ILSC Greystone Student Connect

Shamrock Shakes
2026-03-13 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | ELS Philadelphia, 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Making your own Shamrock Shake is a fast, five-minute way to skip the drive-thru lines and enjoy this minty seasonal classic any time of year. While the McDonald’s original is a beloved St. Patrick’s Day icon, homemade versions often boast a creamier texture and allow you to control the intensity of the mint and the shade of festive green. Let’s make some together!

Whitecar 207 after classes

ELS Day Trip to Golden Gate Park & Pizza Lunch!
2026-03-12 | British Columbia
Join ELS Day Trip to practice English in Golden Gate Park and enjoy Pizza lunch!

SJU Baseball Trip
2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | ELS Philadelphia, 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Join Eric at the Hawk Hill campus and watch the SJU Baseball hopefully defeat the West Chester University baseball team!
This is a free trip and you’ll take the shuttle right after classes.

Painting Day
2026-03-11 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | ELS LA County, 1886 3rd St, La Verne, CA, 91750, United States
Unwind after classes by painting with your peers at the ELS office.

ELS Pajama Day!
2026-03-11 | British Columbia
Let’s celebrate ELS Pajama Day!!! Bring a little comfort to your workday and wear your most comfortable Pajamas or Robes!

HELLO The Language of Cinema and TV
2026-03-11 | British Columbia
Watch & Learn!
Film and TV use images, sound, editing, and words to tell stories and create feelings. Come and explore these ideas in this week’s workshop, while also discussing our favourite films and TV shows, including some popular recent examples!
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Activity details
Who: All HELLO Students
When: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
SCHEDULE 1: 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm (Toronto UTC-4)

Join The Language of Cinema and TV with teacher David

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Any Questions?
Contact us at Academic.Hello@ilsceducation.com
See you there!

Granville Island Walking Tour
2026-03-10 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | 555 Richards Campus, 555 richards, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Discover the charm of Granville Island on foot! Join us for a guided walking tour through vibrant markets, artisan shops, and scenic waterfront views. Perfect for exploring local culture, food, and hidden gems with fellow students.
Meeting Point: 1205 Melville st

Irish Potato Candy
2026-03-09 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | ELS Philadelphia, 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Irish potato candy is a beloved, no-bake tradition that yields bite-sized treats designed to look exactly like miniature russet potatoes. Despite the name, these confections contain no actual potato and originated in Philadelphia, not Ireland. They are a seasonal staple typically enjoyed leading up to St. Patrick’s Day.

Stop by the ELS office at lunch time and we’ll make some together!

Job Club
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver Campus, 1205 Melville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2S8, Canada
Step-by-step sessions for creating a targeted job application. These sessions would be more focused on helping students to choose careers, evaluate job postings, creating resume, cover letter and interview preparation. Make sure to join all sessions to cover entire job search process.
Place : Available at both options of in-person and online
In-person – Room 13 at 1205 Melville St

National Oreo Cookie Day
2026-03-06 12:10 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | ELS LA County, 1886 3rd St, La Verne, CA, 91750, United States
Celebrate national Oreo cookie day by enjoying a variety of Oreo cookie flavors.
ELS backyard.

Ping Pong Game Day
2026-03-05 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | ELS LA County, 1886 3rd St, La Verne, CA, 91750, United States
Join us after classes for a fun ping pong game and play against your friends!
ELS backyard.

Time Management Workshop
2026-03-05 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | ELS Philadelphia, 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or constantly racing against the clock? Take control of your schedule and regain your work-life balance in our interactive Time Management Workshop. This session is designed to move you from reactive to proactive, providing practical tools to identify your top priorities, minimize daily distractions, and banish procrastination.
Whitecar 207 at lunch time

Mc Arthur Glen Outlets
2026-03-04 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
Join us for a fun shopping trip to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, where you’ll find amazing deals on popular international brands. Enjoy exclusive discounts, explore a wide variety of stores, and spend the afternoon shopping, grabbing snacks, and hanging out with friends. A perfect chance to refresh your wardrobe and practice your English in a real-life setting!

3:30pm – Melville Front desk
Bring your compass card

Tea & Chat
2026-03-04 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | ELS LA County, 1886 3rd St, La Verne, CA, 91750, United States
Join us for a cup of tea and practice your English.
ELS Office.

Student Activity Meeting
2026-03-04 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | ELS Philadelphia, 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Join us in Whitecar 207 to share ideas for events and activities for session 4! Sign up by March 2nd and receive a free lunch!
You MUST share ideas and be an active participant in order to get free lunch!
Send e-mail to mgoodwin@els.edu if interested!

HELLO English Through Cooking
2026-03-04 | British Columbia
Cook. Learn. Speak!
This practical session helps you learn the English you need in the kitchen, including ingredients, actions, and recipe steps — perfect for everyday life and real conversations.
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Event details
Who: All HELLO Students
When: Wednesday, 4 March 2026
SCHEDULE 2: 8:45 am – 9:45 am (Brisbane UTC+10)

Join English Through Cooking with teacher Luiza

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Any Questions? Contact us at Academic.Hello@ilsceducation.com
See you there!
ILSC HELLO

NorthVan Shipyard
2026-03-03 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver Campus, 1205 Melville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2S8, Canada
Join us for a visit to the North Vancouver Shipyards, a lively waterfront destination with beautiful views of downtown Vancouver. We’ll explore the area, walk along the pier, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere filled with local shops, cafés, and public spaces. This is a great opportunity to relax, take photos, and experience one of North Vancouver’s most popular gathering spots by the water.

National I Want You to be Happy Day! :)
2026-03-03 | British Columbia
Let’s celebrate National I Want You to be Happy Day!!!
National I Want You to be Happy Day is a fantastic opportunity to Make Others Happy and Be Happy Yourself! Today, YOU can be the person who spreads cheer everywhere! Let’s do it!

Black History Month Kahoot
2026-02-27 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | ELS Philadelphia, 600 S. 43rd St, Whitecar Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
It’s ok if you do not know much about Black History Month as long as you know how to have fun! We’ll celebrate the final few days of Black History Month with a fun trivia game. Prizes will be awarded!

Gastown Walking tour
2026-02-26 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver Campus, 1205 Melville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2S8, Canada
Join us for a guided walking tour through Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest and most historic neighborhood. Discover the charm of its cobblestone streets, unique boutiques, art galleries, and cozy cafés while learning about the fascinating history behind this iconic area.

Movie Afternoon
2026-02-25 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver Campus, 1205 Melville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2S8, Canada
Time: 3:30 PM Location: 1205 Melville- Lecture hall

HELLO Pronunciation Lab
2026-02-25 | British Columbia
Say It Right!
What word always trips you up when you say it in English?
Come join our Pronunciation Lab — a friendly space to practice your speaking, improve your accent, and gain confidence in every conversation!

Activity details
Who: All HELLO Students
When: Schedule 1
Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Time: 11:45 am – 12:45 pm (Toronto UTC-5)
How: To join, click the link below:

Link to join Schedule 1 Pronunciation Lab with Wanderley

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Any Questions?
Contact us at Academic.Hello@ilsceducation.com

ILSC Escape game D4-I1+ avec Martin en salle 8
2026-02-23 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 550 Sherbrooke
Un atelier interactif ILSC de type Escape Room / chasse au trésor destiné aux étudiants de niveau Débutants 4 – Intermédiaire 1 et plus, conçu pour développer les compétences en communication et en résolution de problèmes à travers des défis en équipe. Les apprenants réalisent des tâches et résolvent des énigmes basées sur la langue tout en pratiquant l’expression orale, la lecture et la collaboration dans un format ludique et hautement engageant.

16 places disponibles

ILSC Escape room/Scavenger Hunt with Shar and Laila in room 16
2026-02-23 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 550 Sherbrooke
An interactive ILSC Escape Room / Scavenger Hunt workshop for Intermediate 1 and above students, designed to build communication and problem-solving skills through team challenges. Learners complete language-based tasks and clues while practicing speaking, reading, and collaboration in a fun, high-engagement format.

First Day Workshop: Travel and Tourism B3-B4
2026-02-23 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver Campus, 1205 Melville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2S8, Canada
Join our interactive vocabulary and conversation workshop focused on travel! This workshop is designed to equip you with the necessary English language tools to navigate various travel situations with confidence and fluency. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your language skills through engaging and fun activities!
The level for this workshop is I1-I2. The workshop will be at 1205 Melville, Room 19
Please provide complete details when signing up, if you omit full information your space may not be reserved.

First Day Workshop: Fun with IELTS! (I1+)
2026-02-23 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver Campus, 1205 Melville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2S8, Canada
Join Milo at 1205 Melville, room 08!
An interactive approach to Practicing IELTS production skills (speaking and writing) with games and group activities. For writing practice, students write an IELTS essay in groups of 4-5 students, where every student is in charge of one paragraph, each of which undergoes peer scrutiny and correction. For speaking, students play a board game with real IELTS Part 2 speaking topics, with a focus on giving extended answers to Wh…questions, just like on the real test.
This workshop is intended for students at the levels I1 to A2+.
Please provide complete details when signing up, if you omit full information your space may not be reserved.

First Day Workshop: English through Poetry (I1-I4)
2026-02-23 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver Campus, 1205 Melville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2S8, Canada
Roses are red, violets are blue; I love English and chocolate cake too!
Come! Join Sonja and ILSC classmates in this IN PERSON workshop at 1205 Melville, room 11!
Among the things we will do: Engage with poetry through reading and analysis- finding meaning/what makes something poetic. Get ready for “If”, by Rudyard Kipling!

Poetic devices: – Alliteration/Consonance, – Rhyme, – Simile and metaphor, – Personification, – Onomatopoeia.

This workshop is intended for students at I1 to I4 levels.

First Day Workshop: Global Social Issues (I3-A2)
2026-02-23 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver Campus, 1205 Melville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2S8, Canada
This is an IN PERSON workshop!
Every day you scroll past headlines.
What do you see?
This workshop gives you the space to slow down, dig deeper, and make sense of the world around you. Through guided discussion and debate, you’ll explore the challenges shaping societies globally while sharpening your communication and critical thinking skills.
Come ready to think, question, and engage.
This workshop is intended for students at levels I3-A2. It will be at 1205 Melville, Room 15
Please provide complete details when signing up, if you omit full information your space may not be reserved.

First Day Workshop: English through Art! (All Levels)
2026-02-23 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Vancouver Campus, 1205 Melville St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2S8, Canada
Join Jay at 1205 Melville, room 03!
Build your drawing and painting skills while improving your English. This workshop develops observation, artistic techniques, and visual vocabulary—exploring colour, line, texture, shape, and form. Through creative practice and discussion, you’ll naturally strengthen your speaking and listening skills while expressing ideas and feelings through art!
Please provide complete details when signing up, if you omit full information your space may not be reserved.
