International Summer School

For summer 2026, this program is only open to students registered at one of KSR partnering Institutions.

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!
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“Learning does not happen only in the classroom. It happens when we step out of our comfort zone.

Galatea Zhai,

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):
    • 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, Alberta
    • Banff National Park
    • and much more!
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“This might become a life changing experience for you!

Abigail Cai,

Program Details

Maximum capacity: 40 students

Tuition for Program: $5,200

Deposit: $750
All students are required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure their spot.

Remaining fees: $4,450

Price includes:

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

Deadlines + Requirements

  • Registration deadline (includes $750 non-refundable deposit) April 3, 2026
  • Remaining fees are due on May 29, 2026
  • 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 Alberta 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 Visit Canada. 

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

Registration Form

For more information contact:

Jill Cameron,
Community and International Education

3-103 University Hall
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T6G 2H9

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