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    Canada Summer Programs for High School Students

    Summer programs in Canada combine academic subjects, leadership and language learning. Compare teaching, province and housing to find a program that fits your goals.

    Last verified: 10 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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    Canadian summer programs offer subject study, academic preparation, leadership development or language learning during the school break. Academic courses have a defined learning focus, while enrichment programs may combine study with creative or social activities. General recreation camps and adult language courses require a different comparison because their purpose and participant groups differ.

    Province and city help narrow the practical choice: UBC offers academic study in Vancouver, British Columbia, while McGill Summer Academy offers subject streams in Montréal, Quebec. Ontario options include Toronto academic courses, Ottawa engineering enrichment and Oakville language programs. A city's main language does not establish the teaching language: McGill Summer Academy conducts its classes and activities in English.

    Start with the subject and level, then compare housing and participation requirements. UBC Future Global Leaders welcomes Canadian and international students and offers residence or daily commuting; McGill provides double-occupancy residence rooms. International eligibility, teaching language and housing for other options are unconfirmed unless explicitly stated by the provider.

    Match the learning experience and practical arrangements to your needs before comparing provider names.

    • Confirm high school enrollment requirements alongside age limits and any subject prerequisites.

    • Compare provinces and cities through travel routes, commuting needs and the location of classes.

    • Confirm the teaching language and required proficiency rather than relying on the city's language.

    • Distinguish subject teaching, academic preparation, teen language instruction and general recreation.

    • Identify the operator; a university venue alone does not establish university affiliation.

    • Compare residence, homestay and commuting arrangements, including supervision outside class.

    • Confirm international eligibility, required documents and any differences in international fees.

    • Check whether credit is explicitly offered and whether your school will recognize it.

    Canadian summer programs can be worthwhile when their teaching matches a specific interest or learning need. A subject course can provide structured exploration, while a teen language program can support a different goal. Choose according to the work you want to do and the guidance you need.

    Travel and residential fees can make a short program a substantial family commitment. Broad enrichment may offer less subject depth than a focused course, and university-level teaching may demand more language confidence than expected. Compare the complete experience with local classes or independent study before committing.

    Highlighted Canadian summer programs

    These five options show the range across Canada: boarding-school academies, university programs, a national enrichment program and city-based courses. Compare the full list below.

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    Summer Enrichment Camp

    Appleby College Summer Academy

    General program run by Appleby College Summer Academy in Oakville, for ages 12-17.

    Age range: 12-17

    Cost: From $7,150

    Format: In-person

    General
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    CISS Toronto

    Canadian International Student Services (CISS)

    General program run by Canadian International Student Services (CISS) in Toronto, for ages 12-16.

    Age range: 12-16

    Cost: From $5,375

    Format: In-person

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    JUNIOR MARKETING CAMP (Toronto - Marketing - Homestay)

    ILSC Junior Camps

    Business & Economics and Media Studies program run by ILSC Junior Camps in Toronto, for ages 13-17.

    Age range: 13-17

    Cost: From CAD 2,100

    Format: In-person

    Business & Economics
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    Closes 08 Nov 2026
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    A-Plus

    Shad Canada

    Entrepreneurship and Science program run by Shad Canada in Fredericton, for ages 15-17.

    Age range: 15-17

    Cost: From $7,875

    Format: In-person

    Entrepreneurship
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    Social Psychology in Action

    University of Toronto International Programs

    Psychology and Social Sciences program run by University of Toronto International Programs in Toronto, for ages 15-18.

    Age range: 15-18

    Cost: From $6,625

    Format: In-person

    Psychology
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    Compare the highlighted programs

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    Summer Enrichment Camp

    Appleby College Summer Academy

    CISS Toronto

    Canadian International Student Services (CISS)

    JUNIOR MARKETING CAMP (Toronto - Marketing - Homestay)

    ILSC Junior Camps

    A-Plus

    Shad Canada

    Social Psychology in Action

    University of Toronto International Programs

    How should you compare program cost and value?

    Compare the complete package and fee year; UBC's 2027 prices are unconfirmed.

    • Compare currency, taxes and domestic or international fees before treating a starting price as a total.

    • UBC's 2026 course fee includes morning classes, afternoon university preparation lectures, student life activities, weekday lunch and recreation access.

    • UBC mini schools replace university preparation lectures with afternoon classes, retaining student life activities, weekday lunch and recreation access.

    • UBC's residence add-on includes a single room, three daily meals, airport transfers, evening and weekend activities, and international-student medical insurance.

    • McGill includes two meals daily, breakfast and lunch, so budget separately for evening meals.

    • UBC President Bursaries support eligible British Columbia grade 11 students who demonstrate financial need.

    • Compare total fees, travel, materials and time with the teaching and subject depth you actually need.

    Discuss this with a parent or guardian

    Agree on the learning goal, full budget and daily arrangements before paying a deposit.

    • Set a total budget covering fees, travel, accommodation, meals, insurance and personal spending.

    • Review deposit amounts, payment timing and refund terms together.

    • Confirm arrival arrangements, airport transfers and responsibility for travel disruptions.

    • Discuss residence or homestay expectations, room sharing and daily commuting.

    • Confirm supervision outside classes, emergency contacts and rules for leaving the accommodation.

    • Agree on teaching language, workload, format and inclusions before committing.

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    Entrepreneurship
    Closes 08 Nov 2026

    A-Plus

    Shad Canada

    Dates: 04 Jul – 30 Jul 2027

    Format / location: In-person / Fredericton

    Age: 15-17

    Cost: From $7,875

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    General

    CISS Toronto

    Canadian International Student Services (CISS)

    Dates: June to August 2027, 17 sessions

    Format / location: In-person / Toronto

    Age: 12-16

    Cost: From $5,375

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    Sean Stevens

    Co-founder, Succeed | Founder, Immerse Education (2012–2026)

    Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.

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    Canadian summer program FAQs

    Some programs explicitly welcome international students, including UBC Future Global Leaders and McGill Summer Academy. Confirm each program's school-stage requirements, teaching language, documents and international fees before making travel plans.

    The teaching language depends on the program. McGill Summer Academy conducts classes and activities in English, while the listed ILSC Montréal junior camp names English and French options.

    For UK students, high school refers to secondary school or sixth form in this context. Compare your current year, age and remaining school years with the provider's rules rather than assuming a direct grade-to-year conversion.

    McGill specifies students currently in grades 10 and 11, or Quebec Secondary IV and V. Outside Quebec, it describes these stages as having two years or one year remaining in high school.

    A university setting does not establish that a summer course carries credit. Ask which institution issues any credit, what successful completion requires and whether your school will recognize it.

    UBC Future Global Leaders offers daily commuting as an alternative to its residence add-on. Other programs have different arrangements, so confirm housing, transport and supervision for the specific option you choose.

    Teen language programs prioritize language learning, while academic enrichment focuses on a subject or broader learning skills. Confirm that the course serves school-age participants and distinguish it from adult language instruction or general recreation.

    Identify the named provider and its stated relationship with the university. A campus location alone does not establish who designs, teaches or operates the program.

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    What we verified (on 10 Oct 2026)

    • Program identities reviewed

    • Published age ranges reviewed

    • School-stage requirements compared

    • Teaching language reviewed

    • Housing arrangements compared

    • International participation reviewed

    • Fee inclusions compared

    • Cycle differences identified

    How Succeed uses this information

    We use source material to check core facts and explain why programs may be worth considering. Students and parents should still review the current official provider page before applying or paying.