Tamwood Junior Summer CampVancouver, Canada
Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive - V5A 1S6 Vancouver - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Campus recreation facilities include an athletic field, aquatic center, gymnasium, and kayaking facility.
- Award-winning school: ST Star Awards for Junior Courses.
- Indoor swimming pool
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Location: Tamwood Junior Summer Camp Vancouver is located in the bustling and culturally rich city of Vancouver, Canada. This camp is held at one of two universities, either on the Simon Fraser University campuses or the University of British Columbia campuses. Both universities offer modern and welcoming facilities and accommodations for junior students to receive all they may need to have a productive and memorable experience in Vancouver.
The campus site for Simon Fraser University is in Burnaby and sits on 170 hectares of land atop Burnaby Mountain. Around 20 km from downtown Vancouver, Simon Fraser University offers students a fantastic outdoor location with many outdoor activities.
Course selection: Course selection is of residential or day junior summer programmes.
Social and cultural: Activities in these junior summer camps can include kayaking, swimming, beach sports at Buntzen Lake, hiking, sports field games in Burnaby Mountain Park, canoeing on Deer Lake and more.
Accommodation: The Simon Fraser University location provides a modern residence campus with private rooms and shared washroom facilities. There are shared communal spaces and Tamwood live-in staff that are available 24/7, in addition to campus security.
The University of British Columbia campus provides several room types and facilities, including single and double rooms and shared washrooms.
Throughout all full camp programmes, students receive three hot meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
English Courses
General Language
Seniors Global Learner - Residential (15 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
2890C$2818C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 28902818 | 52055075 | 73157133 | 93609126 | 1152511237 | 1346013124 | 1539015006 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1956 | 3523 | 4950 | 6334 | 7799 | 9109 | 10415 |
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Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Junior Explore - Day Only (7 to 10 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
1935C$1839C$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 19351839 | 35153340 | 49854736 | 60755772 | 69406593 | 80507648 | 92048744 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1276 | 2318 | 3287 | 4006 | 4576 | 5308 | 6069 |
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Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
7 years
Age range:
7 - 10 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Junior Explore - Residential (7 to 10 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
3205C$3125C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 32053125 | 54655329 | 77107518 | 99159668 | 1197011671 | 1438014021 | 1644216031 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2169 | 3699 | 5218 | 6710 | 8100 | 9731 | 11127 |
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Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
7 years
Age range:
7 - 10 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Seniors Global Learner - Day Only (15 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
1730C$1644C$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 17301644 | 32153055 | 45154290 | 56605377 | 64856161 | 72006840 | 82327821 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1141 | 2120 | 2977 | 3732 | 4276 | 4748 | 5428 |
See availability
Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Youth Experience - Day Only (11 to 14 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
1825C$1734C$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 18251734 | 33703202 | 47504513 | 58705577 | 67106375 | 76307249 | 87248288 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1204 | 2222 | 3132 | 3871 | 4425 | 5031 | 5753 |
See availability
Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Youth Experience - Residential (11 to 14 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
2930C$2857C$
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in C$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 29302857 | 53305197 | 75107323 | 96409399 | 1174511452 | 1391513568 | 1591015513 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1983 | 3607 | 5082 | 6524 | 7948 | 9417 | 10767 |
See availability
Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Tamwood Junior Summer Camp include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Tamwood Junior Summer Camp
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1992
Legal name/parent company
Tamwood International College Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 135571651
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Lounge
Gym
Soccer field / football pitch
Indoor swimming pool
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 300
Minimum age of students
7 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 13 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 36% |
| Brazil | 13% |
| China | 9% |
| Italy | 3% |
| Thailand | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1% |
| Spain | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 36% |
Information for all courses offered by Tamwood Junior Summer Camp
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Extra fees:
- Extra day in residence: CAD 425 per day with a maximum of 3 extra days.
- Premium Program fee: CAD 450 per session.
- Special transfers requested by students not arriving or departing on Sunday: CAD 175.
- Notarized custodian letter: CAD 150.
- Unaccompanied minor pickup fee: CAD 50.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 19 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 19 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Bangladesh require a visa to enter and study in Canada.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
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FAQ about Tamwood Junior Summer Camp, Vancouver
- What is the best price for a course at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp, Vancouver?English courses at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp start at 1644 C$ for Seniors Global Learner - Day Only course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Which countries are students of Tamwood Junior Summer Camp from?The highest Nationality percentage at Tamwood Junior Summer Camp comes from Japan with a 36% representation, followed by students from Brazil (13%) and China (9%).
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