Summer Programs

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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 21 to August 15 (full-time attendance is mandatory) 8:45 am to 3:30 pm

Location: To be determined

Fee: (includes registration, program fee, and medical insurance) - To be determined

  • New YRDSB Student (beginning school September 2025) 
  • Non-YRDSB Student 

Deadline to Register: June 15, 2025

How to Register: Registration will open March 2025.

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.
 

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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.

Locations

  • East - To be confirmed
  • Central - To be confirmed

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 7 to July 11
Wk 2 - July 14 to July 18
Wk 3 - July 21 to July 25
Wk 4 - July 28 to August 1
Wk 5 - August 5 to August 8

Fee Schedule (To be confirmed March 2025)

DurationNon-YRDSBYRDSB
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, 2025

How to Register: Registration will open March 2025

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.