30 English Lessons per Week
Interactive morning English lessons designed for teens.
Ready for an Unforgettable Winter in Canada?
Choose your dates, select your package and apply for the 2027 ILAC Winter Program in Toronto or Vancouver.
Improve your English, experience a Canadian winter and make friends from around the world in Toronto or Vancouver.
Learn English, experience a Canadian winter and build friendships with students from around the world.
Teens aged 15–18 can spend one to four weeks in Toronto or Vancouver, combining interactive English lessons with winter activities, cultural experiences and Canadian adventures.
Every week offers something new, from city explorations and social activities to ice skating, ski and snowboard adventures, and full-day excursions. Students use English inside and outside the classroom, helping them gain confidence while experiencing winter in Canada.
Dedicated Teens Program Leaders support students throughout the program, giving teens the freedom to explore while providing parents with peace of mind.
English lessons, winter adventures and new friendships
The Complete Winter Experience
The private homestay package combines English lessons, accommodation, activities, transportation and student support in one complete program.
Interactive morning English lessons designed for teens.
Required custodianship documentation for eligible minor students.
Scheduled winter activities, social events and excursions.
A digital ILAC certificate at the end of the program.
Health care coverage for the length of the program.
Transportation between the airport and homestay.
Unlimited public transportation during the program.
A private bedroom, shared bathroom and three meals per day.
No Accommodation Option
The No Accommodation option does not include homestay, airport pick-up and drop-off, or the notarized custodianship letter. Students without accommodation still receive their unlimited transportation pass on campus on their first day.
Choose a one, two, three or four-week Winter Program in Toronto or Vancouver. Available start dates depend on the length of the program.
For the complete experience, choose the All-Inclusive Package with private homestay accommodation.
| Duration | All-Inclusive Package Private Homestay Accommodation The Complete Winter Experience | Twin Homestay Accommodation | No Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | All-Inclusive Package ✓$1,999 | $1,974 | $1,009 |
| 2 Weeks | All-Inclusive Package ✓$2,999 | $2,974 | $1,649 |
| 3 Weeks | All-Inclusive Package ✓$4,199 | $4,174 | $2,489 |
| 4 Weeks | All-Inclusive Package ✓$5,199 | $5,174 | $3,129 |
Important Fee Information
All prices are in Canadian dollars. A $225 non-refundable registration fee applies.
The No Accommodation option does not include homestay, airport transfers or a notarized custodianship letter.
30 English lessons every week
Interactive lessons help students improve their English while preparing them to use it throughout their Canadian winter experience.
Students complete an online placement test before arrival so they can join the appropriate class on their first day.
Digital textbooks and learning materials are included at no extra cost.
Regular testing helps students and teachers measure progress and recognize improvement throughout the program.
Students combine weekday English lessons with ESL specialization sessions, social activities, city experiences and a full-day Saturday excursion.
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This is a sample schedule. Lesson times, activities and excursions may vary.
Carefully selected homestay families give students a safe, welcoming place to live during their Winter Program.
Homestay gives students the opportunity to experience Canadian life, practise English outside the classroom and become part of a local household. Students can choose a private or twin room, depending on their selected package.
Explore ILAC Homestay
A welcoming home in Toronto or Vancouver
A comfortable bedroom with a shared bathroom and Wi-Fi.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided seven days a week.
Pickup and drop-off between the airport and homestay are included.
Practise English and experience Canada’s cultural diversity.
Travel to Campus
The average commute between ILAC and homestay families is approximately 45 to 75 minutes by public transportation. Students receive an unlimited transportation pass during their program.
Experience an unforgettable Canadian winter while making friends from around the world.
Students enjoy an exciting mix of winter excursions, city experiences, cultural attractions and social activities throughout their stay in Toronto or Vancouver.
All scheduled activities and excursions are led by dedicated Teens Program Leaders, helping students explore safely while making the most of winter in Canada.
Canadian winter adventures in Toronto and Vancouver
Explore Toronto’s winter attractions, cultural destinations and memorable excursions, including Niagara Falls and Blue Mountain.
View Toronto CalendarDiscover Vancouver’s city attractions, mountain scenery and West Coast winter experiences, including Capilano and Whistler.
View Vancouver CalendarCustomize the Winter Program with additional excursions and services. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Activities, optional excursions and services are subject to change and availability. *Not all dietary, allergy or private-bath requests may be accommodated. **All bookings are Saturday to Saturday, and extra nights for minors are subject to approval.
Find answers about eligibility, transportation, homestay, airport transfers and student support.
Always guided and supported by ILAC Teens Program Leaders
Contact an ILAC advisor for help choosing the right Winter Program package.
Contact UsThe ILAC Winter Program is designed for students aged 15–18.
Students can choose a one, two, three or four-week program. Available arrival dates depend on the selected program length. See the 2027 Start Dates and Program Fees section for all available dates.
Students receive a public transportation pass for travel to classes and scheduled activities.
Students use public transportation for travel within Toronto or Vancouver. Private coaches or buses are used for selected full-day excursions and longer trips.
Teens Program Leaders meet students on campus and accompany the group to scheduled activities and excursions.
Two-way airport transfers are included with the private and twin homestay accommodation packages. Students are transported between Toronto Pearson International Airport or Vancouver International Airport and their homestay.
Airport transfers are not included with the No Homestay Accommodation package.
Students stay with carefully selected host families in the Greater Toronto Area or Metro Vancouver. Depending on the selected package, students receive a private or twin bedroom, shared bathroom, Wi-Fi and three meals per day.
Travel time between the homestay and ILAC varies depending on the host family’s location and public transportation.
Yes. Unaccompanied Minor Service can be requested for an additional $200. ILAC staff escort the student at the airport and coordinate the handover to airline staff.
This service must be requested in advance and is separate from the standard airport transfer included with accommodation packages.
At the end of the program, students receive an ILAC English Program Level Certificate and celebrate their achievement with their classmates.
Choose your dates, select your package and apply for the 2027 ILAC Winter Program in Toronto or Vancouver.
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