ILSC-Vancouver (26 PAL: available when enrolling for 26 weeks or more - inquiry required before enrollment)
ILSC-Vancouver (26 PAL: available when enrolling for 26 weeks or more - inquiry required before enrollment) is a language school in Vancouver, Canada. Prices are listed for {n|course|courses} and {n|accommodation option|accommodation options}.
| Country & city | Vancouver, Canada |
|---|---|
| Courses | 4 |
| Accommodation | 10 |
| Address | 1205 Melville Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 2Z5, Canada |
| Official website | www.ilsc.com(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
ILSC aims for 'STUDENT-CENTERED' education, that is, student-focused learning. The curriculum, designed around students' interests and concerns, lets students choose the classes they want and helps them learn English in a fun way through diverse and flexible methods. ㆍ Original university-style ESL curriculum ILSC offers more than 60 university-level subjects, and students can choose the classes they want in both the morning and the afternoon. ㆍ Diverse nationality mix ILSC applies a quota system limiting nationality ratios, so Korean students are kept at 35% or less and you can study with students from more than 40 countries. ㆍ North American top university pathway (University Pathway) Through the university pathway program offered by ILSC, students can not only advance to top North American universities affiliated with ILSC but also prepare to successfully complete regular degree programs. Students who apply to the university preparation program can receive a conditional letter of acceptance from the university. ㆍ Long-established paid and unpaid internships ILSC's internship department, which is run directly by the school and has a long tradition, is connected with local companies and helps students do internships in fields of interest according to their major and experience. Interns are assigned a dedicated coordinator who helps them job-hunt successfully by writing cover letters and résumés and practicing mock interviews, and provides continuous monitoring throughout the internship. ㆍ Excellent instructors ILSC hires only well-qualified, experienced teachers who hold a bachelor's degree and an English teaching certificate. Together with these teachers, ILSC invests in ongoing research and development of student-centered instruction and provides high-quality classes tailored to students' needs and levels. ㆍ Counseling service (Cultural and Academic Counseling) ILSC has Korean-speaking counselors who help students understand Canadian culture and resolve and understand various issues such as conflicts between students from different cultures, and students can change their course registration through academic counseling with the program teacher. ㆍ Diverse specialized courses At the advanced level, many schools often have no more programs left to choose from. ILSC offers a variety of programs for advanced-level students, including Business Certificate courses, internship courses, and Greystone College diploma programs (TESOL, business, hotel management). ㆍ Learning English through activities ILSC offers a variety of activities organized by professional coordinators after school and on weekends for students' leisure and English learning.
School Features
- [ ILSC Vancouver Campus Features ]
- The ILSC Vancouver campus is the largest ILSC campus and offers the widest range of English courses and programs for students to choose from.
- The ILSC Vancouver campus is an official language test center for IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE and BEC.
- It offers several programs unique to the Vancouver campus, such as the 'Green Leadership Course', 'Junior ESL - High School Bridge Program', 'Medical English' and 'Ranchstay Program'.
- The active CSR Committee is made up of passionate students. Together with ILSC staff and students, you can get involved in local and global communities. [ 3 Multi-Campuses ] Classes are held at the new campus, 1205 Melville Street, from May 20, 2025. It is a top-tier learning space with modern classrooms, a spacious student lounge, ILSC Cafe, which serves as a café for work-skills classes and a rest area for students, and even a theater for various activities and events. You can now begin your studies in the more comfortable environment of the new campus. Students will move to the new campus in stages, and the existing and new campuses will be operated together until summer 2025. [ Programs Offered ]
- Full-time Intensive (30 lessons/week) / Full-time (24 lessons/week)
- Part-time AM (17 lessons/week) / Part-time PM (13 lessons/week) * Note: 1 lesson = 50 minutes * Certificate/Diploma programs such as TESOL and Tourism & Hospitality are run by the sister school, Greystone College. (In Vancouver, it is located on the 3rd floor of the Granville campus.) [ Programs Offered by Greystone College ]
- Tourism & Hospitality Management Program (THMP): Certificate/DIPLOMA [V]
- TESOL Diploma with TESL Canada: DIPLOMA [V T M]
- TESOL TKT Certificate: Certificate [V M]
- TKT YL(Young Learners) Certificate: Certificate [V]
- Cambridge CELTA Diploma [M]
- Advanced Diploma in Business Administration: Certificate/DIPLOMA [V] * V=Vancouver, T=Toronto, M=Montreal (subject to change) [ Medical English Program ] The Medical English program, previously offered only as a Certificate course, can now also be taken as a 3-hour morning elective. However, the Certificate/Diploma of Medical English course must be taken including the afternoon classes. [ Green Leadership Program ] The 3-hour morning elective Green Leadership class, in which you can take part in environmental conservation through small changes in habits while studying English, has become hugely popular in Vancouver.
Highlights
- Diverse and flexible English classes
- Original university-style curriculum
- Conditional admission to top North American universities
- Directly operated paid and unpaid internship program
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Intensive (30L) | Weekly lessons: 30 lessons, Class size: 14 students | 30 lessons per week / Full-Time Intentsive; 1-11 weeks | about US$352 | week |
| Full-time Standard (24L) | Weekly lessons: 24 lessons, Class size: 14 students | 24 lessons per week/Full-Time Morning; 1-11 weeks | about US$315 | week |
| University Pathway Program (UPath) | Weekly lessons: 30 lessons, Class size: 14 students | 30 lessons per week / Full-Time Intentsive; 4-11 weeks | about US$352 | week |
| Medical English Certificate | Certificate 4 weeks: 24 lessons per week (AM); 4 weeks | about US$315 | week |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Homestay (branch office) - single room, 3 meals per day (check-in from April 1, 2026) | about US$880 |
| Homestay (ages 18 and over, single room, 2 meals per day) View details * Extra night $80 * Ages 18 and over, low season $325/week * Ages 18 and over, peak season (5/31-8/31) $365/week * Under 18, low season $340/week * Under 18, peak season (5/31-8/31) $385/week | about US$238 |
| Homestay (ages 18 and over, single room, 3 meals per day) View details * Extra night $80 * Ages 18 and over, low season $350/week * Ages 18 and over, peak season (5/31-8/31) $390/week * Under 18, low season $370/week * Under 18, peak season (5/31-8/31) $410/week | about US$257 |
| APT Living (Single room, private bathroom) View details * $95 per additional night * 1-24 weeks $570/week * 25 weeks or more $550/week * Peak season (5/16-9/6) $40/week extra ★ Note: https://www.accommodations.ilsc.com/residences/apt-living | about US$403 |
| Gateway (Apartment, shared bathroom) View details * Extra night $95 * Shared room, shared bathroom $435/week ($415/week for 25+ weeks) * Single room, shared bathroom $635/week ($615/week for 25+ weeks) * Peak season (5/16-9/6) $40/week surcharge ★ Notes https://www.accommodations.ilsc.com/residences/gateway | about US$304 |
| Meadown Co-Living House (Family only) (Various options) View details * Extra night $95 * Shared room, shared bathroom $300/week ($280/week for 25+ weeks) * Single room, shared bathroom $455/week ($435/week for 25+ weeks) * Single room, private bathroom $505/week ($485/week for 25+ weeks) * Peak season (5/16-9/6) $40/week surcharge | about US$205 |
| Grand House Co-Living House (various options) View details * Extra night $95 * Shared room, shared bathroom $300/week (25+ weeks $280/week) * Single room, shared bathroom $455/week (25+ weeks $435/week) * Single room, private bathroom $505/week (25+ weeks $485/week) * Peak season (5/16-9/6) $40/week surcharge | about US$205 |
| Marzena Co-Living House (shared room, shared bathroom) View details * Extra night $95 * Shared room, shared bathroom $300/week ($280/week for 25 weeks or more) * Single room, shared bathroom $455/week ($435/week for 25 weeks or more) * Peak season (5/16-9/6) surcharge $40/week | about US$205 |
| Harrington Housing (Ocean Park) (Single room, apartment, shared bathroom) View details * Extra night $95 * 25 weeks or more $430/week * Peak season (5/16-9/6) additional $40/week | about US$315 |
| Dormitory surcharge - peak season (5/16-9/6) | about US$29 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | about US$161 | Once |
| Homestay Application Fee (Branch) (non-refundable) | about US$110 | Once |
| Homestay reassignment fee (branch office) (non-refundable) | about US$110 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (branch) (Vancouver Zones 1-2) | about US$88 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (branch) (Vancouver Zone 3) | about US$110 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee | about US$99 | Once |
| Textbook Fee (Weeks 1-4) | about US$44 | Once |
| Textbook fee - 5 weeks or more (up to $450) | about US$11 | 1 week |
| Accommodation application fee (non-refundable) | about US$183 | Once |
| Accommodation change fee (non-refundable) | about US$110 | Once |
| Dormitory check-out cleaning fee (residences only) | about US$62 | Once |
| Custodial Letter for Underage Student (non-refundable) | about US$110 | Once |
| Student Visa Application Fee (including biometric fee) | about US$172 | Once |
| Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | about US$5 | Once |
Facilities
The student lounges on all ILSC campuses provide filtered water, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, refrigerators and microwave ovens. There are also several bulletin boards with information on travel, jobs and community events. All ILSC campuses, classrooms and facilities are wheelchair accessible for people with disabilities. [ ILSC Vancouver Campus Facilities ] ㆍ 96 classrooms, 11 computer rooms, 12 student lounges, Wi-Fi, prayer room, test center
Activities
ㆍ After-school activities: cycling, roller skating, kayaking, skiing, skating, movie nights, beach barbecues, etc. (varies by season) ㆍ Weekend trips: camping, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, skydiving, trips to nearby cities in Canada & the US (Victoria, Seattle, the Rocky Mountains, etc.)
Surroundings
The ILSC Vancouver campus is conveniently located in the heart of downtown, close to public transportation, banks, restaurants and shopping areas. Right next to the Seymour campus is the state-of-the-art 'Lingo Cyberbistro'. Here students can casually enjoy international food and coffee, use Internet access (for a small hourly fee) and have a good time in the lounge. Several computers offer high-speed Internet access and attractive
Amounts are reference prices converted to US dollars at the rates below. Actual payment amounts depend on the exchange rate and the timing of payment.
Applied rates (our standard quote rates): 1 CAD = about US$0.73 · 1,000 KRW = about US$0.67
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