The Summer English Language Academy is offered during the months of July and August for both elementary and secondary age students. Students under 18 years of age must have a custodian, in Canada, to register for the Summer English Language Academy.

Elementary Program
At the elementary level, the Summer English Language Academy is offered to students between the ages of 10 to 13, for a 5 week period beginning during July and August 2013. Student participate in 1/2 day of ESL instruction and 1/2 day camp activities. Supervised excursions, complement weekly themes, are planned each Wednesday.

An extended program is offered by the YMCA at an additional cost. The extended program is available daily from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and involves additional recreational programming suited to each age group. Completed extended care application forms and payment must be forwarded to:
YMCA Summer Institute Before and After Care, 103-60 Centurian Drive, Markham, Ontario, L3R 8T6. For more information please contact Sandra Newel: 905-943-9622 ext. 333

Each weekend (Saturday & Sunday) will be free time for students to explore their communities and the Greater Toronto Area. Students living with host families are encouraged to participate in family activities.

Program Dates

Week 1	July 8 to July 12, 2013
Week 2	July 15 to July 19, 2013
Week 3	July 22 to July 26, 2013
Week 4	July 29 to August 2, 2013
Week 5	August 6 to August 9, 2013

 

Secondary Program

At the secondary level, the SELA program is offered to students between the ages of 14 to 18, for a 6 week period during July and August 2013.

English curriculum specifically designed for international students will engage participants four days a week from 9am to 3pm, with integrated excursions every Wednesday. A lunch break is scheduled at 12:00pm. All students must bring a packed lunch to school.

Each weekend (Saturday & Sunday) will be free time for students to explore their communities and the Greater Toronto Area. Students living with host families are encouraged to participate in family activities.

Program Dates

Week 1	July 8 to July 12, 2013
Week 2	July 15 to July 19, 2013
Week 3	July 22 to July 26, 2013
Week 4	July 29 to August 2, 2013
Week 5	August 6 to August 9, 2013
Week 6	August 12 to August 16, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary school age students:

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

 

Elementary school age students:

Crosby Heights Public School
190 Neal Dr.
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 3K8

 

*locations are subject to change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homestay accommodations are available to students 12 to 18 years of age. Students under the age of 12 must live with a relative residing in York Region.

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 and excursions.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

English teachers are ESL certified teachers of YRDSB and specifically trained to teach international students. Classes are divided by age group and English level.

Each student will take the English placement assessment upon arrival.

Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 students.

Weekly excursions will include academic components learned throughout the week leading up to the excursion. This will give students the opportunity to practice English, using language they’ve already studied during the excursions and afternoon activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Groups: must register before April 30th to secure their place in a class and living accommodation. Registrations after this date will be subject to availability.

Step 1

• Download and fill out the Application Package for each student, specifying the start and end date.
• Download and fill out the activity selection form (elementary students).
• Provide a photocopy of the passport. Family members and groups must check off applicable package on the registration form and provide a name list of each student on a separate sheet.
• If homestay accommodation is required, complete the Homestay Application Form

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

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 8:45 a.m. for the placement assessment.

 

	PROGRAM FEE
	Weeks	*Program Only	**Incl. Homestay
	2 weeks	$1,038	$1,888
	3 weeks	$1,428	$2,558
	4 weeks	$1,818	$3,218
	5 weeks	$2,208	$3,888
	6 weeks	$2,598	$4,548

*Includes non refundable registration fee and medical insurance. Airport transfer is optional.

**Includes non refundable registration fee, medical insurance, homestay accommodation which includes three daily meals, extended care program offered by the YMCA (elementary students) and airport transfer.