International Summer School

International Summer School

Please note: For summer 2025, this program is only open to students registered in the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ International School and Beijing Sport University.

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation's International Summer School Program is an interactive program where students will participate in a variety of activities that will give them an experience of a lifetime.


Students will attend lectures from a variety of disciplines that are delivered by Faculty members who are experts in their fields. Topics include:

  • Sport tourism
  • Recreation
  • Sport management
  • Health-related physical activity
  • Adapted physical activity
  • Leisure and leisure studies
  • And more!

Students will have the opportunity to participate in and try new sports and activities, both in our world-class facilities and throughout Edmonton.

Activities include rock climbing, swimming, badminton, board games and more!

Students will have the opportunity to:
  • Meet and interact with U of A students
  • Experience a number of excursions and interactive field trips such as (but not limited to):
    • Explore Fort Edmonton Park
    • Parks and outdoor excursions in the River Valley
    • West Edmonton Mall; one of the world's largest shopping malls
    • Elk Island National Park
    • Heritage Days where they will experience the diverse cultures and cuisines of Edmonton, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥
    • Banff National Park
    • and much more!

Program Expectations

Maximum capacity: 30 students
Tuition for Program: $6,000

All students are required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure their spot: $750
Remaining fees: $5,250

Price includes:
  • Accommodation
  • Meals 
  • Various activity costs ( i.e. tickets, transportation, etc.)

Deadlines & Requirements
  • Registration deadline (includes $750 non-refundable deposit) April 14, 2025
  • Remaining fees are due on May 30, 2025
  • Students are responsible for booking their own flights
  • Registrants must be over the age of 18 to participate
  • Program is limited to registered students at the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ International School or Beijing Sport University only
What you should bring
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Lock (to keep your belongings safe while on activities and excursions)
  • Bathing suit
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen/bug-repellent
  • Spending money
  • Backpack
Visa details

All registrants will receive an invitation letter immediately following the registration deadline. More information available at . 


Send your completed registration forms to ksrais@ualberta.ca.

Registration Form

For more information contact:

Jill Cameron,
International and Community Education

3-103 University Hall
Edmonton, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, Canada
T6G 2H9

Phone: 780-492-8369
Email: jill.cameron@ualberta.ca