countries or…
30th Anniversary Stories: Abdulrahman & Anwaar’s journey from Saudi Arabia to ILSC Toronto, & beyond
“Life wise, I learned that despite our differences, we share a lot in common. We all care about our wellbeing, safety, and peace.” ~Abdulrahman A. Alhasim In 2009, Abdulrahman A. Alhashim and his wife Anwaar arrived in Canada to study English at ILSC Toronto. The two came under Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP)…
Learn the Lingo: 5 Canadian & Torontonian Expressions
English is the most spoken language in the world. There are approximately 1.35 billion English speakers around the globe, and 67 countries have given English ‘official status’. However, each region gives the language its own special cultural flavour by creating their own “slang.” ILSC international students who come to learn English in Toronto will encounter…
Summer in the City: Choose Your Canadian Adventure
Believe it or not, Canada is not all snow fields and igloos – the summer heat in the big three cities, Vancouver, Toronto, and Montréal can get downright tropical. Canada is known for its blend of nature and metropolis, and Canadians are experts at summertime activities – mixing outdoors, arts, foods, shopping, and celebrations of every kind. They’ll…
ILSC Junior Camps: Best Summer Ever!
As we approach springtime in the western hemisphere (finally!) our brains can’t help but start daydreaming of everything that reminds us of summer – swimming at the beach, a refreshing ice cream cone, and of course, ILSC Junior Camps! Can you blame us? This year we are gearing up for what we think will be…