Canada

You have 2 program options available for your student exchange to Canada:

1. Hybrid Exchange Program – Choose a school district for a 2 month, 3 month, Semester or Year program duration.
2. High School Choice Exchange Program – Choose from a range of regions, school districts and schools for a Semester or Year program. Fully participate in athletics, clubs and other extracurricular activities whilst on exchange.

Scroll down to see the next available departure dates, a list of available school districts and to understand the differences between these programs.

Hybrid Program Fees & Departure Dates

The Hybrid program allows students to select their preferred school district to live in during their exchange.

Preference for a specific school or town/city within the school district may be requested, however specific town/city placements within the school district cannot be guaranteed, as placement is based on host family availability and student/family personality matching.

Please find the Hybrid program prices and list of available school districts below.

Please note that

• Students must be at least 14 years of age, but not more than 18 years when their program starts.
• Gap year students are eligible and need to depart no more than 3 months after completing their final year. Canada applicants must also be younger than 18 and 8 months whilst on the program. There are no formal language requirements for Canada.
• Please contact our office if you are interested in a program in French speaking Canada for a 5 month program (only). There are strict language requirements for students applying for French speaking Canada. Students applying for French speaking Canada will need to have completed at least 2 years of continuous language studies prior to departure. Students will also need to undergo an interview in French, with our overseas partner.  Fees can be provided upon request. 
• High school hours are usually from 8.30am until 2.30pm. Extracurricular activities and sports are scheduled after school hours. Lessons in public schools are held from Mondays to Fridays and there are no lessons on Saturdays or Sundays.
• Click here to view the list of the compulsory vaccines and required number of doses for students applying for Canada (i.e. unless the applicant has already had the illness).
• Optional Program Extras are available. Please contact our office for further information.
• Arrival orientation held in Toronto at an additional cost for January and September arrivals. 
• Included  - Local orientation with the Coordinator after arrival into exchange location.
• Students could be requested to depart up to 3 weeks around our set program dates. Program dates are dependent upon the district that you are placed in. We will confirm your program dates well in advance to avoid any confusion or disruption.
• You will travel on a student visa and will need to lodge your application in person at the Canadian Consulate serving your area. We will help you prepare your application.

Students applying for our Canada Hybrid program can pick the school district they would like to live in during their exchange. Preference for a specific school or town/city within the school district may be requested, however specific town/city placements within the school district cannot be guaranteed, as placement is based on host family availability and student/family personality matching.  Here is a sample of the school districts on offer: 

Pick the school you would like to study at during your exchange

Students who are looking to go on exchange to Canada have the option to apply for a semester or 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.

International students in Canada are eligible to earn a diploma, as long as they meet graduation requirements for the high school they are attending.

With the High School Choice programs you can customise your study abroad by choosing:

• Your destination
• A lifestyle you love – a school in a big city, near the beach, close to the mountains, warm weather all year round and more!
• How long to study – international students can study at a public school for a year, semester or even a short term program!
• A school based on a sport you love or want to try
• A school based on a unique art program – like multimedia, acting, dance, journalism, architecture, music and more

Click here to find out more about Canada High School Choice.

See above for our Hybrid Canada Exchange Program.

• Year Program - August/September
• Semester Program - August/September or January

*Departure dates may vary depending on choice of school district.

The full Canada High School Choice Program cost is the combined total of the School and Accommodation Fee and the Program Management Fee. These costs will be invoiced separately, and the Schools and Accommodation Fee is invoiced directly from Canada, in CAD dollars.

Note that SEANZ reserves the right to make adjustments to Program Fees should circumstances beyond SEANZ's control warrant such a change. SEANZ also reserves the right to change or alter travel plans, program dates, program components or other arrangements including cancellations of programs or groups. Late applications may be considered. Some program destinations are subject to availability. Cancellation Penalties do apply.

Below is a sample of the school districts available.

View the High School Choice Program Options, Inclusions & Terms & Conditions.

Find out more - Attend one of our Info Sessions

If you would like to find out more information on our programs, please attend one of our free LIVE Online sessions. 

• Meet our staff
• Hear comprehensive information on all aspects of exchange
• Ask questions
• Listen to questions asked by other students and parents
• Meet other students who are considering going on exchange

Information evenings run for about an hour. They are friendly and free and are the best way for us to address your specific questions in person.