- Canada
About Program
For students aged 14 to 17, this is your chance to live the Canadian high school dream, not just visit it. Choose the rhythm that fits your life, from a short stay (around 8 to 16 weeks) to a semester (fall or spring) or a full school year (August to June). Depending on the option you pick, you’ll be placed in a public or private high school, like local Canadian teens.
You can be hosted in one of Canada’s most welcoming regions: Manitoba (Winnipeg). You’ll also join an arrival orientation, a great way to feel settled quickly and meet other international students.
Want to keep things academic, or focus more on the experience? Choose a credit track (to earn school credits) or a non-credit cultural exchange track. For an August start, apply by April 1. Late applications may be accepted until May 1 if spaces are still available.
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Program Highlights
- Flexible length: 8–16 weeks, one semester (fall or spring), or a full year (Aug–Jun)
- Two pathways + strong start: credit or cultural exchange track, plus an arrival orientation to settle in fast
- Arrival orientation
Popular Programs
Spend your summer in the Toronto area and live Canada from the inside. This teen program combines English classes (15 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with a full schedule of supervised activities and excursions. You’ll stay with a Canadian host family and enjoy full board (3 meals a day), so English practice continues well beyond the classroom, at breakfast, on the bus, and during evenings at home. It’s open to all English levels and welcomes students aged 10 to 17.
Live like a Canadian teen for four weeks in Saskatchewan, staying with a carefully selected host family in a small town or village. This program is all about real-life English: conversations at home, family routines, and everyday responsibilities. It’s ideal for students who want confidence, independence, and cultural immersion. There are no scheduled tourist excursions built into the program.
Want more than an exchange, and aiming for a Canadian graduation credential? With the credit track, your Canadian school reviews your transcripts, transfers eligible credits, and builds a study plan so you can complete the required courses and total credits on time. This option is best for students who want an immersive Canadian school life while keeping their academic path structured and future-ready.
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Location
The capital of Canada is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. The majority of its land area is dominated by forests and tundra. Canada's climate varies widely across its vast area, ranging from arctic weather in the north to hot summers in the southern regions, with four distinct seasons.
