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THE ULTIMATE ESL EXPERIENCE IN TORONTO Located on a beautiful downtown University of Toronto campus, CISS at Trinity is the perfect place for students to experience the best of what Toronto has to offer. This programme features the comfort of a private residence room, 20 or 25 hours of English per week, and an exciting excursion package. Students will be thrilled to call CISS at Trinity their summer home. CISS at Trinity offers the University Preparation programme as an ideal option for older students who seek a future academic career in an English university or college . ACCOMMODATION (SINGLE) z Single rooms in university residence (limited doubles available) z Each floor has washroom and shower facilities (1:8/1:10) z Males and females are accommodated separately z Staff live in residence providing constant supervision z Card-operated laundry machines z Telephone in each room z Bed linens, blanket, pillow and bath towel included FACILITIES z Large classrooms z Dining hall and modern cafeteria z Beautiful garden (“The Quad”) z Air-conditioned student lounges z Full WiFi access z Athletic centre (within walking distance) z Cafés, shops, boutiques and shopping malls all within walking distance of the campus z Medical centre/hospitals within 1 km MEALS (FULL BOARD) z 3 meals daily (Monday to Saturday) z Brunch and dinner on Sundays z All meals are provided in the university’s beautiful dining hall and feature a wide range of nutritious and well-balanced meal options FEATURES z 2, 3 or 4 week sessions in July and August, with weekly arrivals z Located in the heart of Toronto - Canada’s largest city z Standard Programme: 20 hours of ESL instruction per week z Extended Programme: 25 hours of ESL instruction per week z University Prep for students ages 16 - 17 z Included Excursions: 1 Full Day + 3 Half Days per week z Campus ideally located within walking distance to many cultural attractions, shopping, and public transit z Wide range of supervised afternoon programming including on-campus activities, fitness centre, and neighbourhood tours Trinity College in the University of Toronto is not associated or affiliated with the operation of CISS summer programmes on this campus. The ultimate ESL experience - right in the heart of Toronto! CISS AT TRINITY WEEKLY EXCURSIONS 1 full day and 3 half days SESSIONS LENGTH 2, 3, or 4 week sessions UNIVERSITY PREP: 3 week sessions only ESL 20 hours per week ACCOMMODATION Single residence rooms AGES: 14-18 YEARS 16-18 YEARS UNI-PREP TORONTO, ONTARIO WEEK 1 MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING S At leisure Kensington Market Sports Night M Language Classes HALF DAY EXCURSION: Museum (ROM) Casino Night T Language Classes Capture the Flag OR Eaton Centre Language Workshop W Language Classes Tie-Dye Shirts OR Fitness Centre HALF DAY EXCURSION: CN Tower T FULL DAY EXCURSION: Canada’s Wonderland F Language Classes Fitness Centre OR Afternoon Sign-Out HALF DAY EXCURSION: Blue Jays S Language Classes Colour Wars OR Optional Activity Minute to Win It! Specialty Programmes UNIVERSITY PREP SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

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THE ULTIMATE ESL EXPERIENCE IN TORONTOLocated on a beautiful downtown University of Toronto campus, CISS at Trinity is the perfect place for students to experience the best of what Toronto has to offer. This programme features the comfort of a private residence room, 20 or 25 hours of English per week, and an exciting excursion package. Students will be thrilled to call CISS at Trinity their summer home. CISS at Trinity offers the University Preparation programme as an ideal option for older students who seek a future academic career in an English university or college .

ACCOMMODATION (SINGLE)

zz Single rooms in university residence (limited doubles available)

zz Each floor has washroom and shower facilities (1:8/1:10)zz Males and females are accommodated separately zz Staff live in residence providing constant supervisionzz Card-operated laundry machineszz Telephone in each room zz Bed linens, blanket, pillow and bath towel included

FACILITIES

zz Large classroomszz Dining hall and modern cafeteriazz Beautiful garden (“The Quad”)zz Air-conditioned student loungeszz Full WiFi access zz Athletic centre (within walking distance)zz Cafés, shops, boutiques and shopping malls all within walking distance of the campuszz Medical centre/hospitals within 1 km

MEALS (FULL BOARD)

zz 3 meals daily (Monday to Saturday)zz Brunch and dinner on Sundayszz All meals are provided in the university’s beautiful dining hall and feature a wide range of nutritious and well-balanced meal options

FEATURESzz 2, 3 or 4 week sessions in July and August, with weekly arrivalszz Located in the heart of Toronto - Canada’s largest cityzz Standard Programme: 20 hours of ESL instruction per weekzz Extended Programme: 25 hours of ESL instruction per weekzz University Prep for students ages 16 - 17zz Included Excursions: 1 Full Day + 3 Half Days per weekzz Campus ideally located within walking distance to many cultural attractions, shopping, and public transitzzWide range of supervised afternoon programming including on-campus activities, fitness centre, and neighbourhood tours

Trinity College in the University of Toronto is not associated or affiliated with the operation of CISS summer programmes on

this campus.

The ultimate ESL experience - right in the heart of Toronto!

CISS AT TRINITY

WEEKLY EXCURSIONS1 full day and 3 half days

SESSIONS LENGTH 2, 3, or 4 week sessions

UNIVERSITY PREP: 3 week sessions only

ESL 20 hours per week

ACCOMMODATIONSingle residence rooms

AGES: 14-18 YEARS 16-18 YEARS UNI-PREP

TORONTO, ONTARIO

WEEK 1 MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

S At leisure Kensington Market Sports Night

M Language Classes HALF DAY EXCURSION: Museum (ROM) Casino Night

T Language Classes Capture the Flag OR Eaton Centre Language Workshop

W Language Classes Tie-Dye Shirts OR Fitness Centre

HALF DAY EXCURSION: CN Tower

T FULL DAY EXCURSION: Canada’s Wonderland

F Language Classes Fitness Centre OR Afternoon Sign-Out

HALF DAY EXCURSION: Blue Jays

S Language Classes Colour Wars OR Optional Activity Minute to Win It!

Specialty Programmes UNIVERSITY PREP

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

SPECIALTY PROGRAMMEUNIVERSITY PREP

zz 20 hours of programming per week including in-class lessons, campus tours, and workshopszz 1 hour = 60 minuteszz Plus 15 minute breakzz High Intermediate or Advanced English level requiredzz Small classes (20 students maximum)

ACADEMIC MODULES & THEMES

University Writing

Students learn the function of different parts of written text. Lessons focus on suitable forms and standards for writing essays and other assignments, and examine the writing genre differences between major disciplines (e.g. writing in the humanities versus the sciences). The instructor provides 1-to-1 feedback on writing

Oral Communication

Lessons explore various oral communication styles with emphasis on key competencies required for post-secondary academic success: cross cultural communication, group discussion, presentations and active listening. Students gain an appreciation for subtle but highly meaningful elements of oral communication in English.

Successful University

Applications

Students consider the next steps of their academic and professional careers. Topice include: writing attractive personal statements, cover letters and CVs, and understanding the role of audience in successful applications. Students develop study strategies for language proficiency tests commonly required for higher education admission (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS etc.).

Specialty Workshops

Students hear from weekly guest speakers on varous post-secondary topics including cultural adaptation, study strategies, and contemporary research on academic success. These interactive workshops encourage students to apply their acquired skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Campus Tours

Campus tours are designed to feature the wide range of post-secondary disciplines that are avaialable including: • Undergraduate programmes (e.g. arts, sciences,

business) – York University• Professional programmes (e.g. law, medicine,

architecture) – University of Toronto• Alternative programmes (e.g. art, design, film/

tv/radio) – OCAD & Ryerson University• Applied programmes (e.g. trade, technologies,

community services) – George Brown College

WiFi

M A I N F E A T U R E SSingle Rooms

Included Excursions

CentralToronto

PROGRAMME PACKAGE INCLUDES:z20 hours of instruction per week Accommodationz3 meals daily (brunch & dinner on Sunday)z1 Full Day, 3 Half Day excursions per weekzAfternoon sports and on-campus activitieszSupervisionzAthletic Centre membershipzToronto airport meet & greet + transfer to/from campuszEmergency medical + dental insurance up to $100,000 CADzPhone with free local calls in roomzWiFi on campuszBed linen changed weeklyzCISS Certificate upon completion of course study

INCLUDED AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACTIVITIES (may include...)

Amazing Race Capture the Flag Casino Night Colour Wars Crazy Olympics Dances / Discos Evening Under the Stars Fitness Centre Improv Night Karaoke Magic Show Movies Music Video Making Murder Mystery Night Neighbourhood Tours On-Campus Sports Photo Scavenger Hunt Speech Contest Summer Festivals Talent Show Yoga Zumba

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS(may include...)

1 full day excursion per weekzz Niagara Falls (with Hornblower boat tour)

zz Canada’s Wonderland (Amusement Park)zzWasaga Beach + Blue Mountain Village

3 half day excursions per weekzz Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) zz Blue Jays Baseball Gamezz Casa Loma zz CN Towerzz Disco Boat Cruisezz Disco Club (exclusive to CISS students)zz Fort Yorkzz High Parkzz Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)zz St. Lawrence Market/Distilleryzz Toronto HarbourfrontzzWoodbine Beach

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIESzz Offered twice each sessionzz Average spending: $25 CAD/week

Options may include: Canoeing on Lake Ontario City Bus Tour RINX Toronto Zoo

www.cisscanada.com /CISS.Because.Experience.Matters @cisscanada

AFTERNOON SIGN-OUTzz Offered 2 times per weekzz Students are allowed to sign-out with a friend or group of friends for independent shopping and/or sightseeing

PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTUREBased at Canada’s top-ranked university, this intensive programme is designed to help prepare international high school students for the challenges of post-secondary student life in a supportive and academically stimulating environment. The curriculum combines dynamic exercises in critical thinking with lessons on the modes of communication commonly used in universities and colleges. It will motivate students to think strategically about their identities, goals, and tertiary education options. Participants will begin to understand how engaging deeply and creatively with the English language can help them to achieve their life goals and academic objectives.

ACCOMMODATION (SINGLE)

zz Single rooms in university residence (limited doubles available)

zz Each floor has washroom and shower facilities (1:8/1:10)zz Males and females are accommodated separately zz Counsellors live in residence providing constant supervisionzz Card-operated laundry machineszz Telephone in each room zz Bed linens, blanket, pillow and bath towel included

FACILITIES

zz Large classroomszz Dining hall and modern cafeteriazz Beautiful garden (“The Quad”)zz Air-conditioned student loungeszz Full WiFi access zz Athletic centre (within walking distance)zz Cafés, shops, boutiques and shopping malls all within walking distance of the campuszz Medical centre/hospitals within 1 km

MEALS (FULL BOARD)

zz 3 meals daily (Monday to Saturday)zz Brunch and dinner on Sundayszz All meals are provided in the university’s beautiful dining hall and feature a wide range of nutritious and well-balanced meal options

TORONTO, ONTARIO

Trinity College in the University of Toronto is not associated or affiliated with the operation of CISS summer programmes

on this campus.

Be the author of your own future!

WEEKLY EXCURSIONS 1 full day and 3 half days

SESSIONS LENGTH 3 week sessions

LESSONS 20 hours per week

ACCOMMODATION Single residence rooms

AGES:16-18 YEARS

TORONTO, ONTARIO

CISS AT TRINITYUNIVERSITY PREP

WEEK 1 MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

S At leisure Chinatown Evening Activities

M Workshop: Study Strategies

HALF DAY EXCURSION: Museum (ROM) Casino Night

T Communication Course

Dundas Square or Athletic Centre Project Planning

W FULL DAY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS TOUR HALF DAY EXCURSION: Toronto Harbourfront

T FULL DAY EXCURSION: Niagara Falls

F University Writing Course

HALF DAY EXCURSION: Casa Loma Disco Party

S HALF DAY LOCAL CAMPUS TOUR

Colour Wars OR Optional Activity Minute to Win It!

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Academically focused international high school students

• High Intermediate or advanced English proficiency (IELTS score 5.5+)

• Prepared to fully participate in class discussions on academic topics

• Passionate and ambitious students committed to rigorous standards of learning

LANGUAGE PROGRAMMEESL...ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Accredited by Languages Canada

zz Standard ESL = 20 hours per weekzz Extended ESL = 25 hours per weekzz 1 hour = 60 minuteszz Max. of 15 students per classzz Professional and qualified instructorszz Communicative methodologieszz 4 levels of ESL - beginner to advancedzz Placement test on first day

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPSzz Held one evening each weekzz Feature interactive and communication-focused activities that bring classroom learning to real-life situations

SPECIALTY PROGRAMMEUNIVERSITY PREP

zz 3-week sessionszz 20 hours of academic study per weekzz 1 hour = 60 minuteszz High Intermediate/advanced English requiredzz Providing advanced self-expression and strategic thinking concepts for students considering pursuing higher education in Englishzz Topics covered include:

Written Communication Oral Communication Successful Applications Specialty Workshops on various themes Post-Secondary Campus tours

* Please ask for our Uni Prep brochure for more details!

INCLUDED AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACTIVITIES: (may include...)

Amazing Race Capture the Flag Casino Night Colour Wars Crazy Olympics Dances / Discos Evening Under the Stars Fitness Centre Improv Night Karaoke Magic Show Movies Music Video Making Murder Mystery Night Neighbourhood Tours On-Campus Sports Photo Scavenger Hunt Speech Contest Summer Festivals Talent Show Tie-Dye Shirts Yoga Zumba

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS:(may include...)

1 full day excursion per weekzz Niagara Falls (with Hornblower boat tour)zz Canada’s Wonderland (Amusement Park)zzWasaga Beach + Blue Mountain Village

3 half day excursions per week:zz Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) zz Blue Jays Baseball Gamezz Casa Loma zz Centre Islandzz CN Towerzz Disco Boat Cruisezz Disco Club (exclusive to CISS students)zz High Parkzz Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)zz St. Lawrence Market/Distilleryzz Toronto Harbourfrontzz Toronto ZoozzWoodbine Beach

AGES 16-18

WiFi

M A I N F E A T U R E SSingle Rooms

Included Excursions

CentralToronto

Extended English

University Prep

www.cisscanada.com /CISS.Because.Experience.Matters @cisscanada

PROGRAMME PACKAGE INCLUDES:z20 or 25 hours of ESL instruction per week ORz20 hours of University Preparation programming per week Accommodationz3 meals daily (brunch & dinner on Sunday)z1 Full Day, 3 Half Day excursions per weekzAfternoon sports and on-campus activitieszSupervisionzAthletic Centre membershipzToronto airport meet & greet + transfer to/from campuszEmergency medical + dental insurance up to $100,000 CADzPhone with free local calls in roomzWiFi on campuszBed linen changed weeklyzCISS Certificate upon completion of course study

AFTERNOON SIGN-OUTzz Offered 2 times per weekzz Students are allowed to sign-out with a friend or group of friends for independent shopping and/or sightseeing

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIESzz Offered on select afternoonszz Average spending: $50 CAD/week

Options may include: Bowling Canoeing on Lake Ontario City Bus Tour CN Tower Movies RINX Toronto Zoo