The ESL Summer Credit Program is open to NEW international students who will begin high school in September.

Course Length & Duration

• 4-week, intensive program
• 9:00 am to 3:40 pm, daily
• July 22 to August 16, 2013

Eligibility

• new international students entering Grade 9 to 12
• students, age 14 to 18

Expectations

• students must arrive before July 22
• daily attendance is mandatory

Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning
36 Regatta Avenue
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4E 4R1

*locations are subject to change

 

 

 

 

 

Homestay accommodations are available.

Students will reside with host families arranged through the Board’s YRDSB Homestay Services. Host families for summer students will be strategically located within close range to the school location with easy access to public transit to school every day.

Host families provide a private bedroom with access to a bathroom, laundry facilities and kitchen. Three daily meals are included in the homestay fee. Packaged lunches will be provided during school days.

Students choosing Homestay should arrive on Sunday, the day before the program start date, and check out on Saturday, the day after the program end date.

 

 

The ESL curriculum is designed to help English language learners develop the skills they need to develop proficiency in everyday English and, most especially, the proficiency in academic English that will allow them to integrate successfully into the mainstream school program.

During the first day of the course, students will undergo an English assessment to determine the appropriate course level in which they will be assigned. Upon successful completion of the course students will be granted their first OSSD credit.

Course Credit Descriptions

ESL Level 1 (ESLAO1)
This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to introduce them to the English language. Students will use beginning English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday and essential academic purposes. The course also provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to begin to adapt to their new lives in Canada.

ESL Level 2 (ESLBO1)
This course extends students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for everyday and academic purposes. Students will participate in conversations in structured situations; read a variety of texts designed or adapted for English language learners; expand their knowledge of English grammatical structures and sentence patterns; and link English sentences to compose paragraphs.

ESL Level 3 (ESLCO1)
This course further extends students’ skills in English. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program.

ESL Level 4 (ESLDO1)
This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in classroom and social situations. They will extend listening and speaking skills through participation in discussions and seminars; study and interpret a variety of grade-level texts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; and respond critically to a variety of print and media texts.

 

Registration deadline:

Individuals: must register before May 31st to secure their place in a class and living accommodation. Registrations after this date will be subject to availability. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 30, 2013

Step 1

• Download and complete the application form
• Provide a photocopy of the passport
• If homestay accommodation is required, complete the Homestay Application Form

Step 2 - submit the registration package along with the full payment to:

Admissions Office
Community & International Education Services
Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning
36 Regatta Ave.
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada L4E 4R1
Tel: 905 884 2046 ext. 237 | Fax: 905 773 2406
Email: admissions@yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Payment can be made by one of the following options:

• money order, bank draft or certified cheque payable to York Region District School Board
• wire transfer with an additional C$30 surcharge. Banking information is available through the Admissions Office (admissions@yrdsb.edu.on.ca).
  
  A bank wire transfer remittance form must be faxed (905 773 2406) or emailed to the Admissions Office (admissions@yrdsb.edu.on.ca) to confirm the payment.

Step 3 – once York Region District School Board has received all documents and full payment, a Letter of Acceptance and Receipt of payment will be issued to the student.

Step 4 - fill out the Arrival Confirmation Form and fax (905 773 2406) or email (admissions@yrdsb.edu.on.ca) to Admissions Office

Step 5 – arrive at school on Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. for the English assessment.

$1,818 - includes program, medical insurance, public transportation pass

$3,218 - includes program, medical insurane, public transporation pass, homestay (3daily meals and snacks), airport transfer