Toronto
Summer Course
Ryerson University
Toronto
Key Facts
12 – 18 years
15 contact hours per week
Groups & individuals
University Campus
Residential & Homestay
250 max beds per week
Highlights
- Short walk to Toronto’s top sightseeing spots: Dundas Square, The Eaton Centre and City Hall, Harbourfront, and much more
- Full-day excursion to Niagara Falls
- Excursions to Toronto Zoo and Aquarium
About the programme
- English levels: Elementary – Proficiency (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels)
- Average class size: 15
- 2 full-day excursions*
- 10 half-day excursions*
*In a two-week programme
ACTIVITY CHOICE
For a supplement, there is the capacity for post-programme trips to Blue Mountain, French Canada (Ottawa, Montréal, Québec) and New York City.
ACADEMIC CHOICE
For a supplement, you can add an IELTS test to your programme here which is held at the downtown Oxford International language school. Please inform us at least six weeks in advance when making your booking.
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.
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Start
21 June
End
09 August
1 – 7
week programme available
Ryerson University
FACILITIES
Sports: Ryerson Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC) available for use. Please see Centre Manager for pricing.
Other: The International Living and Learning Centre (ILC) features a community kitchenette on each floor, a common lounge with cable TV and laundry facilities. There is also a cafeteria and lounge space on the main floor.
ACCOMMODATION
Residences: Shared multi-room apartments with shared washrooms. Single en-suite rooms may also be available.
Homestay: Qualified and welcoming families provide students with double rooms. Single room accommodation can be arranged upon request, subject to availability. Homestay programmes full-board by default; includes breakfast, packed lunches, and dinner.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Subway: Located in the heart of Toronto with excellent public transport links, closest subway stations are College or Dundas, a 5 min walk from campus
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Ryerson University
140 Mutual St, Toronto, ON M5B 2R1, Canada
Toronto Islands
Avenue of the Island, Toronto, ON, Canada
CN Tower
288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada
Harbourfront Centre
231 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8, Canada
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Infield Tunnel Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1S9, Canada
Location guide
Ryerson University
Toronto Islands
CN Tower
Harbourfront Centre
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Sample Programme
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrivals | Arrivals | Campus tour and ice-breaker activities |
| Day 2 | Lesson 1 (Testing/Orientation) | Downtown Walking Tour | International Evening |
| Day 3 | Lesson 2 | History of Canada & Fort York | On-site Activities |
| Day 4 | Lesson 3 | Shopping at The Eaton Centre | Photo Scavenger Hunt |
| Day 5 | Lesson 4 | Legislative Assembly of Ontario Tour | On-site Activities |
| Day 6 | Lesson 5 | Oxford Beach Olympics | Workshop |
| Day 7 | Visit Toronto Islands | Visit Toronto Islands | On-site Activities |
| Day 8 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls | Talent Show |
| Day 9 | Lesson 6 | High Park | Karaoke Night |
| Day 10 | Lesson 7 | CN Tower | On-site Activities |
| Day 11 | Lesson 8 | Graffiti Alley, Chinatown & Kensington Market | Art Gallery of Ontario |
| Day 12 | Lesson 9 | Ripley’s Aquarium | On-site Activities |
| Day 13 | Lesson 10 | Beach Sports & Swimming | Challenges |
| Day 14 | Optional Excursion/On Campus Activities | Optional Excursion/On Campus Activities | On-site Activities |
| Day 15 | Departures | Departures | Departures |
Activities
Sample Nationalities
Accreditation
The use of Ryerson University’s 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 Ryerson University and Ryerson University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Oxford International Junior Programmes in any way.