School Immersion in Windsor, Ontario – 10-18 years – 1 month to 1 academic year – Host family or on-campus residence

Our school programme in the Windsor-Essex district, in the province of Ontario, is aimed at all students aged 10 to 18 who are motivated to live a unique and unforgettable experience in Canada.

You attend a Canadian high school in the Windsor-Essex district for the duration of your choice, from one month to one academic year, bearing in mind that Canada’s education system is reputed to beone of the best in the world. You share the life of a local family or, if you prefer, you live with international students of your own age in residence on the school campus.

Whichever you choose, this programme offers a real linguistic and cultural immersion in the heart of Canadian life.

Highlights of the destination

  • Canada’s southernmost city, on the border with the United States
  • Located in the Great Lakes region
  • A temperate climate
  • Named the safest community in Canada
  • The advantages of a large city and the quality of life of a small town
  • 20 minutes from Detroit, USA (professional sports, concerts, museums, shopping)
  • Accommodation with a host family or in a campus residence with international students your own age

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 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.

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.

Our partner schools are located in Windsor, in the south of the province ofOntario, a small, dynamic, safe and very pleasant city. Because of its location in the south of Canada, Windsor enjoys a much milder climate than other parts of the country. Its many parks and beaches make it an ideal destination for nature lovers.

One of Windsor’s other advantages is its proximity to the American border. Detroit is just 20 minutes away. Windsor residents regularly go there to attend shows, concerts and games by the famous Detroit Tigers baseball team, or simply to go shopping. Major cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, New York, Washington and Boston are only a few hours away, so students can discover Canada as well as the United States.

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The Windsor-Essex district is made up of predominantly Catholic schools, but they are open to all students, whatever their religion. The secondary schools that are partners in this programme have a large non-Catholic population. The primary schools, on the other hand, ask students to provide a copy of their baptismal certificate.

We have established a partnership with 8 local schools:

  • Assumption College Catholic High School
  • F.J Brennan Secondary School
  • Cardinal Carter Secondary School
  • Catholic Central Secondary School
  • Holy Names Secondary School
  • St. Anne Secondary School
  • St. Joseph’s Secondary School
  • St. Thomas Villanova Secondary School

You can choose the school you would like to study at when you enrol. Your choice will be taken into account, but our local partner will make the final decision on your placement, based on the students already enrolled, their nationality and your course preferences.

Secondary school students will be required to wear a uniform, which can be bought or hired on site, on arrival at the school.

The courses

You can choose 4 or 5 subjects from those taught by the school (each school has its own list of subjects). If you need to, you can also take English as a Foreign Language courses, to improve your knowledge and skills in writing and understanding English.

The subjects taught in the Windsor-Essex district are very varied: Dance, Drama, Music, Visual arts, Business, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Communication technologies, Marketing, Economics, Geography, Environment, History, Nutrition, Anthropology, Maths, Science, I.T, Hairdressing, Beauty, Design…

You are free to choose the courses that interest you. Classes generally run from 8.00am-8.30pm to 2.00pm-3.00pm, Monday to Friday. Times may vary from school to school.

English courses

Your level of English will be assessed on arrival. If it proves to be a little too weak to be able to understand the content of the academic courses as soon as you arrive, you will have the option of taking English as a Foreign Language courses in addition to or instead of the academic courses. The number of hours of classes and their content are determined according to the needs of each student, once they have arrived.

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 province of Ontario, the school system is identical to that in the United States. The High School covers the 4 years of upper secondary education.

The school year is divided into two semesters. As aforeign student, you can join a class for one semester or for the whole school 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 fields or perfect a favourite subject. Some courses are offered for a semester, so students have the opportunity to 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.

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You can choose to live with a host family or in a student residence on the campus of one of the schools in the district.

The host family

Canadians are renowned for their hospitality, tolerance and open-mindedness.

Families are carefully selected by the 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 residence

The international residence has been completely renovated and is located on theAssumption College Catholic High School campus. It is close to the other schools in the district, as well as to the University of Windsor and the public transport network. The residence welcomes international students only.

The Windsor School District has partnered with the University of Windsor’s Toldo Centre to provide students with full access to their state-of-the-art fitness centre. The centre is located in the rear garden of the residence, with direct access from the dormitories to their facilities.

Discover life in the residence on video!

The residence can accommodate 60 students and includes

  • Separate floors for boys and girls
  • Shared rooms (2 students per room)
  • A shared study area
  • Catering service with 3 meals a day plus snacks prepared by a professional chef
  • Washing machines on each floor

Services included in the residence:

  • 24-hour supervision (supervisors live on site)
  • Security service (doors always locked, access badge, security team on site)
  • A weekly English session taught by an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher
  • Organised activities after classes and at weekends

The local correspondent is an experienced person who knows the host families and schools. They meet the foreign students once a week at their school 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 10 and 18
  • Have studied English for at least 2 years
  • Have achieved good academic results over the last two years
  • Willingness to make new friends and share the daily life of a host family
  • Be motivated, mature and adaptable

Are you Belgian (Wallonia-Brussels Federation) and want to go away during your secondary studies? You have the opportunity to go abroad as part of an EXPEDIS programme

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 and a request for payment of €100 (for the language test and the motivation interview). 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 Paris. 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.
  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 €1800) and to complete the online application form, which includes letters of recommendation from your teachers and other information needed for us to study your application on site.
  6. Final acceptance to the programme is granted 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.
  • 15/04 for the start of the school year in September
  • 31/10 for the start of the school year in February

After these dates, it is still possible to register, depending on school availability. However, we recommend that you register at least 3 months before departure to ensure that you are well prepared for your stay.

A surcharge will be applied to any application that has to be processed urgently (after the registration deadline).

Please contact us for more information on how to apply.

Applicants who do not meet the age or level requirements are invited to meet with us to discuss other possible options.

Travel

Departure is generally at the end of August/beginning of September for stays of between one semester and one academic year. A departure is also planned for the end of January/beginning of February for semester-long stays. 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), as will any difference in fare class.

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 a semester (in September or February) or for a full academic year, or for a shorter period, from 1 to 4 months.

If you are going for one academic term or less, you will simply need to complete an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), which you can fill in directly on the website: https: //www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

If you are staying foran academic year, you will need to obtain a study permit, which will be issued to you for the duration of your stay. We will provide you with all the documents you need to obtain it, and will help you with the formalities. For more information, visit https://www.canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete/services/etudier-canada/permis-etudes/presenter-demande.html

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 two centres in France, in Paris and Lyon... For Belgian nationals, the centres in Paris and Düsseldorf are the nearest. The process costs CAD$85. For more information: https: //www.canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete/campagnes/biometrie.html

This information applies to nationals of the European Union and Switzerland. For non-EU citizens, please consult https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

Medical insurance is included in the cost of your stay.

Dates 2025-2026

Stays from one month to one academic year. The arrival date should preferably correspond to the start of a semester, to ensure the best possible integration.

  • School year: 26/08/25 – 30/06/26
  • Semester: 26/08/25 – 30/01/26 or 30/01/26 – 30/06/26

Prices 2025-2026

Fares with flights subject to ticket prices at time of booking

WPCS 42.0.3
Tuition, Homestay, Board and all registration fees
DurationPrice without flightsPrice with flights
1 month 3.945-
2 months 6.445-
3 months 8.995 10.895
4 months 11.575 13.475
1 Academic Semester (5 months) 14.175 16.075
1 Academic year (10 months) 24.250 26.150
Tuition, Residence, Board and all registration fees
DurationPrice without flightsPrice with flights
1 month 3.795-
2 months 7.295-
3 months 10.375 12.275
4 months 13.595 15.495
1 Academic Semester (5 months) 15.995 17.895
1 Academic year (10 months) 27.995 29.895
Supplements
Transfers fro/to Detroit airport 200
Special diet - vegetarian, pescetarian, gluten or lactose intolerant (per month)* 200
Special diet - vegan, kosher, halal (per month) 300
Extra night 50
Grades 7 & 8 (per month) 150
*Celiac disease not accepted

Our prices include :

  • English level test and pre-application interview
  • All documents required to obtain a visa
  • High school registration formalities for a semester or academic year
  • Supervision throughout the stay by the local correspondent
  • Accommodation according to chosen formula, full board (host family: lunch box, lunch on school days)
  • Personal assistance, support and advice from our local correspondent
  • Medical insurance
  • Assistance for parents in Europe throughout the stay
  • Regular contact and evaluation reports
  • Official certificate of attendance with course grades
  • Return transfer from Windsor International airport to your place of residence
  • Return flight, if chosen

Not included:

  • Any excursions and outings
  • School uniform costs
  • Any visa fees (for stays of more than 6 months)
  • ETA and ESTA fees for arrival in Detroit, USA
  • Transfers and travel to and from school, if necessary
  • Deposit for residence accommodation ($500)
  • Optional insurance
  • Pocket money: between $250-300 per month
  • Return travel to Windsor International, depending on the option chosen

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