Vancouver
Summer Course
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver
Key Facts
10 – 17 years
15 contact hours per week
Groups & Individuals
University Campus
Residential & Homestay
500 max beds per week
Highlights
- British Columbia’s No.1 university, a large green campus just 30 minutes from central Vancouver
- Day trip to Whistler
- Fantastic outdoor activities
About the programme
- English levels: Elementary – Proficiency (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels)
- Average class size: 15
- Visit Whistler and the Rocky Mountains
- Extensive outdoors programme
- 2 full-day excursions*
- 10 half-day excursions*
*In a two-week programme
ACADEMIC CHOICE
For a supplement, you can add International English Learning Testing System (IELTS) – held at the downtown Oxford International language school. Confirm in advance.
Oxford International Junior Programmes understands that occasionally slightly young/older siblings or friends may wish to come in a group. Oxford International Junior Programmes reserves the right to accept students who are slightly younger or older than the advertised minimum/maximum age. These exceptional requests must be approved by our admissions team in advance. Appropriate welfare and safety provisions will apply.
Download FactsheetDates
Start
16 June 2024
End
11 August 2024
1 – 8
week programmes available
The University of British Columbia
FACILITIES
Sports: Grass field, tennis and basketball courts and access to university softball diamond, ice rink and indoor swimming complex
Other: Lounges in the accommodation area with TV, sofas and basic kitchen. The commons block offers Wi-Fi and dining.
ACCOMMODATION
Residences: Single rooms with shared single-gender washrooms
Homestay: Host family accommodation with twin rooms as standard, single rooms available upon request. Homestay programmes are full-board by default; includes breakfast, packed lunches and dinner. On-campus lunch options are available upon request. Homestay shuttle included in homestay programmes.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Bus: Bus loop at UBC – #4, #44, #17 and #N17 direct to downtown take approximately 20min
University of British Columbia
2451 E Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
Stanley Park
17 Stanley Park Causeway, Vancouver, BC V6G, Canada
Granville Island
510-2695 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, Canada
Canada Place
Canada Place, 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada
Beach
4801 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1E2, Canada
Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Domestic and International Terminals, 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4, Canada
Location guide
University of British Columbia
Stanley Park
Granville Island
Canada Place
Beach
Vancouver International Airport
Sample Programme
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrivals | Arrivals | Campus tour and ice-breaker activities |
| Day 2 | Lesson 1 (Testing/Orientation) | Vancouver Walking Tour | On-site Activities |
| Day 3 | Lesson 2 | Sports on campus | On-site Activities |
| Day 4 | Lesson 3 | Cycling in Stanley Park | International Evening |
| Day 5 | Lesson 4 | FlyOver Canada | Colour Run |
| Day 6 | Lesson 5 | Metrotown Shopping Trip | Metrotown Shopping Trip |
| Day 7 | Full-day excursion to Playland Amusement Park | Full-day excursion to Playland Amusement Park | Karaoke Night |
| Day 8 | Full-day excursion to Whistler | Full-day excursion to Whistler | On-site Activities |
| Day 9 | Lesson 6 | Science World | On-site Activities |
| Day 10 | Lesson 7 | Canopy Walk at UBC | On-site Activities |
| Day 11 | Lesson 8 | Beach BBQ & Beach Games | Beach BBQ & Beach Games |
| Day 12 | Lesson 9 | Swimming | Talent Show |
| Day 13 | Lesson 10 | Granville Island | On-site Activities |
| Day 14 | Science Museum | Optional Excursion | Farewell Disco |
| Day 15 | Departures | Departures | Departures |
Activities
Sample Nationalities
Accreditation
The use of the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) name is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Oxford International Junior Programmes are delivered. Oxford International Junior Programmes have no affiliation with UBC and UBC is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Oxford International Junior Programmes in any way.