ILSC Vancouver English Language School

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Solange Vaz

An Unforgettable Summer Camp Experience at ILSC Vancouver Last year, I had the pleasure of bringing my students to ILSC in Vancouver, Canada, for a summer camp, and it was an absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. My students were incredibly satisfied with every aspect of their time there, making it a truly unforgettable trip. The quality of the classes at ILSC was exceptional. My students consistently praised their instructors and the engaging learning environment, which significantly boosted their English language skills and confidence. Beyond the classroom, the Summer Camp activities were a huge hit. They were well-organized, diverse, and provided ample opportunities for the students to explore Vancouver, immerse themselves in Canadian culture, and most importantly, forge lasting friendships with peers from around the world. The entire team at ILSC Vancouver was incredibly helpful and supportive. From the initial planning stages to the day-to-day operations of the camp, their dedication ensured a smooth, enjoyable, and enriching experience for all. Their professionalism and genuine care for the students truly stood out. I highly recommend ILSC Vancouver for any educator looking to provide their students with a top-tier language learning and cultural immersion program. We look forward to the possibility of another visit in the future! I hope this review captures the essence of your positive experience! Let me know if you'd like any adjustments or further assistance.

Kathy C.

For a language school this big, I would expect a much more organized way on how they manage so many students! I registered for a one week ESL class, prior to the course start, I received an email telling me the first day will have orientation program in the morning introducing the school and the program and that I should be there at 9:30. When I arrived on-time, there were close to hundreds of students all waiting. There was no structured instruction that we need to line up to wait for in person check-in, even though I checked with the staff several times until I realized one hour later. I asked how can I be sure we can make it to the class which the email says will start at 11:45am, the staff said they are not sure if there will be a class at all because they are not sure if they can register all the students! I asked what time they will finish today so I can come and pick up my son, again, they are not sure! I asked if this is what happens to the school every Monday, she says yes! The school really needs to think about how to be more organized. I am super disappointed because what they wrote on the email is very different from what really happened. If I weren’t here to accompany my son, I would not have known about this chaos. If I knew the first day will not have a class, I would definitely chose somewhere else instead wasting the whole day waiting here.

Gül Aytekin

This has been one of the worst educational experiences I have ever had. From the very beginning, the registration process was a complete mess. The representative kept insisting that I must pay first, otherwise nothing would move forward. I was pressured several times for payment, and once I paid, all communication from my advisor stopped. I had no confirmation about my start date, which branch to attend, or even the orientation schedule. Imagine: I was supposed to begin classes on Monday, yet until the last moment I had no information at all. I only found out my orientation time thanks to a friend who shared their email with me—otherwise, I would have missed it completely. Later in the same week, I received an email saying my advisor had been on vacation, which explained why I had been left in the dark. For a student starting a new program, this was incredibly unprofessional and stressful. When classes started, the learning environment was equally disappointing. Because of the summer camps, children’s groups were scheduled in the same building. Their breaks overlapped with our class hours, and many parents were actually enrolled in my class. Children constantly walked in asking their parents for money, water, or other things. Even without these interruptions, the noise in the hallway was so loud that neither the teacher nor the students could hear each other. This is supposed to be an English course for adults, yet it felt more like a chaotic daycare. On top of that, the school facilities and teaching preparation were unacceptable. Teachers struggled with basic classroom equipment—one of them wasted 15–20 minutes just trying to project something from their computer, eventually giving up. The promised materials were either nonexistent or completely inadequate. Everything felt improvised and careless. By the second week, I had no choice but to withdraw. And even though the problems came entirely from the school’s disorganization and failure to provide a proper learning environment, I was heavily penalized financially. They kept a significant portion of my tuition fee and, weeks later, I am still waiting for my refund. It is outrageous that a student who could not continue because of the school’s own mismanagement is treated as if they simply “changed their mind.” Overall, this institution is unprofessional, poorly managed, and completely unreliable. The registration was chaotic, the classes were noisy and unproductive, and the refund process has been unfair. I would strongly advise anyone considering this school to look elsewhere. Do not waste your time, energy, and money here—you will regret it as much as I do.

Safa Kiani

Due to my need for a language certificate for university enrollment, I came across ILSC during my time in Iran. I joined their exceptional program on September 27, 2021, and completed it after 49 weeks on September 9, 2022. Throughout my tenure at ILSC, I was privileged to interact closely with numerous staff members who consistently provided me with excellent advice and support. Remarkably, I was honored with the role of Student Ambassador, which greatly boosted my motivation multiple times. ILSC's staff is undeniably superb, but it's important to acknowledge the unparalleled quality of their educators as well. I wholeheartedly endorse ILSC to all my friends for their commitment to excellence and the supportive learning environment they foster.