About the City

Vancouver has been continuously chosen as the world’s most livable city! No other place in the world can compete with its setting on the Pacific Ocean, its sandy beaches, lush forests, multiple parks and towering snow-capped mountains. In our Vancouver Language Adventure Programs, hikes and suspension bridges, shopping trips, museums, amusement parks and waterslides all await you!

About the Program

Explore Vancouver’s amazing natural beauty while you study and live on the UBC campus. The University of British Columbia is consistently ranked among the top 40 universities in the world and is nestled within Pacific Spirit Park, on the western tip of Vancouver.
In our Residential program, you’ll live in UBC’s Totem Park residence, study on campus, and connect with other international students throughout your entire program. Experience an exciting combination of beautiful Vancouver,
and prestigious UBC!
Sample Schedule
Week 1
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Group activities UBC Museum of Anthropology
Monday Language Study Athletics or arts Scavenger hunt
Tuesday Language Study Grouse Mountain
Wednesday Language Study Athletics or arts Photo contest
Thursday Full day excursion – Whistler
Friday Language Study Athletics or arts Karaoke night
Saturday Language Study Shopping on Robson Street
Week 2
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Group activities Gastown walking tour
Monday Language Study Athletics or arts Games night
Tuesday Language Study Capilano Suspension Bridge
Wednesday Language Study Athletics or arts ILSC Olympics
Thursday Full day excursion – Cultus Lake Water Park
Friday Language Study Athletics or arts Dance party
Saturday Language Study UBC Botanical Garden and Canopy Walkway
Program Snapshot
Program Length 1-5 weeks
Program Start Dates 2016: Jul 3, Jul 10, Jul 17, Jul 24, Jul 31
Language Levels Any level
Age requirement 10-17 years