Junior Camp at the ILSC Toronto Campus

Unforgettable English learning adventures for young students aged 13-17

Enjoy Toronto’s energized big-city vibes while you improve your English and live with a homestay family.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Toronto, Canada’s largest and most multicultural city! Stay with a local homestay family and study English with other teens from all over the world. Interested in seeing all that Toronto has to offer? You will have the chance to visit and explore incredible Toronto sites like museums, art galleries, amusement parks, university tours, outdoor water sports, and even visit surrounding areas like Niagara Falls and Elora Quarry Conservation Area.

*Skills Plus: Influencing Through Social Media class option is available during weeks 2, 3, and 4 of the program for an additional fee (July 6 - 26). Skills Plus is taken instead of General English. This option requires a minimum level of Intermediate 2.

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Activity schedules currently showing are for the 2024 season and are intended as an example of the activity offerings only. 2025 schedules coming soon!

PROGRAM LENGTH

1-6 weeks

2025 PROGRAM START DATES*

1 week: Jun 29, Jul 6, Jul 13, Jul 20, Jul 27, Aug 3
2 weeks: Jun 29, Jul 6, Jul 13, Jul 20, Jul 27
3 weeks: Jun 29, Jul 6, Jul 13, Jul 20
4 weeks: Jun 29, Jul 6, Jul 13
5 weeks: Jun 29, Jul 6
6 weeks: Jun 29
Weeks run Sunday to Sunday, and the program officially closes on August 11.

AGE REQUIREMENT

13-17 years old

ENGLISH LEVEL

Any level*

Experience local culture by staying with an ILSC Toronto homestay family.*

ACCOMMODATIONS: Single room
BATHROOMS: Shared
AMENITIES: Laundry machines and wireless internet provided
AVERAGE TRAVEL DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS: 45 - 60 minutes
ESTIMATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT FEES: $55 CAD per week
MEALS: 3 meals per day**

*Our Day Only programs offer students the same inclusive Junior Camp experience without accommodation, meals, and airport transfer service.
**Options for students with dietary restrictions are available. Please Inquire for more details.

Attend specialized junior English classes or optional Skills Plus.

NUMBER OF LANGUAGE LEVELS: 5 Levels
NUMBER OF LESSONS: 16.5 (13.75 hours per week)
NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: 16 max
GENERAL ENGLISH CONTENT: Our Juniors English language curriculum reflects current, real-world issues, recent events, social and environmental issues, popular culture, and events so that the content is relatable and interesting for teens. The Juniors English language program focuses on several areas including Canadian culture, reading, speaking, and writing.
SKILLS PLUS CONTENT*: Students at the Intermediate 2 level or higher can opt to replace their English class with the Influencing Through Social Media class - develop your skills as a social media communicator and build your social media presence by learning about the qualities of a successful brand identity such as authenticity, credibility, expertise, and relatability.
STUDY SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday from 2:30 PM - 5:15 PM
CERTIFICATE: All students receive end-of-course certificates and student progress reports.

Explore Toronto through morning activities & a full-day excursion every week.

MORNING ACTIVITIES: Students will connect with other international students, build friendships, and experience Canadian culture while participating in fun activities that include visiting local attractions, sports, and games.

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES: On Saturdays, students will enjoy a full-day excursion to Niagara Falls, Canada's Wonderland and other exciting sites. On Sundays, Juniors Program students will enjoy an immersive cultural experience with their homestay family.

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Weekly Program Schedule

Students will combine daily activities with English classes from Monday to Friday and a full day activity on Saturdays. Students will spend their evening and Sunday with their homestay family.

During specific weeks, students with a higher English level may opt to take the Skills Plus option - these students will replace their General English Class with the the Skills Plus Influencing Through Social Media Class.

*Exact time may vary depending on the activity.

MON - FRI

9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

General Activity

2:30 – 5:15 PM

General English Class
OR
Skills Plus Class*

*Must choose Skills Plus option to participate in Skills Plus classes.

SAT

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Full Day Activity

Skills Plus Option

Influencing Through Social Media

Level up your English learning and explore a topic that matches your interests, talents, and goals!

Skills Plus is designed for students aged 13-17 years old who are at an intermediate level of English. Skills Plus classes are focused on learning topics that are relevant, relatable, and interesting to teens.

The Influencing Through Social Media class allows students to develop their skills as social media communicators and build their social media presence by learning about the qualities of a successful brand identity such as authenticity, credibility, expertise, and relatability.

Skills Plus is optional, and available during specific weeks of the program for an additional fee. This option is only available in English, and students who choose this option take it instead of General English classes.

Popular Attractions in and around Toronto

Blue Jays Baseball Game

CN Tower

Niagara Falls

Ripley's Aquarium

Toronto Island

Student Stories

"My English teacher always helps me whenever speaking English. After school, we always have a plan for the trip. We always went some cool places. My Summer with ILSC Toronto was amazing, wonderful, have no words to explain my feelings and my experience."

Kamila , Kazakhstan

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Student Stories

"The classes at ILSC were really fun and we learned a lot! We can choose our classes, and if you want more grammar, you can choose it, if you want to improve your vocabulary or your speaking, you can choose whatever you want and whatever you like. My summer in Toronto was great because I met a lot of people and improved my English. "

Lais , Brazil

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Where to Find Us

443 University Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario,
M5G 2H6, Canada
(416) 323-1770

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Junior Camp at the ILSC Toronto Campus

Unforgettable English learning adventures for young students aged 13-17