Studying English abroad can be a valuable experience at any age. For adults over 30, it can be an opportunity to improve communication skills, meet people from around the world and experience life in a new country while learning alongside other adult students.
Canada offers a vibrant, multicultural environment filled with diverse cities and cultural experiences. For those looking to study here, the ILSC 30Plus in Toronto and Vancouver lets you improve your English in a community tailored specifically for students 30 and older.
Canada’s welcoming cities make it easy to practice English in real-world, everyday situations. For adult learners, studying abroad seamlessly blends language learning with travel, personal growth, professional development, and fresh experiences.
ILSC 30Plus ensures you develop your language skills in an environment designed around adult learners.
The absolute biggest perk here is that you're learning with people who understand where you are in life and most likely have many things in common.
Everyone has their own reasons for being there, some want to feel more confident when traveling, others want to level up professionally, and some just want to check off a bucket-list experience.
When you’re learning together, the conversations and life stories shared in class are much richer. On top of that, ILSC Language Schools plans group activities outside of class so you actually get to hang out and get to know and connect with each other.
Toronto offers a diverse city experience with a wide range of neighbourhoods, cultural attractions, restaurants, cafés and activities to discover.
For students taking an English course in Toronto, everyday activities such as ordering food, navigating the city and speaking with local people can provide opportunities to use English naturally.
ILSC 30Plus activities can include experiences such as exploring the Distillery District and discovering St. Lawrence Market.
Vancouver gives you that world-class city feel alongside ocean views and mountains. It’s ideal if you like a slightly more relaxed pace and spending time outdoors.
Students taking ILSC 30Plus English in Vancouver can practise English while experiencing the city and taking part in activities with other adult learners. ILSC 30Plus activities can include exploring Gastown or cycling along the Stanley Park seawall.
Studying abroad after 30 is about more than attending English lessons.The real highlight for many adult learners is the social side—meeting awesome people from all over the world who share your mindset and getting to share different experiences.
Because everyone is there to learn and explore, being part of the ILSC 30Plus community makes the social and cultural activities feel easy and pressure-free, enabling you to practice your English with more ease, strike up conversations, and make lasting friendships along the way
Improving your English after 30 can support a variety of personal and professional goals. Whether the goal is feeling relaxed in everyday chats, speaking up more confidently in work meetings or navigating travel smoothly, building practical communication skills can make all the difference.
To help you get there, ILSC Language Schools English classes focus on strengthening your core skills in speaking, listening, writing, and vocabulary. ILSC 30Plus takes your learning a step further, using community activities to give you natural, real-world opportunities to practice outside the classroom.
Both Toronto and Vancouver offer ILSC 30Plus for students aged 30 and over, but each city provides a different experience and it may all come down to the environment or vibe you’re looking for:
You get the same great program in both, you just pick the backdrop that fits your personality best!
You definitely don’t have to be in your twenties to take a leap and head on an English-learning adventure abroad. If you’ve been thinking about doing it, taking ILSC 30Plus in Canada is such a rewarding way to go. You learn a ton, meet incredible people, and get an amazing travel experience out of it. Explore ILSC 30Plus and discover what your Canadian English-learning experience could look like.