
The International Language Academy of Canada is one of the best-known English language academies in Canada. For 20 years, ILAC has offered international students a complete educational experience that includes English programs, exceptional customer service, exciting social events and a dynamic atmosphere. The campuses have a modern design and contribute to a vibrant learning environment. Every year ILAC welcomes thousands of students from over 75 countries around the world, creating a great diversity of students at the academy.
Some of the best programs are those in Business Administration and Sales and Marketing.
Business Administration Diploma with Co-op
Successful businesspeople understand how organizations work and know how to assess and solve problems. They understand how marketing, finance and organizational behavior affect business strategy and success. In this program you will build a solid foundation of the knowledge and skills needed for business administration positions. The program offers courses from all areas of business, ranging from interpersonal communication to business analysis.
The campuses are located in Toronto and Vancouver, and the program lasts 52 weeks. Classes are held Monday to Thursday from 5:45 to 9:45 p.m.
Eligible full-time students may work off campus up to 20 hours per week during their studies.
Start dates: January 7, April 1, June 17, September 9, November 18, 2019.
Courses
- Professional Communications (9 weeks)
- Working Across Cultures (9 weeks)
- Organizational Behavior (9 weeks)
- Project Management (9 weeks)
- Business Mathematics (9 weeks)
- Introduction to Accounting (9 weeks)
- Introduction to Business Management (9 weeks)
- Human Resources Management (9 weeks)
- Digital Marketing (4 weeks)
- Business Decision Analysis (4 weeks)
Program duration: 92 weeks (approximately 2 years), 40 weeks in class + 12 reading weeks (a week of vacation between courses that allows students to prepare for the next one) + 40 weeks of work
Work experience
The work placement is an essential part of this program. Students will practice the skills learned in class and gain experience in a Canadian work environment. It is also an opportunity to build professional contacts in the industry. The college's advisors help students throughout the process of finding the right position for them.
Eligible full-time students are allowed to work off campus part-time. They are allowed to work full-time during vacations and during the 40 weeks of work placement.
Program fees: Program fee – CAD $10 600
Other fees
- Administration fee – $400
- Health insurance – $21/per week
- Course materials - $1000
Course materials are free for enrollments until December 31, 2018.
Accommodation
Accommodation placement fee - $200
Accommodation with three meals a day/single room - $240/per week
Requirements
- For international students: ILAC English Advanced level 12 or IELTS Academic 5.0, or TOEFL iBT 60
- Successful interview with a member of ILAC International College
- Education: high school diploma or higher
Sales & Marketing Diploma with Co-op
In the Sales and Marketing program you will develop written and spoken business communication, interpersonal and management skills – the skills needed for a professional career in sales and marketing in Canada. This program will help you refine these unique talents through a focused curriculum. It offers classroom instruction as well as extracurricular activities and projects that will give you the tools you need to succeed.
The curriculum covers key areas of professional communications, working across cultures, organizational behavior, project management, sales, marketing, social media and digital marketing, as well as brand promotion.
The campus is located in Toronto.
Program duration: 92 weeks (approximately 2 years), 40 weeks of classes + 12 reading weeks (a week of vacation between courses that allows students to prepare for the next one) + 40 weeks of work.
Eligible full-time students may work off campus up to 20 hours per week during their studies.
Work experience
The work placement is an essential part of this program. Students will practice the skills learned in class and gain experience in a Canadian work environment. It is also an opportunity to build professional contacts in the industry. The college's advisors help students throughout the process of finding the right position for them.
Eligible full-time students are allowed to work off campus part-time. They are allowed to work full-time during vacations and during the 40 weeks of work placement.
Courses
- Professional Communications (9 weeks)
- Working Across Cultures (9 weeks)
- Organizational Behavior (9 weeks)
- Project Management (9 weeks)
- Professional Selling (9 weeks)
- Consumer Behavior (9 weeks)
- Marketing Fundamentals (9 weeks)
- Integrated Brand Promotion (9 weeks)
- Digital Marketing (4 weeks)
- Social Media Marketing (4 weeks)
Start dates: November 19, 2018; January 7, April 1, June 17, September 9, November 18, 2019.
Program fees: Program fee – CAD $10 600
Other fees
- Administration fee – $400
- Health insurance – $21/per week
- Course materials - $1000
Course materials are free for enrollments until December 31, 2018.
Accommodation
Accommodation placement fee - $200
Accommodation with three meals a day/single room - $240/per week
Administrative requirements
- For international students: ILAC English Advanced level 12 or IELTS Academic 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 60
- Successful interview with a member of ILAC International College
- Education: high school diploma or higher
