Free Wi-Fi

12 Comfortable Classes

12 Students Per Class

1 Computer Lab

1 Cafeteria

1 Kitchen

After school activities

BLI takes learning beyond the classroom. Live the language you are learning by participating in our activity program that offers great activities every day. BLI offers a fantastic activity program and we encourage you to participate in our activities as much as you can. Participating will allow you to connect with friends and to explore and experience life and culture in Montreal and/or Quebec City as well as provide you with an opportunity to practice the language you are learning outside the classroom. You will treasure incredible experiences you will remember your entire life. Our activity program offers you the opportunity to discover and explore the city where you are studying. Relax and spend time with your new international friends while you continue practicing your English or French In a relax environment and meet new friends. Our activity program varies from season to season and includes activities like skating, rollerblading, conversation clubs, karaoke nights, movie nights, student parties, biking, rafting, visiting museums, going to concerts, and much more. Some activities are free and others have a cost that will depend on the type of activity. All activities are lead by the activities coordinator and/or a teacher.

Weekend Outings

Quebec’s location allows you to discover many beautiful places close to the city. Some of our weekend tours and outings are:

- Toronto & Niagara Falls

- Ottawa

- Montreal

- New York City*

- Boston*

- Whales watching

- Skiing

- Dog sledding

- Tubing

*Traveling to USA

Some weekend trips include travel to the USA for shopping or other activities. If you plan to enter the USA while you are studying in Quebec, you need a valid USA Visa. You must apply for your USA visa before coming to Canada. If you are from Western European Countries & Japan you do not have to apply for a USA Visa in advance, as you will be able to get one from USA Immigration at the border. Your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months and be machine readable. If you have a single-entry Canadian visa, you should be allowed to travel to the USA as long as your visa is valid and you return to Canada before the end of your approved stay in Canada (http://www.cic.gc.ca).

Airport Transfers

At BLI, we want your experience abroad to be enjoyable from the first moment you arrive in Canada. For some students, arriving in a new place can be stressful. So that you don’t have to worry about anything, we offer a personalized and friendly pick-up service.  One of our representatives will pick you up and make sure you arrive at your selected accommodation safely. If you need this service, please let us know at the time of registration.  It is important that you send us your flight details 4 weeks before your arrival to arrange the service. BLI also offers an airport drop-off service. You can request this service at the time of your registration, or if you wish you can request it once you have arrived in Montreal.

Arriving at the airport

International students arrive at Montreal’s Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau International Airport and Quebec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport. When you arrive at the airport, be sure to follow the signs at the airport. You will need to go through the Primary Immigration Inspection point to speak to an official from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). This is where you will want to see your passport, Letter of Acceptance, information about your accommodation and your return air ticket to your country. If you applied for a study permit because you will be studying for more than 6 months, your study permit will be issued upon arrival.