High School at Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School in Milton, Ontario

Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School is located in Milton, part of the Greater Toronto Area. Jean Vanier is part of the Halton Catholic District School Board and is dedicated to academic excellence, the development of each individual’s interests and talents and the nurturing of the Catholic Faith. Students are taught to think critically, work independently, communicate effectively, and show respect for themselves, for others, and for the environment. By accepting the challenge of education now, students will be prepared to meet the future with faith, confidence and a strong sense of their own self-worth.

http://jeanvanier.hcdsb.org/

Destination Milton | Ontario Canada
age from 15 to 17 years old
Language English
dates September to June
length 5 months or 10 months

Study Programs

Regular High School curriculum Continuing with the broadbased technology, Jean Vanier offers a unique blend of courses not found in any other schools such as CITI Motive (Automotive Class) ‐ Dual High School / College Credits, Communications Technology, Partnership with Apple Inc., Yearbook (Desktop Publishing), Photography, among others. Jean Vanier is part of the Halton Catholic District School Board and is dedicated to academic excellence, the development of each individual’s interests and talents and the nurturing of the Catholic Faith.

Facilities

The school has a large athletic field. Two catwalks along with 20 new academic classrooms, a seminar work room, and an exercise room was added in 1991. Other features include 28 academic classrooms, two automotive shops, four state‐of‐the‐art science labs, three computer labs, two Mac labs, a visual arts studio, cafetorium, library, expanded ME/DD classroom, a double gymnasia that can be split into two, a drama room, two music rooms, a photography room, guidance area, a recently renovated home economics room and a chapel.

Activities

Social Justice, History, Maverick Athletic Council, Anime, Chess, Mathematics, Best Buddies, and many more!

Athletics

Vanier Mavericks compete in Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Flag Football, Rugby, Cross Country, Track and Field, Badminton, and Indoor soccer. It notably previously competed in Ice Hockey and Curling. Many other sports on offer!

Arts

Improv, School Plays, Drumline, Vanier Theater Knights, Choir, Band, Art Club.

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Accommodation

Our high school exchange programs in Canada provide full board. Students will be welcomed by warm Canadian host families and learn firsthand about one another's culture ‪and live in a warming and comfortable environment.

You will have the opportunity to develop your language and social skills by meeting new friends and sharing experiences with your host family. Canadians are always looking forward to learn about your culture, yourself and everything about your home country. Host families are carefully selected by our local coordinator, based on availability and your interests and hobbies.

Canadian host families are also well known for supporting exchange students, by offering care at all times. International students will feel like at home, from the moment they arrive. ‪We have many stories of students keeping in touch for years with their second families, visiting again with their own parents etc.

Students can also count on the full support of our local coordinators in Canada, who will be more than glad to offer any extra support, in case students are feeling homesick, need some extra reinforcement with school subjects, or need advice in communicating with the host family. Students must be aware that they might be placed in several host families during their exchange program in Canada ‪(due to availability, life circumstance, change of jobs etc.).

The personal growth and communication skills gained from an experience abroad can make an important difference in college and career goals. Apply now for your high school exchange in Canada!

Procedures

Please contact Nacel Canada HSP for further details.

Prices

Please contact Nacel Canada HSP for further details.

Price includes

Local supervision during whole program and local orientation
School and Host Family placements in Full board
Official documents to obtain visas
Reimbursement of mandatory school fees for Core Subjects
Medical, accident & liability insurance.
Local assistance and 24 hour emergency support

Price does not include

International airfare to final destination in Canada
International Travel Insurance
Visa, passport and medical exam fees
Extra activities organized by schools and other
Daily transfers from family to school (bus passes)
School supplies and calculators, uniforms and sport uniforms, club or team fees
Extra language courses
All domestic transfers in Canada
Individual transfers for arrivals outside of scheduled arrivals and departures
Legalization of High School Transcripts (225 CAD)
Personal expenses and pocket money

Deadline

Apply at least 5 months before arrival.

Eligibility

Students aged 13 – 17 at the time of arrival
2 or more years of English language study
Experience living away from home, maturity and independence
An interest in learning about another culture and language
A willingness to share in the daily life of a host family
An open and flexible attitude which will allow the student to adapt to the school and host family environments

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