Embassy York University

Toronto

Our Toronto centre is located at York University about 30 minutes by metro from the city centre. The subway stop is located on campus and a five minute walk from the residence. This central location, on a modern university campus, provides a perfect base for a Canadian summer school experience.

Quick Facts

Location: York University

Dates available: 10 Jul – 07 Aug

Ages: 12 – 18

Accommodation: Single/twin standard rooms and apartment-style single/twin rooms with en-suite

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Living

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, $1.75 for a wash and $1.50 for a dry
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
$100 CAD deposit upon arrival

Food Options

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.

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.

Meals served in large self-service dining hall in residence building or in the university food court.

Learning

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 20 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

Programme Information

Arrival

Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Embassy Summer office where they will register and get their room keys so that they can check into their rooms.

Welcome

On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.

Activities

Activities are organised in-between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. These may include:

Sports such as football, mini Olympics, volleyball and basketball
Drama and performance activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops
Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show, team games and Manhattan by night walking tours

Excursions and Trips

HALF-DAY TRIPS

Our students get to explore exciting places in and around Toronto such as the Ontario Science Center, Casa Loma, High Park, Royal Ontario Museum and Kensington Market.

FULL-DAY EXCURSIONS

Downtown Toronto: Canada’s largest city, students explore bustling downtown Toronto and visit the CN Tower
Toronto Island: Students take a ferry to the island and enjoy a nice picnic
Toronto Botanical Gardens: Featuring 17 beautiful gardens to explore, a lovely environment to visit

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

Canada’s Wonderland: An impressive theme park with over 70 rides including 16 roller-coasters.
Baseball game: The Toronto Blue Jays play at their impressive home stadium.
Niagara Falls: World-renowned waterfalls on the US-Canadian border, with a visit to an outlet shopping mall included.
Toronto Zoo: Canada’s premier zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities.

3 WEEK SAMPLE PROGRAMMES

Extra

Each 14-night stay will include 10 half-day trips to exciting places around Toronto such as the Ontario Science Center, Casa Loma, High Park, Royal Ontario Museum and Kensington Market. It also includes 2 full-day excursions to downtown Toronto, Toronto Island and Toronto Botanical Gardens. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.Student may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that.This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.

WEEK 1	SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
WEEK 1	Jun/Jul	Jun/Jul	Jun/Jul	Jul	Jul	Jul	Jul
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	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	Welcome Party & Social	Exploring High Park	Sports or Activity Club Including ‘Getting to Know You’ Trivia Game	Supper in the City & ARGO Art Gallery of Ontario and Exploting Nearby	Sports	Pizza Night & Graduation Party	On-site activities
					Activity Club
			Optional activity: Broadway Show		Concert in Toronto Music Gardens

WEEK 2	SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
WEEK 2	Jul	Jul	Jul	Jul	Jul	Jul	Jul/Aug
Morning	Yorkdale Shopping or Tour York Botanical Gardens or optional trip: Canada’s Wonderland	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Full-day excursion: explore and Picnic at Toronto Island or optional Trip: Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping
Afternoon		Toronto Aquarium	Visit Royal Ontario Museum	Visit York University Library and Art Gallery with Photo Scavenger Hunt	Distillary District Walking ES Led Tour	Visit & Explore Casa Loma
Evening	Welcome Party & Social	Trivia and Movie Night	Sports	Supper in the City & Visit to the CN Tower -Explore DT Toronto	Sports	Pizza Night with Dance Party	Karaoke Night
			Sports		Sports
			Activity Club with Arts & Crafts		Activity Club
			Activity Club with Arts & Crafts		Activity Club	Graduation Party
			Optional activity: Medieval Times		Concert in Toronto Music Gardens

See sample programme

Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.

Student Services

Our student support staff can help you with:

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Information about local services
Assistance with individual and personal problems
Emergency contact

Medical Information

If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. All costs have to be paid by the student. Students must have written consent from their parent or guardian for any medical treatment to be administered.

LOCAL HOSPITAL

Humber River Hospital, 1235 Wilson Ave, Toronto, ON, M3M 0B2

INSURANCE

If a student does not have insurance, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.

SAFE

A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and deposits.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:

Office Address

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