“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)…
Your Home, Their Stay: The Benefits of Hosting an International Student
Every year, ILSC Language School and Greystone College welcome thousands of students from around the world to 7 of the most well-known cities. Students embark on a language journey that is sure to transform not only the way they speak but the way they live. WHERE they live during this time, plays a crucial role…
Better Together: Diversity at ILSC
Diversity is something ILSC students and staff have the benefit of experiencing on a daily basis and in a variety of ways. Recently, we held an Instagram contest, encouraging students to show us how they represent their home country in their ILSC study city. We asked students to show us their #ilscDiverseCity (get it?) by…
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…
ILSC gets spooky: 2017 Halloween Costume Contest Slideshow
Take a look our recap of the awesome Halloween costume contest we held across all 9 ILSC locations. We gave out awards for the best group photo, scariest, and most creative costumes – and it was a tough choice! Students from San Francisco to Sydney came out with some pretty amazing (and downright spooky!) costumes…