ILAC Education Group is an industry leader with a mission to change lives through education and create opportunities for international students to achieve their dreams.
For 28 years ILAC has offered thousands of international students an immersive learning experience with award-winning English language programs, cultural diversity, exceptional customer service and beautiful campuses in Toronto, Vancouver and now Whistler with Tamwood.
Our offerings include high school, language training, summer camps, higher education programs, university pathways, work & study, testing venues, accommodations, employment support and international agent training.
ILAC Education Group is an industry leader with a mission to change lives through education and create opportunities for international students to achieve their dreams.
For 28 years ILAC has offered thousands of international students an immersive learning experience with award-winning English language programs, cultural diversity, exceptional customer service and beautiful campuses in Toronto, Vancouver and now Whistler with Tamwood.
Our offerings include high school, language training, summer camps, higher education programs, university pathways, work & study, testing venues, accommodations, employment support and international agent training.
At ILAC, we listen carefully to understand the bigger picture and provide service will leave a meaningful impact in the future. We listen with empathy and compassion, which allows us to apply changes and improvements meaningfully.
We deliver great experiences and a valuable education. We create educational experiences in an immersive environment, making sure our students are ready to experience Canada at its best.
We work by putting not only our heads together but our hearts as well. We work together across different cities, time zones and departments to provide the best experience and service possible. Our team-oriented environment empowers us to achieve our shared goals.
We find solutions by approaching challenges with creativity and adaptability while learning from our experiences. Proactiveness is key in ensuring that our approach to education is up-to-date and forward-thinking.
As we are a diverse and inclusive family, we lift each other up and pride ourselves in doing the same for others. By having a team that can effectively communicate with students and coworkers from all backgrounds and nationalities, we ensure that every individual is equipped with tools they need to succeed.
We have fun by creating unforgettable moments for students, instructors, and staff. We love celebrating success, whether it's a student's achievement or a team milestone. Having fun helps us create a sense of accomplishment and joy that we value tremendously at ILAC.
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John is a graduate of Western University with a degree in business.
John spent the majority of his career in Retail and Service organizations. As the previous Chief Commercial Officer at Staples Canada, he co-led a multi-year transformation which strengthened the brand and grew the business.
Prior to that, John was President of PetSmart Canada where his leadership propelled the organization forward, as it grew into the largest and fastest growing Pet Retailer in Canada. John spent 13 years at Home Depot Canada in progressive roles in Store Development, Merchandising and Strategic Planning.
As a first generation Canadian, John has great appreciation for the opportunities that Canada provided to him and his family and is excited to be part of an organization that supports students to “Dream Big”.
Jonathan Kolber has an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University and a BSc in Actuarial Science from the University of Toronto. He is the co-founder and CEO of Canada’s most awarded English language school, ILAC, which has since grown into a global education company that includes ILAC International College, Sterling College, Canadian Tourism College, as well as one of the largest official IELTS test centres in the world.
Jonathan’s motto is “Dream big” and he applies it in everything that he does, including inspiring and supporting his students, staff and partners to do the same.
Ilan was born in Montreal and grew up in Toronto, where he completed his Bachelor of Actuarial Science at the University of Toronto. Before he started ILAC, Ilan had his own university textbook stores at UofT and York. Ilan always knew that he wanted to work for himself and always created his own employment opportunities. Ilan met Jon after graduating from university and they quickly became friends, roommates and eventually business partners. Once he discovered the exciting world of ESL, Ilan saw the chance to create something new. Today, Ilan lives in Toronto with his family and continues to find inspiration in the teachers, staff, international students and partners that he interacts with every day.