Montreal Junior English Course
Embassy Summer's Montreal Junior English Programme
A gorgeous city bursting with cosmopolitan charm, Montreal is the place for students looking to be surrounded by creativity, breath-taking scenery, and loads of things to see and do. Montreal is a bilingual city, so students can choose to study English or French here!
Key Facts:
Price:
Single Standard rooms: CAD $1,850
Price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation, full board and airport transfer
Day Programme: $640 per week
Location: McGill University
Dates: 2 July - 30 July
Ages: 12 - 18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group leader)
Accommodation: Single and twin rooms in residential accommodation or homestay
Sample Excursions: Quebec City, Ottawa and Mont Tremblant
Day programme available: Always starting on a Monday including tuition, activities and lunch. No accommodation included. Contact us for more information.
Homestay
✓ Single room, shared bathroom, full board
✓ Twin/triple room available only for students travelling together (upon request)
✓ Laundry facilities are available to the student at their homestay
✓ Linen and towels are provided by the homestay provider and are cleaned weekly
✓ Homestay providers are all located within a 60-minute bus/metro journey to school/city centre (average 45 minutes)
✓ Bedrooms and bathrooms will be cleaned once a week by the homestay provider
Bishop Mountain Residential Accommodation
✓ Bishop Mountain Hall is located in the heart of downtown Montreal
✓ Single room. Twin available upon request for students travelling together.
✓ Rooms include bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, wash basin and mini-fridge
✓ Laundry is available. Self service at a minimal charge
✓ Linen and towels are provided and changed weekly
Activities an Excursions
Activities are organised in between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be on-site, near the centre/school or around the city of Montreal. All activities are designed to continue the learning in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging you to develop life skills and make new friends through sport, activities and socially interactive games.
Activities
Sports: With a choice of football, rock climbing, volleyball, ice skating, jet boating and mini-golf.
Cultural activities such as drama workshops, museum visits and science centre
Evening activities such as Jazz festival, Shakespeare in the park and Underground city tour.
Full-Day Excursions
Ottawa: On this trip, students will see Rideau Hall – a beautiful grounds and the official residence of the Governor-General of Canada. They will be able to see over 100 ceremonial trees planted by politicians and dignitaries from all around the world. After that, students will have a walking tour of Ottawa. They will visit the outside of the majestic Parliament buildings, The Rideau Canal, The Famous Ottawa Spider, and finally The Byward Market.
Quebec City: On this trip, students will see the beautiful Montmorency Falls and the romantic, historic City of Quebec. Montmorency Falls is the tallest waterfall in the province of Quebec. Students will be impressed by the grand expanses of nature that typify Quebec. Students will enjoy an hour-long walking tour of the upper and lower cities of Quebec. They will hear about the history of this city and see the Murals, The Dufferin Terrasse, the famous cannonball, La Petite Champlain, The St-Lawrence River, and of course, the World-Famous Chateau Frontenac. Students will get to see history, beauty and culture all in one day!
Mont Tremblant:
Students get to explore this beautiful and charming city, located about 1.5 hours from Montreal.
The city has a great shopping, cute cafés and rich cultural heritage. It’s located by a lake at the foot of the mountain Mont Tremblant, which is a famous ski resort in the winter time.
There is a lot to do here such as hiking, cycling, canoeing and ziplining.
Language Programme
Our junior Montreal language programmes offer lessons in English or French. Here's what to exepect:
- Taught by friendly and professional English and French teachers
- 20 x 45-minute lessons per week morning
- Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with mstudents of different nationalities
- Spacious air-conditioned classrooms
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
- Course materials included as well as an end of course report and certificate
Breakfast
French toast, pancakes or waffles (specific days) or toast, bagels, cereals, scrambled eggs, fruits, coffee and tea. Served on-site at the residence.
Lunch
Students have hot lunch Monday to Friday on campus or with local restaurant that offers a variety of salads, wraps, burgers and pasta dishes. Catering depending on activities schedule.
Evening Meal
Tasty and wholesome dinners are provided, always a hot meal such as Italian spaghetti with a side salad and garlic bread and assorted desserts. Served in the on-site canteen or with local restaurant/catering depending on activities schedule.
Snacks
Centrally located with plenty of shops and cafes nearby.
Classrooms: Nice and bright air-conditioned classrooms located at Dawson College.
- Common spaces are available where students can socialise
Sports Facilities: There are a nearby park and fields for games and activities
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi available in both homestay and at Residence
Getting to Montreal
Travel times to the nearest airport
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) | 20 mins |
Sunday |
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Brunch | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | |
Morning | WELCOME TO MONTREAL ! | Placement/Orientation or Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Old Port of Montreal w/ Ferris Wheel w/ Packed Lunch (Metro) |
Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |||
Afternoon | Arrivals & Activities |
Tour of McGill Campus & History Provisions Stop |
Shopping Holt Renfrew & De La Montagne Street |
Montreal Magic: Chinatown (Metro)) |
Hike Up Mont Royal to Lookout |
Photo Scavanger Hunt & Outdoor Team Games On Campus |
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Fast Food Frenzy! | Onsite Dinner | Onsite Dinner | Dinner in the City | Dinner in the City | Onsite Dinner | Dinner in the City | |
Evening | Onsite: Welcome Social with Music, Ice Breakers & Snacks |
Circus Show @ Esplanade PVM de la Place Ville Marie |
On Site: Soccer Or Activity Club |
Shopping in the Underground Malls (Metro) |
Fireworks @ Clocktower Beach (Metro) |
Graduation Glow Stick & Dance Party |
On Site: Movie Night Or Sports Night |
Sunday |
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Brunch | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | |
Morning | Edulynks Arrival LaRond Amusement (Six Flags) ( Metro) |
Placement/Orientation or Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Explore Quebec City Day Trip |
Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |||
Afternoon | Onsite Tye Dye Party New Arivals Tour of McGill Campus & History w/ Provisions Stop |
Montreal Magic: St. Josephs Oratory (Metro) |
Montreal Magic: Explore Little Italy & Jean Talon Market (Metro) |
Tour City Hall & The Old Port (Metro) |
Tour Mary Queen of the World Cathedral & Quiz |
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Fast Food Frenzy! | Onsite Dinner | Onsite Dinner | Dinner in Little Italy | Dinner in the City | On Site Pizza Party! | Dinner in Quebec City | |
Evening | Onsite: Ice Cream Social with Egg Drop & Games |
Nature Hike with Photo Scavanger Hunt |
On Site: Soccer Or Activity Club |
Bocce Ball Tournament In Parc Dante (Metro, 1 RT from afternoon) |
African Festival Show (1 RT Metro from afternoon) |
Graduation Karaoke Dance Party |
7:00 PM Coming Back from Quebec City |
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Brunch | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | |
Morning | Day at the Beach Swim, beach volleyball, shopping and more! |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 | Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Lessons 9:00 -12:30 |
Old Port of Montreal w/ Ferris Wheel Lunch on the Town (Metro) |
Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |||
Afternoon | Biodome (Metro) | St. Denis with Quiz & Explore Avenue Duluth (Metro) |
Montreal Magic: Visit Little Portugal |
Canada Education Departing TBD for Indi's |
Photo Scavenger Hunt & Outdoor Team Games On Campus |
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Fast Food Frenzy! | Onsite Dinner | Onsite Dinner | Dinner in the City | Dinner in the City | On Site Pizza Party! | Dinner in the City | |
Evening | Onsite: Ice Cream Social with Jeopardy |
Village Au Pied du Courrant (Metro) |
On Site: Soccer Or Activity Club |
McCord Museum | Fireworks @ Clocktower Beach (Metro) |
Graduation Glow Stick & Dance Party |
On Site Movie Night Or Sports Night |
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