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High School Canada

A full school immersion in a Canadian secondary school, with a choice of district, life with a host family and Move and Study support.

School year at a secondary school in Canada

Joining a High School in Canada means following a school programme in a country known for its welcome, its quality of life and its natural environment. The pupil studies with young Canadians, discovers another education system and makes rapid progress in English thanks to daily immersion.

The programme can last a term, a semester or a school year. Depending on the option, the choice can be directed towards a province, a district, a school or particular activities. The aim is to build a project consistent with the young person's profile, their level, their interests and the family's expectations.

Programme key facts

The key points to check before choosing a High School programme in Canada.

Duration

A term, a semester or a school year depending on the district calendar and the young person's project.

Age

The programmes are generally aimed at teenagers aged 11 to 19, depending on the districts and the admission requirements.

Accommodation

The young person lives with a host family to share Canadian daily life, practise English and benefit from a stable setting after lessons.

Supervision

The district, the local contacts, the host family and Move and Study provide follow-up before and during the stay.

Choice

Canada often allows you to compare several provinces, districts, schools, academic options or sporting activities.

Building your Canadian project

The High School programme in Canada is based on the choice of school district, integration into a local school and life with a host family.

Classroom in Canada

Immersion in a school district

Every state school is attached to a district. The district organises the reception of international pupils, offers the available schools and supports school integration.

High School activity in Canada

Life with a host family

The host family is a way to experience Canadian culture from the inside. The young person shares meals, the daily rhythm and moments of local life, which naturally reinforces the practice of English.

Canadian school district

Choice of region or school

Depending on the option, it is possible to choose a district, a region or sometimes a specific school. The criteria may include the subjects offered, sport, the environment or the proximity of a city.

Why choose Canada?

Canada offers a reassuring setting for a long school immersion: a high quality of life, a warm welcome, a multicultural environment and well-equipped schools. Pupils benefit from a recognised education system and from daily life open to nature, sporting activities and local life.

The destination is particularly suitable for young people who want to make progress in English while living a structured experience. Canadian programmes offer real flexibility in duration and personalisation, which makes it possible to prepare a project suited to each family.

School and accommodation

The pupil follows lessons at a Canadian state school, or in some cases at a private school if the project justifies it. They join the local pupils and follow the country's school rhythm, with a choice of subjects that varies according to the provinces and the schools.

Throughout the stay, accommodation is most often with a host family. The young person shares breakfast, dinner and the meals of non-school days with their family. This daily life is a central part of the experience: it helps with making progress in English, understanding the local culture and gaining independence.

Life on site and country landmarks

Canada is recognised for its level of quality of life, its varied landscapes, its national parks and its protected natural areas. The country also attracts through its welcoming atmosphere, its organisation and its sense of safety.

The Canadian population is deeply multicultural. This mix has been built up over successive waves of immigration from Europe, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. For a young person at High School, this diversity makes the immersion particularly rewarding.

The Canadian school system

Education is managed by the provinces and territories. Canada benefits from a school system recognised for the quality of its teaching and its facilities: libraries, sports and arts infrastructure, science laboratories or computer equipment.

The school year is generally divided into two semesters: the first from September to January, the second from February to June. Secondary education, called High School or Secondary School, covers grades 9 to 12 and most often concerns pupils aged 14 to 18.

  • Grade 9: 3rd year of secondary school
  • Grade 10: 4th year of secondary school
  • Grade 11: 5th year of secondary school
  • Grade 12: 6th year of secondary school

The curriculum and the subjects

Lessons take place on weekdays, Monday to Friday. They often start in the morning and finish in the early afternoon, leaving time for extracurricular activities: swimming, ice hockey, choir, football, curling, skiing or other sports depending on the school.

The programme varies according to the province, but it generally includes core subjects and several options. The possible directions may include sciences, languages, history, literature, economics, psychology, computing, business, media or sporting activities.

Moose in Canada

Student testimonial

I am currently on a High School stay in Canada, in a small town between Vancouver and Whistler. Everything is going very well. The local organisation is there at the slightest problem and people's attitude is really welcoming. Shopping at the supermarket can take a while, because there is always someone to chat to. The ski season also promises to be great.

Yulen, a High School year in Canada

What is included

  • Individual, personalised information.
  • Language level test and profile check.
  • Assistance with preparing the application file.
  • Search for a school or a district and registration formalities.
  • Tuition and accommodation fees according to the programme chosen.
  • Search and selection of the host family.
  • Administrative formalities and documents required for the visa application.
  • Orientation session on arrival.
  • Regular contact with a local representative and with Move and Study.
  • Assistance throughout the programme and support for parents.
  • Welcome at the airport and transfer to the host family according to the terms of the programme.
  • Extended health insurance, student pack, school reports and end-of-programme certificate depending on the option.

What is not included

  • Public transport on site.
  • Passport, visa or any vaccination fees.
  • Pocket money, leisure, outings, small school costs, telephone or local transport.
  • Uniform if the school requires one.
  • Plane ticket, unless otherwise stated in a specific option.

Participation requirements

Age: the High School Flex Canada programmes generally concern young people aged 11 to 19, subject to the criteria specific to each district.

Level: an A2-B1 level is generally expected, with a language test to be planned.

Duration: a term, a semester or a school year. The start and end dates vary according to the destination and the district.

Departures: departures generally take place between the summer and the start of the school year, or in winter depending on the possibilities of the programme.

Registration procedure

  1. Information: a discussion with an adviser to define the project and answer the family's questions.
  2. Selection: checking the admission requirements and the English level.
  3. Registration: confirmation of the programme and putting the application together.
  4. Application: personal information, school results, medical details and documents requested by the organisation.
  5. Acceptance: sending of the complete application, then the search for the school and the host family.
  6. Preparation for departure: visa, insurance, travel documents, practical information and preparation meeting.
  7. Follow-up: local support and regular contact during the stay.
  8. Return: an assessment discussion and sharing of experience after the programme.

High School favourites in Canada

A few examples of districts or school environments present in the Canada source, to be used as editorial landmarks before a future detailed page.

Support before, during and after the stay

A High School programme in Canada is prepared methodically: choice of district, school application, travel documents, accommodation, insurance, departure and follow-up on site. Move and Study supports families at every stage to make the project clear and realistic.

High School Canada project

Ready to prepare a school year in Canada?

An adviser can help you compare districts, duration, admission requirements and the level of supervision before requesting a complete pack.

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