CISS at Trinity is a summer programme for students aged 14 to 18, held on the historic downtown campus of the University of Toronto. It offers a range of study options, including General English, Future Entrepreneurs, Academic & Career Prep, and the new Future-Ready Series, all complemented by excursions and activities designed to showcase the best of Toronto. Students live in university residences, take classes in university classrooms, and experience life in one of Canada's most vibrant cities.
Several courses are available. General English offers 20 hours of language lessons per week. Future Entrepreneurs focuses on business skills and entrepreneurial thinking. Academic & Career Prep (ACP) prepares students for post-secondary studies and future careers. The new Future-Ready Series offers a variety of interactive, skills-based courses, including Financial Literacy, Careers in Medicine, AI & Machine Learning with Python, Game Design with Unreal, and Cyber Defender: Ethical Hacking.
The programme is designed for students aged 14 to 18 years. The Academic & Career Prep course is specifically for students aged 16 to 18.
New for 2026, the Future-Ready Series offers advanced-level students the chance to explore emerging career paths through hands-on, skills-based courses. In partnership with Circuit Stream, students can choose from two-week courses in Financial Literacy, Careers in Medicine, AI & Machine Learning with Python, Game Design with Unreal, and Cyber Defender: Ethical Hacking. These courses are designed for students with high-intermediate to advanced English proficiency (IELTS 5.0+).
Students stay in university residence accommodation at Trinity College, part of the University of Toronto. Most rooms are single, though some students may share a double room. Students are separated by gender within the residence. Each room has a bed, desk, chair, and storage. Shared washrooms and shower facilities are on each floor. Staff live in the residence, providing full supervision.
Three meals are provided daily from Monday to Saturday, with a brunch and dinner on Sunday. All meals are served buffet-style in a modern cafeteria with various stations offering a wide choice of main courses, a full salad bar, desserts, and unlimited drinks. All students eat together in the university dining hall, and meals are cooked on-site by professional staff.
Each week, students participate in 1 full-day excursion and 3 half-day excursions. Full-day trips may include Canada's Wonderland, Niagara Falls with a boat tour, Treetop Trekking, or Wye Marsh Canadiana. Half-day excursions may include the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Blue Jays Baseball, Casa Loma, the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), and Toronto Islands. Afternoon and evening activities include sports, games, dances, karaoke, movie nights, and more. Students aged 14+ may sign out in groups of 3 or more for independent shopping and sightseeing.
General English accepts all levels. Future Entrepreneurs requires intermediate to advanced English (IELTS 4.0+). Academic & Career Prep and the Future-Ready Series require high-intermediate to advanced English (IELTS 5.0+).
The package includes tuition, accommodation, three meals daily, full WiFi, 1 full-day and 3 half-day excursions per week, afternoon and evening activities, emergency medical insurance, full supervision, arrival and departure transfers, and a CISS t-shirt and certificate of completion. Optional activities are offered once or twice per week with additional costs. Extra fees may apply for early arrival or late departure, transfers on non-scheduled dates, Unaccompanied Minor service, or custodianship for visa purposes. All fees are in Canadian dollars.
Full supervision is provided at all times. Staff live in the same residence as students and accompany them on all activities and excursions. Safety is a priority, with staff available 24/7. Students must participate in mandatory evening activities, and sign-out privileges for students aged 14+ require groups of 3 or more.
