Program for students ages 12-16

APPLEBY COLLEGE SUMMER ESL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AGES 12-16

TORONTO, ON

Appleby College

Oakville, Ontario

OTTAWA, ONMONTRÉAL, QC

WHERE ARE WE LOCATED?Appleby’s Summer ESL Program is located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada on the shores of Lake Ontario, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. We are located just 20 minutes from downtown Toronto, 30 minutes from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, and 45 minutes from the famous Niagara Falls. 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 THE POPULATION OF CANADA

#1 ONTARIO IS CANADA’S MOST

POPULOUS PROVINCE

>30°C SUMMER HIGHS IN

PARTS OF ONTARIO

#2 OAKVILLE’S RANKING BEST

CANADIAN MID-SIZE CITIES TO LIVE IN BY MONEYSENSE MAGAZINE

#1 CANADA’S RANKING WORLDWIDE

IN NUMBER OF ADULTS WITH POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

1857 THE YEAR OAKVILLE WAS FOUNDED BY COLONEL WILLIAM CHISHOLM

20% OF THE WORLD’S

FRESHWATER IS IN ONTARIO

9,984,670CANADA’S TOTAL AREA IN SQUARE

KILOMETRES

196,722 POPULATION OF OAKVILLE,

ONTARIO, CANADA

#2 CANADA IS THE SECOND LARGEST

COUNTRY BY TOTAL AREA

250,000 NUMBER OF FRESHWATER

LAKES IN ONTARIO

#1 LARGEST SHARED LAND BORDER

IN THE WORLD (WITH U.S.A.)

OAKVILLE, ON

760STUDENTS: 487 DAY,

273 BOARDING

7-12GRADES STUDIED AT APPLEBY COLLEGE

60ACRE CAMPUS IN OAKVILLE,

ONTARIO

16:1AVERAGE SCHOOL YEAR CLASS SIZE

48NATIONALITIES AND CULTURES

9:1STUDENT TO

ADVISOR RATIO

95%GRADUATES ACCEPTED

INTO THEIR FIRST CHOICE OF UNIVERSITY

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 760 students from grades 7 to 12 to pursue their individual passions through an internationally recognized and innovative academic, athletic, and co-curricular program 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.

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 entrance test on the first day of the program. Completion Certificates and Study Reports will be issued to students at the end of the program.

SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT Students are cared for by a supportive team of engaged and experienced counselors. Our Residential Life team is comprised of highly skilled, motivated individuals who truly enjoy working with students. Their role is to support students throughout their experience at Appleby and to make every day fun, from the moment they arrive to the day they depart.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS Our ESL instructors are carefully selected, highly qualified and experienced professionals who hold university degrees in Education as well as certification in teaching English as a second language. All instructors are certified teachers who are experienced in working with international students of all levels, oftentimes overseas.

SMALL CLASS SIZES Appleby’s Summer ESL Program classes have a maximum of 15 students and an average of 10 per class. This helps maximize each student’s opportunities for learning.

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.

APPLEBY’S SUMMER ESL PROGRAMThe Summer ESL Program mirrors the core values and guiding principles, educational concepts and premier quality of Appleby, while offering the ideal program length and style for english language learners. 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? 4-WEEK CREDIT* BOARDING PROGRAMFor students looking for an intensive program with an immersive boarding experience. This program is offered in both July and August.

4-WEEK CREDIT* BOARDING PROGRAM WITH CULTURAL TRIP For students who would like to experience the rich history and culture of Ottawa & Montréal during their 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.)

4-WEEK CREDIT* BOARDING PROGRAM WITH TEMAGAMI CANOE TRIPFor students who want the challenge of outdoor canoeing and camping at a frontier location in Canada as part of their boarding programming.

Enjoying a Campfire Egg Drop Competition Niagara Falls

Building Inukshuks Lakeside Fun Outdoor Education - Hiking

Comedy Night Roller Skating Canada’s Wonderland

Ripley’s Aquarium CN Tower Treetop Trekking

ACTIVITIES AND TRIPSAppleby’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.

CANADA CULTURAL TRIP: OTTAWA AND MONTRÉAL

To give international students a taste of Canada’s rich history and diverse culture, a custom-designed six-day learning trip is offered as part of our ESL program. Students will have the opportunity to experience both English and French-Canadian themes. This learning trip includes a visit to the ‘Limestone’ city of Kingston, home of Queen’s University, one of Canada’s most prestigious universities; to the nation’s capital city, Ottawa; and to the largest French-speaking city in North America – Montréal.

In addition to touring such important local sights as the Parliament of Canada and Montréal’s Notre Dame Basilica, students will also spend time at some of Canada’s best universities including Queen’s, Carleton and McGill. ESL teachers will travel with students and deliver lessons on Canadian history and culture during the trip. Each day students will link their excursions to lessons learned in class. During the six-day learning trip, students will be living in university residences and receiving lessons in university classrooms.

SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK AND NIGHT IN OTTAWA• Explore the world’s largest Baymouth Barrier sand dune formation• Relax or explore the pristine beaches and stretches of shallow waters• Check in to university residence in Ottawa

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - CANADA’S CAPITAL• Morning ESL classes on campus • Tour Parliament and learn about the Canadian constitution and parliamentary process• Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier• Walk along the banks of the Rideau Canal and shop at the historic Byward Market

OTTAWA, ONTARIO• Morning ESL classes on campus • Visit to the War Museum • Visit to the Museum of Canadian History, scavenger hunt and IMAX Experience

OTTAWA VALLEY• Non-academic day• Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Ottawa river

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC, THE HEART OF FRENCH CANADIAN CULTURE• Explore “Vieux Montréal” and see architecture dating back to “New France”• Tour the Notre Dame Basilica, one of the National Historic Sites of Canada• Enjoy La Ronde amusement park• Overnight on campus at McGill University

KINGSTON, ONTARIO & TRAVEL BACK TO APPLEBY• Tour and lunch at Queen’s University• Shop at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto• Return to Appleby College

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TEMAGAMI CANOE AND CAMPING TRIPCome and join us for an incredible and unique canoe trip 500 kilometres north of Toronto, and explore parts of Canada that few Canadians have ever visited! This canoe and camping trip program mirrors the renowned Appleby College Outdoor Education Program and takes place at Appleby’s S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus on Lake Temagami. The trip provides students with a strong sense of accomplishment and self-confidence, as they are involved in every facet of the canoe trip, from packing food and equipment, paddling the canoe, to outdoor cooking and tent set up. They learn wilderness navigation techniques, and gain an appreciation for the natural environment.

In a challenging outdoor environment, an experiential approach is taken towards developing each student’s awareness and understanding of problem-solving processes, group dynamics, and concepts of well-being. Students learn and practice the skills and principles necessary to improve their own and others’ quality of life, and make choices associated with increasing personal responsibility within their own lifestyles. During the outdoor adventure, students are exposed to tremendous learning opportunities, designed to enhance communication, leadership, personal and social skills.

Throughout this trip, safety is our ultimate priority. Appleby has a long track record of safely running its outdoor education program on Rabbitnose Island in Temagami for over 40 years. Our professionally trained and experienced staff, including wilderness guides, teachers and counselors, will travel alongside students at all times. Every student must wear a life jacket whenever they are on the water.

DAY 1: TRAVEL TO LAKE TEMAGAMIStudents leave Appleby and travel to Lake Temagami. There, they meet the Director and their trip guides. Students are divided into groups of 10 or less and are accompanied by two certified wilderness guides and a staff member. Students are given a tour of Rabbitnose Island and enjoy swimming in the lake.

DAY 2: PRACTICE WILDERNESS SKILLSEveryone works in a team to practice their wilderness skills, which include canoeing on the water, preparing tents, food and gear needed for the trip. Groups work together to solve different problems and complete valuable team building activities.

DAY 3 AND DAY 4: CANOE TRIPStudents pack their canoes and depart on the adventure in groups! The days are spent canoeing, exploring, building valuable outdoor skills and team building. All meals are cooked over an open fire by the students with support and supervision from staff. Students will spend both nights in tents under the stars; on a lucky night they will see the Northern Lights!

DAY 5: BACK TO BASE AND REFLECTIONStudents return to Rabbitnose Island in the afternoon to unpack and organize gear. It is also time for students to exchange stories, enjoy a sauna and a relaxing swim in Lake Temagami. Students will spend the evening reflecting, discussing their memorable experiences, and preparing their presentations.

DAY 6: RETURN TO APPLEBY COLLEGEEveryone says goodbye to Lake Temagami and returns to Appleby College.

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RESIDENTIAL LIFEAppleby’s Summer ESL Program is about much more than learning English. It’s about personal growth, feeling connected, building friendships with peers from different countries, developing new skills, and experiencing Canadian culture on a world-class lakeside campus. Our friendly and highly trained residential counselors live alongside students on campus and maintain a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment while developing positive connections with students. Whether teaching basic life skills such as laundry and how to clean their room, or simply having a good laugh with students, counselors play a significant role in the Appleby experience.

Each morning our residential counselors will greet students with a friendly smile and ensure students start their day with a healthy breakfast and are on time for class. After class, residential counselors lead students in a variety of fun-filled sports, activities and personal reflections. On Friday nights and weekends students enjoy off-campus excursions with their counselors including Niagara Falls, The CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Canada’s Wonderland and more. At the end of each day, residential counselors will ensure all students are in bed safe and sound, ready for another exciting day ahead.

CAMPUS LIFE: ACCOMMODATIONSAppleby 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 are university graduates 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: MEALSThree 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: FACILITIESFrom the picturesque lakefront to the various natural and turf sports fields, Appleby 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, computer lab, 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 DAILY SCHEDULESCHEDULE (MONDAY - FRIDAY)

8:00 - 8:45 A.M. Breakfast

9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Morning Classes

12:00 - 12:45 P.M. Lunch Break

12:45 - 3:45 P.M. Afternoon Classes

4:00 - 5:45 P.M. Afternoon Sports and Activities

6:00 - 6:45 P.M. Dinner

7:00 - 7:30 P.M. Reflective Journaling

7:30 - 9:00 P.M. Evening Group Programming

9:00 - 10:00 P.M. Personal Time

10:00 P.M. Curfew

10:30 P.M. Lights Out

On Friday evenings from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. students participate in off-campus excursions.

ON WEEKENDS, STUDENTS WILL PARTAKE IN FUN EXCURSIONS SUCH AS:• Niagara Falls• CN Tower• Ripley’s Aquarium

• Tree-Top Trekking• Laser Tag• Shopping trips

• Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

• Canada’s Wonderland

SUMMER ESL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSAppleby’s Summer ESL Program offers students from around the world the opportunity to experience life as an Appleby student. Our ESL program is a secondary school credit-bearing course, with rigorous academic expectations complemented by a full schedule of exciting excursions. Our program provides an unparalleled boarding experience at one of the most beautiful campuses in Canada where students from all over the world are immersed in Canadian culture and form long-lasting friendships across nationalities and languages.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:• 110 hours of ESL instruction• Certified high-quality teachers• Individual Study Report and one Ontario high school credit*• On-campus air-conditioned shared accommodation• First class sports and recreational facilities on campus• Three buffet-style meals daily plus snacks and fruits• Laundry facilities in residence (complimentary)• 24/7 supervision by dedicated residential counselors• Off-campus excursions on Friday nights and weekends• Medical insurance • All ground transportation including airport transfers • Two optional six-day learning trips: • Outdoor canoeing/camping trip on Lake Temagami, based at Appleby’s

S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus • Canadian cultural trip to Ottawa and Montréal*Upon successful course completion.

FAST FACTS ABOUT THE SUMMER ESL PROGRAM

160+AVERAGE ANNUAL

NUMBER OF SUMMER ESL STUDENTS

20+ NUMBER OF COUNTRIES

REPRESENTED

15+NUMBER OF LANGUAGES

REPRESENTED

51:49AVERAGE

FEMALE-TO-MALE STUDENT RATIO

1:12AVERAGE

STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIO

10+NUMBER OF

CAMPUS EXCURSIONS PER SESSION

2019 SUMMER ESL PROGRAM OPTIONS, DATES & FEES4-Week Boarding Program Including 1-Week Canadian Cultural TripProgram includes:• 1-week Canadian cultural trip to Ottawa,

Ontario, Canada’s capital• 110 hours of ESL instruction• Individual Study Report with one Ontario

High School credit*• On-campus shared accommodation• Three buffet-style meals daily plus snacks• 24/7 supervision by residential counselors• Use of sports facilities on campus• Off-campus excursions on Friday nights

and weekends• Medical insurance during program• All land transportation

JULY SESSION:July 1 to 26, 2019

$6,250 CAD

4-Week Boarding Program Including 1-Week Temagami Canoe and Camping TripProgram includes:• 1-week outdoor canoe trip on Lake Temagami

in Northern Ontario, based at Appleby’s S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus

• 110 hours of ESL instruction• Individual Study Report with one Ontario

High School credit*• On-campus shared accommodation• Three buffet-style meals daily plus snacks• 24/7 supervision by residential counselors• Use of sports facilities on campus• Off-campus excursions on Friday nights

and weekends• Medical insurance during program• All land transportation

AUGUST SESSION:July 29 to August 23, 2019

$6,250 CAD

4-Week Boarding Program (On-Campus Only)JULY SESSION : July 1 to 26, 2019

AUGUST SESSION:July 29 to August 23, 2019

$5,850 CAD

8-week programming for students is available. To learn more, please phone +1 905-845-4681 ext.118 or e-mail SummerESL@appleby.on.ca.

*Upon successful course completion.*Upon successful course completion.

CONTACT USFor more information about Appleby College’s ESL Summer Program and to register,

please phone +1 905-845-4681 ext.118 or e-mail SummerESL@appleby.on.ca.

www.appleby.on.ca/SummerESL

“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.”

ANA, BARCELONA, SPAIN

“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.”

BORA, ISTANBUL, TURKEY

“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.”

JERRY, SHENZHEN, CHINA