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ILAC Closure: Information and support for affected students

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The sudden closure of ILAC has had a significant impact on students, instructors, staff, families, education agents, and the broader international education community in Canada.

ISS Language & Career College of BC (LCC) recognizes the uncertainty and disruption this has created for everyone affected. Our thoughts are with the ILAC community during this difficult transition.

What affected ILAC students need to know closure

Languages Canada is coordinating support for students enrolled in ILAC language programs through its Education Completion Assurance Plan (eCAP).

The organization is working with accredited member institutions to identify available capacity and help affected students continue the education they have already paid for.

Students affected by the closure are encouraged to:

  • Check their email, including spam and junk folders, for communications from Languages Canada.
  • Follow the instructions Languages Canada provides regarding their placement.
  • Continue checking official Languages Canada communications for the latest updates and next steps.

Because the situation continues to evolve, Languages Canada should remain the primary source of information regarding placements and support for affected students.

Standing with the international education community

The closure has highlighted the disruption students can face when their studies are unexpectedly interrupted.

LCC stands in solidarity with the students, educators, staff, families, and education partners affected by the ILAC closure and with the broader international education community during this transition.

As a Languages Canada-accredited institution, we remain committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment where students can work toward their language, education, and career goals.

Exploring study options in Vancouver?

For almost 30 years, ISS Language & Career College of BC (LCC) has supported students from Canada and around the world as they develop their skills and pursue their education and career goals.

LCC offers a range of study options, including:

  • English-language programs from literacy to advanced levels.
  • Career-focused certificate and diploma programs.
  • Co-op programs that combine classroom learning with a work component.
  • TESOL training.
  • Language testing and workplace training.

Students can choose from a variety of programs and schedules, including full-time and part-time study options.

Whether you want to improve your English, develop career skills, or combine classroom learning with practical work experience, LCC offers different pathways to help you work toward your goals.

Ed Lima

Ed Lima is the Marketing Project Manager at ISSofBC. A marketing and communications professional with experience across the nonprofit and private sectors, he brings a strong interest in storytelling, digital engagement, and the newcomer experience in Canada. Through his work, Ed helps make information more accessible and relevant to the diverse communities ISSofBC serves.

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