Summer Academy 2027  |  Ages 14–18  |  Stay at UBC

Future Leaders
in AIAI + English Summer Camp in Vancouver

Learn AI where real AI is built

A residential AI and English summer camp for teens aged 14 to 18. Study at a real Canadian high school in downtown Vancouver, live on the UBC campus and explore the city with new friends from around the world.

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✈ YVR Jul 4 – Aug 8, 2027 2 or 4 weeks No IELTS needed From CAD $5,850 all-inclusive
Not your typical summer camp

Real Canadian classroom
Real Canadian classmates

Your morning classes run in a real high school classroom at Alexander Academy in downtown Vancouver, alongside Canadian high school students. Then the camp team takes over for an afternoon of adventures.

Downtown classroomAlexander Academy, 570 Dunsmuir St., every weekday morning.
Live at UBCResidence on one of the world's most beautiful campuses.
No IELTS neededA friendly placement test on Day 1 puts you in the right class.
4 BC creditsComplete a 4-week credit course for an official transcript.
Students in bright green shirts cheering and waving flags from around the world in an Alexander Academy classroom
Alexander Academy students working together on a robot
A teacher leading a lively class in an Alexander Academy classroom decorated with international flags
AI Music Studio JUL 25–AUG 8
Build your own AI prototype
AIC

Our AI Innovators Lab is connected to Alexander Innovation Centre (AIC), where Alebex AI's speech-to-text technology was developed. In 2026 it ranked 8th in an international accuracy benchmark, alongside models from Google, Microsoft and Nvidia.

Choose your morning track

Mornings that level you up

Every camper takes one course each weekday morning. Credit courses run 8:30 to 12:30; AI Music Studio runs 9:00 to 12:00 plus a school activity until 1:00.

Course 01 · Suggested IELTS 4.5

Canadian Grade 10 English

Read, write and discuss texts like a Canadian student, in a real Grade 10 class.

Composition 10 + Literary Studies 10
AI
Course 02 · Suggested IELTS 4.0

AI Innovators Lab

Learn how AI works, use it responsibly, and build and present your own prototype.

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 12
Course 03 · All levels

English Boost + AI

Build confident English through tech projects, teamwork and presentations.

ELL Bridging
MUSIC
Course 04 · All levels · Jul 25–Aug 8

AI Music Studio

Sing in English, write your own lyrics, make backing tracks with AI tools and perform at the showcase. No music experience needed.

Non-credit
No IELTS score needed. The IELTS levels are only a guide. Everyone takes a placement test on Day 1 and joins the class that fits.
Departures YVR

Lock in your summer dates

Every intake arrives on a Sunday and flies home two Sundays later. Fares are all-inclusive, in Canadian dollars.

IntakeDates 2027LengthProgramFare (CAD)
BLOCK AJUL 4–182 weeksEnglish + AI$5,8502 WEEKS
BLOCK BJUL 18–AUG 12 weeksEnglish + AI$5,8502 WEEKS
A + BJUL 4–AUG 14 weeks, 4 BC creditsCREDITEnglish + AI$10,5504 WEEKS
MUSICJUL 25–AUG 82 weeks, non-creditAI Music Studio$5,8502 WEEKS
✓ Credit needs the full 4 weeks and successful completion. Two weeks earns a certificate of participation. ✓ Each block ends with a Project Showcase (parents can watch online) and a graduation ceremony.
7 days in Vancouver

Learn all morning
Explore all afternoon

Afternoons, evenings and weekends are run by our camp partner, Camp International: Gastown, Stanley Park, canoeing on Deer Lake and much more.

SUN
Arrival & UBC check-in
Weekly Welcome
MON
Class
Campus adventure
Social Night
TUE
Class
Half-day trip into the evening
WED
Class
Vancouver Explorer
Social Night
THU
Class
Team-building
Social Night
FRI
Class
Vancouver Explorer
Social Night
SAT
Full-day excursion
Disco Party
Morning classAfternoon & tripsEvening
Five teens laughing as they walk along the Vancouver seawall at sunset
Golden hour on the seawall
Two teens in life jackets paddling a red canoe on a lake
Canoeing on Deer Lake
Campers biking the Stanley Park seawall
Biking Stanley Park
Alexander Academy students walking together through downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver
Students in green shirts joining in a group activity in a bright classroom
Team challenges
A day at camp

From UBC breakfast to Social Night

A school bus takes you from UBC to class every morning, and the camp team picks you up at 1:00. Credit students also get supervised study time in the evening.

  1. Breakfast at UBC
  2. School bus, UBC to Alexander Academy
  3. Morning classAI Music Studio: 9:00 to 12:00, then a school activity
  4. Camp pick-up and lunch
  5. Afternoon activity or trip
  6. Recharge and dinner at UBC
  7. Camp Social Night
  8. Conversation Club / study time
  9. Quiet time and lights out

Sample schedule; activities may change with weather, safety and availability.

All-inclusive

One price everything included

Classes & placement testYour morning course, materials and Day 1 placement.
UBC residenceSingle or double rooms on campus.
3 meals a dayBreakfast and dinner at UBC, lunch with the camp.
Airport transfersYVR pick-up and drop-off on Sundays, 8:00 to 22:00.
Daily school busUBC to downtown every class morning.
Activities & excursionsEvery scheduled trip, Social Night and weekend outing.
24/7 supervisionCamp staff around the clock outside class hours.
Medical insuranceStudent medical cover for your program dates.

Not included: airfare, eTA or visa fees, trip-cancellation insurance and personal spending money.

Check-in

Your boarding pass is ready

Applications are open from November 2, 2026 to May 10, 2027. Four easy steps and you're on your way.

Boarding pass English + AI + Music
FROM
Your city
TO
VANCOUVERYVR
01 · NOV 2 – MAY 10
Apply onlineFill in the Alexander Academy online application.
02 · DEPOSIT
Reserve your seatPay the CAD $600 deposit within 14 days of your offer.
03 · TRAVEL DOCS
eTA or visaApply right after your deposit. Visitor visas can take weeks.
04 · BY JUNE 1
Pay the balanceThen pack your bags for Vancouver!
Scan to board
QR code linking to the Alexander Academy online application Apply online
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Clear rules zero surprises

Fares are CAD $5,850 (2 weeks) or CAD $10,550 (4 weeks), including the CAD $600 deposit. The deposit is paid within 14 days of your offer and the balance (CAD $5,250 or $9,950) by June 1, 2027.

BEFORE JUNE 1, 2027
100%

All fees back, except the $600 deposit.

JUNE 1 TO 14 DAYS BEFORE ARRIVAL
50%

Of fees beyond the deposit, for documented medical reasons only. Otherwise no refund.

UNDER 14 DAYS / AFTER START
0%

No refund for any reason, including early departure.

VISA OR ETA REFUSED
100%

All fees back except the deposit, with the IRCC refusal letter, if refused before arrival.

WE CANCEL A BLOCK
100%

Everything back, deposit included, or a place in another block.

See the exact refund dates for your intake in the FAQ

FAQ

Questions answered

Here are the ones students and parents ask most.

Still wondering?

Email our admissions team at admissions@alexanderacademy.ca or ask your education agent.

What is Future Leaders in AI Summer Academy?

Future Leaders in AI Summer Academy 2027 is a residential AI and English summer camp in Vancouver for teens aged 14 to 18, run by Alexander Academy with Camp International. Students take morning classes at a real Canadian high school in downtown Vancouver, live at UBC, and spend afternoons and weekends on camp activities. It runs July 4 to August 8, 2027, for 2 or 4 weeks, from CAD $5,850 all-inclusive.

Who can join?

Students aged 14 to 18 from anywhere in the world. You don't need to be an AI expert or a musician, just curious and ready to make friends.

Do I need an IELTS score?

No. The suggested IELTS levels (4.5 for Canadian Grade 10 English, 4.0 for AI Innovators Lab) are only a guide. Every student takes an English placement test on Day 1 and joins the class that fits. The price is the same whichever class you join.

Will I earn real high school credits?

Yes, on the 4-week program. Completing a credit course over the full 4 weeks (Block A + B, July 4 to August 1) with successful assessment earns 4 BC high school credits on an official Alexander Academy transcript. Two weeks in any course earns a certificate of participation. AI Music Studio is non-credit.

Will I really study with Canadian students?

Yes. Morning classes run in a real high school classroom at Alexander Academy in downtown Vancouver, alongside Canadian high school students taking summer courses.

Where will I live?

In residence on the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus, in single or double rooms, with breakfast and dinner on campus. Camp staff supervise students 24/7 outside class hours.

How do I get to class every day?

A school bus takes everyone from UBC to Alexander Academy (570 Dunsmuir St.) each class morning. Teachers supervise you at school, and the camp team picks you up at 1:00 for lunch and the afternoon activity.

What's included in the price?

Classes and placement test, UBC residence, 3 meals a day, airport transfers, the daily school bus, all scheduled activities and excursions, 24/7 supervision and medical insurance.

Not included: airfare, eTA or visa fees, trip-cancellation insurance and personal spending money.

Will someone meet me at the airport?

Yes. Camp International meets you at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on your Sunday arrival and takes you back on your departure Sunday. Transfers are included for flights between 8:00 and 22:00; an extra fee applies outside those hours.

Do I need a visa?

Most visitors need either an eTA or a visitor visa to enter Canada, depending on your passport. Apply as soon as you've paid your deposit, because visitor visas can take several weeks. Check the official requirements on the IRCC website.

If your eTA or visa is refused before arrival, you get back all fees except the $600 deposit (with the IRCC refusal letter).

How do I apply and pay?
  • Apply online at my.alexanderacademy.ca, November 2, 2026 to May 10, 2027 (later only if space remains).
  • Pay the CAD $600 deposit within 14 days of your offer letter to reserve your place.
  • Pay the balance by June 1, 2027: CAD $5,250 (2 weeks) or CAD $9,950 (4 weeks).
What if I need to cancel?

Cancel in writing before June 1, 2027 and you get back everything except the $600 deposit. From June 1 until 14 days before arrival, refunds are only for documented medical reasons (50% of fees beyond the deposit). Under 14 days before arrival, or once the program starts, there is no refund. The exact dates for your intake are in the table below.

Your intakeFull refund (less deposit) untilMedical-only windowNo refund from
Block A or 4 weeks (arrive Jul 4)May 31, 2027Jun 1 – Jun 20Jun 21
Block B (arrive Jul 18)May 31, 2027Jun 1 – Jul 4Jul 5
Music block (arrive Jul 25)May 31, 2027Jun 1 – Jul 11Jul 12

Each block needs at least 10 students; we confirm every block by May 14, 2027. Cancellations must be sent in writing to admissions@alexanderacademy.ca. Approved refunds are paid within 30 business days to the original payer, less bank fees. The full Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy comes with your offer letter and is the official version.

What if the program doesn't run?

Each block needs at least 10 students, and we confirm every block by May 14, 2027. If a block doesn't run, you get a 100% refund including the deposit, or a place in another block if you prefer.

Can I start with 2 weeks and stay for 4?

Block A students can extend to the full 4 weeks before Block A ends, subject to space, by paying the difference of CAD $4,700.

Do I need music experience for AI Music Studio?

None at all. You'll sing in English, try ukulele, piano and drums, write your own lyrics, create backing music with teacher-guided AI tools and perform at the Music Showcase on August 6.

Is medical insurance included?

Yes. Every residential student is covered by student medical insurance for the program dates. It covers medical care in Canada, not trip cancellation, so we recommend separate travel insurance.

Can my parents see what I've built?

Yes! Each block ends with a Project Showcase on the last Friday morning that parents can watch online, followed by a graduation ceremony.

Can I join without staying at UBC?

Yes, a Day Camper option is available for 2 or 4 weeks: CAD $4,254 (2 weeks) or CAD $7,486 (4 weeks). Day Campers are dropped off at 8:30 at 570 Dunsmuir St. and picked up at UBC at 17:30, with weekday lunch included. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, daily travel and medical insurance are not included.

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Your Vancouver summer
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English, AI, music, new friends and a Vancouver summer you'll never forget. Apply by May 10, 2027.

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