Jonathan Colbert, one of the founders of International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC), which suddenly closed in September, has announced that he is already opening a new English language school — Dream English. For new students, classes start on November 2, but starting October 19, students from the closed branches of ILAC and EC English will be able to study here.
So far, a limited number of courses have been announced: General English in Intensive and Super Intensive formats (30 and 34 lessons per week, respectively). The center is ready to accept students aged 15 and older from all over the world, and is working on separate programs for adult students (25+).
Even the school's workplace in Toronto remains the same: Dream English will occupy the building on Yonge Street where ILAC used to operate. For accommodation, a student residence (managed by The Dream House, an affiliated brand) or host families are offered.
What lessons is Dream English learning
First to start studying at the new language school will be students who were affected by the closure of the language centers ILAC and EC English. They will be offered not just a transfer to a similar program, but also 4 weeks of English classes for free.
According to the latest data from the Languages Canada association, alternative courses have already been received by 96% of ILAC students who were attending in-person classes at the time of closure, and 100% of in-person students of EC English. The association continues to help those who paid for their studies in advance but have not yet arrived in Canada. The problem arose very abruptly, but, fortunately, its consequences were dealt with quickly.
Dream English has also stated that since its opening it has been setting up a trust fund to protect the finances of international students: all funds paid by enrolled students will be held until the completion of the study course and the chosen accommodation period. Given the unstable market and a certain loss of reputation in the Canadian education sector, the school considers this step the most logical one and calls on other schools to take similar measures.
