
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
Program Length & Duration
This is a 4-week, 110-hour intensive program (100% participation is mandatory). It is designed for ESL international students at a beginner to intermediate level of English who want to strengthen their language skills.
Eligibility
- Students aged 14 to 18 years of age
- Students entering Grade 9 to 12, September 2026
- new international students to Ontario, entering private/public
- international students visiting Canada for a short period of time
- beginner and intermediate English level participants (an assessment will be conducted in June 2025 to confirm ESL course placements)
Program Update
Our Summer 2025 program has ended. Details for Summer 2026 program will be available in March/April 2026. Please check back then for updated dates, fees, and registration information.

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 to13, entering grades 5 to 8 in September 2026
- 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.
Program Update
Our Summer 2025 program has ended. Details for Summer 2026 program will be available in March/April 2026. Please check back then for updated dates, fees, and registration information.