School Immersion in Winnipeg, Manitoba – 14-18 years – 1 term to 1 academic year
Our high school programme in Winnipeg is aimed at all students aged 14 to 18 who are motivated to live a unique and unforgettable experience in Canada.
You will spend a term, a semester or an academic year at a Canadian high school in the Winnipeg school district, where the education system is reputed to beone of the best in the world, and you will share the daily life of a Canadian family. This programme offers real linguistic and cultural immersion at the heart of Canadian life.
Highlights of the destination
- A modern, dynamic and cosmopolitan city, capital of the province of Manitoba
- A rich cultural life
- A magnificent region of lakes and rivers
- Moderate cost of living
- Campuses located in the quiet, residential neighbourhoods of northeast Winnipeg
Why Canada?
Canada is the second largest country in the world, and one of the most geographically diverse. But above all, it’s a destination that’s full of advantages for those who want to study here:
- Quality of life and standard of living among the highest in the world
- An education system recognised for its excellence and compatible with our European systems
- A friendly and hospitable population
- Cultural richness
- A safe environment and magnificent landscapes.
Our partner schools are located in Winnipeg, in the central province of Manitoba. The region, although not very mountainous, is known for its lakes, of which there are hundreds of thousands. Winnipeg is a modern, cosmopolitan city, particularly renowned for its rich cultural life (festivals, theatres, operas, etc.). It is the eighth most populous city in Canada (nearly 800,000 inhabitants).
The United States and Canada are vast countries with vast geographical distances. The car is the main means of transport and public transport networks are generally underdeveloped, with the exception of certain major cities. International students coming from Europe, where public transport networks are more developed, will have to adapt to this difference when they study in North America, and may have to rethink their travel habits by planning their journeys according to the transport options available.
Winnipeg is a very good choice of destination for international students because it offers all the benefits of a large city while maintaining a lower cost of living than Vancouver or Toronto. The quality of education is just as excellent as anywhere else in the country.
The climate is typically Canadian: summers are hot (up to 25°C), and winters cold and dry, with temperatures dropping to -25°C. Although a down jacket is very much the order of the day, you’ll soon appreciate the ingenuity of a city that is perfectly equipped to cope with the harsh Canadian winters.
The schools
The Rivers East Transcona district with which we have set up our partnership is made up of 42 public primary and secondary schools. Participants will be placed in one of the district’s 6 English-language high schools. These are located in the north-east of the city, on the banks of the beautiful Red River.
These schools have between 600 and 1,200 students. The international students make up less than 5% of the schools’ total total population of the schools. This means that participants will be systematically immersed in an almost totally English-speaking english-speaking environment. Language progress will be all the faster and, above all and, above all, more lasting.
The schools are equipped with multimedia centres, fitness rooms, sports rooms, science laboratories and computer rooms. All students have their own email address and unlimited internet access. Swimming complexes are also located close to the various schools. These are open to students in their free time after classes, in the evenings and at weekends.
The schools have their own teams for football, cross country, hockey, curling, volleyball, basketball, athletics and American football. Students will have the opportunity to discover these sports by practising them or simply by attending the various competitions. The less sporty among you will also find plenty to do in the various activities offered by the school, such as drama, choir, jazz band, cheerleading, art club, school newspaper, eloquence and debate club, and many others.
The courses
You can choose 4 or 5 subjects from those taught by the school. Asno level of English is required for this programme, it is also possible to follow an English as a Second Language programme to make up for any shortcomings. Assistants are on hand to help you organise your work and acquire a methodology.
The schools offer a wide range of subjects, including Maths, Physics, English literature, Sociology, Psychology, Earth sciences, Business, Management, Climatology, Graphic communication, Marine biology and Space technology.
It is possible for students in their final year to obtain a secondary school leaving certificate, subject to certain conditions (compulsory core curriculum). Please contact us if you are interested in this option to find out more.
English courses
If your level of English is a little too low to understand the content of the to understand the content of the academic courses, you will have the opportunity to follow english as a foreign language in addition to or instead of the academic academic courses.
Young Canadians study for a minimum of 12 years, as they do here. This programme offers foreign students the opportunity to attend a local public secondary school (High School). In the Canadian province of Manitoba, the primary primary and secondary school system is divided into 3 cycles: Early Years (Grades 1 to 4, ages 6 to 10), Middle Years (Grades 5 to 8, ages 10 to 14) and Senior Years (Grades 5 to 8, ages 10 to 14) years) and Senior Years (Grades 9 to 12, 14 to 18 years). High School covers the 4 years of the Senior Years, in other words the upper secondary school.
The school year is divided into two terms. As aforeign student, you can join a class for a term, a semester or the whole school year.
There are two different school systems in Canada: the semester system and the linear system. Under the semester system, students take 4 courses in the first semester and another 4 in the second semester, while under the linear system, students take 8 courses throughout the year.
In many Canadian schools, the choice of subjects is vast. This is a unique opportunity to discover new fields or to perfect a favourite subject.
Some courses are offered for a semester, so students can change subjects in the middle of the year.
There is also plenty of choice when it comes to sporting, cultural and social activities. The school will be a unique opportunity to develop your skills in subjects and activities that you’ve never done before. But it will also be the perfect opportunity to integrate into Canadian life and get to know young people your own age.
Canadians are renowned for their hospitality, tolerance and open-mindedness.
Families are carefully selected by the district accommodation service for their genuine desire to welcome a young foreigner and share their culture with him or her through daily life. This service visits the families’ homes and ensures that they can offer the participant a balanced and warm environment.
There is no such thing as a typical family profile. Each one is unique and reflects the society and way of life of the country you have chosen. Your host family may or may not have children; it may be a blended family or a single-parent family, a single person whose children no longer live at home, retired people or younger people. It’s not the composition of the family that’s important, but their willingness and motivation to share their culture with you.
The local correspondent is an experienced person who knows the host families and schools host families and schools. They meet the students regularly to make sure that everything is going well.
He or she is available to answer any questions that may arise once you’re on the ground, can help you with the various formalities and is able to react quickly in the event of a problem. He or she is your key contact on site.
Finally, you will be given an emergency number so that you can contact someone on site in the event of an urgent problem.
To ensure that your stay goes as smoothly as possible and that you are kept informed of the various aspects of the programme, you will be able to attend an information and orientation meeting organised by Langues Vivantes in Brussels at the end of May/beginning of June. This is an opportunity for Langues Vivantes students to meet and exchange questions and experiences with each other and with the Langues Vivantes team. It is also at this meeting that the final administrative formalities are launched.
If you do not live in Belgium, we can organise an online connection to attend the meeting live.
A second orientation takes place in Canada, in the days following your arrival. You will be contacted by your local correspondent, who will be able to answer any questions you may have about your stay and how it is progressing.
Dates 2025-2026
- School year: from the beginning of September to the end of June
- School semester: from the beginning of September to the end of January or from the beginning of February to the end of June
- 3 or 4 months: from the beginning of September to the end of November or the end of December, or from February to the end of April or the end of May
Arrival dates :
- September 2025: between 28/08 and 1/09
- January 2026: between 30/01 and 1/02
Rates for 2025-2026
Fares with flights subject to ticket prices at time of booking
| Tuition, room and board, and registration fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Price WITHOUT flight | Price WITH flight |
| 3 months | € 6.895 | € 8.795 |
| 4 months | € 8.250 | € 10.150 |
| 1 semester | € 9.945 | € 11.845 |
| 1 academic year | € 20.395 | € 22.295 |
| Supplements (per month) | ||
| Special diets (vegetarian, vegan, intolerances, allergies, Halal, etc.) | € 100 | |
| High-protein diet | € 150 | |
Notes: students with special dietary requirements are more difficult to place. Places are limited, so register early.
Our prices include:
- English level test and pre-application interview
- All documents required to obtain the visa
- All taxes and registration fees
- Accommodation with a host family, full board (lunch box on school days)
- Personal assistance, support and advice from our local correspondent
- Medical insurance
- Assistance for parents in Europe throughout the stay
- Official certificate of attendance with course grades
- Return transfer from Winnipeg airport to the host family
- Return flight, if chosen, from Brussels or Paris
Not included:
- Any excursions and outings
- Any sports club membership fees
- Local travel to and from school (approximately $90/month)
- Visa fees
- Optional insurance
- Pocket money: allow between $250-300 per month
- Return journey to Winnipeg, depending on the option chosen
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