Program Summary:
- Programs: Classic and High School Choice
- Program length: Short and Long programs
- Vaccinations: Yes
- Discounts and Scholarship: Yes, Classic only
- Language criteria: No
- Language course: No
- Soft Landing Camp: Yes
Canada Program Options
Classic Program
Our Classic program will match you with a welcoming host family and place you in a nearby school. We find the host family and choose the school, and you can enjoy immersing yourself in local culture & community. These are perfect for students who:
* Flexible about location, and the academic experience
* Want to have a cultural experience
* Interested in joining sports, clubs, and activities
* Grow as a person and improve language skills
Classic Program Information
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 NZD$295 per month, while those who are both gluten-free and vegan will be charged NZ$515 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 a NZD$225 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.
Program length
Programs are available for 2 or 3 months, Academic Semester, Academic Year (10 months), or a Calendar Year (12 months).
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.
Students traveling on Australian & New Zealand passports, with programs up to 90 days, generally travel as “tourists” and do not need to apply for a visa prior departure. However, for programs extending beyond the 90-day period (including Semester & Academic Year programs), students are usually required to apply for the necessary visa.
Program Coordinators will provide the essential visa documents so students can lodge their visa application. Please note that Program Coordinators are not Registered Migration Agents and cannot represent the applicant. Program Coordinators will provide “guidance” where possible, however the responsibility of lodging the visa falls upon the student/parents. Visa application requirements differ per destination and, on top of the visa documents provided by your Program Coordinator, students will need to provide additional documents such as birth certificate, bank statements, police check certificate, passport photos, letter of parental consent, etc.
Visa application fees (set by the foreign Authority) fluctuate depending on the destination and may vary from $180 to $700. These costs exclude expenses such as translations, official stamps (Notary Public stamp, Apostille stamp), national police certificate, passports photos, express post envelopes, etc. In some cases, students must attend an in-person consulate / visa agency appointment, which may incur additional personal expenses for travel such as purchasing flights (Interstate flight or international flight if no representation in your home country), petrol costs, tolls, accommodation, etc.
Canada:
Students must have received their routine childhood vaccinations appropriate for their age. In addition, Canada requires full vaccination against Meningococcal (MenACWY). The Covid-19 vaccine is recommended but not mandatory.
USA:
Students must be up to date with their routine childhood vaccinations for their age group. Additionally, your host school in the USA will require further immunisations to meet national guidelines, such as the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine and a TB test conducted within six months before arrival. While Covid-19 vaccination is recommended, it is not mandatory.
Other Countries:
Students must be up to date with their standard childhood vaccinations. While the Covid-19 vaccine is recommended, it is not compulsory.
Australia: Department of Home Affairs
Australia: Foreign Embassies & Consulates
New Zealand: Foreign Embassies & Consulates
The budget allocated for flights to Canada is NZ$3,500 of the program price listed below. We may need to charge a flight surcharge if we cannot obtain a flight within this budget. For more information, please see our Flight Surcharge Policy on our Money Matters page.
High School Choice Program
Students who are looking to go on exchange to Canada have the option to apply for an Academic Semester or an Academic Year program and choose from a range of regions, school districts and schools in Canada. Students can fully participate in athletics, clubs and other extracurricular activities whilst on exchange.
With the High School Choice programs you can customise your study abroad by choosing your destination, or a lifestyle or sport you love – a school in a big city, near the beach, close to the mountains, warm weather all year round and more! International students can study at a public school for a year, semester or even a short term program!
Classic Program Prices for Canada
| Length | Arrive | Depart | Program fee NZD | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | Aug 29, 2025 | Jun 27, 2026 | $29,950 | SOLD OUT |
| Academic Semester | Aug 29, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 | $19,950 | SOLD OUT |
| 4 Months | Aug 29, 2025 | Jan 3, 2026 | $17,950 | SOLD OUT |
| 3 Months | Aug 29, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 | $15,950 | SOLD OUT |
| 3 Months | Nov 8, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 | $15,950 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| 2 Months | Nov 8, 2025 | Jan 3, 2026 | $13,950 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Academic Semester | Jan 29, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 | $19,950 | Sept 15, 2025 |
| Academic Year | Jan 29, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | $29,950 | Sept 15, 2025 |
| Calendar Year | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | $37,950 | Sept 15, 2025 |
| 3 Months | Jan 31, 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 | $15,950 | Sept 15, 2025 |
| 3 Months | Apr 4, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 | $15,950 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Academic Year | Aug 2026 | Jun 2027 | $29,950 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Academic Semester | Aug 2026 | Jan 2027 | $19,950 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 3 Months | Aug 2026 | Nov 2026 | $15,950 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 4 Months | Aug 2026 | Jan 2027 | $17,950 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 3 Months | Nov 2026 | Jan 2027 | $15,950 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Program start dates are indicative arrivals in the destination & students attending the Soft Landing Camp (if available) will depart earlier. Program start dates serve as approximate arrival dates at the destination and subject to change as program dates are dependent upon the district that you are placed in. We will notify you of your confirmed program dates ahead of time to prevent any confusion or inconvenience.
If a student arrives on a date other than the suggested arrival dates, an additional fee will be applied. If a student departs earlier or later than the program’s schedule and requires assistance for transfers, an extra charge will be incurred. In cases where a student is travelling as an unaccompanied minor and needs special assistance at the airport, additional fees will apply. The specific costs will be determined based on the program, arrival and departure details, and any additional services required, such as meet and greet, pick-up service, or private transfers.
Soft Landing Camp in Toronto
Price: NZ$1,390 per student (August arrivals only).
The arrival in February also offers a Soft Landing Camp. This is a 2-3 day camp and NZ$1,250.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Toronto! Our camp staff are getting ready, the itinerary is set and all that is left is to meet you at the airport!
You will be joining the Canada team for 4 days to explore Toronto & Niagara Falls, learn about Canada, meet new friends and begin your exchange adventure! Your Local Coordinator will meet you once you arrive in the local area.
EXAMPLE OF THE SLC AGENDA
Day 1:
Early-PM: Airport Meet & Greet
Hotel Check-in: Students will be transferred to the hotel for check-in once student groups have arrived.
PM: Get to Know the Leaders & Participants
6-9 pm: Welcome Dinner & Get to Know You (dinner included).
Day 2:
AM: Breakfast & Bus. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (included) before departing by bus to Niagara Falls to visit one of the wonders of the world – Niagara Falls!
AM/PM: Visit the Wonder that is Niagara Falls. Enjoy free time at Clifton Hill, explore the mid-way, stop by the Hershey’s Chocolate World, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Niagara SkyWheel and more…! (lunch purchased by students). Discover the Falls, photo time and and learn the history of Niagara Falls. Take the Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour and get up close and personal to the Falls. Head back to Toronto for the evening Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Game (dinner purchased by students).
Day 3: Toronto (By land and lake!)
AM: Exploring, Shopping & Selfies
A morning breakfast at the hotel (included)
Students participate in a morning cultural orientation meeting and review the program expectations – prep for success! Then shop ’til you drop and dine (lunch purchased by students) at The Eaton Centre Shopping Mall. Photo time! Get a group photo at the iconic PanAM Games “Toronto” sign. Walk through historic downtown to the CN Tower. Take a trip to the top and view the city from a new height.
PM: Touring on an Evening Cruise.
Board the Yankee Lady Cruise-ship for a Dinner and Dance cruise along the Toronto Harbour (dinner included).
Day 4: Departures – It’s time to meet your host family!
AM: Goodbyes & Hellos – All in One Day!
Enjoy a morning to-go/packed breakfast (included) before departing to your host community. Staff members will assist you to the airport to catch your flights, to the train or bus station or cars awaiting you, to set off to meet your host family and begin your exchange adventure!
A to-go/packed breakfast is provided. (Student’s will purchase lunch on their own (either at airport or en route, depending on transfer details).
Soft Landing Camp fee includes: hotel accommodation, entry into tourist destinations, airport transfers, meals as described in agenda.
Soft Landing Camp fee does not include: domestic transfer to host family community, some meals, personal expenses
LIVE Online sessions
If you would like to find out more information on our programs, please attend one of our free LIVE Online Information Sessions to:
- Meet our staff
- Hear comprehensive information on all aspects of exchange
- Ask questions
- See questions asked by other students and parents
Information evenings run for about an hour.
They are friendly, free and are the best way for us to address your specific questions in person.
Worldwide High School Online Brochure
For an overview of our programs, our team will send you our Worldwide High School Online Brochure.
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