CISS VANCOUVER NORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA AGES 13-17 • JULY 01 - AUG 12, 2019 • MONDAY ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES

Global English: Skills for the 21st Century Leaders

GLOBAL ENGLISH 22 WEEKLY HOURS

SESSIONS LENGTH Minimum 2 weeksMONDAY ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

INCLUDED WEEKLY EXCURSIONS1 full day excursion 2 half day excursions

WELCOME TO CISS VANCOUVERExperience a new and exciting approach to language learning! The newest addition to our family of camps, CISS Vancouver operates on the beautiful campus of Capilano University in North Vancouver; an urban location with modern facilities in harmony with its breathtaking natural environment. Inspired by the beauty and history of the land, and Vancouver’s reputation as a global city of the future, this programme offers students an innovative approach to ESL by combining dynamic language classes with our unique “21st Century Skills” workshop series.

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Enhanced English Skills

Global Awareness

Improved Self-Confidence

Canadian Buddies

WEEK 1 MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

M At Leisure Optional: Indoor Rock Climbing Pizza and Movies

T Language Learning Skills Workshop Casino Night

W Language Learning Deep Cove Adventures Relay Challenge

T Language Learning Skills Workshop Indigenous Cultural Night

F Language Learning Granville Island Minute to Win It!

S Language Learning Skills Workshop Dance Party

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PROGRAMME INFO

EXCURSIONS ACTIVITIES

MAIN FEATURES

INCLUDED EXCURSIONSWeekly excursions showcase the best tourist attractions that Vancouver has to offer. All trips are organized and led by CISS staff, and provide a ratio for proper safety and supervision.

FULL DAY: 1 PER WEEK (may include)• Whistler Village + Gondola• Cultus Lake Water Park• Grouse Moutain• Playland• Vancouver City Tour• Vancouver Island

HALF DAY: 2 PER WEEK (may include)• Capilano Suspension Bridge • Deep Cove Adventures• Granville Island • Metrotown • Museum of Vancouver and Kitsilano

Beach• Tsawwassen Mills• Vancouver Aquarium and Stanley Park

INCLUDED AFTERNOON AND EVENING ACTIVITIESA variety of afternoon and evening activities are offered at no extra charge. Activities may include:

• Capture the Flag • Casino Night • Dance Party • Dodgeball• Game Show Night • Hack Night • Indigenous Cultural Night • Karaoke • Movies • Soccer Match • Photo Scavenger Hunt • Relay Challenge • Science Contest • Speech Contest • Talent Show

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIESStudents seeking adventures beyond what is already offered as part of the included package have the option to pay additional fees for extra activities. Optional activities are offered once per week and may include:

• Offered once per week• Average spending: $50 CAD/week

Options may include:

• Downtown Vancouver • Indoor Rock Climbing • Laser Tag

ACCOMMODATION (SHARED)

• Double rooms in university campus residence• Each floor has complete washroom and

shower facilities• Males and Females accommodated separately• Counsellors live on residence floors providing

constant supervision• Laundry facilities located within each residence• Common rooms with TV and kitchenette on

each floor• Bed linens, blanket, pillow and bath towel

included

FACILITIES

• Large, air-conditioned classrooms• Spacious, bright student lounges• Free WiFi access • Food Court• Medical centre/hospitals within 6 km

MEALS (FULLBOARD)

• 3 meals daily• Breakfast and Dinner served in a modern

cafeteria located next to the residence, featuring a wide choice of nutritious meals

• Lunches provided on-campus or included as part of a half-day or full-day excursion

PROGRAMME PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 22 hours of lessons per week (1 hour = 60 minutes)

• Shared Accommodation• Bed linen changed weekly• 3 meals daily• 1 Full Day, 2 Half Day excursions per week• Afternoon sports and on-campus activities• Full Supervision• Vancouver airport meet & greet + transfer

to/from campus• Emergency medical + dental insurance up to

$100,000 CAD• WiFi in residence and on campus• CISS T-Shirt upon arrival• CISS Certificate upon completion of course

study

LANGUAGE PROGRAMMEMorning language lessons are designed to improve students’ English communication skills while simultaneously raising their overall level of global awareness. Traditional and modern teaching techniques are blended to help students build their self-confidence and authenticity in English by challenging them to expand their vocabularies and knowledge of how the language works.

Drawing on weekly global curricular themes and a rich diversity of source material from around the world, teachers also use the medium of English instruction to create a bridge between the “global community” in the classroom and the world at large.

• ESL classes = 15 hours per week• 1 hour = 60 minutes• Max. of 15 students per class• Qualified and Experienced Teachers• 3 Levels of ESL: Beginner, Intermediate,

Advanced• Level Assessment Upon Arrival

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPSWorkshops offer fun and engaging activity-based challenges designed to push students to think in new ways, learn new approaches to problem-solving, and draw connections to their morning lessons. Collectively, the workshops lead to the development of a “21st century” skill set that will help students navigate the constantly transforming modern workplace and the evolving professional context of the future.

WiFi Double Rooms

Included Excursions

Natural Setting

Canadian Buddies

CANADIAN BUDDIES PARTICIPATE IN AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS!

• Self Awareness• Adaptability• Critical Thinking• Innovation• Collaboration

• Communication• Empathy• Global Citizenship• Community

SKILLS FOCUS

• Workshops = 7 hours per week• 1 hour = 60 minutes• Max. of 15 students per workshop• Qualified and Experienced Instructors• All Levels Accepted - students are placed

in groups of varying strengths

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