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: Single/ Twin standard room: CAD $1,950
Day Programme: CAD $640
Location: York University
Dates: 9 July - 6 August
Ages: 12 - 18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group leader)
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
Day programme available: Always starting on a Monday including tuition, activities and lunch. No accommodation included. Contact us for more information.
✓ Single/twin standard rooms with a shared bathroom ratio of 1:5 located, in Tatham Hall student residence
✓ Apartment-style single/twin rooms with en-suite (2 separate bathrooms in the apartment). Bathroom ratio of 1:3. Located in Calumet student residence
✓ Communal space on most 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.
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
- Maximum 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
- Indoor and outdoor basketball courts
- Ball fields
- 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 |
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 | |
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