Canada Institute of Linguistics
Why CanIL?
CanIL integrates faith, scholarship and linguistics as preparation for service to language communities worldwide. We provide training in applied linguistics across a range of domains such as descriptive linguistics, language survey, Bible translation, orthography development, literacy development, and language documentation. Our faculty and staff bring over 350 years of field experience serving minoritized-language communities all around the world.
Practicums & Internships
CanIL offers experiential education opportunities both domestically and internationally for BA and MA students. For students pursuing Bible translation ministry, trips that are part of the academic program qualify for partial funding.
Top Five Programs
MA in Linguistics & Translation
MA in Linguistics
BA in Applied Linguistics
Doctor of Ministry (Bible Translation)
Training Certificates
Community Culture
CanIL is very much a COMMUNITY. We know students choose their school for excellent academics, but we also know that community is a critical part of the learning experience. We make community life a high priority as you will be engaging with your classmates as colleagues for life!
Featured Program: CanIL Launch
Interested in Bible translation ministry? CanIL Launch, a mentorship in the fundamental life skills of partnership development also offers additional financial aid for students as they seek to serve in a ministry context.
Visit www.canil.ca, then contact our admissions team now to start a conversation. We will walk with you through the process.





