It’s been said that “every summer has a story,” and as summer 2018 is fast approaching, it makes us wonder: what kind of story will you write? The variety of junior programs offered by ILSC allows you to make sure your story is memorable, interesting, and one you’ll want to read again and again. As…
Saint Patrick’s Day Traditions around the World
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…