pixel

Special Interest Courses

Choose the best path for you

At CISS, we believe that students benefit most when they choose a summer learning experience that best suits their personality and goals. For international students interested in topics “beyond ESL”, our Special Interest Courses allow them to gain knowledge and skills in a subject area while practicing their English in a supportive environment. From leadership skills to preparation for university life and careers, these courses reflect the interests and passions of today’s youth and are designed to help prepare them for future success. These courses take place inside a larger programme, offering both the opportunity for focused study with a group of like-minded peers and the chance to be part of a large group of participants from around the world with a full schedule of activities and excursions.

Students interacting with a globe

Global Leadership

International Young Leaders

The Global Leadership Programme provides youth aged 12-16 (Toronto) or 13-17 (Vancouver) with the essential foundations to become better international young leaders in an ever-changing world. In-class lessons are taught by expert CISS staff with a focus on providing students with essential communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Learn More

Future Entrepreneurs

Preparing students to make a difference!

Students 14-18 years of age come together and cultivate skills that empower them to think creatively and acquire the unique mindset of an entrepreneur. This exciting course aims to develop critical thinking, innovative decision-making, problem-solving, business skills, and teamwork ability. In their final presentations, students are challenged to present their ideas and explain their vision.

Learn More
Three students posing for a picture on the grass
Students posing with their graduation certificates

Academic and Career Prep

Be the author of your own future!

ACP 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 come away from the programme with a better understanding of their own identities and life goals, and build solid strategies planning their future. Mindfulness sessions are incorporated throughout the course, giving students the tools needed to manage potential stress or anxiety that may come when faced with the challenges of pursuing a successful future.

Learn More

Summer Camps

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.

Points:

N

Specialized care for the unique needs of Campers

N

Motivated, caring and qualified staff

N

Personal attention

N

Student-centred programmes fostering independence

N

Programmes to suit different interests and ability levels

N

Strong focus on Canadian traditions

N

Fostering a multicultural and open-minded atmosphere

Learn More
Students in raincoats near a waterfall

Experience Matters

Photo Gallery

A man is carrying a boy in a grassy field.
A group of people on a boat waving their hands in the air.
A large stone building with flowers in front of it.
Four boys in blue shirts standing in front of canada's wonderland.
A group of people posing in front of a fountain.
A boy in a blue shirt is holding a ball.
A group of boys sitting on a bench eating pizza.
Three girls are holding pineapples and making a sign with their hands.
A group of girls posing for a photo.
A group of girls in blue shirts posing for a photo.
A group of people standing in a wooded area with harnesses.
A large auditorium with rows of chairs and a projection screen.
A large building with a clock tower in the background.
A young woman holding up a sign with the word race.
Niagara falls niagara falls niagara falls niagara falls n.
Two women sitting on a bus with a rhino in the background.
A group of people looking at fish in an aquarium.
The entrance to a building with flowers in a pot.
A stone building with steps leading to a flower garden.
Two boys in blue shirts standing next to each other in the woods.
The inside of a restaurant with a long counter.
A room with couches and a tv.
A bed in a room with a window.
A group of girls sitting on a bench in front of a ferris wheel.
A group of people standing at a counter in a restaurant.
Two men riding go - karts on a track.
A group of people posing for a photo in the woods.
A group of people in blue shirts standing in front of a sky wheel.
A group of people laughing while holding a microphone.
A woman in a blue shirt holding an owl.
A group of girls sitting on a boat with a smile on their faces.
Four girls posing in front of a heart shaped brick wall.
Three girls are holding necklaces in the woods.
A large building with a clock tower in the background.
A group of people in pink raincoats standing in front of niagara falls.
A group of people taking a picture of the cn tower from a boat.
A group of people in pink raincoats standing in front of niagara falls.
A yellow school bus parked on the side of a street.
A girl in a denim jacket standing in front of a canadian wonderland.
A salad bar at a fast food restaurant.
A group of people in a canoe on the water with the cn tower in the background.
A group of people sitting on the grass and picking up trash.
A large dining room with tables and chairs.
A group of people posing in front of a roller coaster.
A group of students sitting in a lecture hall.
A group of girls posing for a picture in front of a tall building.
A group of girls in blue shirts standing in front of a roller coaster.
A group of young men posing for a photo.
Two women posing with a canadian flag.
A group of people on a boat looking at the cn tower.

Apply Now

Ready to start your programme?

We would love to hear from you and to provide you with the full set of documents that are necessary for your application process.

Apply Now
Questions?
Three students looking at a tablet
Questions?

Study Tours

Study Tours provide an opportunity for students to practice their English, integrate with local students in a high school, experience life with a host family, enjoy unique activities, and have a genuine Canadian cultural experience.

EXPLORE

Summer City Programmes

CISS City Residential Programmes give you the chance to live, learn, and grow. And, most importantly, to have fun doing it during the summer in Canada.

EXPLORE

High School

Whether you’re looking for a more academic environment, specific classes, or a school with great sports, our wide variety of options means we have something for everyone.

EXPLORE
Print This Page