Courses run from October to June.

The program is open to students, grades 9 to 12, first language speakers and non-first language speakers.

Students must attend the first day of class to secure their position in the course. 

A $20.00 consumable fee is collected in the third class, with more information provided at a later date.

Any book fees will be collected during class hours as required. Students will be responsible for purchasing the course textbook/course packs, which will be sold in September.

International fee-paying visa students are required to pay an additional $520 fee to participate in the program.

This is a credit-bearing course. The student's final mark will appear on their Ontario Student Record (OSR). A prerequisite is not required for a Level B credit course. Students must have the required prerequisite course in order to enroll in a Level C or Level D credit course. Students cannot skip a level based on fluency alone.

Upon request, to verify a student's eligibility to enroll in a Level C or Level D credit course, the student must show necessary documentation to the home school Guidance staff and/or the ILIL Principal or Site Administrator.

In summary:

• A prerequisite is not required for a Level B credit course.
• Level B is a prerequisites for a Level C credit course of the same language.
• Level C is a prerequisites for a Level D credit course of the same language.

Advanced standing is only granted to students who have recently arrived (6-12 months) in Ontario and have the required documents to prove an equivalent course prerequisite was completed from the home province/country. If you are uncertain, please do not hesitate to consult the ILIL Office via email at ILIL@yrdsb.ca.