Full-Time Intensive French Course

ILSC - Montreal

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Course description

ILSC offers a wide range of courses. You can take any combination you wish, depending
on your interests, goals, language level and schedule. Most courses are offered at many
different levels and last four weeks. At the end of the four week session, your language
level will be assessed. You can then choose new courses and/or move up a level in your
current or new course. Evaluations are based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).

One session consists of four weeks and students choose classes every session. The course selection for the first session will be done at the orientation. After you learn about the programs, you will choose the classes and you will study in those classes in the first session.

How do you choose classes from the second and subsequent sessions?
Every last week of the session, you will have a chance to have a short one-on-one meeting with your teacher. Your teacher will share with you your Student Progress Report (Evaluation) and feedback on your language improvement. Based on this and your interests, with your teachers help you will choose your classes for the next session.

In the last week of a session, you will submit a ‘Learner’s Feedback’ form for the classes you are taking. ILSC appreciates student's feedback on the classes and the teachers. We use the information we collect from students to improve our schools.

ILSC is open all year round. We accept students every Monday except the last week of a session. To get the most out of your language study experience at ILSC, we recommend that you start on the first week of a session. Starting on the first Monday of the session will provide you with the widest variety of courses to choose from and will help you get a good start in the course topic. If you start in the second or third week, you will be placed in an ongoing class.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Start dates for beginners
02 Dec 2024
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

ILSC - Montreal does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Break
11:45 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:15 PM - 02:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Montreal.

Class size

Average 14 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 22 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 9 reviews
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"Balanced"

Leonardo Patricolo, student from Italy

My time was well spent, I had a wonderful experience while learning and practicing my french and meeting new people.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Availability, creativity and skills"

Saskia Fischer, student from Canada

Teacher attentive to each student. Very convenient geographical location. Several services offered.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
22 Apr 2024 - 31 May 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great!!! The teachers are amazing, and everyone at school is welcoming."

Maria Arias, student from Canada

The first day of class was a good day, which is important because it allows you to adapt to school and your classmates.
The classes are good and while you learn you can solve doubts, with the help of the teacher (teacher in my case), and then you start to solve them individually, with what you have learned, you only ask questions when you are not sure what to answer yourself. .
The environment inside the school is good, the classrooms and the place, in general, are comfortable.

I would recommend it, if i was asked.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
25 Mar 2024 - 12 Apr 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great !"

ELIENE DA ROCHA CARVALHO, student from Brazil

ILSC Montreal is a great school. I could have a Great experience.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
17 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Just amazing. I’ve never thought that this experience could give me more acknowledge and improve my English"

Harisoa Christelle RANAIVOTSIMBA, student from Canada

I liked the class because there are clean, and really luminous
I liked the teachers, especially Mr Nicholas. His way of teaching us the lessons is incredibly methodical.
About the location, I think it’s good because it gaves me the opportunity to visit montreal
That’s all I like, I think there isn’t things that I didn’t like

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
27 Mar 2023 - 5 May 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Excellence"

William Mbilinyi, student from Canada

Well classes were great, competent teachers, a lot of interaction during the classes and before classes, a lot of exercises and practices, the use of teaching resources and materials was so helpful. Yeah, language workshops as well were helpful.

I did like mostly the culture of welcoming and appreciating the limitations and strength of each student, patients with teachers and motivation as well. I was staying with friends so there was no problem at all with housing for me.

Over all my experience was great and I really enjoyed taking classes with ILSC.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
24 May 2021 - 2 Jul 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Excellent experience. I felt like I'm in a family, whether by the program advisor/teachers or even the students"

Chawki Chami, student from Saudi Arabia

Even though my case was a little bit special. I needed to improve or refresh my French that I didn't use since 9 years after being French educated during my school and university studies, I found that the advisor and teachers were so cooperative and they tried their best to help me achieve my goal.

Ann or Anna, I still mix between the English/French advisors names, was so helpful.
Feriel, who was teaching me the communication morning classes was extremely helpful and she's great at what she's doing.

Selma and Zahra were also great but I didn't have the chance to study in their classes except for only 1 week.

Thank you for the great service. I wish you can add vending machines for coffe,snacks, water etc.. at reasonable prices in the same floor.
Or maybe water coolers ( hot/cold ) would be a great addition.

Thank you.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
3 Feb 2020 - 14 Feb 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I met too many new friends in this school and i really like this."

ALFONSO VILLEGAS MAC GREGOR, student from Mexico

I like the classrooms because they don't have many students so i think is better for the students.

My teachers always were a good teacher because they always had prepared the topics for the class and if i had a question they always helped me.

But i am in disagree with the organization in the school because sometimes they didn’t have a good accomodation with the studente for example i stay in the same level because others classrooms have too many students and sometimes in my classroom we had too many mexicans or students that speak in spanish.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
19 weeks
Date of study
7 Aug 2017 - 22 Dec 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"To study not boringly"

Oleg, student from Ukraine

To study not boringly and cheerfully, but the program is not for the lazy. The web site is good. My advisor helps me when I ask. Some offices have no curtains or jalousie from the sun. Teachers are polite, punctual and patient. Located near to the subway-OK.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
13 Oct 2009 - 23 Oct 2009
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

ILSC - Montreal offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single Room- Self Catering (18 Years & Older)

NZ$ 361
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 361

Homestay- Single Room- Half Board (18 Years & Older)

NZ$ 367
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 367

Homestay- Single Room- Half Board (Under 18 Years)

NZ$ 386
weekly
Age range: 9 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 386

Homestay- Single Room- Full Board (18 Years & Older)

NZ$ 399
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 399

Homestay- Single Room- Full Board (Under 18 Years)

NZ$ 419
weekly
Age range: 9 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 419
student-residence

La Marq - Single Private room

NZ$ 509
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montreal
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, 24/7 supervision, and sports facilities
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
NZ$ 509
Discover a modern student living experience in the heart of downtown Montréal.
Conveniently located just 5 minutes walk from ILSC and Greystone College Montreal, in the heart of downtown, La Marq offers modern, all-inclusive rooms, amazing shared amenities, and even social programming so that you can connect with other student residents in your down time. Enjoy comfortable student living just steps from everything you need.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 100 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is C$ 80. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Montreal based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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