High school exchange in Canada

Program length

Programs are available for 2 or 3 months, Academic Semester, Academic Year (10 months), or a Calendar Year (12 months).

Age and eligibility

Students must be at least 14 years of age, but no more than 18 years when their program starts. Canada applicants must also be younger than 18 and 8 months whilst on the program.

Students who are gluten-free or vegan will be charged an extra AU$275 per month, while those who are both gluten-free and vegan will be charged AU$475 per month. This covers the cost of additional food to meet the student’s dietary requirements.

Vegetarian or pescatarian students must live in homes where meat is consumed and will incur an AUD$200 monthly stipend to allow for their dietary needs. They should be self-sufficient in managing their diet.

Lactose intolerance or other dietary restrictions will incur a fee at the discretion of the partner organisation.

Schools

High school hours are usually from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. Extracurricular activities and sports are scheduled after school hours. Lessons in public schools are held from Monday to Friday and there are no lessons on Saturdays or Sundays. Some students attend summer school. All schools are provincially accredited, follow a standard curriculum and publicly funded. High school is from Grade 9-12, September – June (Academic Year). There is no choice of schools on the Classic Program.

Language criteria

There are no formal language requirements for Canada.

Visa

For students under 6 months, there is no visa required, just an online eTA form to be completed. For students staying longer, you will need to apply for a study permit. Further information will be provided by your program coordinator.