CISS VANCOUVER
West Coast summer adventures start here!
CISS Vancouver operates on the stunning campus of Capilano University in North Vancouver; an urban location that seemlessly blends modern facilities with breathtaking scenery.
Inspired by Vancouver’s reputation as a global city of the future, this programme offers students seeking to improve their English skills with an innovative combination of Global English lessons and Future-Ready Skills workshops, designed to provide young learners with a strong foundation for future success.
For students with more advanced English levels and who posess natural leadership abilities, we offer the CISS Global Leadership course, designed to teach participants how to effectively lead others, while creating passion and change within themselves and their communities.
Excursions and activities highlight Vancouver’s main attractions, all while remaining focused on respecting the local cultural heritage.
CISS VANCOUVER
Key Facts
Location
North Vancouver, BC
Ages
12-17, boys and girls
Excursions
1 full day and 2 half days per week
2025 Dates
July 06 to August 09
Accommodation
Double Rooms
Course Options
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Global English
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Global Leadership
CISS Vancouver
Programme Options
Global English
Weekly Schedule: 15 hours per week + 5 workshop hours
English Proficiency: All levels accepted
Morning English classes offer a student-centred, progressive approach to language acquisition. Using modern language-teaching techniques, our highly qualified and experienced English teachers focus on improving communication skills and building confidence in self-expression, while challenging students to expand their vocabulary and improve their knowledge of how the language works.
Two afternoons per week, students taking Global English participate in Future-Ready Skills workshops designed to enhance the language learning experience while focusing on developing the soft skills that are considered essential for success in today’s ever-changing workplace.
Workshops also offer an opportunity to practice your English with local Canadian high school students (“ambassadors”). Together, you will work on interactive and engaging activity-based challenges designed to push you to think in new ways, learn new approaches to problem-solving, and work as a team to achieve your goals.
Global Leadership
Weekly Schedule: 15 hours per week + 5 project prep hours
English Proficiency: Intermediate – Advanced (IELTS 4.0+)
This programme provides youth aged 12-17 with the essential foundations to become better leaders in an ever-changing world. Morning lessons are taught by expert staff with a focus on providing students with essential communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. Leadership skills come to life when students discuss their ability to take positive action not only at local and global community levels, but within their immediate community at the CISS Vancouver campus as well.
Afternoon blocks on Mondays and Wednesdays, are dedicated to giving students time to prepare presentations of their action plans for the projects they will pursue when they return home. Students present their projects individually or in groups on the final day of the programme.
CISS VANCOUVER
Facilities
Your perfect summer experience awaits at CISS Vancouver! Located on the grounds of Capilano University in beautiful North Vancouver, this programme offers the best of both worlds—easy access to the Pacific Ocean and stunning mountain views. Immerse yourself in nature while still enjoying all the perks of the city experience.
The Capilano residence is a safe and secure space, offering relaxing lounges, a cafeteria, and plenty of places for activities. Unique to the CISS Vancouver programme, students take a short 5-minute ride on a yellow school bus to the main campus on lesson days. Here, they attend classes in modern, spacious classrooms, surrounded by green spaces, comfortable lounges, and a full dining area where lunch is provided.
Wi-Fi is provided throughout both the campus and residences, ensuring that students can stay connected while enjoying their summer at CISS Vancouver!
Facilities Include
Modern Classrooms
Large, bright cafeterias
Student Lounges
Full WiFi access
Outdoor seating areas
Indoor gymnasium
Comfortable University Residence accommodation
You will share a double room in the University residence with another student attending the programme. Students are separated by gender. There are two beds in each room, along with desks, chairs, drawers for storage, and a wardrobe. You will receive clean linens and a bath towel, but you should bring your own beach towel and toiletries. Each residence floor has full toilet and shower facilities, which are cleaned daily. Common lounges are also located on each floor and feature a small kitchenette, sofas, and a TV. Safety is our number one priority so staff live on the same floor of the residence, providing full supervision.
We provide you with three meals daily. Breakfast and dinner are provided in the cafeteria next to the residence, which features a wide choice of main courses. Lunch is taken in the bright, spacious cafeteria on the main campus. All meals served on-site are cooked by professional staff and meet rigid nutritious standards. Some meals may also be taken while on an excursion and could be either in the form of a boxed lunch or served in a restaurant.
CISS VANCOUVER
Location
CISS Vancouver operates on the beautiful grounds of Capilano University in North Vancouver, British Columbia
CISS Vancouver
Activities
Students always have something to do, beyond their course of study. Our programme includes full-day and half-day excursions, plus we offer a variety of afternoon and evening activities.
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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
Weekly excursions showcase the best that Vancouver has to offer. Each week, students attend 1 full-day excursion and 2 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:
- Vancouver City Tour + Museum
- Whistler Village + Peak to Peak Gondola
- Cultus Water Park
- Vancouver Aquarium + Stanley Park
Half Day (Two per week)
May include:
- Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Deep Cove Adventures
- Granville Island
- Grouse Mountain
- Kitsilano Beach
- Metrotown Shopping
- Pacific Centre Mall
- Playland Amusement Park
- Takaya Outdoor Experience
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:
- Board Games
- Capture the Flag
- Casino Night
- Colour Wars
- Dances / Discos
- Dodgeball
- Game Show Night
- Karaoke
- Movies
- On-Campus Sports
- Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Relay Challenges
- Speech Contest
- Yoga
- Zumba
Optional Activities
Once 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:
- Indoor Rock Climbing
- Laser Tag
- Lynn Canyon
- Movies
Afternoon Sign-out
Once per week, students may be allowed to sign-out in groups of 3 or more for independent shopping and/or sightseeing. Students must sign out with a CISS staff and must stay with their group while they are off-campus, exploring.
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Schedules
The following schedules are tentative for the 2024 season All efforts will be made to closely follow the schedules. However, they are subject to change.
CISS Vancouver
2025 Dates & Fees – Global English
July 19
July 26
August 02
August 09
July 06
$ 4925
$6825
$ 8750
July 13
$4925
$ 6825
$ 8750
July 20
$ 4925
$ 6825
July 27
$ 4925
2025 Dates & Fees – Global Leadership
July 26
July 06
$7075
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Extra Fees: |
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Extra Night Fee |
$250 |
Applies to all students who arrive early or depart late. |
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Extra Transfer Fee |
$125 |
Applies to all students who arrive or depart on non-scheduled dates. |
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Late Arrival/Early Departure Fee |
$125 |
Applies to all students with flights ARRIVING after 22:00 or DEPARTING before 09:00. |
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Unaccompanied Minor (UM) Fee |
$125 |
Applies to all students using the UM service with an airline. |
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Custodianship Fee |
$150 |
Applies to students who require any legal documents for visa purposes. |
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.
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The CISS Difference
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.
Specialized care for the unique needs of Campers
Motivated, caring and qualified staff
Personal attention
Student-centred programmes fostering independence
Programmes to suit different interests and ability levels
Strong focus on Canadian traditions
Fostering a multicultural and open-minded atmosphere
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