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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 firsthand.
Going with WEP is best
Since 1988, a wide choice of destinations and comprehensive assistance before, during and after your overseas program. WEP is the ideal partner for your adventure.
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 from Australia, 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 the 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 beautiful nature: sparkling lakes, impressive mountaints, mysterious forests... a dream come true. You will also be able to exprience the famous Canadian winter, with its snowy landscapes leading to a variety of recreational opportunities and sports. In addition to nature, there are also large, dynamic cities such as Toronto and Vancounver, where urban living is striclty intertwined with multiculturalism, tolerance and inclusivity.
One of the greatest things about Canada is indeed its friendly people: open, polite and extremely welcoming, your Canadian host family and new friends will ease you into their lifestyle and introduce you to their traditions.
Spending time studying in Canada is an unmissable opportunity for you to see majestic landscapes, build a new 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 program 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 area 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
Similarly to Australia, school in Canada is made up of 12 grades. Generally speaking, from year 1 to 6 students attend elementary school, followed by high school which incorporates grades 7-12 and caters 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 age 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 with university to obtain a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree. Canada is an international research leader and has some of the top universities in the world.
FAQ
To participante in a high school exchange program to Canada, you need to be between 14 and 18 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 programs in Canada can be either short-term (under 90 days) or an academic semester. 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 program duration is best for you, you should reflect on what you would like to achieve through the program, and discuss your preferences both with your family, to make sure they are on board, and with your school, to ensure that you understand their policy regarding re-integrating into Australian schooling and any requirements to repeat school back home.
It's always best to check our website and/on obtain an online quote to see updated program prices.
We know a high school exchange program oversaes is a significant financial investment. We do our best to offer the best possible prices, which vary depending on the destination and chosen program, and provide discounts and special promotions to help towards the cost. As a not-for-profit organisation working with international partners to provide exchange programs in a variety of countries, our program fees are based solely on the cost of program components, both in Australia and overseas. The program fee is allocated between the overseas organisation, WEP Australia, travel and independent contractors for flights and insurance.
You will live with a Canadian host family in your selected area/school district.