"My vision is to make ILAC the world’s most respected brand in international education”

With locations in both Toronto and Vancouver, ILAC has quickly become one of the world's most prestigious English-language institutes. Jonathan Kolber, Co-Founder of ILAC notes that ILAC regularly receives accolades for its outstanding English instruction and dedication to its students. More than 75 different nations are represented among ILAC's student body, making it one of the most diverse ESL schools in the world.

Getting feedback from clients and encouraging his employees to consider their work a business unto themselves, regardless of whether they remain with ILAC or not, are two examples of how Jonathan fosters a culture of entrepreneurship. For him, constructive criticism is essential for growth.

ILAC's focus has always been the satisfaction and experience of its customers. While most of the international education industry has always focused on education alone, ILAC is dedicated to providing a complete learning experience in Canada.

With its modern boutique-style campuses in Toronto and Vancouver, ILAC is renowned for its diversity and culture, making it a popular choice for thousands of international students every year.

Today, the ILAC Education Group has expanded to include higher education programs through public-private partnerships, English testing, work and study options, student housing and agent training.

Competition is something that Jonathan cherishes and he uses it to learn. ILAC considers itself a unicorn and places high importance on creativity and innovation. It is always one step ahead of everyone else and often sets the trends, which comes from listening to clients. ILAC has a presence in many distinct markets, and runs like an international organization. Nonetheless, given its small size, Jonathan is always looking for new ways to innovate and evolve.

During the pandemic, ILAC adopted Zoom and rebranded to make it simpler for overseas students to keep attending classes at ILAC. The KISS (Keep it Simple and Smart) online classes offered by ILAC were an instant hit and saved the company throughout COVID. But Jonathan is still of the opinion that technology is only a tool and not a solution. ILAC KISS now has thousands of students a year booking online courses, and that is not even its core business. The hope for many ILAC KISS students is that they will eventually come to Canada and study at ILAC in Toronto or Vancouver.

COVID was a catalyst for ILAC, it is no longer just an English school; it has become a pathway to Canada. It has since partnered with two higher education institutions, and others are knocking on ILAC’s door.

The ILAC Education Group now consists of several different brands – IELTS testing, the Canada Partnership Forum (CPF) for global agent training events, ILAC International College, Georgian@ILAC, and Fanshawe Toronto Campus and international student housing. In 2020, ILAC was facing going out of business and now has over 35,000 students.

This fall, ILAC launched a new ILAC Health Care Plan for all its students. As usual, ILAC is shaking up the international education industry and ensuring that all students have proper health care coverage while in Canada.

It's not hard to find examples of ILAC alums doing well for themselves in Canada. Many of them now successfully run companies in the hospitality, media, tourism, immigration, food, or entertainment industries. In most cases, ILAC ends up hiring them or supporting their businesses and utilizing their services at ILAC. ILAC has a large alumni network in both Toronto and Vancouver, and ILAC programs have resulted in the success of many new immigrants to Canada. IE