Oxford International Vancouver
Summer Course
Downtown Homestay
Oxford International Vancouver
Key Facts
13 – 18 years
20 English Lessons per week
Groups
Homestay
Highlights
- Full Vancouver experience
- Explore the sites of Vancouver
- Excursions to the Rocky Mountains and Whistler
About the programme
- 20 x 50-minute (16.6 hours) lessons of General English per week
- English levels: Elementary – Advanced (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels)
- Full activity programme
- Average class size: 14 students
Oxford International Junior Programmes understands that occasionally slightly young/older siblings or friends may wish to come in a group. Oxford International Junior Programmes reserves the right to accept students who are slightly younger or older than the advertised minimum/maximum age. These exceptional requestions must be approved by our admissions team in advance. Appropriate welfare and safety provisions will apply.
Dates
Start
29 June, 2025
End
10 August, 2025
Oxford International Vancouver
FACILITIES
Academic: Elementary – Proficiency (program can be adjusted to lower English levels).
Additional qualifications available: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) held at downtown Oxford International Language School.
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay:
- Host family accommodation with twin rooms as standard. Homestay programs, full-board by default, include breakfast, packed lunches, and dinner.
- All families will have Wi-Fi that students can use. All students should bring towels and toiletries.
Meals
Breakfast and dinner will be with families, and a packed lunch will be provided. The first meal will be dinner on arrival and the last meal will be breakfast on departure.
Oxford International Vancouver
815 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1B4, Canada
Canada Place
Canada Place, 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada
Stanley Park
29 Lake Trail, Vancouver, BC V6G, Canada
Waterfront Train Station
Waterfront Station, 601 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3N3, Canada
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada
Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Domestic and International Terminals, 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4, Canada
Granville Island
Granville Island
Lynn Canyon
Lynn Canyon
Location Guide
Oxford International Vancouver
Canada Place
Stanley Park
Waterfront Train Station
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Vancouver International Airport
Granville Island
Lynn Canyon
Sample Programme
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival | Arrival | Arrival |
| Day 2 | Placement Test & Induction | Vancouver Walking Tour | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 3 | Lessons | FlyOver Canada & Gastown | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 4 | Lessons | Bloedel Conservatory | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 5 | Lessons | Vancouver Art Gallery | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 6 | Lessons | Lynn Canyon Hike | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 7 | Whistler | Whistler | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 8 | Optional Day/Time with Host Family | Optional Day/Time with Host Family | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 9 | Lessons | Photo Scavenger Hunt | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 10 | Lessons | Granville Island | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 11 | Lessons | Build It: Arts & Crafts Challenge | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 12 | Lessons | BC Sports Hall of Fame | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 13 | Lessons | Metrotown Shopping Trip | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 14 | Stanley Park: Cycling & Aquarium | Stanley Park: Cycling & Aquarium | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 16 | Departure | Departure | Departure |
