International Summer School

BSU Summer School 2015

Please note: For summer 2024, this program is only open to students registered in the Alberta 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 given by Faculty professors who are experts in their fields. Topics include:

  • sport tourism
  • exercise physiology
  • sport psychology
  • recreation and sport management
  • health-related physical activity promotion
  • adapted physical activity
  • coaching

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

  • Activities such as rock climbing, curling, floor hockey, and lacrosse 
  • Opportunity to meet and interact with U of A students
  • Students will experience a number of cultural and sports excursions and interactive field trips:
    • Football game: Edmonton Elks
    • Parks and outdoor excursions in the River Valley
    • Visit one of the world's largest shopping centres: West Edmonton Mall
    • Day Trip to local Elk Island National Park
    • Experience the diverse cultures and cuisines of Edmonton, Alberta at Heritage Days

Program Expectations

15-day onsite adventure of Edmonton Alberta, Canada

Students will be required to put a $500 CAD non-refundable deposit down to secure their spot in the program. This deposit will go towards the overall tuition cost of $4500 CAD.

This price includes:
  • Accommodation
  • Meals organized by St. Joseph's Meal Plan. Any outside food will be at the students' cost.
  • Various activity costs ( i.e. tickets, supplies, etc.)

Deadlines & Requirements
  • Registration deadline (includes $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot) is April 22, 2024
  • Registrants must be over the age of 18 to participate
  • Program is limited to registered students at the Alberta International School or Beijing Sport University only 
  • Final payment is due on May 24, 2024
  • Students are responsible for booking their own flights
What you should bring
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Lock (to keep your belongings safe when on activities and excursions)
  • Bathing suit
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen 
  • Spending money
Visa details

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


Send your completed registration forms to ksrfa@ualberta.ca

Registration Form

For more information contact:

Jill Cameron,
International and Community Education

1-103 University Hall
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T6G 2H9

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