School Immersion in Newfoundland – 12-18 years – 3 months to 1 academic year

Our High School programme in the province of Newfoundland is aimed at all students aged 12 to 18 who are motivated to live a unique and unforgettable experience in Canada.

You will spend 3 months, 4 months, 1 semester or 1 academic year in a Canadian high school in the Newfoundland and Labrador district, where the education system is reputed to be one 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.

Destination highlights

  • Some of the most competitive rates in Canada
  • Incredibly beautiful natural sites, ideal for nature lovers
  • A safe environment
  • The hospitality and friendliness of its people
  • Few international students, for an authentic experience
  • An optional Adventure Programme to discover the region and get your thrills

Why Canada?

Canada is the second largest country in the world, and also one of the most remarkable in terms of geographical diversity. But above all, it’s a destination 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.

Newfoundland‘s capital, Saint John’s, is the most easterly point in North America, just 6 hours by plane from London! The province was home to the first British settlers and is home to sites of incomparable natural beauty, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The region is renowned for the friendliness and kindness of its people, its quality of life (clean air, a very safe environment) and the opportunity to try some typically Canadian outdoor activities.

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.

The schools

The schools are located in the 3 regions of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador: St John’s, Corner Brook and Gander. All offer unique and intensive school programmes, as well as a wide variety of courses. They take in a limited number of foreign students to ensure immersion.

But whatever the size of the school, each has a team of advisers and tutors who provide ongoing support for students, as well as international coordinators who advise students on all aspects of their stay. The school’s teachers and staff pay close attention to each student, helping them to achieve their goals.

The courses

You can choose 4 to 5 subjects per semester. Each school offers a wide selection of subjects.

Here are a few examples:

  • Science & Maths: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Earth and Space science..
  • English: English, Literacy, Drama, World literature, Writing..
  • Languages: French, Spanish, Japanese…
  • Social studies: Geography, History, Law, Economy…
  • Economic education: Business enterprise, Consumer Studies, Canadian Economy, Entrepreneurship..
  • Technology: Electronics of Communications Systems, Graphic production, Communications Technology, Robotic Systems technology, Power mechanics..
  • Arts: Painting, Printmaking, Graphic Arts, Pottery and Media Arts, Theatre Arts..
  • Music: Experiencing Music, Applied Music, Ensemble performance
  • Physical Education: Fitness, Team-building, Cooperative games, Healthy living
  • Sport: Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Rugby, Wrestling, Rock climbing, Skiing…

English classes

The district has set up its own programme of English as a foreign language courses. These courses are given free of charge twice a month at weekends.

Extra-curricular activities / excursions

The schools offer a wide selection of extra-curricular activities accessible to all: Sports teams, Swimming, Skiing, Snowboarding, Bowling, movies, etc.

Optional: Adventure Programme

A full programme of optional activities and excursions is organised for international students, allowing them to discover the region, experience the thrill of trying out the region’s sports and outdoor activities and meet other international participants in a friendly atmosphere.

Examples of activities on offer (one per month): River Rafting, Rock Climbing, Sea Kayaking, Iceberg and Whale watching boat tour, Downhill Skkiing/Snowboarding (2-day trip), Paintball, Cross Country SKiing, Snowshoeing, Spider Rope Challenge, Caving.

Note : activities vary depending on the region where you are staying.

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 provinces of Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador, secondary school is divided into two 3-year cycles. Junior High covers the first 3 years of secondary school (grades 7 to 9), while High School covers the last 3 years (grades 10 to 12).

The school year is divided into two semesters. As aforeign student, you can join a class for 3 months, 4 months, 1 semester or 1 academic year.

There are two different school systems in Canada: the semester system and the linear system. In the former, students take 4 courses in the first semester and another 4 in the second, while in the latter, 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 subjects or perfect a favourite area. 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.

AgeBelgiumFranceCanada
12-131è secondaireCinquièmeGrade 7
13-142è secondaireQuatrièmeGrade 8
14-153è secondaireTroisièmeGrade 9
15-164è secondaireSecondeGrade 10
16-175è secondairePremièreGrade 11
17-186è secondaireTerminaleGrade 12

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. They meet the foreign 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.

An 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.

  • You must be aged between 12 and 18 (you can celebrate your 19th birthday during your stay, at the end of the school year)
  • Minimum level of English recommended: A2/B1. Students with a lower level of English may participate under certain conditions.
  • Good academic results over the last two years
  • Be willing to make new friends and share the daily life of a host family
  • Be motivated, mature and adaptable
  • Be in good physical and mental health

Do you meet the conditions for participation?

  1. Fill in the pre-registration form as soon as possible
  2. When we receive it, we’ll send you a provisional confirmation, including the total cost of the stay, a request for payment of €100 (for the language test and the motivation interview), and the full application form for the chosen programme. We will also ask you to send us a copy of your school reports for the last 3 years.
  3. We then invite you to come and take the language test and interview at our offices in Brussels or online. This costs €100 and is payable on receipt of the pre-confirmation. This amount is non-refundable, but can be deducted from the balance of your stay if you are definitively enrolled and accepted on the programme. Part 1 of the application form must be completed and brought with you to the interview.
  4. We will confirm the result no later than 8 days after our interview
  5. If the interview is positive, we ask you to pay a deposit of 25% of the total cost of your stay (with a minimum of €1,800) and to complete all the elements of your application, including letters of recommendation from your teachers and other information needed for us to study your application on site. As soon as your application is complete and we have received payment of the deposit, we will forward it to our partner.
  6. Final acceptance to the programme is given by our partner
  7. Once your application has been accepted, our partner begins the search for and selection of a host family and registers you with the school.

Application deadlines:

  • 15/04 for the start of the school year in September
  • 15/11 for the start of the school year in February

After these dates, it is still possible to enrol depending on school availability. However, we recommend that you register at least 6 months before departure to ensure that you are well prepared for your stay.

For any application that needs to be processed urgently (after the registration deadline), a supplement of €250 will be charged.

Travel

Departure is generally scheduled for late August/early September for stays of 3 and 4 months, a semester and an academic year. A departure is also planned for late January/early February for stays of 3 or 4 months and a school term. Your family or local correspondent will meet you at the airport and drive you back at the end of your stay.

Once your enrolment has been accepted and confirmed by our Canadian partner and your application for a study permit has been approved, we can arrange for you to travel to Canada, if you wish.

The ticket booked includes as few stopovers as possible and can be changed.

In the event of a change, the airline’s change fees will apply (these vary depending on the airline, generally around €200) and any difference in fare class. These costs are payable by the participant.

If you prefer to book your trip yourself, we will provide you with all the information you need to make the booking.

ETA & Study Permits

The school year is divided into two semesters. As a foreign student, you can take courses for one semester (in September or February) or for a full academic year, or for 3 or 4 months.

For a stay of one academic year:

You will need to obtain a study permit, which will be issued for the duration of your stay. We will provide you with all the documents you need to obtain it, and will help you through the process. All the information is available on the immigration website.

Please note! Since 31 July 2018, nationals of various European countries have had to have their biometric data taken in order to obtain a study permit. There are 2 centres in France, in Paris and Lyon... For Belgian nationals, the centres in Paris and Düsseldorf are the nearest. This process costs 85 $CAD. For more information, click here.

For a stay of one academic semester or less:

You will simply need to complete an “ETA ” (Electronic Travel Authorization) which you can fill in directly on the immigration website.

This information applies to nationals of the European Union and Switzerland. For non-EU nationals, please consult the immigration website.

Medical assistance, accident and Canadian repatriation insurance is included in the price.

Dates 2025-2026

  • School year: from the beginning of September to the end of June
  • School term: 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

Prices 2025-2026

Fares with flights subject to ticket prices at time of booking

WPCS 42.0.3
Tuition, room and full board, and registration fees
DurationPrice WITHOUT flightsPrice WITH flights
3 months€ 6.295€ 8.195
4 months€ 8.195€ 10.095
1 Academic Semester (5 months)€ 10.495€ 12.395
1 Academic Year (10 months)€ 17.495€ 19.395
Supplements
Special diet (per semester)€ 100

Our prices include:

  • English level test and pre-application interview
  • All documents required to obtain the visa
  • High school registration formalities for the duration of the stay
  • Supervision throughout the stay by the local correspondent
  • Accommodation with the 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
  • Transfer on arrival and departure from the airport to the host family
  • Return flight, if chosen, from Brussels or Paris

Not included:

  • Any excursions and outings
  • Any membership fees for sports clubs
  • Lunches taken in the school canteen
  • Visa fees
  • Optional insurance
  • Pocket money: allow between $200-250 per month
  • Return journey to destination, depending on option chosen

Dates 2026-2027

Departure :

  • 3 months: September / February / April
  • 4 months: September / February
  • 1 school term: September / February
  • 1 school year: September

Return :

  • 3 months: November / April / June
  • 4 months: December / May
  • 1 school term: January / June
  • 1 school year: June

Prices 2026-2027

Fares with flights subject to ticket prices at time of booking

WPCS 42.0.3
Tuition, accommodation, full board, and registration fees
DurationPrice without flightsPrice with flights
3 months€ 6.330€ 8.230
4 months€ 8.260€ 10.160
1 Academic Semester€ 10.695€ 12.595
1 Academic Year€ 17.845€ 19.745
SupplementPrice
Special diet (vegetarian, lactose-free, etc.) * - per month€ 100
*Supplement subject to change depending on diet

Our prices include:

  • English level test and pre-application interview
  • All documents required to obtain the visa
  • High school registration formalities for the duration of the stay
  • Supervision throughout the stay by the local correspondent
  • 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
  • Transfer on arrival and departure from the airport to the host family
  • Return flight, if chosen, from Brussels or Paris

Not included:

  • Any excursions and outings
  • Any membership fees for sports clubs
  • Lunches taken in the school canteen
  • Visa fees
  • Optional insurance
  • Pocket money: allow between $200-250 per month
  • Return journey to destination, depending on option chosen
  • Late registration fees (€250), if applicable

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