The Summer English Language Academy is offered during the months of July and August for both elementary and secondary age students. Students may attend for a minimum of 3 weeks to a maximum of 6 weeks.
Students under 18 years of age must have a custodian, in Canada, to register for the SELA program.

Elementary Program
At the elementary level, the SELA program is offered to students between the ages of 10 – 13.

English classes, using curriculum specifically designed for international students, will be held Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12pm, followed by a lunch break. All students must bring a packed lunch to school. Each afternoon students will enjoy a variety of immersion activities with Canadian students.

An extended program is provided between 7:30 am to 9:00 am and 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm and involves additional recreational programming suited to each age group. Supervised excursions, complementing weekly themes, are planned each Wednesday.

Each weekend (Saturday & Sunday) will be free time for students to explore their communities and the Greater Toronto Area. Students living with host families are encouraged to participate in family activities.

Secondary Program

At the secondary level, the SELA program is offered to students between the ages of 14 - 18.

English curriculum specifically designed for international students will engage participants four days a week from 9am to 3pm, with integrated excursions every Wednesday. A lunch break is scheduled at 12:00pm. All students must bring a packed lunch to school.

Each weekend (Saturday & Sunday) will be free time for students to explore their communities and the Greater Toronto Area. Students living with host families are encouraged to participate in family activities.

 

Secondary school age students:

Richmond Green Secondary School,
1 William F. Bell Parkway Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S 2T9

Elementary school age students:

Sixteenth Avenue Public School, 400 16th Ave. Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 7A9

Crosby Heights Public School, 190 Neal Dr. Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 3K8

Armadale Public School, 11 Coppard Ave. Markham, Ontario L3S 2J4

 

*locations are subject to change

 

 

Homestay accommodations are available to students 12 to 18 years of age. Students under the age of 12 must live with a relative residing in York Region.

Students will reside with host families arranged through the Board’s YRLC Homestay Services. Host families for summer students will be strategically located within close range to the school location with easy access to public transit to school every day.

Host families provide a private bedroom with access to a bathroom, laundry facilities and kitchen. Three daily meals are included in the homestay fee. Packaged lunches will be provided during school days and excursions.

Students choosing Homestay should arrive on Sunday, the day before the program start date, and check out on Saturday, the day after the program end date.

English teachers are ESL certified teachers of YRDSB and specifically trained to teach international students. Classes are divided by age group and English level.

Each student will take the English placement assessment upon arrival.

Class size is limited to a maximum of 15 students.

Excursions on Wednesday will include academic components learned throughout the week leading up to the excursion. This will give students the opportunity to practice English, using language they’ve already studied during the excursions and afternoon activities.

Registration deadline:

Individuals: must register before May 31st to secure their place in a class and living accommodation. Registrations after this date will be subject to availability.

Groups: must register before April 30th to secure their place in a class and living accommodation. Registrations after this date will be subject to availability.

Step 1 – fill out the registration form for each student, specifying the start and end date. Provide a photocopy of the passport. Family members and groups must check off applicable package on the registration form and provide a name list of each student on a separate sheet.

• If homestay accommodation is required, complete the Homestay Application Form

Step 2 - submit the registration package along with the full payment to Admissions Office:

Admissions Office
York Region Learning Connections
International Education Division of
York Region District School Board
10909 Yonge Street, Suite 202
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada L4C 3E3
Tel: 905 883 0047 ext. 307 | Fax: 905 884 2613
Email: admissions@yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Payment can be made by one of the following options:

• money order, bank draft or certified cheque payable to York Region District School Board
• wire transfer with an additional C$30 surcharge. Banking information is available through the Admissions Office (admissions@yrdsb.edu.on.ca).
  
  A bank wire transfer remittance form must be faxed (905 884 2613) or emailed to the Admissions Office (admissions@yrdsb.edu.on.ca) to confirm the payment.

Step 3 – once York Region District School Board has received all documents and full payment, a Letter of Acceptance and Receipt of payment will be issued to the student.

Step 4 - fill out the Arrival Confirmation Form and fax (905 884 2613) or email (admissions@yrdsb.edu.on.ca) to Admissions Office

Step 5 – arrive at school on Monday morning at 8:45 a.m. for the placement assessment.

 

	PROGRAM FEE
	Weeks	*Program Only	**Incl. Homestay
	3 weeks	$1,528	$2,358
	4 weeks	$1,918	$2,968
	5 weeks	$2,308	$3,588
	6 weeks	$2,698	$4,198

*Includes non refundable registration fee and medical insurance. Airport transfer is optional.

**Includes non refundable registration fee, medical insurance, homestay accommodation which includes three daily meals, and airport transfer.