Summer English Course for Teenagers in Vancouver
Summer schools offer an excellent opportunity for teenage students to practice and improve their English skills in a fun, safe and exciting environment. The excellent new Junior syllabus has been carefully designed to meet the special demands of short summer courses.
Our price promise
If you find this course cheaper elsewhere, we will match the price and give you a £50 voucher when you book*.
*Applies only to like-for-like dates at the same school on the same course for the same duration.
Study
Minimum entry requirements
- Minimum age: 12
- English level: A0: Complete beginner / | IELTS 1
Course format
- Length of study: From 1 week
- Hours per week: 15
- Maximum class size: 15
- Typical student age: 12 - 17
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Typical student mix:
24% European, 32% Far Eastern, 28% Middle Eastern, 9% Latin American, 7% Asian
Dates and fees
- Start dates:
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Tuition fees: From 1495.00 CAD
Tuition length options
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Compulsory fees
- Our admin fee: 49 CAD
- Other expenses:
English lessons
The learning materials that are used in class are exclusively available at this group of schools. They were designed by teachers specifically for their students. Students will typically receive 15 hours of English lessons per week.
Lessons aim to increase the students’ confidence in communicating in English through engaging and age-appropriate topics and activities. All language is presented in context to show and practice how English is used in the real world and not just the lesson.
Teenage learners need variety
The Junior Syllabus is a well-structured framework for teenage learners. Lessons promote speaking, reading, listening and writing skills practice to increase language fluency but also the opportunity to improve language accuracy with challenging grammar exercises and focus on new vocabulary.
The syllabus is complemented by culture themed lessons, focusing on different aspects of British life, including music, sport, literature and history. They are an opportunity for students to find out more about their host culture and compare their cultural experience and background with that of other students.
Assessment and certification
On arrival all students sit a written and oral exam to identify which level study is the most appropriate for them
Based on continuous assessment throughout their stay all students receive a school Report Card and Certificate of Attendance at the end of their course.
Students have the opportunity of taking the Trinity College GESE during their stay
Sports
The Campus has its own sports centre on-site which includes a sports hall, gym and swimming pool.
Social Spaces
There are plenty of chill out zones and places to chat and relax on campus.
Activities
The school offers excellent on-site activities which are tailored to each location, and with a specific theme running throughout. The on-site programme has a range of choices available, from discos, talent shows and sports competitions, to movie nights and treasure hunts throughout the campus.
Activities at UBC Vancouver
- Themed Film Night
- Class of 2014 Challenge
- Drama Workshops
- Fantasy Fancy Dress Disco
- Arts and Crafts
- Around the Campfire Night
- Beach BBQ
- Fashion Show
- Conversation Club
- Sports evenings
Excursions
The Vancouver programme has the following excursions included:
- 1 full day and 4 half days into Vancouver
- 1 full day to Whistler with entrance to Wild Play Ele- ments Park
- 4 day, 3 night guided trip into Rocky Mountains— Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Falls, the Columbia Ice Fields and more
Vancouver highlights
- Sight-seeing at Granville Island
- Canopy Walk and Botanical Gardens
- 3 day visit to the Rocky Mountains
Vancouver - Week 1
| Day → | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Note: 1. This programme is a sample programme only. 2. The scheduling of lessons,activities and excursions are subject to change and amendment. 3. This programme runs on a zig zag basis | |||||||
| 07:30 to 08:30 | Breakfast | ||||||
| Morning sessions: 09:00 to 12:30 | Arrivals and settling in | Tour of Vancouver and Coal Harbor picnic | Lesson 2 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 | Lesson 7 | Lesson 8 |
| 12:45 to 13:45 | Lunch | ||||||
| Afternoon sessions: 14:00 to 17:30 | Testing and lesson 1 | BC stadium visit and walking tour | Lesson 3 | Visit to Stanley Park | Lesson 6 | Visit to Granville island and laser light show | Visit to English Bay |
| 18:30 to 19:30 | Dinner | ||||||
| Evening activities: 20:00 to 22:30 |
Free time |
Free time |
Beach BBQ | Free time | Swimming | Free time | Free time |
| Optional Activity | |||||||
| Ice skating | |||||||
Vancouver - Week 2
| Day → | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note: 1. This is a sample programme only. 2. The scheduling of lessons, activities and excursions are subject to change / amendment. 3.This programme runs on a zig zag basis. | |||||||
| 07:30 to 08:30 | Breakfast | ||||||
| Morning sessions: 09:00 to 12:30 | Lesson 9 | Full day trip to Whistler | Lesson 10 | Rocky Mountains tour | Rocky Mountains tour | Rocky Mountains tour | Rocky Mountains tour |
| 12:45 to 13:45 | Lunch | ||||||
| Afternoon sessions: 14:00 to 17:30 | Walking tour Pacific Spirit Provincial Park | Visit to Whistler village | Trip down town for shopping | Rocky Mountains tour | Rocky Mountains tour | Rocky Mountains tour | Rocky Mountains tour |
| 18:30 to 19:30 | Dinner | ||||||
| Evening activities: 20:00 to 22:30 | Free time | Free time | Beach BBQ | Rocky Mountains tour evening activity | Rocky Mountains tour evening activity | Rocky Mountains tour evening activity |
Rocky Mountains tour evening activity |
As well as an exceptional campus, our Vancouver summer school features a really outstanding activity programme which includes a 3 night, 4 day trek in the Rocky Mountains as well as a full day trip to Whistler Wild Elements Park together with 4 half days and one full day in Vancouver itself.
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