Toronto Junior English Programme

Embassy Summer at York University, Toronto

Our Toronto centre is located at York University about 30 minutes by metro from the city centre. The subway stop is located on campus and a five minute walk from the residence. This central location, on a modern university campus, provides a perfect base for a Canadian summer school experience. Our programme offers students language classes with a fun and dynamic activities programme we call active learning. The activities offer a balance of sports, cultural activities, tourist attractions and workshops. 

Key Facts

Price (per week):

Single/ Twin standard room: CAD $2150

Day Programme: CAD $670

Always starting on a Monday including tuition, activities, and lunch. No accommodation is included. Contact us for more information.

Location: York University

Dates: 06 July - 03 August 2025

Ages: 12 - 18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group)

Accommodation: Single/twin standard rooms and apartment-style single/twin rooms with en-suite

Sample Excursions: Explore downtown Toronto, Toronto Island and Toronto Botanical Garden

Single/twin standard rooms with a shared bathroom ratio of 1:5 
Communal space on most dormitory floor
Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair
All rooms air-conditioned
Bathrooms are cleaned daily
Linen changed weekly
Laundry available in residence building for a small fee. See your Center Manager for laundry cards and laundry soap.
Meals are served in a large self-service dining hall.
Wi-Fi available throughout accommodation, social and teaching spaces
Towel, hand towel and soap is provided
$100 CAD deposit upon arrival

Arrival

Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Embassy Summer office where they will register and get their room keys so that they can check into their rooms. Please have your student have his/her $100.00 deposit ready.

Welcome

On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.

Activities

Activities are organized either before or after the lessons and during evenings. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. These may include:

Sports  such as football, mini Olympics, volleyball and basketball

Activities  such as scavenger hunts, museums, nature walks, city tours, explore Casa Loma
Evening activities  such as karaoke, talent show, team games and Downtown Toronto by night walking tours and festivals

Excursions and Trips

Our students get to explore exciting places in and around Toronto such as the Ontario Science Center, Casa Loma, High Park, Royal Ontario Museum and Kensington Market.

Downtown Toronto: Canada’s largest city, students explore bustling downtown Toronto and surrounding areas.

Toronto Island: Students take a ferry to the island and enjoy a nice picnic

Toronto Botanical Gardens: Featuring 17 beautiful gardens to explore, a lovely environment to visit

Optional/Upgraded activities:

Canada’s Wonderland: An impressive theme park with over 70 rides including 16 roller-coasters.

CN Tower: located in Downtown Toronto, the CN Tower is a regional tourism highlight, with, quite literally, an unmatched skyline view from the LookOut

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada: located in downtown Toronto,  the aquarium is Toronto’s must-see attraction for tourists and locals of all ages. Immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure.

Baseball game: The Toronto Blue Jays play at their impressive home stadium.

Niagara Falls: World-renowned waterfalls on the US-Canadian border, with a visit to an outlet shopping mall included.

The classroom is at the heart of your Toronto Junior English Course. English Lessons are student-centred and encourage the development of relevant language skills.

Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
20 x 45 minute lessons per week each morning or afternoon.
Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
Approximatley 17 students per class
Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
Classrooms are standard style
Classrooms are located on York University campus
Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
Materials included as well as an end of course report and certificate

Breakfast

Both cooked and continental which might include pancakes, eggs, juice, coffee and toast.

Lunch

Two courses, 2-3 options including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches (may be provided on certain activities): water, fruit, sandwich, crisps.

Evening Meal

Two courses, 2-3 options including a vegetarian and halal option.

Snacks

Vending machines, coffees shops and a shopping mall are located on the campus for drinks and confectionery.

Meals served in large self-service dining hall in residence building or in the university food court.

Facilities

Outdoor basketball courts. Other sports will be played in area parks.
Laundry facilities are located in the basement of the residence building.
Common areas are available on each floor of the residence.

Travel times to nearest airport

Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)

25 mins

Local public transport services

York University bus stop	10 mins walk
York University subway station	13 mins walk

Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres, so you can rest assured that students are well looked after.

Student Services

Our student support staff can help you with:

Accommodation

Airport transfers

Information about local services

Assistance with individual and personal problems

Emergency contact

Medical information

If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. All costs have to be paid by the student. Students must have written consent from their parent or guardian for any medical treatment to be administered.

LOCAL HOSPITAL
Humber River Hospital, 1235 Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON, M3M 0B2

INSURANCE
All of Embassy Montreal students are provided with medical insurance by the school. They will be given proof of insurance on their first day of school.

Location

EC Toronto
York University 4700 Keele St,
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada

2 Week Sample Programmes

Extra

Each 14-night stay will include 10 half-day trips to exciting places around Montreal such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Pointe a Calliere Museum and Mount Royal. It also includes full-day excursions to Quebec, Ottawa, Mont-Trembant and Six Flags Amusement Park. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.

This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.

WEEK 1
	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning	Welcome Arrivals	Testing, Orientation and Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Explore Canada Downtown or Optional Full-Day Excursion to Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping
afternoon	Eaton Centre Mall shopping/ Explore the Harborfront & Toronto Music Garden or optional Trip to: Toronto Zoo or Broadway Matinee Welcome Party and Social	York Campus Tour & Scavenger Hunt	ES Led Tour of Nathan Philiips Sq & Dundas Square	Visit St. Lawrence Market & Old Town	Visit to the Ontario Science Center	Visit & Explore Casa Loma
Evening		Exploring High Park	Sports or Activity Club Including ‘Getting to Know You’ Trivia Game Optional activity: Broadway Show	Supper in the City & ARGO Art Gallery of Ontario and Exploting Nearby	Sports, Activity club, Concert in Toronto Music Gardens	Pizza Night & Graduation Party	On-site activities

WEEK 2
	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning	Yorkdale Shopping or Tour York Botanical Gardens or optional trip: Canada’s Wonderland.	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Full-day excursion: explore and Picnic at Toronto Island or optional Trip: Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping
afternoon	Welcome Party & Social	Toronto Aquarium	Visit Royal Ontario Museum	Visit York University Library and Art Gallery with Photo Scavenger Hunt	Distillary District Walking ES Led Tour	Visit & Explore Casa Loma
Evening	Welcome Party & Social	Trivia and Movie Night	Sports, Activity Club with Arts & Crafts, Optional activity: Medieval Times	Supper in the City & Visit to the CN Tower -Explore DT Toronto	Sports, Activity club, Concert in Toronto Music Gardens	Pizza Night & Graduation Party	Karaoke night