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 $1,790
Location: York University
Dates: 10 July - 7 August
Ages: 12 - 18
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.
✓ Engaging classrooms with a positive learning atmosphere.
✓ 15 hours (20 x 45 minutes) of English lessons per week, morning or afternoon.
✓ Taught by qualified English teachers.
✓ Student ratios of 17 students per class.
✓ Placement testing lesson on day 1 to ensure students are classed appropriately to their level.
✓ We teach all levels, from beginner to advanced.
✓ All courses include learning resources, materials appropriate to students' age and level, and an end-of-course certificate.
Classrooms: Standard classrooms located on campus.
Sports Facilities: Indoor and outdoor basketball courts, ball fields, a gym and an indoor pool (upon request).
Meals: Meals served in a large self-service canteen or in the food court on campus.
Common Room: There are common areas on each floor of the residence building.
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 |
Embassy Summer Toronto Sample Timetable
| SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals/on-site activities. Shopping at Eaton Centre Mall or Optional Trip to Toronto Zoo | Testing & Orientation or lessons | English Lessons | English Lessons | English Lessons | English Lessons | Full-day excursion: Explore Canada Downtown or optional Full-day Excursion: Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping |
| Afternoon | York Campus Tour & Scavenger Hunt | Tour of Nathan Philiips Sq & Dundas Square | Visit St. Lawerenc Market & Old Town | Visit to the Ontario Science Center | Visit & Explore Casa Loma | ||
| Evening | Welcome Party | Exploring High Park | On-site activities: Sports or Activity Club or optional Broadway Show | Supper in the City & ARGO Art Gallery of Ontario | On-site activities: Sports or Activity Club or concert in Toronto Music Gardens | Pizza Night & Graduation Party | Optional on-site activities |
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