Improve your English, experience Canadian culture, and make lifelong friends from around the world during a summer you won’t ever forget.
What is the Summer Immersion Program?
The Summer Immersion Program is an intensive program in which you will develop your English language skills while you learn about life at York University in Toronto, one of the most multicultural campuses in Canada. You will expand your global awareness and learn about Canadian culture.
The Summer Immersion Program gives you the opportunity to improve your English listening and speaking skills from any level. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with International Student Success Mentors, and can participate in formal and informal, individual, and group presentations and activities.
During the program, you will have the opportunity to participate in various trips and visit iconic landmarks. Please refer to the Sample Schedule for a list of trips offered as part of the socio-cultural package at an additional cost.
What You Will Learn
Over the course, you will learn from qualified instructors and form friendships with your classmates and student Community Leaders. The program will improve your ability to:
- Initiate a discussion and engage in conversation
- Express yourself more confidently and clearly
- Conduct informal/formal individual and group presentations
- Listen for general and specific information and in various contexts
- Discuss experiences and ask questions about the experiences of others
