Toronto Junior English Course
Embassy Summer at York University, Toronto
Welcome to Toronto! Our centre is located at the impressive Keele campus of York University, the third-largest university in Canada.
There are some great facilities on campus, such as indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a swimming pool and ball fields, and the centre of Toronto is only a 30-minute metro ride away.
Key Facts
Price (per week):
Single/ Twin standard room: CAD $2080
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: 07 July - 04 August
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 located, in Tatham Hall student residence
✓ Communal space on every other dormitory floor
✓ Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair
✓ Bathrooms are cleaned daily
✓ Linen changed weekly
✓ Laundry available in residence building for a small fee
✓ Meals are served in a large self-service dining hall or in the university food court
✓ All rooms have air conditioning
✓ Wi-Fi available throughout accommodation, social and teaching spaces
✓ Towel, hand towel and soap is provided
The programme includes several half-day trips and 1 full-day excursion every week, as well as on-site activities in between lessons. All activities are designed to continue the learning in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging students to develop life skills and make new friends through sport, activities and socially interactive games
Activities
Sports: With a choice of football, mini Olympics, volleyball and basketball.
Drama: Drama and performance activities, such as drama workshops and scavenger hunts.
Evening: Activities such as karaoke, a talent show, team games and Downtown by night tours.
Half-Day Trips
Our students get to explore exciting places in and around Toronto such as Ontario Science Center, Casa Loma, High Park, Royal Ontario Museum and Kensington Market.
Full-Day Excursions
Downtown Toronto: explore downtown Toronto and visit the CN Tower.
Toronto Island: explore the island and enjoy a nice picnic
Toronto Botanical Gardens: enjoy 17 beautiful gardens and lovely environment.
We offer additional optional activities/excursions in the centre as well, such as:
- Niagara Falls and nearby Outlet Shopping
- The CM Tower
- Ripley’s Aquarium
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
- 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
Meals: Meals served in a large self-service canteen or in the food court on campus.
Breakfast
- Both cooked and continental which might include pancakes, eggs, juice, coffee and toast.
Lunch
- Two courses, 3 options including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches (provided at weekends): water, fruit, sandwich, crisps and biscuits/cake
Evening Meal
- Two courses, 3 options including a vegetarian and halal option.
Snacks
Vending machines, coffees shops and a shopping mall are located in 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
- Gymnasium (upon request)
- Indoor pool (upon request)
- Laundry facilities are located in the basement of the residence building.
- Common areas are available on each floor of the residence.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi throughout accommodation, social and teaching spaces.
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 |
| WEEK A | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Welcome Arrivals | Placement, Orientation / 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 | Day Trip to Niagara Falls |
| Afternoon | Shopping in the City @ Eaton Centre Mall or Visit Ontario Science Center | York Campus Tour & Scavenger Hunt | ES Led Tour of Nathan Philiips Sq & Dundas Square | Visit St. Lawerence Market & Old Town | Explore Kensington Market | Explore and shop in China Town | |
| Evening | Welcome Party & Social | Exploring Little Italy | Onsite Sports or Activity Club | ARGO Art Gallery of Ontario and Exploring Nearby | Onsite Sports or Activity Club | Graduation & Karaoke Dance Party | Movie Night or Sports in the Park |
| WEEK B | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Canada Wonderland | Placement, Orientation / 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 | Day Trip: Explore and Picnic at Toronto Island |
| Afternoon | Visit York University Library and Art Gallery with Photo Scavenger Hunt | Distillary District Walking ES Led Tour | Onsite Tye Dye Party | Explore Little Italy & Baldwin Village | Visit to the CM Tower | ||
| Evening | Welcome Party & Social | Explore China Town | Onsite Sports or Activity Club | Dream in High Park Theater | Onsite Sports or Activity Club | Graduation, Birthdays & Dance Party 7:00- 10:00 | Movie Night or Sports in the Park |
| WEEK C (3 Week Students ONLY) | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Day at Ripleys Aquarium | 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 | Shopping in the City |
| Afternoon | Scavanger Hunt or Sports in the Park | Explore Queens West & Graffiti Alley | Museum of Illusions | Explore Casa Loma | Lead Tour Ryerson University or University of Toronto | ||
| Evening | Welcome Party & Social | Music in the Park | Onsite Sports or Activity Club | Dream in High Park Theater | Onsite Sports or Activity Club | Graduation, Birthdays & Dance Party 7:00- 10:00 | Movie Night or Sports in the Park |
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