By Cheryl Long
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D
iversity is everything at the Interna-
tional Language Academy of Canada
(ILAC). Not only has an ethnically di-
verse business model helped the school stay
afloat during tenuous times, but it has also
helped to create a richer and more progres-
siveenvironment for thousands of students.
Established in 1997, the private school attracts
students from more than 80 countries world-
wide, eager to hone their English language
skills. Once they graduate, many will either
pursue additional studies or employment in
Canada, orreturn to their home countries with
strong bonds to Canada that were developed
while studying here.
Jonathan Kolber is one of the school’s executive
directors, along with Ilan Cohen and Bernardo
Riveros. All three came together 17 years ago
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