Important
Canada: EC English language schools close; students moved to other schools
CanadaVisas and rules
- Officially announced
- Sep 14, 2026
- Effective from
- Not confirmed
- Last checked
- Oct 24, 2026
Checked against official sources
Key points
- Country
- Canada
- Topic
- Visas and rules
- Who
- People who were studying at EC English in Canada (Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal), people who had booked or paid for a future course, and people who were considering EC English.
- Effective date
- Not confirmed
The EC English language school group has closed its schools in Canada. Languages Canada, the national association of language schools, is placing students who were enrolled at the time of the closure at other member schools. Placements have been confirmed for all in-person EC English students (update of 6 October 2026).
ecenglish.com (external site)
What changed
Languages Canada's update of 6 October 2026 says placements have been confirmed for 2,781 students affected by "the closures of ILAC's language programs and EC English schools", including 100% of in-person EC English students studying at the time of the closures.
A temporary housing offer is available for eligible EC students in Toronto or Vancouver. In the UK, EC English's four schools (London, Cambridge, Brighton and Manchester) closed on 14 September 2026 (English UK).
EC English's official site had already announced that its Montreal school would close at the end of September 2026.
Who it applies to
- People who were studying at EC English in Canada (Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal), people who had booked or paid for a future course, and people who were considering EC English.
When it applies
UK schools closed: 14 September 2026 (English UK). Closure date of the Canadian schools: not stated in Languages Canada's update. Latest Languages Canada update: 6 October 2026.
Exceptions
Languages Canada's placement plan (eCAP) is not insurance and does not give refunds. It lets you finish the paid part of your studies at another member school without extra tuition.
A placement does not guarantee that a visa or study permit will be approved. BLOOM ABROAD has unpublished its EC English school page.
What to check or do
- Always check the official page for the latest information and your individual situation.
- 1.
- If your course was due to start on or after 21 September 2026, complete the Student Information and Proof of Payment Form that Languages Canada sent you, even if you or your agent have already emailed.
- 2.
- Check the spam folder of the email address you registered with.
- 3.
- If you hold a study permit and change schools, follow IRCC's instructions.
- 4.
- If you have arranged your own placement, email student@languagescanada.ca with the subject "PLACEMENT NO LONGER REQUIRED".
Official sources
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ecenglish.com (external site)
