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    JUNIOR CAMP (Montréal - English/French - Homestay)
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    JUNIOR CAMP (Montréal - English/French - Homestay)

    by ILSC Junior Camps

    English or French classes combine with cultural activities and everyday conversation in a host-family setting, giving language learning a practical focus.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    JUNIOR CAMP at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Any English level

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 13-17

    Location / Region

    Montréal, Canada

    Cost

    From $2,100 CAD

    Duration

    1-6 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next session

    27 June-4 July 2027

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    Language: English or French
    Class size: Maximum 16 students
    Accommodation: Single-room homestay; shared bathroom
    Meals: Full board: 3 meals daily
    Certificate / Outcome: Completion certificate and progress report
    Language levels: 5 levels
    Class schedule: 13.75 hours/week; Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:15 PM
    Weekly activities: 5 mornings; 1 full-day Saturday excursion

    JUNIOR CAMP summary

    ILSC combines English or French classes with cultural exploration and life with a local host family. Classroom learning sits alongside opportunities to interact with international peers.

    The English curriculum uses Canadian culture, current issues, and popular culture to support reading, speaking, and writing. Activities include sports, games, local attractions, and excursions.

    The strongest fit is a student who wants language practice woven into daily life and enjoys a mix of study, group activities, and family routines.

    What is JUNIOR CAMP (Montréal - English/French - Homestay)?

    JUNIOR CAMP (Montréal - English/French - Homestay) is ILSC Language Schools’ language-and-culture camp based at its Montréal campus. Students choose English or French classes and live with a local host family. The English curriculum connects reading, speaking, and writing with Canadian culture and topics relevant to teens.

    The experience combines language classes with sports, games, cultural visits, and excursions. Host-family evenings and Sundays add a different setting for experiencing local life. It suits students who want classroom study alongside cultural immersion rather than an exclusively academic timetable.

    Why Succeed highlights JUNIOR CAMP

    • English or French study gives students a meaningful language choice within the same cultural setting.

    • Classes capped at 16 provide a useful comparison point when weighing language camps.

    • Host-family living extends the cultural experience beyond lessons and organized visits.

    • A completion certificate and progress report give families a record of participation and learning.

    • The published underage homestay rules address curfews, transportation, welfare reporting, and parent involvement.

    Who is JUNIOR CAMP for?

    Best for

    Students who want English or French practice alongside cultural activities and are comfortable adapting to a host family’s routines.

    Not ideal if

    You want university-residence living, a very short commute, or a camp centered on intensive academic study throughout the day.

    Is JUNIOR CAMP worth it?

    This camp is worth considering when your main goal is to use English or French in a wider cultural experience. Classes, group activities, and host-family life offer several settings for practice. The progress report is a more useful record of learning than treating the certificate alone as a major academic distinction.

    The main tradeoff is the balance between lessons, activities, and travel. A substantial homestay commute may feel tiring, and the study hours suit a language-and-culture experience rather than a full day of intensive instruction. Families should compare the complete travel budget and the student’s comfort with host-family living before committing.

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    Cost and what is included

    From $2,100 CAD; includes Registration and tuition fees, Textbook and study materials, All activity entry fees, Accommodation administration fee, Single-room homestay, Full board: three meals per day, Airport pickup and drop-off, Medical insurance, Custodial letter, ILSC T-shirt, ILSC Certificate of Completion.

    Accommodation

    Single-room homestay; shared bathroom

    Meals

    Full board: 3 meals daily

    Supervision or safety information

    Underage students must follow agreed curfews, use approved transportation, and keep their host family and ILSC informed of their whereabouts. Welfare concerns must be reported to both the homestay family and ILSC staff.

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    1-6 weeks; Montréal, Canada.

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    How much preparation does JUNIOR CAMP need?

    Effort level

    Moderate, with a full routine of classes and activities.

    Best started

    Begin 8-12 weeks before your chosen arrival; allow longer for entry documents.

    Main challenge

    Managing the commute while adjusting to new language and household routines.

    Typical preparation

    • Choose your study language, duration, and Sunday arrival before making travel plans.

    • Discuss dietary requirements and the commute with ILSC while arranging the homestay.

    • Prepare parent approval and any required Canadian entry documents early.

    • Plan full payment and confirmed flight details at least two weeks before arrival.

    Useful if

    You are ready to participate actively in lessons and cultural activities.

    What do students do on JUNIOR CAMP?

    You combine junior English or French classes with local activities, a Saturday excursion, and time with your homestay family. The routine gives language study a social and cultural setting.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Join morning activities such as cultural visits, sports, and games.

    2. 2

      Attend afternoon English or French classes at the Montréal campus.

    3. 3

      Spend evenings with your homestay family.

    4. 4

      Take part in a full-day Saturday activity or excursion.

    5. 5

      Experience local family life on Sundays.

    6. 6

      Receive a completion certificate and student progress report.

    JUNIOR CAMP dates and deadlines

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (3 weeks, session 1)

    27 June-18 July 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (2 weeks, session 1)

    27 June-11 July 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (5 weeks, session 1)

    27 June-1 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (1 week, session 1)

    27 June-4 July 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (6 weeks, session 1)

    27 June-8 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (4 weeks, session 1)

    27 June-25 July 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (2 weeks, session 2)

    4-18 July 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (1 week, session 2)

    4-11 July 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (4 weeks, session 2)

    4 July-1 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (3 weeks, session 2)

    4-25 July 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (5 weeks, session 2)

    4 July-8 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (1 week, session 3)

    11-18 July 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (4 weeks, session 3)

    11 July-8 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (3 weeks, session 3)

    11 July-1 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (2 weeks, session 3)

    11-25 July 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (3 weeks, session 4)

    18 July-8 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (2 weeks, session 4)

    18 July-1 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (1 week, session 4)

    18-25 July 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (1 week, session 5)

    25 July-1 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (2 weeks, session 5)

    25 July-8 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    JUNIOR CAMP 2027 Montréal English/French Homestay (1 week, session 6)

    1-8 August 2027

    Sunday arrival and departure.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students must be 13-17 years old.

    • Any English level is accepted.

    • A parent or legal guardian must approve and sign the application.

    How much does JUNIOR CAMP cost?

    Homestay package: 1 week

    $2,100 CAD — Includes classes, accommodation, meals, and activities.

    Funding or discounts

    • Homestay package: 2 weeks: $3,325 CAD
    • Homestay package: 3 weeks: $4,550 CAD
    • Homestay package: 4 weeks: $5,775 CAD
    • Homestay package: 5 weeks: $7,000 CAD
    • Homestay package: 6 weeks: $8,225 CAD
    • Registration deposit: $350 CAD — Non-refundable; due at registration toward the registration fee.
    • Special dietary supplement: $50 CAD per week — Applies when requested dietary arrangements can be provided.
    • Unaccompanied-minor service: $75 CAD each way — Optional or airline-required service, separate from the package.

    What's included

    Registration and tuition fees, Textbook and study materials, All activity entry fees, Accommodation administration fee, Single-room homestay, Full board: three meals per day, Airport pickup and drop-off, Medical insurance, Custodial letter, ILSC T-shirt, ILSC Certificate of Completion

    How to apply to JUNIOR CAMP

    1. 1

      Choose English or French, your start date, and a one-to-six-week stay.

    2. 2

      Use ILSC’s online application directly or through your education agent.

    3. 3

      Select Montréal and the English/French Junior Camp homestay option.

    4. 4

      Complete student, accommodation, airport-transfer, and additional-information sections with parent or guardian approval.

    5. 5

      Pay the $350 CAD non-refundable registration deposit.

    6. 6

      Work with Admissions to finalize fees, accommodation, and any required entry documents.

    7. 7

      Provide full payment and confirmed flight and arrival details at least two weeks before arrival.

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    What does JUNIOR CAMP cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    English or French classes

    Students study their chosen language in specialized junior classes across five language levels.

    English communication

    The English curriculum focuses on reading, speaking, and writing through material relevant to teens.

    Culture and contemporary issues

    English lessons draw on Canadian culture, current events, social and environmental issues, and popular culture.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on JUNIOR CAMP?

    A typical day during the program.

    Weekday activities

    Join visits, sports, games, and other morning activities.

    Language classes

    Study English or French for 13.75 hours per standard week.

    Saturday excursion

    Take part in a full-day activity or excursion.

    Homestay time

    Spend time with your homestay family and experience local life.

    Who teaches on JUNIOR CAMP?

    ILSC provides specialized junior English or French classes at its Montréal campus. Its Canadian student-support policy assigns Student Advisors by nationality and describes daily teacher contact and referrals when students experience difficulties.

    Junior classes have a maximum of 16 students.

    Where do students stay on JUNIOR CAMP?

    Residential plan

    • Host-family living: Stay with a local family in a single room, with evenings and Sundays spent at homestay.
    • Full-board meals: Three meals are provided daily, with dietary arrangements possible on request.
    • Underage welfare rules: Students follow agreed curfews and approved transportation rules and report concerns to their host family and ILSC.
    • Campus commute: The average homestay-to-campus journey is 45-60 minutes; local transportation is separately budgeted.

    Laundry machines and wireless internet are provided; bathrooms are shared.

    What happens after JUNIOR CAMP?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Receive an ILSC Certificate of Completion.

    Take home a student progress report.

    Develop language practice through classes and cultural immersion.

    Where does JUNIOR CAMP take place?

    Classes take place at ILSC Language Schools Montréal, at 550 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, eighth floor, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. The program uses the city’s bilingual cultural setting for language study, local visits, and homestay life.

    Homestays average 45-60 minutes from campus; estimated public transportation costs are $45 CAD per week.

    JUNIOR CAMP FAQs

    The camp offers English or French classes at ILSC Language Schools Montréal. The English entry requirement accepts any level, and the program lists five language levels.

    Students stay with a local homestay family in a single room with a shared bathroom. Laundry machines and wireless internet are provided.

    The homestay package includes three meals per day. Special dietary arrangements may be possible on request, with a $50 CAD weekly supplement when provided.

    Weekdays combine morning activities with afternoon English or French classes. Saturdays have a full-day activity, while evenings and Sundays are spent with the homestay family.

    The average journey from a homestay to campus is 45-60 minutes. Transportation between accommodation, school, and activities is separate from the package.

    Junior classes have a maximum of 16 students. The standard study schedule provides 13.75 hours of language classes per week.

    Students receive an end-of-course certificate and a student progress report.

    Underage students must follow agreed curfews, use approved transportation, and keep their host family and ILSC informed of their whereabouts. Welfare concerns must be reported to both the homestay family and ILSC staff.

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