Course description
Explore Vancouver’s amazing natural beauty while you learn English and live on campus.
In our Residential Junior summer camp program, you’ll live in UBC’s Totem Park residence, study English on campus, and connect with other international teen students throughout your program.
Students live and dine within the UBC Totem Park Residence.*
CAPACITY: 300
ACCOMMODATIONS: Single or shared room (We will try to accommodate your room type preference; however, final placement is based on availability)
BATHROOMS: Shared, 1:6
LAUNDRY: Card-operated machines available ($2.50 per load)
INTERNET: Wireless internet available in student common spaces
STUDENT TO STAFF RATIO: 1:15
MEALS: 3 meals per day**
*Our Day Only programs offer students the same inclusive Junior Camp experience without accommodation, breakfast, and airport transfer service. Our Day Only program at UBC includes lunch and dinner.
**Options for students with dietary restrictions are available. Please Inquire for more details.
Attend specialized junior English classes. Classes take place within the UBC academic facilities.
NUMBER OF LANGUAGE LEVELS: 5 Levels
NUMBER OF LESSONS: 17 (15 hours per week)
NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: 18 max
GENERAL ENGLISH CONTENT: Our Juniors English language curriculum reflects current, real-world issues, recent events, social and environmental issues, popular culture, and events so that the content is relatable and interesting for teens. The Juniors English language program focuses on several areas including Canadian culture, reading, speaking, and writing.
STUDY SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CERTIFICATE: All students receive end-of-course certificates and student progress reports.
Teen students enjoy a social program that combines on-site activities, evening activities and off-site trips.
AFTERNOON ON-SITE ACTIVITIES: Students are offered a selection of onsite afternoon activities every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Activities include group sports, as well as performing and visual arts options. Options available vary from week to week.
OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES: 3 off-site activities per week. Activities may include: Whistler, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Playland Amusement Park, Stanley Park, and more.
EVENING ACTIVITIES: Activities include scavenger hunts, sports evenings, student performances, and dance parties.
Course topics
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule
Course duration
1-6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (28 Jun - 09 Aug)
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 30 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026 - 01 Jan 2027
ILSC - Vancouver (Junior) does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
