- begin their secondary studies early
- add to their credit summary, or
- experience the Canadian classroom by participating in a summer credit course led by an Ontario Certified Teacher
- new international students starting school with YRDSB in September 2024
- international students visiting Canada for a short-term period
- new non-YRDSB students attending private/public school
- YRDSB Student (beginning school September 2024) $800
- Non-YRDSB Student $1,880
- visiting international students, age 10 to 13
- individuals and groups
- beginner to intermediate English language speakers
- East - Aldergrove Public School, 150 Aldergrove Dr., Markham (Program Electives)
- Central - Regency Acres Public School, 123 Murray Dr., Aurora (Program Electives)
The ESL program provides students an opportunity to:
This is a 4-week ESL summer credit program available to:
Program Details
Dates: July 22 to August 16 (full-time attendance is mandatory) 8:45 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning, 36 Regatta Ave., Richmond Hill
Fee: (includes registration, program fee, and medical insurance)
Deadline to Register: June 15, 2024
How to Register: Please complete the online form to register.
Review the Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy before applying.
Additional information about the program is available for download.
Emergency Medical Insurance - Coverage begins the Saturday before the start of the program. YRDSB students arriving before this date will require additional insurance. Non-YRDSB students arriving before this date, or remaining after the end date will require additional insurance.
An English assessment will be conducted before the start of the program to confirm ESL course level placement.
About the Program
The Summer English Language Academy (SELA) is combination ESL/summer camp program available for a minimum of 2 weeks up to 5 weeks and is available to:
Half day is focused on learning English, and the other half day students are immersed with local students while participating in camp activities (program electives). Students may select up to 10 program electives offered at their preferred location. Students attend weekly excursion to enforce weekly learning.
Locations
Please note, in the event of low registrations students may be redirected to the alternate location.
Dates - Select 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks or maximum of 5 weeks.
Wk 1 - July 8 to July 12
Wk 2 - July 15 to July 19
Wk 3 - July 22 to July 26
Wk 4 - July 29 to August 2
Wk 5 - August 6 to August 9
Fee Schedule
| Duration | Non-YRDSB | YRDSB |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Weeks | $1,350 | $1,050 |
| 3 Weeks | $1,875 | $1,425 |
| 4 Weeks | $2,400 | $1,800 |
| 5 Weeks | $2,925 | $2,175 |
(Includes, non-refundable registration fee, program fee, and medical insurance for the duration of the program.)
Deadline to Register: June 15, 2024
How to Register: Registration is now open. Please complete the online form to register.
Review the Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy before applying.
Additional program details are available as well as a recommended list of items to pack.
Emergency Medical Insurance - Coverage begins the Saturday before the start of the program until Sunday after the end of the program. Students arriving before this date, or remaining after the end date will require additional insurance.
This program is available to secondary students attending an international school which grants Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits.
A full academic schedule, combined with local sightseeing and shopping makes this an experience of a lifetime. Students will be immersed with local students and will learn while attending school and visiting places of interest.
Students attend classes in YRDSB schools and are placed with a compatible family in close proximity to the school.
Inquiries can be submitted to: international.education@yrdsb.ca.
The ESL program provides students an opportunity to:
- begin their secondary studies early
- add to their credit summary, or
- experience the Canadian classroom by participating in a summer credit course led by an Ontario Certified Teacher
This is a 4-week ESL summer credit program available to:
- new international students starting school with YRDSB in September 2024
- international students visiting Canada for a short-term period
- new non-YRDSB students attending private/public school
Program Details
Dates: July 22 to August 16 (full-time attendance is mandatory) 8:45 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning, 36 Regatta Ave., Richmond Hill
Fee: (includes registration, program fee, and medical insurance)
- YRDSB Student (beginning school September 2024) $800
- Non-YRDSB Student $1,880
Deadline to Register: June 15, 2024
How to Register: Please complete the online form to register.
Review the Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy before applying.
Additional information about the program is available for download.
Emergency Medical Insurance - Coverage begins the Saturday before the start of the program. YRDSB students arriving before this date will require additional insurance. Non-YRDSB students arriving before this date, or remaining after the end date will require additional insurance.
An English assessment will be conducted before the start of the program to confirm ESL course level placement.
About the Program
The Summer English Language Academy (SELA) is combination ESL/summer camp program available for a minimum of 2 weeks up to 5 weeks and is available to:
- visiting international students, age 10 to 13
- individuals and groups
- beginner to intermediate English language speakers
Half day is focused on learning English, and the other half day students are immersed with local students while participating in camp activities (program electives). Students may select up to 10 program electives offered at their preferred location. Students attend weekly excursion to enforce weekly learning.
Locations
- East - Aldergrove Public School, 150 Aldergrove Dr., Markham (Program Electives)
- Central - Regency Acres Public School, 123 Murray Dr., Aurora (Program Electives)
Please note, in the event of low registrations students may be redirected to the alternate location.
Dates - Select 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks or maximum of 5 weeks.
Wk 1 - July 8 to July 12
Wk 2 - July 15 to July 19
Wk 3 - July 22 to July 26
Wk 4 - July 29 to August 2
Wk 5 - August 6 to August 9
Fee Schedule
| Duration | Non-YRDSB | YRDSB |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Weeks | $1,350 | $1,050 |
| 3 Weeks | $1,875 | $1,425 |
| 4 Weeks | $2,400 | $1,800 |
| 5 Weeks | $2,925 | $2,175 |
(Includes, non-refundable registration fee, program fee, and medical insurance for the duration of the program.)
Deadline to Register: June 15, 2024
How to Register: Registration is now open. Please complete the online form to register.
Review the Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy before applying.
Additional program details are available as well as a recommended list of items to pack.
Emergency Medical Insurance - Coverage begins the Saturday before the start of the program until Sunday after the end of the program. Students arriving before this date, or remaining after the end date will require additional insurance.
This program is available to secondary students attending an international school which grants Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits.
A full academic schedule, combined with local sightseeing and shopping makes this an experience of a lifetime. Students will be immersed with local students and will learn while attending school and visiting places of interest.
Students attend classes in YRDSB schools and are placed with a compatible family in close proximity to the school.
Inquiries can be submitted to: international.education@yrdsb.ca.