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    2014JUNIORS

    www.gvenglish.com

    Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Victoria, HawaiiSerious Learning, Serious Fun!

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    www.gvenglish.com

    CONTENTSOur Schools 3

    Teen Activity Program 4

    Academic Programs 9

    Other Activity Programs 10

    High School Prep 12

    Parent Page 13

    Availability & Options 14

    FAQ 15

    Find us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!

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    Afternoon: Sports Activity (e.g. Swimming, Volleyball)

    Cultural Tours (e.g. Museums, Art Galleries)

    Indoor Activity (e.g. Drama Clubs, Games)

    Global VillageEnglish Centres Page 4

    TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM GV VANCOUVERMINIMUM AGE:12 Years Old

    DATES:July, August

    GV Vancouver Sample CalendarDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7Arrival AirportPick-up

    ESL OrientationTesting / CityTour

    ESL /Harbour Tour

    ESL /GranvilleIslandScavenger Hunt

    ESL /Cycling inStanley Park

    ESL /Team SportsDay

    Victoria/VancouverIsland Day Trip

    Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14

    Family Day ESL / Queen EPark Soccer +Tennis

    ESL /SplashdownPark

    ESL /ChinatownTour

    ESL /Science World

    ESL /VancouverAquarium

    WhistlerOlympic ResortDay Trip

    Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21

    Family Day ESL /Mini Golf

    ESL /Drum Circle

    ESL /Movie Matinee

    ESL / CapilanoSuspension

    Bridge

    ESL / BeachVolleyball &

    Picnic

    Bowen IslandDay Trip

    Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28

    Family Day ESL /Bowling

    ESL /Yoga

    ESL /Indoor IceSkating

    ESL /SouvenirShopping Day

    Farewell Party& GraduationCeremony

    HomestayFarewell atairport

    SAMPLE SCHEDULE

    Morning:

    Vocabulary Building

    Functional English

    Communicative Grammar

    Speaking & Listening Activities

    Global Village Vancouvers Teen ActivityProgram combines focused morning classeswith action-packed afternoon and weekendactivities and excursions. From carefully-screened homestay families to supervisedactivities, we spare no effort to create thesafest possible conditions so that eachstudent can make the most out of his or her

    once-in-a-lifetime experience.

    TAP package fees include:

    Airport reception and two-way transfer Caring homestay accommodation with

    3 meals per day Stimulating and challenging ESL classes

    (15 lessons/week) Cultural, sports, and sightseeing

    activities and excursions GV progress assessment and certification Farewell party

    Souvenir Flickr photosOptional (included):

    Cambridge FCE or CAE exam preparation Offi cial Cambridge tests Offi cial Cambridge scores

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    Afternoon: Sports Activity (e.g. Swimming, Volleyball)

    Cultural Tours (e.g. Museums, Art Galleries)

    Indoor Activity (e.g. Drama Clubs, Games)

    Global VillageEnglish Centres Page 5

    TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM GV TORONTOMINIMUM AGE:12 Years Old

    DATES:July, August

    Global Village Torontos Teen ActivityProgram combines focused morning classeswith action-packed afternoon and weekendactivities and excursions. From carefully-screened homestay families to supervisedactivities, we spare no effort to create thesafest possible conditions so that eachstudent can make the most out of his or her

    once-in-a-lifetime experience.

    TAP package fees include:

    Airport reception and two-way transfer Caring homestay accommodation with

    3 meals per day Stimulating and challenging ESL classes

    (15 lessons/week) Cultural, sports, and sightseeing

    activities and excursions A full written GV assessment report GV certification of program completion

    Farewell lunch Souvenir slideshow

    I think that everything at GV Toronto was perfect. The class was wonderful. I had a lotof fun and I improved my English a lot. I think that its the best class I have ever had, andIve studied in Spain, London and Malta. There were very, very good activities and it wasa very, very good experience. I wish to come back another time if I can.

    Enrique - Spain

    GV Toronto Sample CalendarDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7Arrival AirportPick-up

    ESL OrientationNeighborhoodWalk

    ESL /City Tour

    ESL /CanadianActivities

    ESL /CN Tower

    ESL /TorontoIslands

    Family Day

    Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14

    Family Day Holiday ESL /Disco Night

    ESL /Beach Day

    ESL / Paintball ESL /Humber RiverAdventure

    Niagara FallsDay Trip

    Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21

    Family Day ESL /Sports Day

    ESL /Buffet Lunch

    ESL /Boat Cruise

    ESL /Go Karting

    ESL /Toronto Zoo

    WonderlandDay Trip

    Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28

    Family Day ESL /Laserquest

    ESL /Amazing Race

    ESL /Indoor RockClimbing

    ESL /GraduationDinner

    GraduationCeremony &Farewell Lunch

    HomestayFarewell atairport

    SAMPLE SCHEDULE

    Morning:

    Vocabulary Building

    Functional English

    Communicative Grammar

    Speaking & Listening Activities

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    Afternoon:

    Sports Activity (e.g. Swimming, Volleyball)

    Cultural Tours (e.g. Museums, Art Galleries)

    Indoor Activity (e.g. Drama Clubs, Games)

    Global VillageEnglish Centres Page 6

    TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM GV CALGARYMINIMUM AGE:14 Years Old

    DATES:July -Individuals/Groups

    August -Groups OnlyMinimum 10 Students

    SAMPLE SCHEDULE

    Morning:

    Vocabulary Building

    Functional English

    Communicative Grammar

    Speaking & Listening Activities

    Global Village Calgary focuses its academicteen programs on students improvingtheir English quickly and having fun inan intercultural, safe environment. Teenstudents can take the Cambridge FirstCertificate preparation program or, if theyare over 16 years, a General English classwith other international students from

    around the world is also available. Withafternoon activities four times during theweek in and around Calgary, as well astrips on Saturdays to world famous siteslike Banff National Park, students will havean experience they will remember all theirlives. GV Calgary is a language industryleader and has 17 years experience in teenprograms.

    TAP package fees include:

    Airport reception and two-way transfer

    Caring homestay accommodation with3 meals per day Stimulating and challenging ESL classes

    (20 lessons/week) Cultural, sports, and sightseeing

    activities and excursions A full written GV assessment report GV certification of program completion Farewell lunch

    GV Calgary Sample CalendarDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7Arrival AirportPick-up

    Canada DayHoliday/HostFamily Day

    ESL OrientationLevel Testing

    ESL /DowntownTour

    ESL /Heritage Park

    ESL /CalgaryStampede

    Banff NationalPark Day Trip

    Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14

    Family Day ESL /GlenbowMuseum

    ESL /SportsAfternoon

    ESL /StampedeRaces & Show

    ESL /Free Afternoon

    ESL /CanadaOlympic Park

    WestEdmontonMall Day Trip

    Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21

    Family Day ESL /Calgary Zoo

    ESL /Dinosaur

    Museum

    ESL /Sports

    Afternoon

    ESL /Free Afternoon

    ESL /Telus World

    of Science

    KananaskisHiking Trip

    Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28

    Family Day ESL /Princes IslandWalk

    ESL /Bowling

    ESL /Laser Tag

    ESL /GraduationActivity

    ESL /GraduationCeremony

    HomestayFarewell atairport

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    Afternoon: Sports Activity (e.g. Swimming, Volleyball)

    Cultural Tours (e.g. Museums, Art Galleries)

    Indoor Activity (e.g. Drama Clubs, Games)

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    TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM GV VICTORIAMINIMUM AGE:12 Years Old

    DATES:July -Individuals/Groups

    August -Groups Only

    SAMPLE SCHEDULE

    Morning:

    Vocabulary Building

    Functional English

    Communicative Grammar

    Speaking & Listening Activities

    Global Village Victorias Teen ActivityProgram combines focused morning classeswith action-packed afternoon and weekendactivities and excursions. From carefully-screened homestay families to supervisedactivities, we spare no effort to create thesafest possible conditions so that eachstudent can make the most out of his or her

    once-in-a-lifetime experience.

    TAP package fees include:

    Airport/ferry reception and two-waytransfer

    Caring homestay accommodation with3 meals per day

    Stimulating and challenging ESL classes(20 lessons/week)

    Cultural, sports, and sightseeingactivities and excursions

    GV progress report and certificate

    Farewell ceremonyOptional (included):

    Cambridge FCE or CAE exam preparation Offi cial Cambridge tests Offi cial Cambridge scores

    GV Victoria Sample CalendarDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7Arrival AirportPick-up

    ESL OrientationTesting /Walking Tour

    ESL /Chinatown &Market Square

    ESL /OceanKayaking

    ESL /Royal BCMuseum

    ESL /Beacon HillPark

    VancouverIsland NatureTour Day Trip

    Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14

    Family Day ESL /Swimming

    ESL / IMAX &FishermansWharf

    ESL /DreamcatcherWorkshop

    ESL /Ice Skating

    ESL /Picnic at theBeach

    ButchartGardensFireworks

    Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21

    Family Day ESL /Rooftop

    Volleyball

    ESL /Indoor Rock

    Climbing

    ESL /Baseball Game

    Evening Out

    ESL / OceanDiscovery

    Centre

    ESL /Free time for

    shopping

    VancouverDay Trip

    Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28

    Family Day ESL /Soccer

    ESL /Movie Matinee

    ESL /Laser Tag

    ESL /Harbour FerryTour

    Exam/ GradCeremony &Lunch

    HomestayFarewell atairport

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    SAMPLE SCHEDULE

    Morning:

    Vocabulary Building

    Functional English

    Communicative Grammar

    Speaking & Listening Activities

    Afternoon:

    Sports Activity (e.g. Swimming, Volleyball)

    Cultural Tours (e.g. Museums, Pearl Harbor)

    Indoor Activity (e.g. Hula, Arcade)

    Global VillageEnglish Centres Page 8

    TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM GV HAWAIIMINIMUM AGE:12 Years Old

    DATES:July, August

    The Global Village Hawaii Teen ActivityProgram (TAP) combines classroom Englishlessons with integrated daily fun activities.

    Classes will be held at the campus of ArgosyUniversity. Argosy University offers manyundergraduate and graduate programs, alibrary, computer lab and a student lounge.The campus is on 4th floor of the American

    Savings Bank Tower, located in the heart ofbeautiful downtown Honolulu. The campusis about a 30 minute bus ride from Waikiki.

    Students learn about our island homesunique culture, improve their English andmake new friends during their stay inHawaii. Teens are welcomed into the homeof one of our host families.

    English lessons begin at 8:30 and end at11:20 am, Monday through Friday. Afterlunch, students join one of the activities

    we have planned for them whether it is aday at the beach, learning the hula, hikingDiamond Head, and riding on a Catamaran!

    Saturdays consist of a day long activity suchas a tour around the island or a day at thewater park. These activities give students achance to interact in English and make newfriends with their classmates in a differentenvironment. Sunday is a free day wherestudents can bond with their host families!

    GV Hawaii Sample CalendarDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7Arrival AirportPick-up

    ESL OrientationNeighborhoodTour

    ESL /Ala MoanaBeach

    ESL /Honolulu Zoo

    ESL /Movie Matinee

    Holiday Circle IslandDay Trip

    Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14

    Family Day/Free Day

    ESL /Hula Class

    ESL /Waikiki Beach

    ESL / LolaniPalace andDowntown

    ESL /UltimateFrisbee

    ESL /Canoe Ride

    Surfing andBeach BBQ

    Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21

    Family Day/Free Day

    ESL /Fun Factory

    ESL /Diamond Head

    Hike

    ESL /Beach

    Volleyball

    ESL /Soccer

    ESL /Pearl Harbor

    Wet N WildWater Park

    Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Day 26 Day 27 Day 28

    Family Day/Free Day

    ESL /Manoa FallsHike

    ESL /Kailua Beach &Pali Lookout

    ESL /Swap Meet

    ESL /Ice Palace

    GraduationCeremony

    HomestayFarewell atairport

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    BLYTH HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC PREPARATIONPreparing for high school or university demands a high level of academic English. Thisinvolves developing a strong command of academic reading, note taking and lecture skills,and of course, academic writing and research skills.

    Blyth Academy offers a private high school experience that focuses on personalizededucation, very small class sizes and experiential learning. This unique approach toeducation has met with enthusiastic response and success among students and parentssince it opened over 30 years ago. Today, Blyth is the largest private high school in Canadawith campuses throughout Southern Ontario. 95% of Blyth graduates are accepted into theirfirst choice of university!

    Global VillageEnglish Centres Page 9

    ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

    CAMPUS TOURSGV Campus Tours are designed for students who are planning to pursue secondary orpost-secondary studies in North America. The program consists of English language lessonscombined with campus tours of select high schools and/or colleges and universities,allowing students to gain first-hand knowledge about their future study options. Of coursethere are plenty of activities and sightseeing excursions as well, making GV Campus Toursthe perfect opportunity to enjoy the present, while planning for the future!

    Please contact [email protected] for more information. Customized group rates areavailable.

    HIGH SCHOOL PREPOFFERED AT:GV Toronto

    MINIMUM AGE:14 Years Old

    DATES:Varies - PleaseContact School

    CAMPUS TOURSOFFERED AT:GV TorontoGV Victoria

    MINIMUM AGE:14 Years Old

    DATES:July, August

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    PARENT AND CHILD PROGRAMThe GV Toronto Parent and Child Programprovides families the opportunity to travel,study, and experience Toronto together!This package comes in 2, 3, or 4 weekoptions, and includes 20 lessons per weekof English at GV Toronto for the parents, and15 lessons per week held at the University ofToronto for the children.

    Parents and children will stay in the samehomestay family, study in programs suitedto their ages, and have the opportunity toparticipate in activities together. Childrenare fully supervised at the University of

    Toronto by GV Toronto staff, and can beescorted to GV Toronto following classes ifrequested. Add-on Activity Packages areavailable for parents wishing to participatein afternoon and/or weekend activitiesalong with their children.

    OTHER GV ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

    SUMMER TEEN HOCKEY CAMPGV Toronto is very pleased to offer aSummer Teen Hockey Camp to studentswho are looking for an opportunity toimprove their English, enjoy activities and

    trips in and around Toronto, and build theirhockey skills in a focussed, intensive trainingenvironment.

    Students can choose two, three, or fourweeks of our world-renowned Teen ActivityProgram (please see p.5), and then add oneor more weeks of intensive hockey camp.During the hockey camp, students stay inresidence and have a full-day schedule ofon-ice training, offi ciated games, dry-landtraining, team-building activities, and more.This is a top-quality program designed tomaximize improvement on and off theice. And who knows? There may just be ahockey scout watching from the sidelines...

    PARENT & CHILDOFFERED AT:GV Toronto

    MINIMUM AGE:10 Years Old

    DATES:July, August

    HOCKEY CAMPOFFERED AT:GV Toronto

    MINIMUM AGE:12 Years Old

    DATES:July, August

    STUDY TOURS - GROUPS ONLYOur year-round study tour packages are specially designed to give young people anopportunity for personal growth and full immersion in English language and culture.

    Study tours include rigorous language instruction and action-packed activities. Our highly-

    trained and qualified instructors follow a structured curriculum, which focuses on vocabularybuilding, functional English, communicative grammar, writing, speaking, reading, andlistening activities. Our qualified staff lead students on exciting activities which extendlanguage learning beyond the classroom and allow our students to realize that English ismuch more than a school subject.

    Study tours are available at all Global Village locations, any time of year, and can be designedaround the requests and requirements of the group.

    STUDY TOURSOFFERED AT:GV VancouverGV TorontoGV CalgaryGV VictoriaGV Hawaii

    MINIMUM AGE:Varies - PleaseContact School

    DATES:All Year

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    OTHER GV ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

    WINTER ACTIVITY PROGRAMJust like our summer Teen Activity Program,GV Torontos Winter Activity Programcombines focused English language classeswith action-packed weekday and weekend

    activities and excursions. Take advantage ofall the exciting winter sports and activitiesavailable during a Canadian winter,including ice skating, skiing, professionalhockey games, and more! Homestayfamilies are carefully screened to providewelcoming, caring homes, and all activitiesare supervised by Global Village staff. Comeand experience a Winter Wonderland inCanada!

    ENGLISH + SURFINGHoping to escape winter? English PlusSurfing combines our quality full- or part-time English programs with surf lessons!

    Whether the student is a seasoned surferlooking for local knowledge about theHawaii breaks, or a brand new surfer readyto catch that first wave, English + Surfingcan help them make the most of theirHawaiian experience. Global Village Hawaiiis proud to be working in coordination withone of Hawaiis world famous surf schools.This relationship guarantees that theprogram will be professionally run, both inthe classroom and in the surf!

    English + Bodyboarding, English + Hula,English + Ukulele, English + Yoga, andEnglish + Fitness are also available; all canbe combined with full- or part-time Englishlessons. Contact [email protected] formore information about these programs.

    ENGLISH + WINTER SPORTSGV Calgary offers a 4-week package tostudents who want to improve their Englishproficiency as well as experience theexcitement of winter sports. The programis focused on serious learning, serious fun,all in the safety of the city of Calgary withcaring, quality GV host families.

    Students will have 20 English languagelessons per week, scheduled in the morning(including vocabulary building, functionalEnglish, communicative grammar, writing,

    speaking, reading, and listening), followedby skiing or snowboarding in the afternoonor evening two times per week. As well,there will be two Saturday excursions,including one trip to Banff National Park inthe Rocky Mountains!

    WAP OFFERED AT:GV Toronto

    MINIMUM AGE:16 Years Old

    DATES:December - January

    ENGLISH + SURFINGOFFERED AT:GV Hawaii

    MINIMUM AGE:

    16 Years Old

    DATES:All Year

    ENGLISH + WINTER

    SPORTS OFFERED AT:GV Calgary

    MINIMUM AGE:16 Years Old

    DATES:November - March

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    12-WEEK SCHEDULE (25 OR 30 LPW)TIME DESCRIPTION

    8:45 - 10:40 Academic Writing Skills

    10:40 - 11:45 Listening Skills & Group Work

    11:45 - 12: 20 Vocabulary Development,Research & Presentation Skills

    LUNCH BREAK

    1:05 - 2:10OPTION 1

    High School Electives5 lessons/weekEnglish for Social Studies, Math,Science, Computers

    2:25 - 3:30OPTION 2

    High School Electives (Continued)5 lessons/week or

    Private Lessons2 lessons/week +homework tutorial

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    High School Academic Preparation is aprogram designed to help prepare students

    to meet academic challenges they will facein Canadian high schools. The programincludes academic writing, grammar review,academic speaking and listening, academicstudy skills, presentation skills, and researchskills.

    Elective classes supplement the morningprogram, covering English for high schoolsubject areas of social studies, geography,history, math, science and computers.

    This is a rigorous, demanding program.Students must register for a minimum of25 lessons per week and be at a GV 4 levelof English. Those students who are not atGV 4 level at time of arrival may be placedin General English in lieu of AcademicPreparation.

    GV VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMIC PREPARATIONHIGH SCHOOLPREPARATIONOFFERED IN:Victoria

    AGES:

    14 Years Old

    DATES:June - AugustOctober - December

    THE PROGRAM INCLUDES

    Academic writing skills Listening skills Group work Vocabulary development

    Research skills English for Social Studies English for Math English for Science English for Computers

    Photo credit: Dwight School of Canada

    Photo credit: Sooke School District

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    SERIOUS LEARNING, SERIOUS FUN!GV understands that every student arrives at our schools withunique plans, goals and dreams. The aim of the GV360philosophyis to provide all of our students with a total experience in the 3As Academics, Accommodation, and Activities through personalized

    care and support from our teachers and staff.While the academic element is crucial to the learning experience,we believe classroom learning is augmented through a qualityHomestay experience and by participating in a diverse array ofcultural and leisure-based activities.

    Let our trained, professional, and experienced staff guide your childto his or her learning goals through the special GV360approach.

    PARENT PAGE

    GLOBAL VILLAGE HOMESTAYSGVs in-house accommodation departments and 24-houremergency phone line ensure timely, effective service. GV Homestay

    provides a safe, friendly and secure environment for young students,while giving them the opportunity to experience and enjoy the localculture.

    A Typical GV Homestay:

    The family lives in a comfortably furnished, cozy four bedroomhome in a nice neighbourhood. The house is located in a centralarea close to transportation and a recreation centre. The studentsroom is bright, clean and nicely decorated. The family enjoys avariety of activities such as walking, hiking, camping and swimming.Host mother especially loves reading and crafts, while host fatherenjoys his computer and guitar. The student is most welcome to

    join them in any of their family activities.

    Comments from Students:

    They are very caring and polite people,and Im loving staying here. Theyre likemy own home and family.

    They include me in their activities andare very friendly and sociable.

    She is kind and motherly and would doanything for me.

    Its a fantastic homestay. Theatmosphere is always great.

    From the first day I felt like I belongedwith them. They are so welcoming.

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    Teen Activity Program - Ages 12 and up (14 at GV Calgary)

    Vancouver Toronto Calgary Victoria Hawaii J F M A M J J A S O N D

    1 Week - - - - 1,860

    2 Weeks 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,726

    3 Weeks 2,850 2,850 2,850 2,850 3,600

    4 Weeks 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,800 4,420Custodial Fee (notarized) 125 125 125 125

    Notes: Includes a.m. classes, homestay, activities, airport transfers. Individual registrations for July & August available in Vancouver , Toronto, & Hawaii and for July only in Calgary and Victoria.Schools reserve the right to run classes and activities in the morning or afternoon.

    Blyth High School Academic Prep - Ages 14 and up

    Vancouver Toronto Calgary Victoria Hawaii J F M A M J J A S O N D

    4 Weeks: 25 Lessons/Week 1,348

    6 Weeks: 25 Lessons/Week 2,022

    8 Weeks: 25 Lessons/Week 2,552

    Notes: Application Fee: $150. Placement fee: $220. Materials fee: $10/wk. Single room, full board homestay: $215/wk. 30 lpw programs also available.

    Campus Tours - Ages 14 and up

    Vancouver Toronto Calgary Victoria Hawaii J F M A M J J A S O N D

    Flexible Program Duration Notes: Includes ESL classes, homestay, activities, airport transfers, and two campus tours per week

    Study Tours - Minimum age varies; please contact school

    Vancouver Toronto Calgary Victoria Hawaii J F M A M J J A S O N D

    Flexible Program Duration Notes: Prices available on request.

    Parent And Child Program - Ages 10 and up

    Vancouver Toronto Calgary Victoria Hawaii J F M A M J J A S O N D

    2 Weeks 2,835

    3 Weeks 4,255

    4 Weeks 5,620 Notes: Pricing is for one parent and one child; includes classes, shared homestay, activities for child, airport transfers, and materials fees. For more than one parent/child, please contact info@

    gvenglish.com for pricing.

    Summer Teen Hockey Camp - Ages 12 and up

    Vancouver Toronto Calgary Victoria Hawaii J F M A M J J A S O N D

    2 Weeks TAP + 1 Week Camp 3,365

    3 Weeks TAP + 1 Week Camp 4,315

    4 Weeks TAP + 1 Week Camp 5,265 Notes: Includes classes, accommodation, meals, airport transfers, transportation to/from camp. For longer packages, please contact [email protected] for pricing.

    Winter Activity Program - Ages 16 and up

    Vancouver Toronto Calgary Victoria Hawaii J F M A M J J A S O N D

    2 Weeks: 20 Lessons/Week 1,900

    3 Weeks: 20 Lessons/Week 2,850

    4 Weeks: 20 Lessons/Week 3,800

    Notes: Start December 30, 2013, January 6, 2014, January 13, 2014. Includes classes, Homestay, activities, airport transfers. For underage students, contact [email protected].

    English + Winter Sports - Ages 16 and up

    Vancouver Toronto Calgary Victoria Hawaii J F M A M J J A S O N D

    4 Weeks: 20 Lessons/Week 2,595 Notes: Includes classes, homestay, winter sport activities.

    English + Surfing - Ages 16 and up

    Vancouver Toronto Calgary Victoria Hawaii J F M A M J J A S O N D

    4 Weeks: 20 Lessons/Week 2,060Notes: Includes classes, homestay, surfing lessons, board rental, rash guard. There are two 2-hour group lessons per week. Other program lengths available.

    GV Victoria High School Academic Prep - Ages 14 and up

    Vancouver Toronto Calgary Victoria Hawaii J F M A M J J A S O N D

    4 Weeks: 30 Lessons/Week 1,368

    8 Weeks: 30 Lessons/Week 2,592 12 Weeks: 30 Lessons/Week 3,672 Custodial Fee (notarized) 125

    Notes: Start Dates - SB 06, 07, 08 and SB 10, 11, 12. Students wishing to start at another time of year will be considered for the General English program. 25 lpw programs also available.

    AVAILABILITY & OPTIONS

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    FAQsQ: How can I apply for my child?

    A: Applications can be made directly to GlobalVillage via fax, email, or our website. You can alsoapply through your favourite study travel agent.

    Fax: +1 604 684-1117Email: [email protected]: www.gvenglish.com/booking.html

    Q: What other documents will I need to preparebefore my child leaves?

    A: 1) You will need to complete and sign the GVUnderage Agreement, which will be provided bythe school upon application.

    2) If your child will be studying in Canada, you willalso need to sign a custodial document to allowan adult to be responsible for your child whileoverseas; our Registration staff will help you withthis.

    3) Your child will need a valid passport, andpossibly a visa (please check with the Canadianor US Embassy or Consulate in your country fordetails).

    4) Your child will need travel/medical insurance(minimum $500,000; $250,000 in Hawaii).

    Q: What will my child need to take with him/her?

    A: Valid Passport Visa (if required for your country) Proof of suffi cient funds Spending Money (for food, local

    transportation, activities, shopping, etc.,as required)

    Return airline ticket Letter of Acceptance from school Details of Homestay and airport Pick-up

    information, if required (provided by school) 24-hour Emergency Homestay phone number,

    if required (provided by school)

    Q: How can I be sure my child will be safe?A: Global Village schools put enormous time and

    resources into ensuring the safety of our juniorstudents, from carefully-screened homestaysto fully-supervised outings. We ensure that ouryoung students are given all the information theyneed about safety in each GV location, as well asinformation about local laws and customs. Aswell, we have staff in each of our schools who arealways ready to speak with our junior studentsshould they have any questionsor concerns.

    We have hosted thousands of junior studentsover the last 20+ years, and have an excellentreputation for providing them with safe,enjoyable, and memorable experiences!

    Q: How can I stay in touch with my child while he/she is away?

    A: All GV schools provide free internet to ourstudents. Our campuses are wireless, and studentshave access to multiple computer labs; students

    are welcome to email their friends and families intheir native language.

    As well, students can purchase pre-paid callingcards to make long-distance phone calls from theirhomestays (subject to homestay family approval).

    Q: Why should I send my child to study abroad?

    A: A child who spends time studying abroad gainsmany advantages: English language skills improve very quickly in

    an immersion environment. Children gain self-confidence when given a

    chance to travel on their own. Our programs draw young students from all

    over the world - your child will have thechance to make friends from many differentcountries.

    Early exposure to an internationalenvironment will open greater future studyand work options for your child in this time ofglobalization.

    Q: Will my childs English skills improve?

    A: Absolutely! Of course, the degree of improvement

    depends on each individuals study habits andcommitment, but young students learn languagevery quickly and we see terrific improvement inour junior students abilities in a very short time.Our excellent Academics, Accommodation, andActivities ensure that our junior students work, live,and play in an English-immersion environment.

    Q: Do GV Junior students come from many differentcountries?

    A: Yes! In fact, last year we hosted junior studentsfrom almost 20 different countries.

    Q: What if we need to cancel the registration?A: Complete details of our cancelation and refund

    policies can be found on our website atwww.gvenglish.com/apply/refunds.html.

    Q: How can I get more information?

    A: Please either check our website (www.gvenglish.com) or email us ([email protected]), or contactyour favourite study travel agent.

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    I love the TAP program because I can

    make friends from all over the world, andthe classes and activities are so exciting!

    Mako, Japan

    Global Village Marketing888 Cambie StreetVancouver, British ColumbiaV6B 2P6 Canada

    Phone: + 1 604 684 1118Fax: + 1 604 684 1117

    Email: [email protected]

    www.gvenglish.com

    My parents sent me here to do a two-month preparatory course so I could go

    to high school in Victoria without any

    mistakes in English; Im already set! Guilherme, Brazil