Welcome to York University! Welcome to YUELI

Dear Colleagues at Fudan University:

Hello, and greetings from Toronto! We are delighted to have the opportunity to invite your students to York University and the York University English Language Institute (YUELI).

YUELI and York University provide an environment for academic excellence, a very dynamic and diverse community and a friendly and welcoming environment. Toronto is a multi-cultural, safe and fun city.

We are looking forward to offering you a strong and challenging Summer Language Program (SLP)/Summer Skills for Everyday English program (SEE). Our SLP/Summer SEE is designed for students who want to improve their overall command of English. The course focuses on speaking, pronunciation, grammar and listening skills and applies these to everyday situations. The goal of the program is to build students’ range of English usage, build confidence in speaking English and develop fluency Our extra-curricular program goals include: learning more about life in Canada, experiencing the excitement of Toronto and the natural beauty of Canada, and making many new friends and memorable experiences.

If you have any questions after you’ve read through this presentation, don’t hesitate to contact me, or one of the YUELI staff. We look forward to meeting you here in Toronto soon!

Sincerely, Calum MacKechnie Director, YUELI 2 Why choose YUELI?

YUELI provides the highest quality English language instructions, serving over 1,500 students from more than 70 different countries every year! Our personal services, dedicated instructors, are classroom diversity are just some of the reasons why so many choose YUELI.

•Highly qualified, experienced, enthusiastic teachers and office staff are dedicated to helping you to perfect your English language skills and support your success as students.

•Complemented in-class learning experiences with interesting extra-curricular activities such as trips (CN Tower, Niagara Falls, etc.), sporting events, musical performances, clubs and groups.

•Access to York University services including libraries, computer labs, athletic and health facilities, restaurants, bookstore, clubs and student activities.

•Student Resource Centre (the Nexus) offers an extensive library (books, DVD, software and resources) and computers for student use.

•Located in Toronto, the heart of corporate Canada, York University provides a truly multicultural experience, a safe learning environment, and a wonderful choice of cultural, artistic and recreational activities. Why choose York University?

York University is a dynamic, interdisciplinary academic community of researchers, teachers, graduate and undergraduate students from over 155 countries.

At York, we have a compelling vision: to create an interdisciplinary academic community of researchers, teachers and students whose first-rate credentials enable them to spearhead change and innovation in ways never before imagined.

York is now Canada’s third largest university. That’s because we offer an unparalleled academic experience. Our top-ranked programs set international standards. Our unique, interdisciplinary approach to learning allows students to study issues from all angles and to combine majors in completely different fields. York’s faculty, among the finest anywhere, expand the horizons of our students. And our research tackles real-world -challenges by taking a uniquely interdisciplinary approach that brings real-world solutions.

York’s graduates do the extraordinary because we offer an unparalleled academic experience, internationally top-ranked programs, a unique, interdisciplinary approach and more than 5,000 courses every year offered through York’s faculties. • Education • Environmental Studies • Fine Arts • Glendon • Graduate Studies • Health • Liberal Arts & Professional Studies • Osgoode Hall Law School • Schulich School of Business • Science and Engineering. YUELI – Tuition

A four week, 20 hour per week, Summer Language Program/Summer Skills for Everyday English Program taught by YUELI’s highly qualified instructors including activities, residence and insurance:

Registration fee: CAD$60 per person Tuition, activities, residence and insurance: CAD$ 2,485 per person Total: CAD$ 2,545

Special 25th anniversary special price!! YUELI – Activities

Trips and activities included:

•Orientation •Games club (1 hour weekly for 3 weeks) •Coffee talks club (1 hour weekly for 4 weeks) •Conversation partnering sessions (3 students with one Community leader for 30 minutes x 4 weeks) •CN Tower and downtown Toronto trip •Summer Welcome Dinner •Toronto Island Day trip •Niagara Falls day trip •Theatre club (1 hour weekly for 2 weeks) •Toronto Blue Jays baseball game •Canada’s Wonderland day trip •Boat Cruise on Lake Ontario

NB:All activities include the cost a YUELI Community Leader(s), transportation (by TTC or school bus) and any entrance fees unless otherwise noted. 6 YUELI – Activities, clubs and conversation partnering descriptions

Conversation Partnering Students meet in small groups; either 2 or 3 students, with a York University Student Trips Community Leader to practice Trips, led by a York University general speaking, listening and Student Community Leader, conversation skills. This is an allow students to experience opportunity for students to talk the beauty and culture of in English with their peers, learn Canada. more about student life in Canada and improve their Clubs vocabulary. Conversation Clubs, led by a York University Partnering sessions are Student Community Leader, are exclusive for your group. held weekly (for 5 weeks of the session) and engage students York University Student in a fun and challenging activity. Community Leaders: All Past club topics include: games student leaders work part time club, coffee talks club and at YUELI. They are trained, theatre/improve club. reliable and friendly and will ensure your students have a fun and safe experience. YUELI – Airport pick up and return

•Airport welcome service to York University (all participants on same flight) CAD:$40 per person

•Airport return service from York University (all participants on the same flight) CAD$40 per person

•Airport welcome service to York University or return to airport service (individual students on separate flights) CAD$60 per person

8 YUELI – York University residence and insurance

•Accommodation in York University Residence, single rooms with shared bathrooms and common areas for 28 nights (arrival date is July 24th and departure date is August 21st at 11am); meal plan is not included but students can purchase flexible meal cards on campus; cooking in the residence is not permitted.

•Insurance provided by Student Guard (www.guardme.ca) from July 24 to August 21, 2010 YUELI - Chaperone

YUELI welcomes chaperones from to accompany their students to Canada.

Services available to Fudan chaperones: •NEXUS (wired computers, library) •Fax service in the YUELI office •Committee Room meeting space (must be booked in advance)

Services available to one Fudan Chaperone if registering a group of 15 or more students in the Summer Language Program: •Residence accommodation for the duration of the program •Airport pick up and return service YUELI – Facilities available to your students

YUELI NEXUS (library and computer lab for YUELI students) http://www.yorku.ca/yueli/nexus.asp

Restaurants on York University Campus http://yueli.yorku.ca/publications/universityLife/anytimeActivities/on_campus _restaurants.htm

Shopping and Banking at York University http://www.yorku.ca/yorklanes/index.htm

Athletic and Fitness Facilities at York University (fees apply) http://www.recreation.yorku.ca/operations/hours.htm

York University Bookstore http://bookstore.yorku.ca/

York University Libraries (5 libraries with 250 internet workstations) http://www.library.yorku.ca/ccm/jsp/homepage.jsp York University Security Services http://www.yorku.ca/security/ YUELI - Contacts

Please email us with any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Mr. Calum MacKechnie, [email protected] Director

Dr. Michael Twohey, [email protected] Associate Director

Mr. Enrique Briceno, [email protected] Financial Officer

Ms. Fausta Capogna, [email protected] Manager, Business and Administration

Student Guard Emergency Medical Insurance: York University English Language Institute (YUELI) www.guardme.com 4700 Keele Street, Toronto ON, M3J 1P3 Canada TEL: (416) 736-5353 FAX: (416) 736-5908 www.yueli.yorku.ca YUELI – Payment and Cancellation

Total fees are due one month in advance of the program start date.

Students canceling from 30 days before the start of the program onwards will incur the following charges to be applied to the total per person cost:

•Cancellation received after 30 days before the start date: 25% withheld •Cancellation received after 15 days before the start date: 50% withheld •Cancellation received after start date: 100% withheld