In mid-December, Australia made the long-awaited move of reopening borders to international students, working holiday makers, and international tourists after a year and a half of closure. Since then, demand to study in this stunning and popular destination has boomed! But like so many countries during the pandemic, Australia is suffering from labour shortages, and…
How to choose your study abroad destination
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…
7 reasons to study Hindi in New Delhi
Confused whether to choose Hindi as your second (or third) language? Wondering, if New Delhi is the right city for you? Well, Namaste, everyone! I am Bagisha, working as an ESL teacher and activities coordinator at ILSC New Delhi and I’m going to help you decide. Three years ago, I moved out of my hometown to work in New Delhi. Despite my mother…