Our Company
Our Ethos
For over 30 years, ELAM has helped organizations around the world unlock the full linguistic potential of their teams — building the skills, confidence, and communication fluency that drive real business results. We don’t just deliver language training; we design programs around your people, your goals, and the way your organization works.
And we do it responsibly. As a fully remote, GSS-certified company, sustainability isn’t a footnote for us — it’s built into everything we do. By helping our clients transition to fully virtual training, we eliminate the need for commutes, printed materials, and physical facilities, preventing thousands of tons of carbon emissions every year. Better language skills for your team. A better future for the planet.
12 Days of Giving
Our annual 12 Days of Giving campaign supports 12 diverse charities, spanning causes from environmental protection to women’s empowerment.
Great Place to Work
For two consecutive years, 2025 and 2026 ELAM is truly a great place to work!
WBE Supplier Finalists
Top WEB Supplier finalist in 2021 and 2022.
Supplier of the Year
In 2004, Aventis Supplier of the Year Award for outstanding service and training (BOB program).
Our Values. Our People. Our Promise.
For ELAM, doing good business and doing good in the world are not distinct aspirations — they go hand in hand. We are a committed community partner that believes deeply in sustainable development, environmental responsibility, and social investment. That commitment shows up in how we operate: as a fully virtual company, we actively reduce our ecological footprint while helping our clients do the same through sustainable training practices. We give back through action — supporting non-profit organizations by offering language workshops to their beneficiaries, because access to language is access to opportunity.
As a certified WBE supplier, we are also intentional about who we work with, actively reciprocating by prioritizing diverse suppliers in our own business practices. We walk the talk. At the heart of everything we do is a deep respect for people — all people. We celebrate our differences and champion equality regardless of gender, age, race, origin, religion, sexuality, culture, disability, social status, or any other attribute that makes us who we are. Diversity isn’t a policy at ELAM. It’s our strength.
Community Involvement for More Than 30 Years
Offering Language Training
From the Women’s Y to Place d’Youville community center, we have offered language training to staff and newly arrived immigrants.
Running for a Cause
It's All About the Environment
Pride Month in Montreal
Our Core Team
Karim Karray
Accounting Technician
Thobile Nkwanyana
ESL and FL coordinator
Sophie Paton
FSL Coordinator
Emmanuelle Di Palma
Business Development and Marketing Manager
Melissa Lemay
General Manager
Paule Grenier
Founder
Monica Soares
EdTech Coordinator
Allison Howe
Senior Account Manager
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