Great Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Canada

The School
Our high schools are fully modern education facilities of about 950 students, Grades 9 to 12. Science and computer labs employ the latest in technological resources. Professional theatres house the performing arts. Other resources include large libraries, state-of-the-art fine arts facilities, modern practical art labs, and double gymnasia that support our Championship teams and many extracurricular activities. Although the facilities are outstanding, it is the people that make our schools great!

International Student Support
Our high schools provide a wide course of studies that allow students to continue their studies throughout the world. Students who graduate from SCS academic programs are eligible to apply to postsecondary institutions in Canada, the UISA, ant the world.

Homestay Program
Saskatoon Catholic Schools will arrange legal Custodianship for students under the age of 18, free of charge. The homestay program selects a safe and caring home where students are part of a family, learn Canadian culture, and gain fluency in English.
The program is supervised and monitored to ensure that each student has an excellent experience. Host families are carefully screened, selected, and supervised, and are close to schools. A private, furnished bedroom, easily accessible bathroom, and three meals a day are provided.  The homestay family treats the students as part of the family and includes him or her in their family activities.

Saskatoon – Science City
The city of Saskatoon is a lovely, green city of 210,000 situated on the banks of the Saskatchewan River. It has been selected as the best city in Canada in which to live. Saskatoon enjoys the most sunshine of any city in Canada.
There are more than 140 parks for jogging, playing, biking, skiing, skating, and BBQs and picnics. There are many beautiful days for recreation at the parks, golf courses, and surrounding lakes. Saskatoon also enjoys a world-wide reputation for safety, affordability, and friendliness.

Kooteney Lake. Canada

The School
This school region is located in the southern interior of British Columbia. International students have been attending schools in the area since 1998. The acquisition of English as a second language is very important to our students and being immersed in an English speaking environment is an ideal situation for learning an additional language. In order to attend school in our district, our international students need to be matched up with local families who will adopt them as one of their own. Our international students will benefit from the once in- a-life-time opportunity of taking part in daily living and family activities which will further enhance the student’s language skills, as well as enrich their Canadian cultural experience. Many of our host families have returned year after year to take on new students as they find the experience so rewarding and enlightening.

What kind of students qualify for our program?
To qualify for our program, international applicants require average to above average marks on academic report cards and they must also have positive comments from teachers on their oral character and work ethic. All of our students are also required to attend an orientation program shortly after their arrival.  At this time each student is given formal instruction as to the home and school rules, behavioural expectations and responsibilities while they are enrolled in our program.

What does the Homestay family provide?
It is expected that our homestay families provide:

• A private bedroom
• Three meals per day plus snacks and drinks
• Emotional/social support
• A nurturing, warm environment for their student, treat them as if they were one of your own children.

What can you expect from the International Program Staff?

• Orientation prior to your student’s arrival or shortly after their arrival
• Discipline support and problem solving support
• Tutor and extra English lesson support as needed
• Planned group activity events for all homestay families and students
• Communication from the program staff about various topics such as:
• arrival times, departure times, recipes, cultural information, group activities,
• medical information, payment correction, maps of the city, sports, et.

Richmond School District. Canada

The School
The Richmond school District is dedicated to providing opportunities for all students to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge which enable them to enjoy a productive and satisfying life and be positive, responsible participants in our democratic society and the global community.
Classes range in size from a maximum of 32 students for regular classes to a maximum of 20 for ‘English Second Language (ESL)’ classes.  Except for the ESL class schedule, which is based on individual need, international students take the same classes as Canadian students. Typical subjects include English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Computer programmes and Physical Education.  Students may start in either September of February. All schools offer specialized courses in Modern Languages, Physical Education, Technology and the Visual and Performing Arts. All students are provided programme opportunities to fulfil their intellectual, human, social and career development needs. Many graduates are able to qualify for admission to prestigious universities throughout the world. For the third consecutive year, the Richmond School District has had the highest graduation rate in the province.
Living with a family is an excellent and enjoyable way to experience Canadian culture and to reinforce English Language usage. Students take part in a wide number of extracurricular school activities, where International students can interact with other students sharing common interests.  The students also receive guardianship support throughout their stay, this is a person who is available to deal with any problem they may have during their stay in Canada.

Richmond Public Schools offer:

• A safe and friendly environment for learning and living
• High academic standards
• University and college entrance programs
• Study in an English language setting
• A wide variety of courses
• An opportunity to learn alongside Canadian students