ILSC, English schools in Canada, Australia and Ireland
ILSC has been teaching English to adults since 1991, from Vancouver to Dublin. Here is who ILSC is, how they teach, what sets them apart, and the nine campuses we offer.
Who is ILSC?
ILSC Language Schools is the network of language schools run by ILSC Education Group, founded in Vancouver in 1991. The group now brings together ten language schools on three continents — Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal in Canada; Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in Australia; Dublin in Ireland; New Delhi in India — as well as two online schools and the Greystone College professional colleges.
Dublin, opened in January 2026, is the group’s first European school. ILSC belongs to the same group as ELS Language Centers in the United States. In our catalogue we offer nine campuses: three in Canada, five in Australia and one in Ireland.
How they teach
Teaching is organised in four-week sessions. Each student builds a timetable from “core” and “elective” classes (communication, business English, creative and cultural English, exam preparation, medical English, English with AI…), renewed at every session according to level and interests.
The programme has ten levels, from beginner to advanced. Classes last 50 minutes, a new start is available every Monday (the last week of a session is not recommended), progress reports are given regularly and an online placement test is taken before arrival. Teachers are university graduates and certified.
What sets ILSC apart
- Recognised accreditations. The schools are members of Languages Canada and English Australia (CRICOS 02137M for ILSC Australia); in Dublin, the school is recognised by ACELS / QQI and is a member of English Education Ireland.
- Official exam centres. IELTS and Cambridge on most campuses; the exact offer varies from one campus to another and is detailed in each centre’s page.
- A pathway to higher education. More than 130 partner universities and colleges through the University Pathway programme, for most of them without IELTS or TOEFL.
- Support on the spot. On every campus: student advisors, an accommodation service (homestay and partner residences), activities and outings, volunteering, a free Job Club in Australia, and 24/7 health and well-being support.
Their programmes, and who they are for
For adults: full-time or part-time General English, IELTS Mastery, Cambridge Mastery, University Pathway, Medical English and programmes specific to some campuses (Green Leadership, ILSC 30Plus, Working Holiday Visa Plus, Business English Mastery…). Programme names are ILSC’s own and are not translated. In Montréal, you can also study French.
In our catalogue, courses can be booked from age 18, with a start every Monday.
Prices, campus by campus
2027 rates for each campus’s reference course, starting on January 4, 2027. For each campus, the “from” price is the lowest per week among the priced durations; the detail for all durations is in the expandable table below. Adelaide’s prices are not shown on this page: ask for your quote. The exact quote depends on your dates, your duration and your accommodation.
- Sydney, Australia : from 470 AUD per week (1-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
- Melbourne, Australia : from 470 AUD per week (1-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
- Brisbane, Australia : from 470 AUD per week (1-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
- Perth, Australia : from 470 AUD per week (1-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
- Vancouver, Canada : from 440 CAD per week (1-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
- Toronto, Canada : from 440 CAD per week (1-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
- Montréal, Canada : from 440 CAD per week (1-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
- Dublin, Ireland : from 310 EUR per week (1-week course, excluding fees and accommodation)
See all 2027 prices
| Centre | Reference course | Lessons / wk | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 12 weeks | Registration fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Australia | General English Full-Time Morning FT AM - Sydney | 24 | 940 AUD | 1,880 AUD | 5,640 AUD | 250 AUD |
| Melbourne, Australia | General English Full-Time Morning FT AM - Melbourne | 24 | 940 AUD | 1,880 AUD | 5,640 AUD | 250 AUD |
| Brisbane, Australia | General English Full-Time Morning FT AM - Brisbane | 24 | 940 AUD | 1,880 AUD | 5,640 AUD | 250 AUD |
| Perth, Australia | General English Full-Time Morning FT AM - Perth | 24 | 940 AUD | 1,880 AUD | 5,640 AUD | 250 AUD |
| Vancouver, Canada | General English Full-Time Morning FT AM - Vancouver | 24 | 880 CAD | 1,760 CAD | 5,280 CAD | 220 CAD |
| Toronto, Canada | General English Full-Time Morning FT AM - Toronto | 24 | 880 CAD | 1,760 CAD | 5,280 CAD | 220 CAD |
| Montréal, Canada | General English Full-Time Morning FT AM - Montréal | 24 | 880 CAD | 1,760 CAD | 5,280 CAD | 220 CAD |
| Dublin, Ireland | General English Standard Morning ST AM | 18 | 620 EUR | 1,240 EUR | 3,720 EUR | 75 EUR |
Course price only, excluding accommodation. Registration fee is added. Each country uses its own currency.
Accommodation
In the catalogue: host family and residences at the eight campuses whose prices are shown here (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal and Dublin). The table gives, for each campus, the weekly price of the host family (4 weeks) and the number of residences priced; for Adelaide, accommodation is shown in the quote.
See accommodation prices
| Centre | Homestay, per week (4 weeks) | Residences in the catalogue |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 430 AUD | 2 |
| Melbourne | 430 AUD | 3 |
| Brisbane | 415 AUD | 1 |
| Perth | 410 AUD | 1 |
| Vancouver | 365 CAD | 3 |
| Toronto | 365 CAD | 5 |
| Montréal | 365 CAD | 1 |
| Dublin | 300 EUR | 1 |
The nine campuses, in detail
ILSC — Sydney
Australia · 15 courses in the catalogue
At 540 George Street (levels 6 and 7), in the heart of the business district, a short walk from Town Hall and the Queen Victoria Building. Opened in 2010, 32 classrooms, computer lab, two student lounges, library, kitchen, café and Wi-Fi; up to 576 students, 18 per class at most. Free Job Club and student advisors.
ILSC — Melbourne
Australia · 14 courses in the catalogue
At 120 Spencer Street (level 7), opposite Southern Cross station. Opened in 2016, 37 classrooms, two computer labs, two lounges, kitchens, café and Wi-Fi; up to 665 students, 18 per class at most. Medical English course offered.
ILSC — Brisbane
Australia · 15 courses in the catalogue
At 232 Adelaide Street (level 1), in the city centre, facing a park. Opened in 2010, 28 classrooms, computer lab, two lounges, two terraces, kitchens and Wi-Fi; up to 504 students, 18 per class at most. Exam centre; Cambridge B2 First Mastery (dated sessions) and Medical English.
ILSC — Perth
Australia · 13 courses in the catalogue
At 150 St Georges Terrace, a short walk from Kings Park and the shops. Opened in June 2023, 17 classrooms, lounges, kitchen, outdoor café, yoga room and Wi-Fi; up to 324 students, 18 per class at most. Free Job Club, advisors and University Pathway.
ILSC — Adelaide
Australia
At 115 Grenfell Street (level 7), in the city centre, near shops, parks and galleries. Opened in 2019, 12 classrooms, lounge, kitchens, café, library and Wi-Fi; up to 216 students, ILSC’s smallest Australian campus, 18 students per class at most. Accommodation: ILSC homestay; no ILSC residence.
ILSC — Vancouver
Canada · 10 courses in the catalogue
At 1205 Melville Street, in the city centre, in three neighbouring buildings. Opened in 1991, it is the founding school and ILSC’s largest campus: 37 classrooms, four lounges, kitchens and Wi-Fi; up to 880 students, 16 per class at most. Exam centre (IELTS, Cambridge), accommodation placement; own programmes: Green Leadership, Medical English, ILSC 30Plus, Working Holiday Visa Plus.
ILSC — Toronto
Canada · 13 courses in the catalogue
At 443 University Avenue (3rd floor), near St Patrick subway station, in the city centre. Opened in 1999, 35 classrooms, two computer labs, three lounges, kitchens and Wi-Fi; up to 520 students, 17 per class at most. Exam centre (IELTS, CELPIP, Cambridge); the group’s most requested University Pathway destination, with more than 30 partners in Ontario; own programmes: IELTS Open Class, Business English Mastery, English through Global Social Responsibility.
ILSC — Montréal
Canada · 11 courses in the catalogue
At 550 rue Sherbrooke Ouest (8th floor), next to McGill University. Opened in 2000, a new and modern campus: 23 classrooms, computer lab, lounges, kitchen, café and Wi-Fi; up to 340 students, 18 per class at most. English and French courses (General French), bilingual activities, exam centre (IELTS, TEF/TEFaQ, OET, Cambridge); the only centre in Quebec accredited by Cambridge for the CELTA.
ILSC — Dublin
Ireland · 5 courses in the catalogue
At 1-4 Swift’s Alley, in the historic Liberties district (Guinness Storehouse, St Patrick’s Cathedral), within walking distance of Temple Bar, with buses, Dublin Bikes and the Luas tram nearby. Opened in January 2026, it is ILSC’s first school in Europe: 20 classrooms with interactive whiteboards, lounges, kitchens, lift and Wi-Fi; up to 600 students, 15 per class at most. ACELS (QQI) recognised.
Sources: ILSC’s official websites (ilsc.com and accommodations.ilsc.com), consulted on 8 November 2026; 2027 prices from our catalogue.