ilsc junior programs 2016 junior brochure

JuniorPrograms

ages 10-17

Learn, play and explore at ILSC!Come join us in one of our amazing North American locations

for an exciting language immersion experience.

Learn Academic English and enTer a CanaDian

HigH sCHooL

easier Transfer into English speaking

colleges or universities

geT beTTer marksin your high school classes

Learn English or French andJoin fun aCTiviTies

make frienDsfrom around the world

ExperienceDifferenT CuLTures

Get specialized language training designed for youth

Choose one of our two program streams—International Academy Programs for high school entry, or Language Adventure Programs

for a cultural immersion experience

Live in a safe and secure accommodation with a homestay family or in a residence with other international students

Get ongoing support from our fantastic Student Advisors

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A TAilored leArning experience

ILSC is all about you. You’re unique, and when you study with us, you’ll be at the center of an amazing experience

that fits your personal needs, interests, and study goals. We know that an adventure abroad can feel both exciting and scary, but we’re here to make your experience fun

and easy. Let us know if you have any special needs or requirements—we can accommodate things like

special diets and more.

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There are many great reasons to choose ILSC’s Junior programs. Come learn with us and discover a truly amazing learning adventure abroad!

Experience ILSC

MAke new friends

Connect with other junior students from all over the world. You’ll make amazing life-long friends and learn about many other cultures while practicing English or French together

with other students in your program.

UnsUrpAssed repUTATion

Founded in 1991, ILSC has over 24 years experience offering quality language learning programs, and more than 15 years

experience offering fantastic junior programs. You can rely on us to create a safe and supportive atmosphere for you to learn,

explore and play in. ILSC is also a respected education industry leader; in 2013, and 2014, ILSC won STM’s Star Chain School

Award, and we’ve been nominated again in 2015.

AMAzing TeAchersILSC’s teachers will help you learn and succeed in a fun

and engaging way. Our teachers are experts in teaching international students and will motivate and inspire you.

All of ILSC’s teachers have undergraduate degrees, and are qualified to teach ESL or FSL.

friendlY sTAffYou can talk to our ILSC staff, teachers,

homestay families, residence staff and activity coordinators any time, about anything. We

are here to support you, so you can focus on having a fun and exciting learning experience! If you ever have any trouble you can call our 24-hour emergency phone number. In our

residence, on-site staff are available 24/7.

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Language aDvenTurePrograms

Live Stay in safe and secure accommodation with a homestay

family or in a student residence—residence staff and homestay families are experienced in hosting students your age. Connect with

your Canadian or American family, or with your new international friends during free time after classes or in evening activities. You’ll be amazed at how fast your language skills improve!

Learn Participate in English or French* communication classes and improve

your language skills. In ILSC’s junior language classes you will:

Improve your speaking fluency by focusing on a multi-skills approach

Learn and practice new vocabulary, idioms, phrases and dialogues

Be supported and engaged by your teachers, who will adapt the learning to meet your unique interests

Speak English or French only during activities and in the school so that you improve your language skills even faster

Learn language through fun and interesting topics

Become a global citizen at ILSC!

*French available in Montréal only.

exPLoreExplore a world-class city and practice your language skills as you

visit famous sights and participate in fun activities such as:

City walking tours

Amusement parks

Sporting events

The Statue of Liberty

Whistler

Alcatraz

Niagara Falls

Hollywood

All activities are guided by the ILSC team. Have fun with your classmates!

HomestayPrograms

Be part of a Canadian or American family— eat, play and laugh together

Make amazing friends from around the world during daytime classes and activities

Experience local family life and culture

ages 13-17

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available in vanCouver, ToronTo, monTréaL, san franCisCo

ResidentialPrograms

available in vanCouver, Los angeLes, new York*Varies by location

ages 10-17*

Connect with other international students throughout your entire program: in class, during activities, and in the evening at the residence

Live and learn on a university campus

24/7 support offered by friendly residence staff who are with you throughout the entire program

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samPLe sCHeDuLe

week 1

MOrnIng AFTErnOOn

MOn Language Study Capilano Suspension Bridge

TuE Language Study Bowling

wed Language Study Skimboarding

Thu Language Study Stanley Park cycling

FrI Language Study Kitsilano Beach

SAT Full-day excursion —Victoria trip

week 2

MOrnIng AFTErnOOn

MOn Language Study Granville Island

TuE Language Study Grouse Mountain

wed Language Study Mini golf

Thu Language Study Canadians baseball game

FrI Language Study Kayaking

SAT Full-day excursion —Playland amusement park

Vancouver has been continuously chosen as the world’s most livable city! No other place in the world can compete with its setting on the Pacific Ocean, its sandy beaches, lush forests, multiple parks and towering snow-capped mountains. In our Vancouver Language Adventure Programs, hikes and suspension bridges, shopping trips, museums, amusement parks and waterslides all await you!

ages 13-17 summer, 1-7 weeks

Stay with a supportive homestay family and study at our modern campus, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver close to the Pacific Centre shopping mall, the Vancouver Art Gallery and more.

CamPus HigHLigHTs

ILSC-VanCouVer HomeStay Program

vanCouver

Vancouver, my first place I explored by myself,

made a lot of friends, made a lot of memories.

Training myself how to live by myself and learn

how to solve the problem when it came, and learn

how to made a good friendship between Taiwan

and others.

-po yu chen

ModErN CLASSrooMS

FrEE WI-FI

KITCHENS doWNToWN LoCATIoN

STudENT LouNGES

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Explore Vancouver’s amazing natural beauty while you study and live on the uBC campus. The university of British Columbia is consistently ranked among the top 40 universities in the world and is nestled within Pacific Spirit Park, on the western tip of Vancouver.

In our residential program, you’ll live in uBC’s Totem Park residence, study on campus, and connect with other international students throughout your entire program. Experience an exciting combination of beautiful Vancouver, and prestigious uBC!

resiDenCe HigHLigHTs

reSIdentIaL Program at unIVerSIty of BrItISH

CoLumBIa (uBC)

The use of the University of British Columbia’s (UBC’s) name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which ILSC Education Group is delivering the program. ILSC Education Group has no affiliation with UBC and UBC is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of ILSC Education Group’s 2016 program in any way.

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SWIMMING PooL

TENNIS CourTS

WALKING TrAILS

STudENT CAFETErIA

BASKETBALL CourTS

samPLe sCHeDuLe

week 1

MOrnIng AFTErnOOn EVEnIng

Sun Group activities uBC Museum of Anthropology

MOn Language study Athletics or arts Scavenger hunt

TuE Language study Grouse Mountain

wed Language study Athletics or arts Photo contest

Thu Full-day excursion —Whistler

FrI Language study Athletics or arts Karaoke night

SAT Language study Shopping on robson Street

week 2


Sun Group activities Gastown walking tour

MOn Language study Athletics or arts Games night

TuE Language study Capilano Suspension Bridge

wed Language study Athletics or arts ILSC olympics

Thu Full-day excursion —Cultus Lake Water Park

FrI Language study Athletics or arts dance party

SAT Language study uBC Botanical Garden and Canopy Walkway


Live with a supportive homestay family and study at our modern campus, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, close to the Toronto Eaton Centre, and popular Yonge-dundas Square.

CamPus HigHLigHTs

ILSC-toronto HomeStay Program

No wonder people call Toronto “the world within a city.” It is one of the most diverse cities on the planet, and is home to more than 100 different ethnic and cultural groups. Toronto is often described as the cultural, entertainment and financial capital of Canada. Come and see with your own eyes!

ToronTo

ModErN CLASSrooMS

FrEE WI-FI


STudENT LouNGES

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samPLe sCHeDuLe

week 1

MOrnIng AFTErnOOn

MOn Language Study Toronto walking tour

TuE Language Study Voyageur canoe

wed Language Study Go-Karts

Thu Language Study Toronto Island

FrI Language Study ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

SAT Full-day excursion — Canada’s Wonderland amusement park

week 2

MOrnIng AFTErnOOn

MOn Language Study Hockey Hall of Fame

TuE Language Study Bowling

wed Language Study Casa Loma

Thu Language Study royal ontario Museum

FrI Language Study Toronto Beach

SAT Full-day excursion —Niagara Falls

Montréal is Canada’s uniquely bilingual metropolis. The city offers culture around the clock in both English and French. Old-world architecture and new-world chic, stylish shopping districts and lush green parks are on almost every corner! You will be amazed by its urban charm.


Study English or French during the day at ILSC–Montréal. our modern campus is located in beautiful old Montréal, close to the old Port, the Notre dame Basilica, and more.

CamPus HigHLigHTs

ILSC-montrÉaL HomeStay Program

monTréaL

ModErN CLASSrooMS

FrEE WI-FI


STudENT LouNGES

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samPLe sCHeDuLe

week 1

MOrnIng AFTErnOOn

MOn Language Study old Montréal & Port walking tour

TuE Language Study Movie matinee

wed Language Study Hike Mount royal

Thu Language Study olympic Stadium & Biosphere

FrI Language Study Picnic in the park

SAT Full-day excursion —Quebec City

week 2

MOrnIng AFTErnOOn

MOn Language Study Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy

TuE Language Study ILSC barbecue

wed Language Study Le Plateau neighbourhood

Thu Language Study Swimming at the beach

FrI Language Study Canoeing on the St. Lawrence

SAT Full-day excursion —La ronde amusement park

ILSC-San franCISCo HomeStay Program

Water on three sides, steep hills, incredible views and world-famous attractions make the hip city of San Francisco visually spectacular. Experience San Francisco’s rich cultural diversity, sights, sounds and flavors that can change within a single block. From mountains in the morning to museums in the afternoon, you will never be far from nature or culture in this amazing city.

san franCisCo

ages 13-17 summer, 1-7 weekswinTer, 1-4 weeks

Stay with a homestay family and study at our modern campus, located in the heart of San Francisco’s commercial district.

CamPus HigHLigHTs

ModErN CLASSrooMS

FrEE WI-FI


STudENT LouNGES

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samPLe sCHeDuLe

week 1

MOrnIng AFTErnOOn

MOn Language Study Ferry Building & Chinatown

TuE Language Study San Francisco Zoo

wed Language Study Japanese Tea Garden

Thu Language Study Golden Gate Bridge

FrI Language Study Fisherman’s Wharf

SAT Full-day excursion —Learn to surf

week 2

MOrnIng AFTErnOOn

MOn Language Study Cable car ride to Lombard Street

TuE Language Study Academy of Sciences

wed Language Study Exploratorium

Thu Language Study Land’s End

FrI Language Study Pier 39 & Aquarium of the Bay

SAT Full-day excursion —Santa Cruz & Boardwalk rides

samPLe sCHeDuLe

week 1

MOndAy–FrIdAy

9:00 AM–12:30 PM Leadership Training and program preparation

1:20 PM–4:00 PM Shadowing ILSC activities leaders

week 2

MOndAy–FrIdAy

9:00 AM–12:30 PM ESL classes

12:30 PM–1:30 PM Lunch with students & meeting with the counselors

1:30 PM–4:30 PM Shadowing ILSC activities leaders

SATurdAy

8:00 AM–6:00 PM Full-day field trip shadowing ILSC activities leaders


ILSC’s Leader in Training Program is a leadership development program for enthusiastic youth who want to become junior leaders. As a Leader in Training, you will shadow current Junior Program staff as they lead a variety of extracurricular activities in and around San Francisco.

Combine English language classes with exciting afternoon and weekend activities.

Learn counseling and leadership skills, how to plan and organize dynamic activities, and more with a week of morning in-class training.

Apply your new skills as you shadow ILSC activities leaders on dynamic activities.

Leader In traInIng Program

The school gave me an opportunity to get an interesting summer volunteer position with great amount of benefits.

The transition was not easy for me because I realized how responsible and organized I should be but the staff of ILSC

helped me to feel myself as a part of the team and to believe in myself.

-stanislav subbotin

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Los Angeles (LA), the city of angels, is the entertainment capital of the world, and the USA’s second largest city. LA is renowned for its incredible beaches and surf spots and fantastic year-round weather. The city is also the most multicultural in the USA, and in fact, has no majority population.

ages 10-17summer, 1–6 weeks

Take advantage of the fantastic recreational facilities at the California State university (Cal State) campus at Long Beach, and explore amazing Los Angeles (LA). Cal State Long Beach is a 322 acre campus located just a short drive to LA.

Live, eat, study, and play at the university with other youth students from all over the world. Travel off campus to explore beautiful Long Beach and check out all the exciting sights in downtown Los Angeles! Experience the perfect balance of serious study and summer sun at Cal State!


reSIdentIaL Program at CaLIfornIa State

unIVerSIty—Long BeaCH

samPLe sCHeDuLe

week 1


Sun Group activities Hollywood walking tour


TuE Language study Venice Beach and Boardwalk

wed Language study Athletics or arts Games night

Thu Full-day excursion —disney’s California Adventure

FrI Language study Athletics or arts ILSC olympics

SAT Language study Shopping in Los Angeles

week 2


Sun Group activities Bowling at the Cal State lanes

MOn Language study Athletics or arts Movie night

TuE Language study La Brea Tar Pits Museum

wed Language study Athletics or arts Talent night

Thu Full-day excursion —universal Studios Hollywood

FrI Language study Athletics or arts dance Party

SAT Language study Shopping at Citadel outlets

Los angeLes

SWIMMING PooL

BoWLING ALLEY

VoLLEYBALL CourTS

BILLIArdS SPorTS FIELdS

The use of the California State University, Long Beach’s (CSULB’s) name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which ILSC Education Group is delivering the program. ILSC Education Group has no affiliation with CSULB and CSULB is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of ILSC Education Group’s 2016 program in any way.

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With a population of over 8 million people, New York is the USA’s most populous city. New York is also a major world center for finance, art, fashion, film, and music. This energetic city is the place to be if you want to experience life in full colour—the city is hip, edgy, and influential, and has something for everyone.

ages 12-17 summer, 1–5 weeks

Experience luxury living in our New York residential program held at Fordham university’s Lincoln Center. Located in Manhattan’s midtown, the newly-built residence is steps from New York’s beautiful Central Park, close to bustling Times Square, and right next to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Get the full New York experience in this urban oasis.

Make lifelong friends with other international students as you share meals, classes, and comfortable accommodations in the heart of Manhattan.


reSIdentIaL Program HeLd at fordHam

unIVerSIty, LInCoLn Center

new York

samPLe sCHeDuLe

week 1


Sun Group activities American Museum of Natural History

MOn Language study Athletics or arts Movie night

TuE Language study Empire State Building

wed Language study Athletics or arts Talent night

Thu Full-day excursion —Philadelphia

FrI Language study Athletics or arts dance party

SAT Language study Shopping in Times Square

week 2


Sun Group activities Brooklyn Bridge


TuE Language study Guggenheim Museum

wed Language study Athletics or arts Photo contest

Thu Full-day excursion —Six Flags amusement park

FrI Language study Athletics or arts Games night

SAT Language study Pro baseball game at Citi Field

CENTrAL PArK

CoLuMBuS CIrCLE

FANTASTIC VIEWS

PErForMING ArTS CENTEr

24 Hour SECurITY

The use of the Fordham University’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which ILSC Education Group is delivering the program. ILSC Education Group has no affiliation with Fordham University and Fordham University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of ILSC Education Group’s 2016 program in any way.

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inTernaTionaL aCaDemY

Programs

HomesTaYILSC can provide homestay options to students taking our International Academy programs. Feel safe and supported in a home away from home. We will place you with a family

experienced in hosting students your age. Practise your English skills at home while you connect with your Canadian family.

sTrong founDaTions

LeaD To suCCess ILSC’s International Academy provides young learners aged

13–15 years old with the English skills they need to be successful in Canadian public or private secondary schools. Take ESL Bridge and transfer to the school of your choice, or get a complete ESL + High School package by taking our

partnership program with School district 42 in Maple ridge.

Build confidence using English in academic and social situation

Learn reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and more through topics that interest youth

Transfer to a Canadian high school feeling prepared and ready for an exciting high school

language immersion experience

samPLe sCHeDuLe

TIME MOn TuE wed Thu FrI

9:00– 10:30 AM

EAP* Bridge

ECM** Bridge

EAP* Bridge

ECM** Bridge

EAP* Bridge

10:30–10:45 AM Break

10:45 AM– 12:00 PM

ECM** Bridge

EAP* Bridge

ECM** Bridge

EAP* Bridge

ECM** Bridge

12:00– 1:00 PM Lunch Break

No Class

1:00– 2:30 PM

reading Foundation

Creative Language

Arts

reading Foundation

Creative Language

Arts

2:30– 2:45 PM Break

2:45– 4:00 PM

Writing Foundation

reading Foundation

Writing Foundation

reading Foundation

*EAP = English for Academic Purposes **ECM = English Communication

eSL-HIgH SCHooL BrIdge Program

Add homestay to your program and stay with one of ILSC’s safe and supportive homestay families. ILSC places junior students with families experienced in hosting young students.

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ages 13-17 avaiLabLe CamPus: Vancouver, Toronto

ILSC’s ESL-High School Bridge program supports you with English language skills that will help you succeed in the Canadian high school education system. The course content is aligned with public school curriculum to help make your transition easier.

Program HigHLigHTs

Build confidence using English in academic and social situations

Academic reading, grammar, vocabulary, paragraph and essay writing are taught in dynamic and interesting ways

Practice speaking and listening through discussion topics that are important to you

Class size limit of 15 students means teachers can focus on your individual needs while supporting all students in their progress

Homework assignments and weekly quizzes and assessments will show your progress

Formal written assessments (Student Progress reports) will be provided at the end of the program

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MAPLE rIdgE SChOOL dISTrICT hIgh SChOOL PrOgrAM

(5 or 10 months)

ILSC AFTEr-SChOOL ESL PrOgrAM(5 or 10 months)

ILSC ESL–hIgh SChOOL BrIdgE PrOgrAM(4 weeks minimum)

DisCover maPLe riDge

City population: 76,052

City motto: rivers of Bounty, Peaks of Gold

Best hiking spot: Golden Ears Park, with its many trails around the Golden Ears Mountain range.

Best swimming and water sports: Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Park

Popular community events: Caribbean festival, Christmas in the park and Santa Clause Parade, Country Fest, and more!

THings To Do

ages 13-17 avaiLabLe CamPus: Vancouver/Maple Ridge

Combine ILSC’s ESL-High School Bridge program with Maple ridge’s High School Program. Begin taking ILSC’s ESL-High School Bridge program at the ILSC-Vancouver campus. When you’re ready, start your High School Program in the Maple ridge School district, and combine your studies with ILSC’s After-school ESL program (offered in Maple ridge) for continued English language support. You can add optional homestay to your program, and SD 42 offers ongoing support during your High School Program.

wHY CHoose sCHooL DisTriCT 42?

The City of Maple ridge is a great place to go to school for a number of reasons:

Low number of international students provides a Canadian immersion learning experience.

Study and live in Maple ridge, a safe, medium-sized city located near Vancouver.

Excellent network of homestay families experienced in hosting international youth.

International student department offers orientation, monthly activities and ongoing support.

HIgH SCHooL aCademIC exCeLLenCe Program— offered In PartnerSHIP wItH maPLe rIdge SCHooL dIStrICt (Sd 42)

SWIMMING PooL

MoVIE THEATrE

ICE SKATING rINK

YouTH CENTrE

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CuStomIzed grouP ProgramS* Your adventure, Your waYavaiLabLe CamPus: Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal, San Francisco, New York, Brisbane, Sydney, New delhi

ILSC can customize a junior language adventure program for your group at any ILSC campus location, any time of the year. Combine a unique, personalized mix of language courses, activities, and accommodations to meet your needs and interests. our programs can be customized for your high school group, family group, and for special learning interests.

*Free tuition and accommodation are included for 1 group leader per group of 15 students. Please contact an ILSC representative.

wHaT’s inCLuDeD in our Language aDvenTure PaCkage Programs

hOMESTAy PrOgrAMS rESIdEnTIAL PrOgrAMS

registration fee

Accommodation placement fee

Textbook fee

Academic study 17 lessons / week(9 am–12 pm, 5 days / week)

17 lessons / week (9 am–12 pm, 5 days / week)

Accommodation Single room (Canada)Shared room (uSA) Shared room

Meal plan Full Board (3 meals + snacks) Full Board (3 meals + snacks)

Airport pickup and drop-off

Activities/week 5 after-school +1 full-day Saturday 3 after-school + 1 full-day +3 afternoon/evening on-residence

ILSC Certificate of Completion

ILSC T-shirt

Transportation between homestay and school, and/or school and activities Not included

Medical and travel insurance Not included Not included

International flight and taxes Not included Not included

Custodial letter (required in Canada) Not included Not included

Personal shopping and expenses Not included Not included

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