English + Soccer
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University of British Columbia
English + Soccer
Key Facts
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10-17 years
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Groups & Individuals
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300 max beds per week
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The University of British Columbia 2525 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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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
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Sample Programme
Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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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 |