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CISS at Trinity
Located on a beautiful and historic downtown University of Toronto campus, CISS at Trinity is the ideal programme for students seeking a more academic approach to language learning. Students who wish to improve their English skills may participate in 20 hours of language lessons plus 5 practical hours per week, while students who are preparing for the next step of their English career may choose our Academic & Career Prep course. Regardless of their study choice, students are certain to be thrilled to call CISS at Trinity their summer home.
CISS At Trinity
Key Facts
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Ages
14-18 years, boys and girls
Programme Options
General English, Academic & Career Prep, Entrepreneurship
Session Length
2, 3 or 4-week sessions
Accomodation
Single or Double residence rooms
Dates
July 02 to August 19
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Programme Options
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The General English + Activity option is the ideal choice for international summer students who want to improve their English. With this option, students receive 10 hours of English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons per week. This includes classroom instruction in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on helping students of all proficiency levels to improve in their fluency and accuracy of speech.
English lessons comprise two of the five daily periods. You can then choose different land, water, or art activities to fill the remaining two or three periods.
General English
Daily Schedule: 20 hours + 5 hours of practicum per week
English Proficiency: All levels accepted
Learn English in a true University setting! CISS at Trinity is proud to offer a comprehensive ESL programme with 25 hours per week. Our language classes help students improve their fluency by encouraging natural communication through interactive and engaging lessons and activities. Students learn and practice their communication skills, while focusing on pronunciation and becoming more confident English speakers.
The programme offers participants 20 hours of morning English lessons and an additional 5 hours of practicum on two afternoons each week, providing students an opportunity to interact with other international students and to practice their weekly learning in a new and exciting environment.
Lessons are theme/topic based and include a mix of classroom instruction and practical work which is language-driven and may include cultural outings and excursions.
Academic & Career Prep (Ages 16-18)
Daily Schedule: 25 hours per week
English Proficiency: High Intermediate or Advanced (IELTS 5.0+)
This course is designed to help international high school students prepare for the coming challenges of post-secondary studies and professional life in a supportive and academically stimulating environment. Combining critical exercises in self-reflection with an exploration of the study and career options available to them, students will come away from the course with a better understanding of their own identities and life goals, and how to strategize for their futures. Participants also learn how engaging deeply and creatively with the English language – beyond the basics of “ESL” – can help them realize their dreams.
Entrepreneurship (Ages 14-18)
Daily Schedule: 25 hours per week
English Proficiency: Intermediate or Advanced (IELTS 4.0+)
In today’s world, creators and innovators are the most likely to succeed and have the greatest impact on society. We are invested in the future success of our students. This is why CISS is excited to introduce an entrepreneurship course option to our CISS at Trinity programme for 2023!
Students of different backgrounds and cultures come together and cultivate skills that empower them to think creatively and acquire the unique mindset of a true entrepreneur. This essential course aims to develop critical thinking, innovative decision-making, problem-solving, brainstorming, and teamwork skills. In their final presentations, students are then challenged to present their ideas and explain their vision.
This special course offers a positive and supportive learning environment in which students are inspired to embrace entrepreneurial thinking and to imagine unique career paths that complement their individual strengths and talents.
CISS at Trinity
Facilities
Welcome to one of the most beautiful campuses in Toronto! Our downtown location puts the city right at your doorstep. Just south of the famous neighbourhood of Yorkville, you are a short walk to Yonge Street, coffee shops, stores and so much more. On campus, you will find a comfortable, clean, and safe residence, a beautiful garden courtyard, air-conditioned student lounges, and dining facilities that are modern…with a historic charm. Finally, WiFi is available throughout the campus.
Facilities Include:
Large classrooms
Dining hall and modern cafeteria
Beautiful garden (“The Quad”) courtyard
Air-conditioned student lounges
Full WiFi access
Athletic centre (within walking distance)
Coffee houses, shops, boutiques and shopping centres surround the campus
Medical centre/hospitals within 1 km
The majority of rooms available are single, but some students may share a double room with another student attending this programme. Students are separated within the residence by gender. Each room has 1 or 2 individual beds, desks, chairs, dressers and/or wardrobes. All bed linens are provided, along with a bath towel. Students must bring their toiletries. There are card-operated laundry machines in the residence – we provide laundry detergent. Shared washrooms and shower facilities are located on every floor. Safety is our priority so our staff live in the same residence, providing full supervision.
We provide you with three meals daily, Monday – Saturday. Brunch and dinner are served on Sundays to allow time for you to sleep in. All meals are provided in a modern cafeteria which features various stations offering a wide choice of main courses. Lunch and dinner are complimented by a full salad bar, dessert offerings and unlimited drinks. All students eat together in the university dining hall that is decorated with the history of the school. Our meals are cooked on-site by professional staff and meet rigid nutritious standards.
CISS at Trinity
Location
Camp takes place at the beautiful grounds of Trinity College, part of the University of Toronto, in downtown Toronto
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Activities
All campers can join the activities that are planned beyond the 5 periods of the day. Our team has planned a range of evening activities and excursions, as well as the complete schedule for the season.
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The General English + Activity option is the ideal choice for international summer students who want to improve their English. With this option, students receive 10 hours of English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons per week. This includes classroom instruction in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on helping students of all proficiency levels to improve in their fluency and accuracy of speech.
English lessons comprise two of the five daily periods. You can then choose different land, water, or art activities to fill the remaining two or three periods.
Included Excursions
The CISS at Trinity excursions showcase the best that Toronto has to offer. Each week, students attend 1 full-day excursion and 3 half-day excursions as part of the programme. Full-day excursions take place every Thursday and half day excursions may take place during the afternoon or evening. Transportation, meals, and admission costs are included.
Full Day (One per week)
May include:
- Canada’s Wonderland (Amusement Park)
- Niagara Falls (with boat tour)
- Treetop Trekking
- Wye Marsh Canadiana
Half Day (Three per week)
May include:
- Beach Day
- Blue Jays Baseball Game
- Casa Loma
- CN Tower
- Disco Boat Cruise on Lake Ontario
- Distillery District/Spaghetti Factory
- High Park
- Toronto Harbourfront
- Toronto Islands
- Toronto Zoo
- Ripley’s Aquarium
- Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
- Wet’n Wild Water Park
Afternoon & Evening Activities
On non-excursion days, our team offers a variety of activities during the afternoons and evenings. Students may choose to participate in afternoon activities, all of which are staff led and supervised. Evening activities are considered mandatory for all students. The options available each day are noted on the schedule and may include:
- Amazing Race
- Board Games
- Capture the Flag
- Casino Night
- Colour Wars
- Crazy Olympics
- Dances / Discos
- Evening Under the Stars
- Athletic Centre
- Game Show Night
- Improv Night
- Karaoke
- Magic Show
- Movies
- Neighbourhood Tours
- On-Campus Sports
- Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Speech Contest
- Summer Festivals
- Talent Show
- Yoga
- Zumba
Optional Activities
Once or twice per week, students may choose to sign up for an optional activity. These activities are staff-led and supervised and additional costs apply. Money is collected from the students at the programme. Optional activity choices may include:
- Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
- Canoeing / SUP on Lake Ontario
- Go-Karting
- Blue Jays Baseball Game
- CN Tower
- Escape Room
- City Bus Tour
Schedule
Our team is currently working on the schedule. We expect to publish details in Spring 2023.
2023 Dates & Fees
General English – 2, 3 or 4 weeks
July 15
July 22
July 29
August 05
August 12
August 19
July 02
$ 4675
$ 6475
$ 8300
July 09
$ 4675
$ 6475
$ 8300
July 16
$ 4675
$ 6475
$ 8300
July 23
$ 4675
$ 6475
$ 8300
July 30
$ 4675
$ 6475
August 06
$ 4675
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Extra Fees
- Unaccompanied Minor (UM) Fee – CAD 125 – UM fee applies to all students flying as an unaccompanied minor with the airline
- Custodianship Fee – CAD 150
- Extra Night Fee – CAD 250 – Applies to all students who arrive early or depart late
- Extra Transfer Fee – CAD 100 – Applies to all students who arrive or depart on non-scheduled dates
- Late Arrival / Early Departure Fee – CAD 125 – Applies to all students with flights scheduled to arrive after 22:00 or depart before 09:00
All fees are in Canadian Dollars.
*Canadian and US citizens currently residing in Canada or the United States are asked to contact CISS for domestic rates. Taxes are included. Information updated: January 06, 2023
2023 Dates & Fees
Academic & Career Prep – 3 weeks
July 22
July 02
$ 6750
2023 Dates & Fees
Entrepreneurship – 3 weeks
July 29
July 09
$ 6750
Disclaimer text:
Extra Fees
- Unaccompanied Minor (UM) Fee – CAD 125 – UM fee applies to all students flying as unaccompanied minor with the airline
- Custodianship Fee – CAD 150
- Extra Night Fee – CAD 250 – Applies to all students who arrive early or depart late
- Extra Transfer Fee – CAD 100 – Applies to all students who arrive or depart on non-scheduled dates
- Late Arrival / Early Departure Fee – CAD 125 – Applies to all students with flights scheduled to arrive after 22:00 or depart before 09:00
All fees are in Canadian Dollars.
*Canadian and US citizens currently residing in Canada or the United States are asked to contact CISS for domestic rates. Taxes are included. Information updated: December 12, 2022
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Since 1979, CISS has provided students from around the world the opportunity to come together in Canada for transformative summer learning experiences in traditional camps, language programs in cities, and other adventure experiences. With a focus on fun and unique opportunities to learn, our summer programmes promise to give you the experience—and the Canadian memories—of a lifetime.
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