Closure of prominent international school ILAC leaves students scrambling
Nikita Emelinov moved to Canada last year from Russia to pursue his education at the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC). However, two weeks after returning for his second year and starting Gr. 11, he was shocked to find out by email that the school had filed for bankruptcy and would be closing immediately. Now, […]
Nikita Emelinov, a 17-year-old Russian immigrant, was forced to abandon his education at the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) after the school filed for bankruptcy and abruptly closed its doors on September 18. Emelinov, who arrived in Canada two years ago to improve his English skills, was left with a $20,000 tuition debt and no clear path forward for his studies.
His family, unable to afford private schooling without a visa or permanent residency, is now seeking assistance from immigration agents and other affected individuals. ILAC's CEO attributed the school's closure to financial challenges over the past three years and a decrease in the number of international students due to immigration restrictions.
KPMG Canada, appointed as the trustee in bankruptcy, is available to address concerns regarding outstanding funds.
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