Overview:
The Quest Summer Program provides students with a unique learning holiday experience by combining serious English studies with exciting activities.
The program's goal goes beyond teaching English to include the expansion of horizons, learning new skills, making new friends and simply having a wonderful time. Every student, we hope, will leave with an experience to last a lifetime.
We started our first summer adventure program back in 1998 with only 25 students .Today the program has expanded to over 300 students from all over the world. Despite the growth in numbers we still play close attention to each and every students needs and do everything possible to ensure their safety and happiness.
- Location: Toronto, Canada Summer campus and residence map
- Classes: 3 hours (9:00 to 12:15) per day. 4 (9:00 to 1:30) hours optional
- Accommodation: Residence or Homestay Meals: 2 or 3 meals per day. 10
- Activities: 6 days per week, including one full day excursion per week. Activity free days are always during the week - never on the weekend
- Duration: 2 to 6 weeks
- Dates: June 28th to August 27th for homestay - to August 24nd for residence
- Number of participants: 300 to 400 Age: 13 to 19 years of age
- Arrival dates: We have specially designed our program to allow groups or individuals can arrive and depart on any day. This provides you with maximum flexibility in arranging flights.
Serious learning - serious fun
Classes take place at Ryerson Univerisity, Victoria building (284 Victoria Street - see location map) in the very heart of Toronto, just steps from the Eaton Centre. The building is modern, featuring large, bright classrooms all equipped with audio / visual equipment. A computer lab with over 20 computers, high speed internet access and free wi-fi is available to students.
We take language training seriously at Quest. We also take fun seriously. That's why our interactive, communicative based approach to language training makes learning fun. 
We offer eleven levels of English from the beginner to the advanced levels. Every student is given a placement test that tests all language skills (oral, writing, speaking, listening) and placed appropriately.
All students are tested each Monday morning to ensure they have understood the material before moving on to anything new. Testing also provides students with feedback on their progress and helps them understand their strengths and weakness.
The most important part of our classes though is our teachers. Small classes (12 to 16), led by professional, certified instructors, provide a comfortable environment in which to learn practical English.All our teachers are required to have a university degree, teaching certification and 2 years teaching experience. The majority of our summer program instructors are high school teachers who know from experience how to teach and interact effectively with teenagers. Because of this experience, the teachers also lead the students on their activities.
At the end of the program every student receives a Certificate of Studies and a detailed progress evaluation report indicating the level they have attained.
Accommodation in Homestay
Host families are carefully selected on the basis of their interest, background and the quality accommodation they can offer. All kinds of families are involved–and have agreed to provide the following:
- Fully furnished and equipped (linens, towels) private room with a desk and lamp
- Private or shared bath
- Nutritious meals – 3 meals a day, continental breakfast, bag lunch and warm dinner
- Accessible - (within 30-40 minutes of Quest)
- Respect for Privacy
- Access to telephone, television, laundry and other household amenities
- English language support
- Introduction into Canadian culture and family life
 Host families play a very important role in the learning experience. They offer the security of a home base where you will live and build on your studies. The host family will not only welcome and introduce you to the Canadian experience, but, will assist you in fitting into the culture so that you get the most out of your experience.
Detailed information
We understand how important it is to have detailed information about accommodation and that is why Quest has invested heavily in systems that allow us to provide students and their families with every critical detail about the accommodation they will staying in - everything from pictures, to maps and contact information is provided. See sample family profile below.
- To see live profile samples for individual profiles click here
- To see live profiles samples for groups - click here.
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Residence Accommodation
Residences Quest works with two summer residences, Ryerson International Learning Living Centre (ILLC, Ryerson University Residence) and 89 Chestnut (Toronto University Residence). Both residences are within walking distance - 5 minutes) of the building where classes are held - see location map tab for details.
Groups can be divided between homestay and residence accommodation.
Residence accommodation includes's:
- Double room
- En suite bathroom
- Linens and towels - fresh provided once week. Charge for extra cleaning and linens.
- Room cleaning once per week
- Common lounge areas
- Kitchen facilities
- Laundry - Coin operated machines paid for by students
- Gender division by floors and rooms.
- Meals - served in cafeteria (att Ryerson ILLC lunch is packed) buffet style.
- 24 hour security
- Internet access - extra charge for in room access
Residence details are provided below
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Fantastic Activities
The program offers a wide and exciting variety of activities designed to provide a truly Canadian experience and an opportunity to practice English conversational skills. All activities are included in the program fees.
Both the type and order of activities are specially selected to meet each group’s unique needs and to deliver the most satisfaction. The standard program includes an activity everyday (except one day during the week) including one full day excursion per weekend.
Specialized learning activities such as Tennis, Snow boarding and Sailing can also be arranged for groups and individuals.
Activity Details
- Activity every day except one activity free day during the week.
1 fully day excursion per weekend.
- Afternoon activities start at approximately 13:30
- 40 percent of activities are evening activities
- 30 percent of activities are all day activities
- All activities are escorted by teachers
- Dedicated activity coordinators (teachers) are assigned to every group.
- Individual students are grouped together to form a group or can join another group.
Optional Trips
Exciting fully escorted optional trips are available at discounted prices for groups. Transportation is by luxury coach and accommodation in 3 or 4 star class hotels.
- French Canada: 3 or 4 day trip to Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Kingston 1000 Islands.
- New York: 3 or 4 day trip to New York City.
The cost for optional trips starts at just $200.00 to $340.00
To view sample activity calendars for 2 , 3 and 4 week programs, click on the links below.
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Transfers and First Day
All students are met on arrival at the airport by school representative carrying signs, in uniform (Quest T-Shirt) and with ID.
Prior to being delivered to their accommodation students are provided with a brief arrival orientation and provided with some essential documents.
Students are advised when to arrive at the school on the following day and provided with:
- transit system map
- A free transit ticket good for one trip or their transit pass if one has been requested
- Their accommodation address and profile - in case they have forgotten the one they received by email
- A emergency contact card listing
- The schools number
- the 24 hour emergency number
- Police and emergency Services Number
- Their accommodations telephone number
Orientation
On their first day at school, students staying in homestay accommodation will be escorted to the school by a family member who will explain the route to them, how to use the transit system and how to get back home. Students staying in residence will met by a school representative who will escort them to the school.
Upon arriving at the school students will be provided with a complete orientation session, explaining:
- Activities
- Accommodation
- Classes and academics
- Rules and policies
The information session is attended by:
- Academics Director / Summer Campus Manager
- Teachers
- Accommodations Manager
- Activity Manager
- Activity Coordinators
During orientation there will be a question and answer session and every student will be assisted individually with any issues they may have.
Testing
After orientation students will be tested to assess their English language skills for proper placement.
The test consists of a short one-to-one oral test with a teacher followed by a computer based that will test for grammar, listening and reading.
After testing students will have time for lunch before going on their first activity.
Summer Program Location Map
The map below shows you the location of the summer program facilities.
Click on the map markers for more information.
The summer campus and residences are located in the very heart of Toronto - only minutes away from the famous Eaton Centre and the Younge / Dundas square which hosts numerous concerts, festivals and events throughout the summer.
The subway is only a 2 minute walk from the campus making it easily accessible for student staying in homestay.
- Summer campus (where classes take place) 284 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario
- Ryerson University ILLC Residence - 240 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario
- University of Toronto Chestnut Residence. 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, Ontario
View Summer Campus and Residence in a larger map
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Program Policies and Documents
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Summer Adventure Program Fees
The fees below are for individual registrations.
If you are a school group or agency, please contact us for group pricing at summer@studyquest.net or use the form under the contact tab.
Fees are payable in full within 30 days of program start date. Cancellations less than 30 days prior to program start date are subject to a 25% charge to cover accommodation booking expenses / penalties. Health insurance and custodianship document fees are non-refundable.
