Canada is a fun, safe and beautiful country, and it is a good place for learning and sightseeing! School districts welcome overseas students aged 10-18 to join their summer camps in July and August 2008 to leave footprints at various popular tourist spots, experience Western culture and learn day-to-day English. Joining one of the following summer camps would give students a golden opportunity to create precious memories and international friendships.
(Note: Any Hong Kong student holding a BNO or HKSAR passport does not require a Student Visa to study in Canada’s summer programs.)

COQUITLAM SCHOOL BOARD #43 – Offers various kinds of programs including Morning English (8:30-12:00), Morning English + Afternoon Cultural Activities (8:30-4:00), Whole Day Intensive English (8:30-2:00), High School Advanced English Language Class (8:30-2:00), TOEFL Preparation Class (8:30-2:00), and High School Advanced English Language Skills Training Class (8:30-2:00).

  Age:              13-19

Start Date:     Classes start once a week, except for Whole Day Intensive English and High School
                     Advanced English Language Class which start only once a month. Program duration is 4
                     weeks.

Location:       Riverside Secondary School

Fee:               $200 - $650/week & $1400/period
                     (including Airport Pickup, Homestay Services, Medical Insurance, and Classes)

GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE – Located in downtown Toronto, each week offers 20-hour English language class and 3 extra-curricular activities. The English language class emphasizes on oral and listening skills, including topics such as Technology & Media, Sports, Art & Entertainment, Multiculturalism and Canadian Lifestyles, Youth in Canada, History & Politics, Animals & Nature, and Money & Business.

Age:                 18 or above

Start Date:        June 23 –August 15, 2008

Location:          St. James Campus

Class Time:      Mondays to Fridays

Fee:                 $975 and up

Homestay:        $175 - $190/week

GREATER VICTORIA SCHOOL BOARD – Victoria is well-known as a “Garden City”. Participants can choose among a 2-week to 6-week programs. Each week includes at least 22 hours English language class and 12 hours cultural activities. Every Saturday is an all-day cultural activity day.

Age:                 11-18

Start Date:        June 30-July 6, 2008; July 7-13, 2008; July 14-20, 2008
                        July 21-27, 2008; July 28-August 3, 2008; August 4-10, 2008

Class Time:      Mondays to Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm

Fee:                  $1695 and up
                       (including Airport Pickup, Homestay Services, Medical Insurance, Transportation,
                        and Classes)

LANGLEY SCHOOL BOARD #35 – English class in the morning and sightseeing in the afternoon including tourist spots such as White Rock, Gastown, Stanley Park, Victoria, Playland Amusement Park, Vancouver Game Farm Zoo, Castle Fun Park, Grouse Mountain, Science World, Water Park, Mountain View, Fort Langley and IMAX Theatre

Age:                10-18

Start Date:       July 6-26, 2008; July 27-Aug 16, 2008; July 27-Aug 23, 2008 (3-4 weeks)

Class Time:      Mondays to Fridays (Whole day)

Fee:                 $2500 and up
                       (including Airport Pickup, Homestay Services, Medical Insurance, Transportation,
                        and Classes)

MALASPINA HIGH SCHOOL (MHS) – Located in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, every year MHS organizes summer camps for many overseas students. In addition to English upgrading classes, MHS provides many extracurricular and local culture learning activities. Students also go on a 1-day trip to Vancouver.

Age:               13-18

Start Date:      July 1, 14, or 23 and August 11 (2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks)

Class Time:     Mondays to Fridays (Whole day)

Fee:                $1450 and up
                      (including Airport Pickup, Homestay Services, Medical Insurance, Transportation,
                       and Classes)

NIAGARA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS – Located near Niagara Falls and it is 1.5 hours drive away from Toronto. NCCS has been organizing English classes to international students with success and is very good at improving its students’ English language skills. Students who participate in the summer camp reside in NCCS’s dormitory and they will be served nutrition-rich meals by NCCS dietitians.

Age:             11-17

Start Date:    July 6-August 1 (4 weeks)

Fee:              $3850
                    (including Airport Pickup, Homestay Services, Medical Insurance, Transportation,
                     and Classes)

Application Deadline:      June 2, 2008

OTTAWA – CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – Offers 2, 3, or 4 weeks program: English class in the morning and extracurricular activities in the afternoon including Ottawa Boat tour, Dragon Boating, Byward Market, Picnic at the Beach, Parliament Hill, Wave Pool, Bikini along the Canal, Mont Cascade Waterpark, Museum of Nature, Art Gallery, Museum of Civilization, and Trip to Niagara Falls.

Age:             9-13 or 13-18

Start Date:    June 30-August 16 (Application Deadline: June 2, 2008)

Fee:              $2000 and up
                    (including Airport Pickup, Homestay Services, Medical Insurance, Transportation,
                     and Classes)

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (NEW COLLEGE) – Offers a series of high quality English and Academic programs for students and adults between July and August.
General English Program (GEP)

Age:                    12–14 (Junior), 15-18 (Senior)            

English Level:       Beginner to Intermediate   

Program Length:   3 or 4 weeks                                    

Class Time:          15 hours/week

Start Date:           3 weeks – June 28-July 18, 2008; July 5-25, 2008; July 27-August 16, 2008                                          4 weeks – June 28-July 25, 2008; July 27-August 23, 2008

Fee:                      $3450 (3 weeks) or $4600 (4 weeks)
                            (including Airport Pickup, Homestay Services, Medical Insurance, Transportation,
                             and Classes)

Intensive English Program (IEP)
Age:                     12–14 (Junior), 15-18 (Senior)                        

English Level:      Intermediate to Advanced

Program Length:  4 weeks                                        

Class time:            30 hours/week
Start Date:            June 28-July 25, 2008; July 27-August 23, 2008
Fee:                      $4975
                            (including Airport Pickup, Homestay Services, Medical Insurance, Transportation,
                             and Classes)

TOEFL & Academic Preparation Program (TAPP)
Age:                      15-18 (Senior)                                   

English Level:       Intermediate to Advanced                                        

Program Length:   4 weeks                                        

Class time:            30 hours/week
Start Date:             June 28-July 25, 2008; July 27-August 23, 2008

Fee:                      $4975
                            (Including Airport Pickup, Homestay Services, Medical Insurance, Transportation,
                             and Classes)

English Foundations Course
Age:                       19+                                           

English Level:          Beginner to Advanced                                   

Program Length:      4, 8 or 12 weeks                            

Class Time:             15 hours/week (Morning)

Start Date:               4 weeks – June 2-27, 2008; June 30-July 25, 2008; July 28-August 22, 2008

                               8 weeks – June 2-July 25, 2008; June 30-August 22, 2008

                               12 weeks – June 2-August 22, 2008     

Fee (Tuition only):    $1100 (4 weeks); $2200 (8 weeks); $3300 (12 weeks)

(Please ask IES for detailed fee schedule)   

Business Foundations Course (BFC)
Age:                        19+                                            

English Level:           Intermediate to Advanced                                    

Program Length:      4, 8 or 12 weeks                            

Class Time:             15 hours/week (Morning)

Start Date:              4 weeks – June 2-27, 2008; June 30-July 25, 2008; July 28-August 22, 2008

                              8 weeks – June 2-July 25, 2008; June 30-August 22, 2008

                             12 weeks – June 2-August 22, 2008       

Fee (Tuition only):  $1100 (4 weeks); $2200 (8 weeks); $3300 (12 weeks)

(Please ask IES for detailed fee schedule)   

Academic Foundations Course (AFC)
Age:                       19+                                            

English Level:          Intermediate to Advanced                                 

Program Length:     4, 8 or 12 weeks                             

Class Time:            15 hours/week (Morning)

Start Date:              4 weeks – June 2-27, 2008; June 30-July 25, 2008; July 28-August 22, 2008

                              8 weeks – June 2-July 25, 2008; June 30-August 22, 2008

                             12 weeks – June 2-August 22, 2008 
      
Fee (Tuition only):  $1100 (4 weeks); $2200 (8 weeks); $3300 (12 weeks)

(Please ask IES for detailed fee schedule)   

Speaking + Pronunciation Course (SPC)
Age:                       19+                                            

English Level:          Beginner to Advanced                                    

Program Length:     4, 8 or 12 weeks                              

Class Time:            10 hours/week (Afternoon)  

Start Date:              4 weeks – June 2-27, 2008; June 30-July 25, 2008; July 28-August 22, 2008

                              8 weeks – June 2-July 25, 2008; June 30-August 22, 2008

                              12 weeks – June 2-August 22, 2008       

Fee (Tuition only):   $750 (4 weeks); $1500 (8 weeks); $2250 (12 weeks)
(Please ask IES for detailed fee schedule)   

TOEIC Preparation Course (TCPC)
Age:                       19+

English Level:          Intermediate to Advanced                                   

Program Length:      4, 8 or 12 weeks                              

Class Time:            10 hours/week (Afternoon) 

Start Date:              4 weeks – June 2-27, 2008; June 30-July 25, 2008; July 28-August 22, 2008

                              8 weeks – June 2-July 25, 2008; June 30-August 22, 2008

                             12 weeks – June 2-August 22, 2008       

Fee (Tuition only):  $750 (4 weeks); $1500 (8 weeks); $2250 (12 weeks)
(Please ask IES for detailed fee schedule)  

TOEFL Preparation Course (TFPC)
Age:                        19+                                           

English Level:           Intermediate to Advanced                                    

Program Length:      4, 8 or 12 weeks                              

Class Time:             10 hours/week (Afternoon) 

Start Date:              4 weeks – June 2-27, 2008; June 30-July 25, 2008; July 28-August 22, 2008

                              8 weeks – June 2-July 25, 2008; June 30-August 22, 2008

                             12 weeks – June 2-August 22, 2008     
  
Fee (Tuition only):  $750 (4 weeks); $1500 (8 weeks); $2250 (12 weeks)
(Please ask IES for detailed fee schedule)

VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD #38 – Students would study English at Magee Secondary in the morning and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities in the afternoon including drama, culinary, physical education, arts, etc. Students could also study English at David Thompson Secondary or Point Grey Secondary.

Age:              13-18

Start Date:     July 3-11, 2008; July 14-25, 2008; July 28-August 8, 2008 (1 or 2 weeks)

Class Time:   Mondays to Fridays 8:30am – 2:45pm

Location:       Magee Secondary School (6360 Maple Street﹐Vancouver)

Fee﹕            $245 - $1700 (Please ask IES for detailed fee schedule)  
 

Start Date:     July 3-25, 2008; July 3-August 8, 2008 (3 or 5 weeks)

Class Time:   Mondays to Fridays (Morning)

Location:       Dvid Thompson Secondary School or Point Grey Secondary School
(1755 East 55^th Avenue/5350 East Boulevard﹐Vancouver)

Fee:                $530 - $1150 (Please ask IES for detailed fee schedule)

WEST VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT #45 – Offers 2-4 weeks summer programs. Students would participate in activities and tour around the Greater Vancouver area in the morning and spend the whole afternoon studying English. Students would have a chance to visit Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Whistler, Stanley Park, and Games of Laser Tag etc.

Age:              11-18

Start Date:     June 30-August 2, 2008 (2 to 4 weeks)

Class Time:   Mondays to Fridays 8:30am-3:30pm

Fee:               $1950 and up
                     (Including homestay services, medical insurance, transportation, and classes.
                      Airport Pickup is excluded.

YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD – In addition to English class on Mondays to Fridays morning, various sports and sightseeing activities are available for weekday afternoon and weekends. Sports include swimming, soccer, rugby, basketball, volleyball, baseball, etc. Sightseeing includes Downtown Walking Tour, Ontario Science Centre, Vaughan Mills Shopping, CN Tower, Queen Street East / West, Niagara Falls, Canada’s Wonderland, Kennington Market, City Hall, Toronto Island, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Zoo, Wild Water Kingdom, CN Tower, Marineland, and Canoeing in Toronto Harbour.

Age:              12 -18

Start Date:     June 29-August 16, 2008

Class Time:   Mondays to Sundays

Fee:               $2790 and up
                      (Including Airport Pickup, Homestay Services, Medical Insurance, Transportation,
                       and Classes)

*All fees are calculated in Canadian dollars.


　

For information or application:  International Education Services

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