1 - Appleby College

The APPLEBY COLLEGE
SUMMER ESL PROGRAM
Program for students ages 12-16
where are we located?
Appleby College’s Summer ESL Program is located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada on the shores of Lake
Ontario. We are located just 20 minutes from downtown Toronto, and 30 minutes from Toronto’s Pearson
International Airport. Canada is one of the most ethnically diverse, multicultural nations on earth, and is
highly ranked in government transparency, civil liberties, quality of life, economic freedom and education.
35,540,419
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largest shared land border
in the world (with U.S.A.)
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country by total area
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oakville’s ranking
best canadian mid-size
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9,984,670
canada’s total area in
square kilometres
Ontario is
canada’s second
largest province
33%
of the world’s
freshwater is
in ontario
250,000
number of Freshwater
Lakes in ontario
canada’s ranking
worldwide in number
of adults with postsecondary education
1857
the year oakville was
founded by Colonel
William Chisholm
WHAT SETS APPLEBY COLLEGE
APART FROM THE REST?
Founded in 1911, Appleby’s mission is to educate and enable young men and women to become leaders of character,
major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national, and international communities.
Appleby inspires its 750 students from grades 7 to 12 to pursue their individual passions through an
internationally recognized and innovative academic, athletic, and co-curricular programme that has been
founded on the school’s six Pillars of Strength: Academically Vital, Technologically Empowered, Universally
Diverse, Community Spirited, Actively Engaged and Globally Responsible.
Appleby’s model of educational excellence enables and encourages its students to learn and discover
independently and collaboratively, both inside and outside of the classroom.
750 7-12 60 16:1 40+ 9:1 95%
Students:
475 Day, 275
boarding
grades studied at
Appleby College
acre campus
in oakville,
ontario
average school
year class size
nationalities
and cultures
student
to advisor
ratio
graduates accepTed
into their first
choice university
Appleby’s Summer ESL Program
The Appleby College Summer ESL Program mirrors the core values and guiding principles, educational
concepts and premier quality of Appleby College, while offering the ideal program length and style for
students. Our program is designed for students aged 12 to 16 years with plans to attend secondary school or
university in English speaking countries such as Canada or the USA, as well as those who have a strong desire
to improve their English while experiencing Canadian life and culture.
What Program is Right for Me?
3-Week
4-Week credit*
northward bound
8-Week credit* &
For students who seek to
improve their English skills
in a short amount of time, a
3-week non-credit program
is offered in July.
For academically motivated
students looking for a
more intensive program,
a 4-week credit program
is offered in August.
New for 2015, students in
both sessions are invited
to join our Northward
Bound Canoe Adventure.
or students seeking full
F
summer immersion,
our 8-week credit &
adventure program is the
ideal choice.
program
program
canoe adventure
adventure program
* Upon successful completion of a 4-week session, students are granted an Ontario High School ESL credit that is recognized
by the Ontario Ministry of Education. This credit can be added to the student’s overall study record at any Ontario High
School. (Credit is not valid towards an Appleby College education).
Some of Our Many Program Features:
STRONG AND FOCUSED ACADEMIC NATURE
Central to the Appleby Summer ESL Program is its strong and focused academic nature, with
30 hours of classroom instruction per week. Students are placed in one of five levels based on
their comprehensive entry placement test.
SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Students are cared for by a supportive team of engaging professionals. Our team is
comprised of highly skilled, motivated individuals with a strong desire to see all students
excel in their studies while enjoying the experience to its fullest.
HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS
Our ESL instructors are carefully selected, highly qualified professionals who hold
university degrees in Education as well as certification in teaching English as a second
language. All instructors and residential counselors are native English speakers who have
ample experience working with international students of all levels, oftentimes overseas.
small class sizes
Appleby College’s Summer ESL Program classes have an average of 12 students or less
per class to better maximize learning potential.
fun and engaging activities
Fun and varied sports and social games are offered daily. Exciting weekend excursions to the
best attractions maximize the fun and learning, with on-campus swimming offered at least
once a week.
Niagara Falls
Ripley’s Aquarium
Playdium Entertainment Centre
Canada’s Wonderland
Wild Water Kingdom
Bowling
Activities and Trips
Appleby’s Summer ESL Program is about much more than learning English. It’s about having a lot of fun,
making friends from around the world, and about maturing as a person and student.
Our in-class instruction is complemented by fun and engaging afternoon and evening activities as well as
weekend trips to major attractions in and around Toronto and the Niagara region. All of our activities are
designed to encourage students to practice and further develop their English language skills.
CN Tower
Dance
Soccer
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Game
Volleyball
Stand Up Paddleboarding
THE Northward bound
!
NEW
canoe adventure
Appleby’s Northward Bound Canoe Adventure is designed to teach students the technical skills associated with
wilderness travel and to foster self-confidence, responsibility, co-operation and a sense of accomplishment
and awareness of environmental issues, all of which contribute to character growth. This incredible
adventure is now available to Appleby College Summer ESL students!
Join us for an unforgettable 7-day, 6-night canoe & camping experience. Students will experience some of
Ontario’s most pristine wilderness - ideal for canoeing, hiking and exploring. Students will spend nights in
cabins at the base camp and in tents along the portage route. Activities include rock-climbing, canoeing,
wilderness living and navigation, leadership training, and environmental awareness.
This incredible adventure
is now available to Appleby
Summer ESL students!
To ensure students have the most memorable and safe
experience possible, we ensure that the program is run
by qualified and trained staff.
For more details, please visit
www.appleby.on.ca/SummerESL.
campus life: accommodationS
Appleby Summer ESL students reside in our well-appointed air-conditioned student residence houses
on campus, with two students to a room. Each residence house offers common rooms for students,
providing a casual and comfortable social space. Males and females are accommodated separately
and all rooms are fully furnished with beds and linens, individual study spaces, closets and are
Wi-Fi accessible. Self-serve laundry facilities are provided free of charge.
With the health and safety of each student as our utmost priority, we provide 24/7 supervision
from arrival in Canada to program departure. Our caring and supportive residential counselors
live alongside students in the residential houses and attend all activities and excursions. All
instructors and residential counselors are certified Ontario teachers recently trained in First Aid and
CPR-C, have completed a police check and participate in Appleby’s pre-summer orientation to ensure
proper training and preparation.
campus life: meals
Three nutritious buffet-style meals are served daily. All meals are eaten in our beautiful
lakeview dining hall, centrally located on campus. All foods are freshly prepared on-site by
Appleby’s excellent year-round catering team. Fruits and snacks are also prepared and provided
daily. Most dietary restrictions are easily accommodated; allergies, vegetarian, vegan, halal, etc.
Please contact us with your specific requirements.
campus life: facilities
From the picturesque lakefront to the various natural and turf sports fields, Appleby College
offers the ideal combination of beautiful natural surroundings and contemporary facilities.
Summer ESL students have access to all of Appleby’s world class facilities, including
state-of-the-art Wi-Fi enabled classrooms, a laptop computer for every student, dance studio,
outstanding sports facilities including tennis courts and swimming pool, and a beautiful
60-acre campus with scenic walking trails and beautiful gardens.
Sample 4-WEEk schedule
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
SUNDAY
Arrivals
Mall Shopping
Oakville Scavenger Hunt
Toronto Blue Jays
Baseball Game
Wild Water Kingdom
Water Park
MONDAY
Morning
English level test
Afternoon
Level assignment
First class
Campus tour
Evening
Program meeting
& orientation
Free time
Morning
Week 2 test &
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Tennis
Evening
Study time
Student-of-the-week
awards
Morning
Week 3 test &
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Volleyball
Evening
Study time
Student-of-the-week
awards
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Dance studio/Soccer
Evening
Study time
Student-of-the-week
awards
TUESDAY
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Soccer
Evening
Study time
Social games
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Flag football
Evening
Study time
Board games
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Dance studio
Evening
Study time
Karaoke (in residence)
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Ultimate frisbee
Evening
Study time
Swimming
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Basketball/Yoga
Evening
Study time
Swimming
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Dance studio/Tennis
Evening
Study time
Free time
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Visit Appleby
College Shop
Evening
Study time
Swimming
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Dodgeball/Tennis
Evening
Study time
Free time
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Volleyball/Tennis
Evening
Shopping in
downtown Oakville
Study time
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Visit Bronte Village
Evening
Study time
Swimming
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Volleyball/Basketball
Evening
Study time
Free time
Morning
Final ESL test
Afternoon
Class presentations
Talent show rehearsal
Evening
Farewell dinner
Talent show & party
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Dance studio
Evening
Off campus social
night: Skyzone
Trampoline Dodgeball
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Project presentation
Volleyball/Yoga
Evening
Off campus social
night: Cinema
Morning
ESL classes
Afternoon
ESL classes
Project presentation
Volleyball/Basketball
Evening
Off campus social
night: Playdium
Entertainment Centre
Morning
Summary writing
Afternoon
Test review
Presentation of
certificates
Evening
End of session
Departures
Niagara Falls
Canada’s Wonderland
Amusement Park
CN Tower &
Ripley’s Aquarium
Final departures
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
* Excursion dates and destinations are subject to change. 2015 program options,
dates and fees
ESL Program Options: Boarding Students
Includes 30 hours of ESL classroom instruction per week; Individual Study Record and possible one Ontario
High School credit at the end of program; on campus shared accommodation; three buffet-style meals daily
plus snacks and fruits; on-site 24/7 supervision by certified counselors; use of sports facilities; off campus
excursions on Friday night and weekends; Medical insurance in Canada; All land transportation during
program and airport transfer.
3-Week Boarding
Program
4-Week Boarding
Program
July 6-July 24
August 3-August28
$3,950 CAD*
* 13% HST will be applied to
this program.
$5,350 CAD
4-Week Boarding
Program including
1-week northward
bound canoe
adventure
5 -Week Boarding
Program including
1-week northward
bound canoe
adventure
8-Week Boarding
Program including
1-week northward
bound canoe
adventure
July 6-August 1
July 26-August 28
July 6-August 28
$5,450 CAD
$6,850 CAD
$10,500 CAD
ESL Program Options: Day Students
Includes 30 hours of ESL classroom instruction per week; Individual Study Record and possible one Ontario
High School credit at the end of program; hot buffet style lunch on class days; afternoon social and sports
activities with boarding students; excursions can be attended on separate fee basis.
3-Week day student
Program
4-Week day student
Program
7-Week day student
Program
July 6-July 24
August 3-August 28
July 6-August 28 (no classes July 27-31)
$1,575 CAD
$2,100 CAD
$3,600 CAD
4-Week day student
Program including
1-week northward
bound canoe
adventure
5-Week day student
Program including
1-week northward
bound canoe
adventure
8-Week day student
Program including
1-week northward
bound canoe
adventure
July 6-August 1
July 26-August 28
July 6-August 28
$3,075 CAD
$3,600 CAD
$5,100 CAD
“I really enjoy this place. It’s
great being here for the second
time. I have formed great
relationships with many of
the people here and they are
becoming a family to me.
I hope my friends and
counselors never change
because they make my summer
better every day.”
“I like many things about the Appleby
Summer ESL Program. First of all,
Appleby has a very nice campus and
there are lots of things to do. Secondly,
I enjoy the sports and activities we do
in the afternoons and weekends. I have
experienced many things for the first
time this summer. Finally, the education
is very good. I have improved my
English and I am happy to be here.”
“I love Appleby because:
1. The food is fantastic;
2. We play many fun sports;
3. There are many good
teachers; 4. I have a great
roommate; 5. The campus
is big and beautiful;
6. There’s Wi-Fi
everywhere; 7. There are
many things to do”.
Ana, Barcelona, Spain
Bora, Istanbul, Turkey
Jerry, Shenzhen, China
contact us
For more information about Appleby College’s ESL Summer Program and to register,
please phone 905-845-4681 ext.118 or email [email protected].
www.appleby.on.ca/SummerESL