International Junior and Teens English Summer School.
We strive to provide highest quality education, bridging your child's success with well formed infrastructure of knowledge and resources.
University of British Columbia , Vancouver
Summer School Residential Accommodation University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Vancouver is a bustling city on the west coast of Canada. The campus of University of British Colombia is large green space surrounded by forest and an ocean and yet only 30 minutes from central Vancouver. The facilities here are great including tennis and basketball courts and lounges for students to relax.
- Age: 11-17
- Group Bookings
- Individual bookings
University of British Columbia - International Summer school
Location
Airports: Vancouver International: 30mins* Groups are met at the airport by a staff member who will escort you back to the campus
Facilities
Indoor and outdoor spaces for interactive activities including conversation classes, international evenings, discos and more. Sports: Grass field, tennis and basketball courts and access to university softball diamond, ice rink and indoor swimming complex. Other: Lounges in the accommodation area with TV, sofas and basic kitchen. The commons block offers Wi-Fi and dining.
Accommodation
Residences: Single rooms with shared single-gender washrooms.
Local Transport
Bus: Bus loop at UBC – #4, #44, #17 and #N17 direct to downtown take approximately 20 min Tickets are provided for all journeys.
Internet
Wi-Fi internet is available across campus including in halls of residences. Please refer to your Centre Manager for Wi-Fi access codes.
Academics
Average students per class: 16. English levels: Elementary - Proficiency (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels). Additional qualifications available: Trinity GESE exam and PCTO programme
Security
There is 24 hour security. No safes in the bedrooms. The Centre Manager has a safe in their office for Group Leaders to store money/passports securely. An access fob, a key and lanyard are supplied to students. A replacement key is £18 and a replacement fob is £10. A replacement lanyard is £ 2. Damage deposits of £20 or €30 will be collected.
Laundry
There is a laundry room located on site. Card system used. It is £2.70 for a wash and £1.20 for tumble dryers. Cards can be purchased from Loring Management Centre. All of the laundry facilities are self-service. Open: 7.00 - 23.00. Bed linen will be washed once a week by the University laundry.
Meal
Breakfast: 07:00 - 08:45. Toast, cereal, pastry, yogurt, fruit. Cooked breakfast once a week. Lunch: 12:30 - 13:45. Pasta, meat or vegetarian main course with potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert. Dinner: 18:00 - 20:00. Meat or vegetarian main course with potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert.
At a Glance
Qualitative English learning for junior and teens
Our international summer school strives to offer the best of teaching and cultural experience to all our international students. Our programmes are designed to break through the learning of the language combined with excellent social activities whereby students are totally immersed in it by practicing the language and making new friends.
Learn English, Make International Friends, Have Fun
“The summer school is undoubtedly the best for its commitment and responsibility towards students.”
Sophia J.
Teacher, Summer School
“The teachers were very helpful and committed towards us and I met many international students.”
Thomas
Student, Germany
Junior and Teens English Summer School Sample Programme
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
Day 1 | Arrivals | Arrivals | Campus Tour and Ice-breakers |
Day 2 | Lesson 1 (Testing/Orientation) | Vancouver Walking Tour | On-site Activities |
Day 3 | Lesson 2 | Sports on Campus | On-site Activities |
Day 4 | Lesson 3 | Cycling in Stanley Park | International Evening |
Day 5 | Lesson 4 | FlyOver Canada | Colour Run |
Day 6 | Lesson 5 | Metrotown Shopping Trip | Metrotown Shopping Trip |
Day 7 | Playland Amusement Park | Playland Amusement Park | Karaoke Night |
Day 8 | Excursion to Whistler | Excursion to Whistler | On-site Activities |
Day 9 | Lesson 6 | Science World | On-site Activities |
Day 10 | Lesson 7 | Canopy walk at UBC | On-site Activities |
Day 11 | Lesson 8 | Beach BBQ & Beach Games | Beach BBQ & Beach Games |
Day 12 | Lesson 9 | Swimming | Talent Show |
Day 13 | Lesson 10 | Granville Island | On-site Activities |
Day 14 | Science Museum | Optional Excursions | Farewell Disco |
Day 15 | Departures | Departures | Departures |
Please note that the sample programme refers to the previous year programme, this year summer programme will be released 3 weeks before departure.