Upper Canada District School Board

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Upper Canada District
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UPPER CANADA DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
O N TA R I O, C A N A DA
LOCATION
ONTARIO, CANADA
The Upper Canada District School Board
is located in Eastern Ontario, between
the major cities of Montreal, Ottawa
and Toronto. People in Eastern Ontario
are friendly and committed to their
communities. Our small towns and cities
are vibrant and our citizens are active with
local sports, politics, clubs and charitable
events. Our international students enjoy
the security and the care of living with a
Canadian family in a small-city setting.
i CONTACT INFORMATION
To start your journey to a world class education contact:
Upper Canada Leger Centre for
Education and Training
1500 Cumberland Street
Cornwall, Ontario, CANADA K6J 4K9
Tel: (+1) 613-933-5505 ext 4906/4908
Study, explore and live in Canada!
A World Class Educational Opportunity!
Toll Free: (+1) 877-875-3437 ext 4906/4908
Fax: (+1) 613-930-7251
E-mail: international@uclc.ca
www.studyuppercanada.com
W W W. S T U DY U P P E R C A N A D A . CO M
Homestay Program
Come study, explore and live in
one of the best countries in the world!
BECOME PART OF A CANADIAN FAMILY
Canada has consistently been ranked by the United Nations as one of
the top five countries in the world in which to live based on quality of
life. Add to that the quality of our education system and you have an
unbeatable combination that will help maximize academic success.
Being educated in Canada provides exciting opportunities and
experiences that will enable students to be well prepared to face
the challenges encountered in today’s global economy.
A quality education system
where young people can prosper
If you are looking for a great education
in a safe and friendly environment with
experienced, well-qualified teachers then
the Upper Canada District School Board is
an excellent choice with:
✓ Innovative, effective teaching practices
✓ A dedicated commitment to long-term
student success; many of our students
graduate and attend the top North
American Universities
✓ Modern classrooms equipped with the
latest technology
✓ Safe, friendly and clean environment;
ideal for focusing on studies and
immersing in Canadian culture
The UCDSB
International Students
program includes:
Being in the right home
is critical to success and a
student’s ability to adjust
and succeed. Much care is
taken to match students
with the best home.
Our homestay program
is managed by Canada
Homestay International
(CHI), the largest homestay
company in Canada. They
have successfully managed over 25,000 homestays across the
country. They offer to help support students and their hosts to
ensure the best possible experience for everyone.
✓ Ongoing student support & assistance
Our International Students enjoy the security and the care
of living with a Canadian family in a small-city setting. Each
host family is interviewed, screened and approved prior to
student placement. Each student has his/her own private
bedroom with a suitable study area, internet access and use
of the home’s facilities. We do not allow two international
students who speak the same language to be placed into the
same homestay unless parental consent is obtained from both
families.
✓ For those students who may require additional help with
their studies, we offer a range of optional services as part of
the Student Assistance Program (at an extra cost)
✓ Three-tiered ESL support at our international hub schools
including a dedicated English Language Learner instructor
and classroom, an ESL course that students receive credit for
towards their high school diploma, and after-school classes
to improve ESL and prepare for language proficiency tests
✓ All students are assigned an experienced homestay
coordinator, who is available 24 hours a day and 7 days per
week. They stay in constant contact with the school, host
family and program staff
✓ Program staff review and monitor the students’ educational
plan to ensure progress and success in meeting their
academic goals
✓ New students are invited to participate in an orientation
program and are provided with a Resource Guide
containing all the information needed to make their stay in
Canada a great experience that will last a lifetime
Host families provide snacks and three nutritious meals per
day. They will also provide the encouragement and support
required to help their student throughout their stay in Canada.
✓ Dedicated home stay coordinators
available 24/7
✓ Warm and caring host families
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For more information about CHI visit
www.canadahomestayinternational.com
Why Study with the
Upper Canada District School Board
At the Upper Canada District
School Board, our mission is
to prepare all students for a
successful life. Our schools
are relatively small; most
secondary schools have
between 400-600 students.
Class size is an average of 25
students. This allows teachers
and staff to provide support
for students’ unique learning
needs.
➊ The majority of our students are
Canadian-born and English-speaking
➋ Full immersion into a kind and caring Canadian
family, where English is spoken at home
➌ Many of our students graduate and attend
top North American Universities and Colleges
➍ Modern classrooms equipped with the latest
technology, including iPads and Smart Boards
➎ ESL instruction available in-school
and tutors for ESL and other subjects
available after-school
➏ French Immersion programs are offered
at many of our schools
➐ Students live and attend school
near to the major cities of Ottawa,
Montreal and Toronto
➑ Safe, friendly and clean communities
➒ Dedicated homestay coordinators
available 24/7
➓ Flexible long and short-term
programming to match students’
academic goals
UPPER CANADA DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Fees for 2013-2014
(FEES ARE LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS)
TUITION
Yearly $13,000 | Semester $6,500
HOMESTAY PLACEMENT
(Fees include medical insurance, administration, custodianship, orientation and airport pick-up and drop off)
Yearly $9,000 | Semester $4,500
SHORT-TERM INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP PROGRAM
The Upper Canada District School Board offers a short-term program for students interested in a unique
cultural and educational experience.
Groups of students can participate in the short-term program as an individual, or as part of a group. The
minimum group size for short-term is 8 students & 1 Chaperon (Chaperons must speak English and are
expected to actively participate in all events. Chaperon costs listed below are covered by our program).
Students enrolled in short-term programs can register (at an additional cost) for a variety of organized trips to:
Toronto | Montreal | Niagara Falls | Ottawa
SHORT-TERM PROGRAM FEES
Individual Student
$800/week per student | (Group Rate) $550/week per student
FEES INCLUDE:
Airport pick-up and drop off at either Ottawa (Macdonald-Cartier) or Montreal (Trudeau)
International Airports;
Homestay – private room, all meals and internet access; Custodianship;
School program tuition – bus transportation if needed; Medical Insurance.
For more information about our short-term programs or to register,
please contact international@uclc.ca
Upper Canada District School Board
ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) offers special facilities in each of its 85 schools,
including advanced technology, science labs, applied arts, performing arts and sporting facilities.
UCDSB has 22 high schools and 63 elementary schools.
The Upper Canada District School Board has eight (8) international hub schools that offer comprehensive language
support for English language learners. Those hub schools are profiled below.
Brockville Collegiate Institute
630 Students grades 7-12
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
International Club
http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/school/bci/Pages/default.aspx
Carleton Place High School
730 Students grades 7-12
Specialist program in Health and Wellness
Specialist program in Arts and Culture
http://cphsbears.ca/
Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School
860 students grades 7-12
Specialist program in Information and Communications Technology
Specialist program in Arts and Culture
http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/school/ccv/Pages/default.aspx
North Grenville District High School
700 students grades 7-12
Specialist program in Information and Communications Technology
Specialist program in Transportation
http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/school/ngd/Pages/default.aspx
Russell High School
500 students grades 7-12
Specialist program in Transportation
http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/school/rua/Pages/default.aspx
Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute
730 students grades 9-12
Specialist program in Hospitality and Tourism
Annual participation in the Waterloo Math competition
http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/school/sfd/Pages/default.aspx
St Lawrence Secondary School
550 students grades 7-12
Specialist program in Health and Wellness
Specialist program in Hospitality and Tourism
http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/school/sla/Pages/default.aspx
Thousand Islands Secondary School
1100 students grades 7-12
Specialist program in Health and Wellness
Specialist program in Arts and Culture
Specialist program in Manufacturing
http://www.ucdsb.on.ca/school/tis/Pages/default.aspx
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