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Junior Explore Program in Toronto, Residence Included

Tamwood Camps at University of Toronto

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Course description

On their first day, students are tested and assigned to an English class based on their level. Students follow a carefully designed curriculum that stresses all English skills including speaking, reading, writing, grammar, listening and vocabulary.

Campers take part in instructional activities 5 days a week. Tamwood certified coaches and teachers lead students in such activities as mountain biking, field sports, arts and crafts, dancing, drama and leadership skills. Students also enjoy fun activities including swimming, tournaments, games.

In the evenings and Sundays, students in residence have lots of social activities and the chance to take part in some optional activities. This camp also includes lots of sightseeing. Each week campers will enjoy a full day excursion to places such as CN Tower, Baseball Game, Museums, Toronto Island, Canada Wonderland, NHL Hall of Fame and many more. Campers also go on one or two half-day excursions each week to some of the most famous tourist attractions in Toronto.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Saturday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch
12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Activity
01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Activity
07:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Evening session
09:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 7 - 10 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Number of language level: 6 - Beginner to Advanced
Number of weekly lessons: 20 lessons, duration of 50 minutes/lesson for a total of 15 hours
Number of students in a class: Average 12 (maximum 15)
Certificate: An end of the course certificate is given to all students (Certificate of Completion)
Classroom: Classes take place in UTM university classrooms

Year opened
1992
Number of classrooms
8

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Tamwood Camps at University of Toronto varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
46%
Russia
27%
Mexico
21%
Japan
2%
Turkey
2%
China
1%
Ukraine
1%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Toronto is Canada’s largest city and offers an amazing number of attractions, events, and festivals making it a great cosmopolitan summer camp location. Tamwood’s Toronto summer camp is located on the University of Toronto campus, Mississauga.
The campus is situated on 225 acres of protected greenbelt along the Credit River and is 20 minutes by car from the Toronto airport, 25 kilometers west of the city centre of Toronto, close to Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls, Canada’s Wonderland and many other famous sites. The location of this campus makes it a very safe and attractive choice for international campers.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 95 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Toronto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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