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Study abroad in
Canada
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become part of a Canadian family and school community, stepping into the shoes of a local teenager and experiencing the Canadian culture first-hand.
Going with WEP is best
Since 1988, a wide choice of destinations and comprehensive assistance before, during and after your overseas programme. WEP is the ideal partner for your big overseas adventure.
Like you, we also get to choose who we travel with: our schools, host families and overseas partner organisations are carefully selected.
We offer a custom-made insurance policy, specifically designed for our participants, and we have a solid network behind us.
Emergency assistance, overseas and in the UK, is available 7 days out of 7, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Allowing all our participants to live their desired overseas experience is a mission, a challenge we're thrilled to accept.
Why study in Canada?
Studying in Canada means benefiting from the many opportunities this modern country has to offer: first and foremost, an excellent education system that will allow you to access different teaching methodologies and learning styles.
You will live surrounded by natural beauty: sparkling lakes, impressive mountaints, mysterious forests... a dream come true. You will also experience the famous Canadian winter, with its snowy landscapes providing for a wide variety of recreational opportunities and sports. In addition to incredible nature, Canada also has large, dynamic cities like Toronto and Vancounver, where urban living is strictly intertwined with multiculturalism, tolerance and inclusivity.
One of the greatest things about Canada, is its friendly people: open, polite and extremely welcoming, your Canadian host family and new friends will ease you into their lifestyle and happily introduce you to their traditions.
Studying in Canada is an unmissable opportunity for you to witness unforgettable sceneries, build a whole network of friendships and connections, and stand out from the crowd by adding an international experience to your resume!
Study in Canada with WEP
On a WEP high school exchange programme to Canada, you will have the chance to step into the shoes of a Canadian student, attending a local secondary school and living with a welcoming host family who will expose you to the most authentic side of Canada.
Several school districts in different areas of Canada are available for you to choose from, for a highly customised immersion experience in all that Canada has to offer.
The Canadian education system
School in Canada is made up of 12 grades. Generally speaking, students attend elementary school from year 1-6, followed by high school (year 7-12) catering to students aged 12 to 18. However, each Canadian province has its own peculiarities, such as in Québec, where school ends a year earlier (year 11). School is compulsory until the age of 16 or 18, depending on the province or territory. At the end of secondary school, Canadian students obtain a graduation diploma allowing them to access higher education.
At this point, students can continue with a community college or vocational school, offering practical, hands-on learning, or attend a university to obtain a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Canada is a global leader in research, and has some of the top universities in the world.
FAQ
To participante in a high school exchange programme to Canada, you need to be between 14 and 19 years old on departure, have a C grade average, be a non-smoker, and have positive personal traits, such as being motivated, curious, tolerant, open and adaptable. You also need to be physically and emotionally healthy - please discuss any specific conditions or requirements with WEP in advance.
Our high school exchange programmes in Canada can be of different durations: 3, 5 or 10 months approximately. The exact duration depends on the departure period as well as your chosen school or school district - please contact WEP for more information.
To decide which duration is best for you, you should reflect on what you would like to achieve through the programme, and discuss your preferences both with your family (they need to be on board!) and with your school. In particular, make sure you discuss with a school representative what their policies are, regarding coming back from an exchange programme and re-integrating into school in the UK.
It's always best to check our website and/or obtain an online quote to see updated programme prices.
We know a high school exchange programme overseas is a significant financial investment. We do our best to offer competitive prices, which vary depending on the destination and chosen programme, and provide discounts and special promotions to help towards the cost.
You will live with a Canadian host family in your selected area/school district.