English + Soccer
Summer Course
University of British Columbia
English + Soccer
Key Facts
10-17 years
Groups & Individuals
300 max beds per week
The University of British Columbia 2525 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Accommodation: Residences or homestay
Highlights
- Two training sessions and an unforgettable Vancouver Whitecaps FC Experience.
- All sessions occur at a top-notch UBC soccer facility, ensuring an optimal training environment.
- The Whitecaps experiences include example of tickets to VWFC games, and an immersive BC Place stadium tour.
About the programme
- Average class size: 16 – 18
- English levels: Elementary – Proficiency (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels).
*minimum 12 students required - Full day excursion to Whistler
- Whitecaps Soccer Session
- Whitecaps Experience
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.
Junior Soccer Program at UBC
Accommodation:
- Residences: Single rooms with shared single-gender washrooms.
- Homestay: Host family accommodation with twin rooms as standard. Homestay programmes full-board by default; includes breakfast, packed lunches and dinner. On-campus lunch options are available upon request. Homestay shuttle included in homestay programmes
Facilities
- Indoor and outdoor spaces for interactive activities including conversation classes, international evenings, discos and more.
- Sports: Grass field, tennis and basketball courts and access to university softball diamond, ice rink and indoor swimming complex depending on availability.
- Other: Lounges in the accommodation area with TV, sofas and basic kitchen. The commons block offers Wi-Fi and dining.
University of British Columbia
university of british columbia
Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver airport
Granville Island
Granville Island
Whistler
Whistler
Stanley Park
Stanley Park
Waterfront Centre
Waterfront Centre
University of British Columbia
Vancouver International Airport
Granville Island
Whistler
Stanley Park
Waterfront Centre
Sample Programme
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrivals | Arrivals | Ice-breaker activities |
| Day 2 | Placement Test and Induction | Vancouver Walking Tour | On-site Activities |
| Day 3 | Lesson | Whitecaps Soccer Session | On-site Activities |
| Day 4 | Lesson | Cycling in Stanley Park | International Evening |
| Day 5 | Lesson | Whitecaps Soccer Session | Colour Run |
| Day 6 | Lesson | Metrotown Shopping Trip | Metrotown Shopping Trip |
| Day 7 | Whitecaps Experience | Whitecaps Experience | Karaoke Night |
| Day 8 | Full Day Excursion to Whistler | Full Day Excursion to Whistler | Late return from Whistler |
| Day 9 | Lesson | Science World | On-site Activities |
| Day 10 | Lesson | Whitecaps Soccer Session | On-site Activities |
| Day 11 | Lesson | Beach BBQ & Beach Games | Beach BBQ & Beach Games |
| Day 12 | Lesson | Whitecaps Soccer Session | Talent Show |
| Day 13 | Lesson | Granville Island | On-site Activities |
| Day 14 | Whitecaps Experience | Whitecaps Experience | Farewell Disco |
| Day 15 | Lesson | Departures | Departures |
