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Embassy Montreal Day Programme

Montreal Day Programme

Embassy Summer are leaders in the market of Young Learners in Quebec as we are the only private language school that has received accreditation from the Quebec Camp Association. In Canada, it is one of the quality assurance tools used by parents in selecting a summer camp for their children. Our programme offers students language classes with a fun and dynamic activities programme we call active learning. The activities offer a balance of sports, cultural activities, tourist attractions and workshops. 

Quick Facts

Location: Local College

Dates available: 4 Jul - 1 Aug

Ages: 12 – 17

Accommodation: Not included

Emergency Number: +1 514 947 1030

Living

  • This programme does NOT include accommodation. We recommend that parents book accommodation within easy reach of Embassy Summer

Food Options

Breakfast

Not included

Lunch

Packed lunch is provided and usually consists of sub sandwich with roast beef, turkey or grilled vegetables and a baked cookie, fruit and canned juice.

Evening Meal

Not included 

Snacks

 Not included

Facilities

  • Common spaces are available where students can socialise
  • Wireless Internet access

Meals will be served in an on-site canteen

Learning

  • Taught by friendly and professional English and French teachers
  • 20 x 45-minute lessons per week morning
  • Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
  • Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
  • Spacious classrooms
  • Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
  • Course materials included as well as an end of course report and certificate

Programme Information

Arrival

Students will be met by an Embassy Summer representative holding a sign with the EC logo. For international flights, the EC representative will be standing outside the Immigration and Customs area. If arriving via a domestic flight, students will be met in the baggage claim area.

 
 
 
 
 

Getting to and From School Activities

Activities are organised in between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be onsite, near the centre/school or around the city of Montreal. These may include:

  • Sports such as soccer, rock climbing, volleyball, ice skating, jet boating and mini golf
  • Cultural activities such as drama workshops, museum visits and science centre

Excursions and Trips

OTTAWA

  • Ottawa is the capital of Canada, and a very beautiful city to visit about two hours from Montreal.
  • On this trip, student will see Rideau Hall – a beautiful grounds and the official residence of the Governor-General of Canada. They will be able to see over 100 ceremonial trees planted by politicians and dignitaries from all around the world.
  • After that, students will have a walking tour of Ottawa. They will visit the outside of the majestic Parliament buildings, The Rideau Canal, The Famous Ottawa Spider, and finally The Byward Market.

MONT TREMBLANT

  • Students get to explore this beautiful and charming city, located about 1.5 h from Montreal.
  • The city has a great shopping, cute cafés and rich cultural heritage. It’s located by a lake at the foot of the mountain Mont Tremblant, which is a famous ski resort in the winter time.
  • There is a lot to do here such as hiking, cycling, canoeing and ziplining.

QUEBEC CITY

  • On this trip, students will see the beautiful Montmorency Falls and the romantic, historic City of Quebec. Montmorency Falls is the tallest waterfall in the province of Quebec. Students will be impressed by the grand expanses of nature that typifies Quebec.
  • Students will enjoy an hour-long walking tour of the upper and lower cities of Quebec. They will hear about the history of this city, and see the Murals, The Dufferin Terrasse, the famous cannonball, La Petite Champlain, The St-Lawrence River, and of course, the World-Famous Chateau Frontenac. Students will get to see history, beauty and culture all in one day!

3 WEEK SAMPLE PROGRAMMES

Extra

All Day Programmes start on a Monday and vary in length dependent on the centre. Some includes the full 7 days of the week, others 6 days (excluding Sundays) and the Malta programme for Juniors (8-13) include 5 days. Students will take part of lessons, have lunch at the centre and go on activities and excursions with the rest of the students. Below is a sample of the full summer programme.This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.

WEEK  1/4MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY
Jul6/Jul27Jul7/Jul28Jul8/Jul29Jul9/Jul30Jul10/Jul31Jul11/Aug1Jul12
Morning
Testing, Orientation
and Lessons
LessonsLessonsLessonsLessonsFull-day excursion to QuebecShopping in Montreal’s underground or visit Montreal’s clock tower beach.
Afternoon

Museum of Fine Arts 

Canoeing
Tour of Little Italy and Jean Talon Market
Ice skatingBowlingSpend time with homestay

 

WEEK 2MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY
Jul13Jul14Jul15Jul16Jul17Jul18Jul19
Morning
Lessons
LessonsLessonsLessonsLessonsFull-day excursion to Mont TremblantShopping in the city
Afternoon

Inventions workshop

Bubble soccer
Coding workshop at Apple
Pointe a Calliere Jet boating 

 

See sample programme

WEEK 3MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY
Jul20Jul21Jul22Jul23Jul24Jul25Jul26
Morning
Lessons
LessonsLessonsLessonsLessonsFull-day excursion to OttowaWelcome Arrivals
Afternoon

CBC  Tour

City Hall tour
Montreal History Museum
KickboxingGrevin Wax MuseumGet to know your homestay family

 

Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres, so you can rest assured that students are well looked after.

Student Services

Our student support staff can help you with:

  • Airport transfers
  • Information about local services
  • Assistance with individual and personal problems
  • Emergency contact

Medical Information

If a student needs medical attention, an Embassy staff member will help them to make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment.An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.

LOCAL CLINIC

Metro-Medic Medical Clinic, 1538 Sherbrooke St W., Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G1L5, Tel: +1 514 932 2122

LOCAL HOSPITAL

Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G1A4, Tel: +1 514 934 1934

LOCAL DENTIST

Clinique Dentaire Spécialisée Le Faubourg, 1610 Rue Sainte-Catherine O Suite 409, Montréal, Quebec, Canada H3H2S2, Tel : +1 514 931 6663

INSURANCE

All of Embassy Montreal students are provided with medical insurance by the school. They will be given proof of insurance on their first day of school.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:

+1 514 947 1030

Office Address

EC Montreal
1610 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Suite 401
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3H2S2
Tel: +1 514 939 9911

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