Canada Institute of Linguistics

Are you mission-minded? Do you have a heart to end Bible poverty for millions of
speakers of minority-languages around the world? CanIL is the place for YOU!
Why CanIL?
For over thirty years, CanIL has been training mission-minded students with a heart to end Bible poverty for the millions of minority language speakers around the world. Our team of field- experienced faculty teach students linguistic tools that will help them make a lasting impact for people around the world.
Local Features
CanIL operates on two campuses. CanIL West, on the campus of Trinity Western University, is nestled in the beautiful BC Fraser Valley, minutes drive from mountains, rivers, lakes, and the ocean. CanIL East, on Tyndale University College campus, is located on a beautiful 56-acre campus nestled in the city of Toronto.
Community Culture
CanIL is not just a school, it’s a family made up of mission-minded students, teachers and staff. In addition to our regular weekly extracurricular activities, each month we enjoy sharing a meal together while listening to stories told by visiting alumni from all over the world. Students and staff also have opportunities to share their latest research during academic colloquiums.