Montreal Language Adventure
| LSC Montréal - English and French | |
| Minimum Ability | not required |
| Minimum Age | 13 |
| Maximum Age | 17 |
| Summer Programme | instruction in class: 09:00 to 12:00 lunch and activities: 12:00 to 16:00 |
| Winter Programme | activities: 09:30 to 13:30 lunch and class: 13:30 to 16:30 |
| Levels | 5 levels |
| Course Start | any Monday |
| Course Length |
Summer: June 23, 2008 to August 22, 2008
Winter: January 7,2008 to February 8, 2008 |
| Average Class | 8 students |
| Maximum Class: | 15 students |
| Instruction Hour | 55 minutes |
| Course Material | included in course fee |
| Evaluation: | daily performance appraisal by teacher an LSC certificate is awarded upon completion |
| Accommodation | homestay: 3 meals per day, 7 days a week |
| Supervision | LSC Monitors guide students on all afternoon activities |
| Transportation | 2-way airport transfer paid public transportation to and from school and afternoon activities via Montreal transit system |
| Note | no student visa required |
General Description
Montreal Language Adventure offers an effective small-group language course combined with an adventure in Canadian culture and lifestyle. In July - August or January - February, LSC welcomes teenagers from ages 13 to 17 from diverse areas of the globe to the world's largest bilingual, bicultural city: Montreal.
Classes are offered in English or French in small groups. The programme provides language learning in an entertaining and meaningful context. Speaking and listening take priority.
Language Adventure activities are chosen to ensure that students are offered a balance of sports with a variety of interesting cultural outings. LSC monitors ensure that our young clients are well-supervised during activities.
Students stay in homestay. Special care is taken in selecting homestay hosts who have an active interest in younger students and who create a welcoming home for our Language Adventure participants.
Summer Schedule (SLA)
| Monday to Friday | |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | Classes in English and French |
| 12:00 to 12:30 | Supervised Lunch |
| 12:30 to 16:00 | Supervised Activities |
Instruction
You have 3 hours of class each morning. A full-time Programme Co-ordinator is available during class hours to provide a link between the SLA campus and the LSC office. SLA students have classes and lunch on site. After all afternoon activities, SLA Monitors return the students to LSC. The Co-ordinator is at LSC in the afternoon to greet the students as they return from activities. You can use the internet and e-mail in the LSC Student Resource Centre following afternoon activities.
At the end of the programme each day, SLA students have about 1-2 hours to use the internet or e-mail at LSC or spend some time with their friends exploring the city.
Winter Schedule (WLA)
| Monday to Friday | |
| 09:30 to 13:00 | Meet at School and Go on Activities |
| 13:00 to 13:30 | Supervised Lunch |
| 13:30 to 16:30 | Instruction in Class |
Instruction
You have 3 hours of class each afternoon. WLA students have classes and
lunch on site. After all morning activities, WLA Monitors return the students to LSC. Class begins after lunch. You can use the internet and e-mail in the LSC Student Resource Centre following activities or class.
At the end of the programme each day, WLA students have about 1-2 hours to use the internet or e-mail at LSC or spend some time with their friends
exploring the city.
Homestay Accommodation
You stay in homestay. Three meals are provided daily (bag lunch during school days).
Homestay provides you with the opportunity to use your language in real-life situations. You get a first-hand look at the way Canadians live.
In Canada, it is usual that both the homestay hostess and host work outside of the home during the day. Language Adventure students are responsible for going to school and returning to homestay by themselves.
Included Activities
Designed for teenagers, Language Adventure offers a balanced blend of activities which introduce students to the city and its culture as well as providing them with many opportunities to participate in sports. Montreal is host to several festivals, artistic and cultural events. The planned schedule takes advantage of Montreal's many attractions so that you can enjoy the best summer has to offer.
LSC Monitors supervise our young students during the day activities programme. They also act as guides on outings and as team leaders for sports. The Monitors are chosen for their experience working with or leading young people in group settings. All transportation and fees are handled by the school. Sample activities are listed here. Activities are subject to change.
SPECIAL NOTES
SUMMER
LSC Montréal offers 7 start dates in the Summer Language Adventure Programme; you may enrol from 2 weeks to 8 weeks depending on your start date
WINTER
LSC Montréal offers 6 start dates in the Winter Language Adventure Programme; you may enrol from 2 weeks to 7 weeks depending on your start date
Package A: Registration, Tuition, Activities and Accommodation
Fees include
- homestay accommodation and full board 7 days per week
- 15 lessons in English or French per week
- lunch and supervised activities including sports Monday to Friday
- two-way airport transfer
- transportation to and from school and included activities via Montreal transit system
- medical insurance to a maximum of $1,000,000 Cdn
Extra Expenses (not included)
- personal spending money
- optional activities and excursions during evenings and weekends
Package B: Registration, Tuition and Activities
Fees Include
- 15 lessons in English or French per week
- supervised activities including sports Monday to Friday
Extra Expenses
- accommodation
- meals
- airport transfers
- transportation to and from school and afternoon activities
- optional activities and excursions during weekends and evenings
- medical insurance
SPECIAL NOTE
Package B is designed for those students who are staying with relatives or friends in Montreal.
Activities
Sample Included Activities (July):
| Week 1 | Week 2 |
| Walking Tour of Montreal / Jazz Fest | McCord Museum |
| St. Joseph's Oratory | Picnic/Sports |
| Mini-golf | City Hall and Place Jacques Cartier tour |
| Canada Day at the Old Port | Art Folie Pottery and Painting |
| Cycling along the Lachine Canal | Circus School |
| Week 3 | Week 4 |
| Botanical Gardens | Biodome |
| Just for Laughs Festival | Jet Boating |
| Historical Centre of Montreal | Planetarium |
| Swimming and Lazer Quest | Farewell party Potluck & Talent Show |
Sample Included Activities (August):
| Week 1 | Week 2 |
| Walking tour/Picnic at Promenade Bellerive | Canoeing and Pedal Boating |
| Fine Arts Museum (Musée des Beaux Arts) | Nature Walk at Pointe-aux-Prairies |
| Bowling | Just for Laughs Museum |
| Rock Climbing, Archery and War-boat races at Jean-Drapeau Park | Les Fêtes Gourmandes |
| Sault-au-Récollet Historical Museum | Circus School |
| Week 3 | Week 4 |
| St. Helen's Island | Major League Baseball Game |
| Jet Boating | IMAX |
| George-Ethiene Cartier Museum | Redpath Museum |
| St. Leonard Caves | National Film Board |
| Planetarium | Farewell party |
Activities and excursions subject to change.
Sample Included Activities (Winter):
| Week 1 | Week 2 |
| Walking Tour of Montreal | Bowling |
| Botanical Gardens | Biodome |
| Ceramic Painting | Snowshoeing |
| Tobogganing | IMAX Theatre |
| Skating at Beaver Pond or Old Montreal | Cross-country Skiing |
| Week 3 | Week 4 |
| S.O.S. Labyrinth | Cross-country skiing |
| Mini-golf | Musée de Beaux Arts |
| McCord Museum | Lazer Quest |
| National Film Board | Trampoline |
| Tobogganing | Farewell Party |
Activities and excursions subject to change.
Optional Evening & Weekend Activities:
All activities are optional and at extra cost. Selected evening and weekend activities are offered which Montreal Language Adventure participants can join.