GILA (Gastown International Language Academy) Located in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Gastown neighbourhood, GILA (Gastown International Language Academy) is a brand-NEW boutique ESL School that provides premium quality education and services to international students from all over the world. AT GILA, we are enthusiastic about serving the needs of English Language Learners. We strive to empower individuals to communicate effectively in today’s increasingly global world; confidently, fluently and expertly in academic, professional and social settings through face-to-face, remote and written mediums with cultural appropriacy. We achieve this by putting our vision into practice. We aim to be a highly progressive academy that combines innovative approaches to English Language Teaching, with enterprising Integration of Technology in a dynamic learning environment that values people and the environment. We offer intensive ESL programs, both part-time and full-time, in a small class size (maximum of 12) and a completely immersive setting.

The logomark was inspired by Gastown’s most famous landmark is its steam-powered clock. While also implementing Gastown initial “G” and some shapes that represent the innovative style of learning offered by the academy. The chosen colours portrait the idea of different languages and cultural groups for a modern ESL school that provides premium quality educational services.