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Meet Australia’s cooler cousin and study in Canada!
When describing typical attributes of Canadians, it is not uncommon to hear an Australian liken our own culture with that of Canadians – easy-going, friendly, a similar sense of humour, and a love for sport and the great outdoors. But how on earth do they put up with the cold?!
Did you know that Canada’s lowest recorded temperature was -63 C? It’s hard to imagine! But the cold isn’t an excuse to stay indoors; Canadians excel at winter sports like snowboarding, skiing and, of course, ice-hockey!
Like Australians, Canadians enjoy a large amount of personal space, with an average of only three people per square kilometer (Australia has two). Canada is divided into two parts – English speaking and French speaking (Quebec). Canada is also home to many famous festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreal Comedy Festival, and the Toronto Film Festival.
With so much to do if you decide to study in Canada you’ll be sure to find something for you!
Did we mention the food? You can also look forward to tasting legitimate Canadian maple syrup and their world-famous ‘poutine’. Poutine is hot chips, gravy and cheese-curds. Sounds average – TASTES AMAZING!
So if you’re keen for a taste of the Canadian cuisine why not study abroad in Canada?
Programs
Student Exchange
Choose between English or French-speaking Canada on a WEP student exchange program! You’ll live with a volunteer host family and attend a local school.
Study Abroad: English-speaking Canada
On a WEP study abroad program, you can choose from one of the following regions:
Alberta: This Canadian province is known for national parks and diverse landscapes.
School districts: Red Deer
British Columbia: Home to Vancouver, this province sits in western Canada and stretches all the way up to Alaska.
School districts: Saanich, Central Okanagan, New Westminster, Sea to Sky, Rocky Mountain.
Nova Scotia: On the east coast of Canada, Nova Scotia is famous for lobster and shipwrecks.
School districts: Nova Scotia
Ontario: Ontario is lake country! It’s also where Toronto (Canada’s largest city) is.
School districts: Lambton Kent, Upper Grand, Ottawa-Carleton.
Upcoming Exchanges
Student Exchange: English-Speaking Canada
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | Academic Year | $ 19,950 | 5 April 2022 |
Student Exchange: French-Speaking Canada
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | Academic Year | $ 21,250 | 5 April 2022 |
A flight surcharge may be applied if at the time of making flight bookings airlines are charging significantly higher airfares.
Included Extras
For August French-speaking programs, a nine-night arrival language and culture program in Montreal.
More Information
Study Abroad Program
Programs to Canada are classed as study abroad programs. This means that your host family will be paid a stipend to cover your basic living expenses. Program rules and expectations remain the same as on a WEP student exchange program.
School
School in Canada runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm and students have a wide choice of subjects and electives. While school days may end at 3:30, schools offer a great choice of extra-curricular activities for students to join in after school. Depending on the school, students may be able to join bands, sporting teams or other clubs.
Students in Canada typically are not required to wear school uniforms.
Language
The two official languages are French and English. Students can select whether they would like to be placed in French-speaking or English-speaking areas.French is also spoken in two other WEP destinations; France and Belgium.
How hard is it to learn French in Australia? MODERATE. 23-24 weeks OR 575-600 class hours are required to become proficient in French. Fast-track your language studies on exchange!
Climate/Time
Temperate to arctic! In some parts of Canada the temperature in winter can get lower than -40°C, while in summer, the temperature can reach the mid 30s. Note: never leave the house with wet hair in winter, or a lovely lock may turn into an icicle and snap off!
Depending on daylight saving and the location within Canada, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between 13 to 18 hours ahead.
Specific Requirements
Not available to secondary school graduates. Specific age requirements may apply for French-speaking programs, please contact WEP.
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