2017ILSC青少年遊學課程

Juniors Programs for families and youth aged 7–17 www.ilsc.com ⁄ junior | 2017

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Experience ILSC Come join us in one of our stunning North American locations for an exciting language immersion experience!

Make new friends Connect with other junior students from all over the world. You’ll make amazing life-long friends and learn about many other cultures while practicing English or French together with other students in your program.

A Tailored Learning Experience ILSC is all about you. You’re unique, and when you study with us, you’ll be at the center of an amazing experience that fits your personal needs, interests, and study goals.

We know that an adventure abroad can feel both exciting and scary, but we’re here to make your experience fun and easy. Let us know if you have any special needs or requirements—we can accommodate things like special diets and more.

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Amazing Teachers ILSC’s teachers will help you learn and succeed in a fun and engaging way. Our teachers are experts in teaching international students and will motivate and inspire you.

All of ILSC’s teachers have undergraduate degrees, and are qualified to teach ESL or FSL.

FRIENDLY STAFF You can talk to our ILSC staff, teachers, homestay families, residence staff and activity coordinators any time, about anything. We are here to support you, so you can focus on having a fun and exciting learning experience!

If you ever have any trouble you can call our 24-hour emergency phone number. In our residence, on-site staff are available 24/7.

Unsurpassed Reputation Founded in 1991, ILSC has over 25 years experience offering quality language learning programs, and more than 15 years experience offering fantastic junior programs.

You can rely on us to create a safe and supportive atmosphere for you to learn, explore and play in. ILSC is also a respected education industry leader; in 2013, and 2014, ILSC won STM’s Star Chain School Award, and we’ve been shortlisted for the award every year since 2012.

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Junior Programs Junior camps Learn, play and explore with students from around the world Our Junior camps give you a chance to learn English or French*, make new friends, and explore a new place and culture. Various options are available to meet your needs including our regular AM study schedule, new PM study schedule; homestay or residential accommodation; and programs on university campuses.

Available Campus:

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*French is available in Montréal only **See the Junior Camp section for exact offerings by location.

Family Camps Learn, play and explore as a family Enjoy a family cultural adventure where you’ll learn English and explore the city together. The program combines study and activities, and optional homestay with some free time for parents and children to explore together. Parents will be integrated into adult classes for the study portion, while children will participate in classes tailored for their age group.

Available Campus:

ESL High School Bridge program Strong foundations lead to success Our ESL High School Bridge Program provides English study designed for learners age 13–17. Improve your English, prepare for study in a Canadian high school, and open up more opportunities for higher education.

Available Campus:

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Locations Vancouver

Toronto

Vancouver has been continuously chosen as the

No wonder people call Toronto “the world

world’s most livable city! No other place in the world

within a city.” It is one of the most diverse

can compete with its setting on the Pacific Ocean,

cities on the planet, and is home to more than

its sandy beaches, lush forests, multiple parks

100 different ethnic and cultural groups.

and towering snow-capped mountains.

Toronto is often described as the cultural,

Enjoy the friendly multicultural atmosphere

entertainment and financial capital of Canada.

of Western Canada’s largest metropolis.

Come and see with your own eyes!

Montréal

san francisco

Montréal is Canada’s uniquely bilingual metropolis.

Water on three sides, steep hills, incredible views

The city offers culture around the clock in both

and world-famous attractions make the hip city

English and French. Old-world architecture

of San Francisco visually spectacular. Experience

and new-world chic, stylish shopping districts

San Francisco’s rich cultural diversity, sights,

and lush green parks are on almost every corner!

sounds and flavors that can change within a

You will be amazed by its urban charm.

single block. From mountains in the morning to museums in the afternoon, you will never be far from nature or culture in this amazing city.

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Junior Camps Learn, play a nd e xp l o r e at ilsc !

Learn English or French and join fun activities

Our Junior Camps combine

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am or PM classes

Make friends from around the world

Fun Activities

Experience different cultures

Homestay or University Residence Accommodation

Junior camp at the university of british columbia (UBC) ages 10-17

Sample Schedule

Summer, 1-5 weeks

week 1 morning

Explore Vancouver’s amazing natural beauty while you study and live on the UBC campus. The University of

Sun

British Columbia is consistently ranked among the top 40

Mon

Language study

Tue

Language study

Wed

Language study

Live in UBC’s Totem Park residence, study on campus,

Thu

Language study

and connect with other international students. Experience

Fri

Language study

universities in the world and is nestled within Pacific Spirit Park, on the western tip of Vancouver.

an exciting combination of beautiful Vancouver, and prestigious UBC!

Sat

Arrival & orientation Daily UBC activity session with local Canadian students

Karaoke night Movie night Capture the Flag Scavenger hunt Dance party

Full-day excursion­—Whistler trip morning

Sun

Language study

Tue

Language study

Wed

Language study

Participate in ubc camps!

Thu

Language study

Choose from a list of fun weekly activities such as

Fri

Language study

basketball, tennis, public speaking, drama, music

Sat

Basketball Courts

walking trails

Student cafeteria

Afternoon

Evening

Full-day excursion­—Grouse Mountain

Mon TENNIS COURTs

Evening

week 2

Residence Highlights

swimming pool

Afternoon

ILSC Olympics Daily UBC activity session with local Canadian students

Games night Student theatre night Talent night Photo contest

Full-day excursion­—Cultus Lake Water Park

and more. Make lots of new Canadian friends while doing something you love!

The use of the University of British Columbia’s (UBC’s) name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which ILSC Education Group is delivering the program.

ILSC Education Group has no affiliation with UBC and UBC is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of ILSC Education Group’s 2017 program in any way.

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Junior camp at ILSC-Vancouver ages 13-17

Sample Schedule

Summer, 1-7 weeks

week 1

Stay with a supportive homestay family and study at

Morning

Afternoon

our modern campus, located in the heart of downtown

Sun

Vancouver close to the Pacific Centre shopping mall, the

Mon

Language study

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Tue

Language study

Bowling

Wed

Language study

Skimboarding

Thu

Language study

Stanley Park cycling

Fri

Language study

Kitsilano Beach

Vancouver Art Gallery and more. campus Highlights

Modern classrooms

Free wi-fi

student lounges

kitchens

downtown location

Sat

Arrival

Full-day excursion­—Victoria trip week 2

Vancouver, my first place I explored by myself, made a lot of friends, made a lot of memories.

Training myself how to live by myself and learn how to solve the problem when it came, and learn how to made a good friendship between Taiwan and others.

-po yu chen

morning Sun

Free time with your host family

Mon

Language study

Granville Island

Tue

Language study

Grouse Mountain

Wed

Language study

Mini golf

Thu

Language study

Canadians baseball game

Fri

Language study

Vancouver Aquarium

Sat

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Afternoon

Full-day excursion­—Playland amusement park

Junior pm camp at ILSC-Vancouver ages 13-17

Sample Schedule

Summer, 1-7 weeks

week 1

Enjoy a program that includes homestay accommodation,

morning

Afternoon

morning activities and an afternoon study schedule.

Sun

Students explore all that Vancouver has to offer while

Mon

Vancouver Art Gallery

Language study

experiencing life with a Canadian family.

Tue

Kitsilano Beach

Language study

campus Highlights

Wed

Stanley Park cycling

Language study

Thu

Soccer

Language study

Fri

Science World

Free time

Modern classrooms

Free wi-fi

student lounges

kitchens

downtown location

Sat

Arrival

Full-day excursion­—Victoria trip week 2 morning

Sun

Afternoon

Free time with your host family

Mon

Granville Island

Language study

Tue

Bowling

Language study

Wed

Mini golf

Language study

Thu

Indoor rock climbing

Language study

Fri

Kayaking

Free time

Sat

Full-day excursion­—Playland amusement park

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Junior camp at ILSC-Toronto ages 13-17

Sample Schedule

Summer, 1-7 weeks

week 1 morning

Live with a supportive homestay family and study at our modern campus, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, close to the Toronto Eaton Centre, and popular Yonge-Dundas Square. campus Highlights

Modern classrooms

Free wi-fi

student lounges

kitchens

downtown location

Sun

optional Accommodation Chestnut Residence

week 1

Afternoon

Evening Full-day excursion

Arrival

Mon

Language study

Walking tour

Scavenger hunt

Tue

Language study

Voyageur canoe

Movie night

Wed

Language study

Go-Karts

Photo contest

Thu

Language study

Toronto Island

Talent night

Language study

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

Karaoke night

Fri Sat

Full-day excursion­—Canada’s Wonderland amusement park

Full-day excursion­

week 2

week 2

morning Sun

Afternoon

Evening

Free time with your host family

Full-day excursion

Mon

Language study

Hockey Hall of Fame

Games night

Stay in a residence in a shared room along with

Tue

Language study

Bowling

Murder Mystery

other international students. The residence option

Wed

Language study

Casa Loma

ILSC Olympics

Thu

Language study

Royal Ontario Museum

Student theatre night

Fri

Language study

Toronto Beach

Dance party

includes an additional Sunday activity, and evening activities 5 nights per week. Full-board meals are included. Students join the regular Junior Program at the ILSC–Toronto campus, with morning study.

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Extra activities with Chestnut Residence

Sat

Full-day excursion­— Niagara Falls

Full-day excursion­

Junior pm camp at ILSC-toronto ages 13-17

Sample Schedule

Summer, 1-7 weeks

week 1

Enjoy a program that includes homestay accommodation,

morning

Afternoon

morning activities and an afternoon study schedule.

Sun

Students explore all that Toronto has to offer while

Mon

Walking tour

Language study

experiencing life with a Canadian family.

Tue

Go-Karts

Language study

campus Highlights

Wed

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

Language study

Thu

Bowling

Language study

Fri

Royal Ontario Museum

Free time

Modern classrooms

Free wi-fi

student lounges

kitchens

downtown location

Sat

Arrival

Full-day excursion­— Canada’s Wonderland amusement park week 2 morning

Sun

Afternoon

Free time with your host family

Mon

Toronto Island

Language study

Tue

Voyageur canoe

Language study

Wed

St. Lawrence Market

Language study

Thu

Hockey Hall of Fame

Language study

Fri

Mini Putt

Free time

Sat

Full-day excursion­—Niagara Falls

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Junior camp at ILSC-MontrÉal ages 13-17

Sample Schedule

Summer, 1-7 weeks

week 1

Live with a supportive homestay family and study English

morning

or French at ILSC–Montréal. Our modern campus is located

Sun

in beautiful Old Montréal, close to the Old Port, the Notre

Afternoon Arrival

Mon

Language study

Parc Jean-Drapeau

Dame Basilica, and more.

Tue

Language study

Movie matinee

campus Highlights

Wed

Language study

Hike Mount Royal

Thu

Language study

Olympic Stadium & Biosphere

Fri

Language study

Picnic in the park

Modern classrooms

Free wi-fi

student lounge

kitchens

downtown location

Sat

Full-day excursion­—Quebec City week 2

This experience is amazing. The activity I liked the most was the poutine tasting because I got to go with my friends. My homestay family was very friendly, open and nice.

-rafael eduardo acosta

morning Sun

Free time with your host family

Mon

Language study

Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy

Tue

Language study

ILSC barbecue

Wed

Language study

Le Plateau neighbourhood

Thu

Language study

Swimming at the beach

Fri

Language study

Canoeing on the St. Lawrence

Sat

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Afternoon

Full-day excursion­—La Ronde amusement park

Junior pm camp at ILSC-MontrÉal ages 13-17

Sample Schedule

Summer, 1-7 weeks

week 1

Enjoy a program that includes homestay accommodation,

morning

Afternoon

morning activities and an afternoon study schedule.

Sun

Students explore all that Montréal has to offer while

Mon

Old Montréal & Port walking tour

Language study

Tue

Swimming at the beach

Language study

Wed

Hike Mount Royal

Language study

Thu

Soccer

Language study

Fri

Biosphere

Free time

experiencing life with a Canadian family. campus Highlights

Modern classrooms

Free wi-fi

student lounge

kitchens

downtown location

Sat

Arrival

Full-day excursion­—Quebec City week 2

My favorite thing about Montreal is meeting people from different cultures.

-kevin bordonaro

morning Sun

Afternoon

Free time with your host family

Mon

Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy

Language study

Tue

Picnic in the park

Language study

Wed

Le Plateau Neighbourhood

Language study

Thu

Rock climbing

Language study

Fri

McCord Museum

Free time

Sat

Full-day excursion­—La Ronde amusement park

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Junior camp at ILSC-san francisco ages 13-17

Sample Schedule

Summer, 1-7 weeks Winter, 1-4 weeks

week 1 morning

Stay with a homestay family and study at our modern campus, located in the heart of San Francisco’s

Sun

Afternoon Arrival

Mon

Language study

Ferry Building & Chinatown

cable car route, shopping and the BART.

Tue

Language study

San Francisco Zoo

campus Highlights

Wed

Language study

Japanese Tea Garden

Thu

Language study

Golden Gate Bridge

Fri

Language study

Fisherman’s Wharf

commercial district, close to the iconic ferry building,

Modern classrooms

Free wi-fi

student lounge

kitchen

downtown location

Sat

Full-day excursion­—Learn to surf week 2 morning

Sun

Free time with your host family

Mon

Language study

Cable car ride to Lombard Street

Tue

Language study

Academy of Sciences

Wed

Language study

Exploratorium

Thu

Language study

Land’s End

Fri

Language study

Pier 39 & Aquarium of the Bay

Sat

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Afternoon

Full-day excursion­—Santa Cruz & Boardwalk rides

leader in training program at ILSC-san francisco ages 17-21

Sample Schedule

Summer, 7-9 weeks

week 1 Monday–Friday

ILSC’s Leader in Training Program is a leadership development program for enthusiastic youth who want to become junior leaders. As a Leader in Training, you will shadow current Junior Program staff as they lead a variety of extracurricular activities in and around San Francisco.

9:00 AM–12:30 PM

Leadership Training and program preparation

1:20 PM–4:00 PM

Shadowing ILSC activities leaders week 2

 Combine English language classes with exciting afternoon and weekend activities.  Learn counseling and leadership skills, how to plan and organize dynamic activities, and more with a week of morning in-class training.  Apply your new skills as you shadow ILSC activities leaders

Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM

ESL classes

12:30 PM–1:30 PM

Lunch with students & meeting with the counselors

1:30 PM–4:30 PM

Shadowing ILSC activities leaders Saturday

on dynamic activities.

8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Full-day field trip shadowing ILSC activities leaders

The school gave me an opportunity to get an interesting summer volunteer position with great amount of benefits.

The transition was not easy for me because I realized how responsible and organized I should be but the staff of ILSC helped me to feel myself as a part of the team and to believe in myself.

-stanislav subbotin

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Family Camps Lea rn, play and e xp l o r e as a f amily !*

Learn English and join fun activities

Our Family Camps combine

AM classes**

Connect with other families and students from around the world

Fun Activities

Free time for families to explore on their own

*Our Family Program is designed for a minimum of 1 parent and 1 child. Additional family members are welcome. **Parents will be integrated into regular classes, while children will participate in classes tailored for their age group.

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Enjoy a travel learning experience together abroad

Optional Homestay Accommodation

family camp at ILSC-Vancouver ages 7-17

Sample Schedule

Winter, 1-3 weeks

week 1

Enjoy a family cultural adventure program, as you learn

morning

Afternoon

English and explore the city together. Planned activities 2

Sun

afternoons per week and on Saturdays provide a chance

Mon

Language study*

Free time

to discover the city along with other classmates. Free time

Tue

Language study*

Vancouver Aquarium

booked into your weekly schedule provides flexibility to

Wed

Language study*

Free time

Thu

Language study*

Skating at Robson Square

Fri

Language study*

Free time

enjoy family time together, or plan your own activities.

Homestay accommodation is included. campus Highlights

Sat

Arrival

Full-day excursion­—Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain trip week 2

Modern classrooms

Free wi-fi

student lounges

kitchens

downtown location

morning Sun

Afternoon Free time

Mon

Language study*

Free time

Tue

Language study*

Granville Island

Wed

Language study*

Free time

Thu

Language study*

Indoor rock climbing

Fri

Language study*

Free time

Sat

Full-day excursion­—Whistler trip

*Parents will be integrated into regular classes, while children will participate in classes tailored for their age group.

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family camp at ILSC-san francisco ages 7-17

Sample Schedule

Summer, 1-7 weeks

week 1

Enjoy a family cultural adventure program, as you learn

morning

Afternoon

English and explore the city together. Planned activities 2

Sun

afternoons per week and on Saturdays provide a chance

Mon

Language study*

Free time

to discover the city along with other classmates. Free time

Tue

Language study*

San Francisco Zoo

booked into your weekly schedule provides flexibility to

Wed

Language study*

Free time

Thu

Language study*

Fisherman’s Wharf

Fri

Language study*

Free time

enjoy family time together, or plan your own activities.

You can choose a program package with or without homestay accommodation.

Sat

Arrival

Full-day excursion­—Learn to surf

campus Highlights

week 2 morning

Modern classrooms

Free wi-fi

student lounge

kitchen

downtown location

Sun

Afternoon Free time

Mon

Language study*

Free time

Tue

Language study*

Exploratorium

Wed

Language study*

Free time

Thu

Language study*

Chinatown and North Beach

Fri

Language study*

Free time

Sat

Full-day excursion­—Santa Cruz & Boardwalk rides

*Parents will be integrated into regular classes, while children will participate in classes tailored for their age group.

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Customized Group Programs* Your adventure, your way ILSC can customize a Junior Program for your group at any ILSC campus location, any time of the year. Combine a unique, personalized mix of language courses, activities, and accommodations to meet your needs and interests. Our programs can be customized for your high school group, family group, and for special learning interests. available campus Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal, San Francisco, New York, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, New Delhi *Free tuition, activities and homestay accommodation are included for 1 group leader per group of 15 students. Please contact an ILSC representative.

Popular Customized Options

 Weekend or multi-day trips:  Whistler  Rocky Mountains  New York  Quebec City  Los Angeles & Hollywood  Tangalooma Resort  And more!  University campus visits  Special parties and ceremonies designed especially for the group

Have an idea for your customized group? Just ask us. Your imagination is the limit!

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ESL High School Bridge Program Str ong fo u ndat i o ns lead to s uccess

Learn Academic English and enter a Canadian high school

Get better marks in your high school classes

Easy transfer into English speaking colleges or universities

Choose your schedule 

Full-time Intensive Full-time

one of ILSC’s safe and supportive homestay

Part-Time AM

families experienced in hosting young students.

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Add homestay to your program and stay with families. ILSC places junior students with

esl high school bridge program ages 13-17*

Program highlights

available campus: Vancouver, Toronto

 Build confidence using English in academic and social situations

Learn English in a dynamic classroom environment where

 Academic reading, grammar, vocabulary, paragraph and

you will connect and communicate with other students in

essay writing are taught in dynamic and interesting ways

your age group. Choose from 3 schedule options depending

 Practice speaking and listening through discussion topics

on the study intensity you need. The ESL–High School

that are important to you

Bridge Program is also the perfect transition for students

 Homework assignments and weekly quizzes and

interested in attending a Canadian high-school.

assessments will show your progress

*Students age 16–17 may also take ILSC’s regular ESL study, which places them with students age 16 and up, and allows them to choose from our variety of courses and programs.

 Formal written assessments (Student Progress Reports) will be provided at the end of the program

Part-Time AM

Full-Time

Full-Time Intensive

Sample Schedule

time

mon

tue

wed

Thu

Fri

9:00–10:30 AM

EAP*

ECM**

EAP*

ECM**

EAP*

EAP*

ECM**

10:30–10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM–12:00 PM

ECM**

EAP*

12:00–1:00 PM 1:00–2:30 PM

ECM** Lunch Break

Reading Foundation

Writing Foundation

2:30–2:45 PM 2:45–4:00 PM *EAP = English for Academic Purposes

Reading Foundation

Writing Foundation

Writing Foundation

Reading Foundation

No class

Break Writing Foundation

Reading Foundation

**ECM = English Communication

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what’s included in our Junior Camp programs

Location Age requirement Accommodation placement fee

Junior Camp Programs

Junior camp Program at ILSC–Toronto with Residential Accommodation option

Junior PM camp Programs

Junior Family camp Programs*

Junior camp program at UBC

Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal, San Francisco

Toronto

Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal

Vancouver, San Francisco

Vancouver

13–17

13–17

13–17

7–17

10–17

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Included in homestay option

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17 lessons / week (9 am–12 pm, 5 days/week)

Language study

17 lessons/week (9 am–12 pm, 5 days/week)

17 lessons/week (9 am–12 pm, 5 days/week)

13 lessons/week (1–4 pm, 4 days/week)

Accommodation

Homestay (Canada: Single room USA: Shared room**)

Residence (Shared room)

Homestay (Single room)

Optional homestay (If chosen, homestay includes shared room***)

Residence (Shared room**)

Full Board (3 meals)

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Meal plan Airport pickup & drop-off

Activities/week

Full Board (3 meals + snacks)

Full Board (3 meals)

Full Board (3 meals)

Homestay option includes: Full Board (3 meals + snacks)

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Not included

5 after-school + 1 full-day Saturday activity

5 after-school + 2 full-day Saturday & 5 morning + 1 full-day Sunday off-site Saturday activity activities + 7 evening on-residence activities

ILSC Certificate of Completion

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Materials/textbook

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ILSC t-shirt

USA adults only: 20 lessons / week (9 am–12:30 pm, 5 days / week)

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17 lessons/week (9 am–12 pm, 5 days/week)

Monday–Friday afternoon activity 2 after-school + with UBC Camps + 1 full-day Saturday 5 evening on-residence + activity 2 full-day weekend off-site activities

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Not included

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Not included

Transportation between homestay and school, and/or school & activities

Not included

Not included

Not included

Not included

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Medical insurance

Not included

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Not included

Not included

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International flight & taxes, Unaccompanied Minor Service****, custodial letter*****, personal shopping & expenses are not included in Junior Package programs. *Our Family Program is designed for a minimum of 1 parent and 1 child. Additional family members are welcome. See our Junior application form for pricing. **Single rooms maybe be available in San Francisco and at UBC, please contact ILSC. ***Adult and child will share a room; however, additional single adults or children will be placed in single room. ****Most airlines offer, or in some cases, require, that you book an Unaccompanied Minor Service for children under the age of 18 who will be travelling without an adult. If this service has been arranged, please notify ILSC in advance and include the service fee(s) in your payment ($75 each way). Note that the ILSC will apply the fee retroactively if the service is booked with the airline but we are not informed until the student arrives. Our service fee covers administration and the additional time required for our staff member to coordinate with the airline for pickup of the student and/or to remain at the airport until the flight departs. *****In Canada, a custodial letter may be required as part of a minor student’s entry requirements ($150). See the CIC website for details: www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-minors.asp

The use of the University of British Columbia’s (UBC’s) name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which ILSC Education Group is delivering the program.

ILSC Education Group has no affiliation with UBC and UBC is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of ILSC Education Group’s 2017 program in any way.

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