English - Red Deer Public School District

LIVE
in a safe, beautiful community in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.
LEARN
with inspiring teachers in Canada’s top ranking schools.
GROW
and develop to reach your personal goals – welcome new opportunities.
WELCOME
Red Deer Public Schools invites you to live in one of the most beautiful provinces in Canada.
The City of Red Deer, with a population of 100 000 people, is a safe, clean, centrally located
medium sized city with excellent support services and one of the fastest growing economies
in Canada. Here you will learn in quality Red Deer Public Schools which are part of the world
renowned Alberta Education system. Our school district was the first ever winner of the
Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education. Your studies in Red Deer Public Schools will
allow you to grow as a person. You will develop independence and a better understanding
of Canadian culture, families and students. Live, learn and grow in Red Deer Public Schools!
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
NORTH AMERICA & CANADA
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Vancouver
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Montreal
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Toronto
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New York
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Los Angeles
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Mexico City
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Banff National Park
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Jasper National Park
International Airport
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USA
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ALBERTA
Mexico
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Edmonton
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RED DEER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LIVE
Red Deer is a safe, beautiful community in Central Alberta, Canada.
Red Deer Public Schools – A Canadian Education
WHY CHOOSE RED DEER PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Red Deer Public Schools are part of the world
renowned Alberta education system.
Red Deer is Alberta’s third largest city.
Red Deer is a safe clean city with great
shopping and recreational opportunities.
Located in Canada’s wealthiest province,
Alberta has no provincial sales tax.
Red Deer Public Schools’ program provides
caring, personalized, hands on support for all
international students.
English is the dominant language in Red Deer.
CANADA
HOMESTAY PROGRAM
Canada, according to the United Nations,
is one of the best countries in the world
in which to live. Canadians are made up
of people from many cultures who are
known for being friendly and welcoming
to newcomers.
Red Deer Public Schools offers Homestays
for international students who are 14 years
of age and older or entering grade 8.
Students will have the opportunity to live
with carefully selected Canadian families.
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
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Alberta is located in Western Canada. It is
the fastest growing province in the country.
The major cities of Calgary and Edmonton
have international airports. Alberta has
some of the most beautiful scenery in
the world from the prairies to the world
famous Rocky Mountains.
CITY OF RED DEER
What to expect in the Homestay Program:
Reputable, carefully selected families who live in Red Deer
Comfortable, safe homestay homes with a private bedroom
Meals provided by homestay family
Easy access to public transportation
Support and guidance for students from in-school counsellors
Support of a Homestay Coordinator
The City of Red Deer is Alberta’s third
largest city with a population of 100 000
people. It is centrally located between the
major cities of Calgary and Edmonton.
Red Deer is a beautiful, safe, and small city
located along the picturesque Red Deer
River. The Rocky Mountains are within easy
driving distance of the city. Red Deer has
excellent shopping, modern recreational
services and some of the best schools in
Canada. Based on oil and agriculture, Red
Deer’s economy is strong and will continue
to be so into the future.
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LEARN
Our teachers are inspiring and our schools rank as some of the best in Canada.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT
• International Club
• Organized visits to one or more of the
following places: Banff, Calgary, Drumheller, Edmonton
• International Student Counsellor in
each school
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RED DEER HIGH
SCHOOLS, PLEASE VISIT THESE WEBSITES:
Lindsay Thurber
Comprehensive High School
http://lindsaythurber.rdpsd.ab.ca
Hunting Hills High School
http://huntinghills.rdpsd.ab.ca
Gateway Christian School
http://gateway.rdpsd.ab.ca
or visit
Red Deer Public Schools – International Services
http://internationalservices.rdpsd.ab.ca
Red Deer Public Schools offers students a full
academic program, plus many optional courses.
Have fun while you learn.
WE OFFER
• Quality education for over
11,000 students
• Red Deer has 3 major high schools, 5 middle schools, and 15 elementary schools
• Program For International Student Assessment (PISA): Alberta students continue to achieve excellent results on international tests, sharing the highest scores in the world
• A specially designed program of studies (timetable) for each student may include courses in the following:
ACADEMIC COURSES
Sciences
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
SPECIALTY COURSES
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RED DEER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ESL classes
French Immersion
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
LANGUAGE
COURSES
Chinese
French
Japanese
Spanish
OPTION COURSES
Band and Choral
Design Studies
Drama, Art & Music
Food Studies
Information Technology
Visual Communications
Trades and Business Studies
ACTIVITIES
Student Clubs
International Students’ Association
Basketball
Canadian Football & Rugby
Golf
Tennis & Badminton
Outdoor Pursuits
Skiing (Cross-country and Downhill)
Soccer
Volleyball
Track & Field
GROW
Life in another country provides many new and wonderful opportunities.
“This is the best way to meet new friends and improve your English.” Fabio Pimenta
Fabio Pimenta, Brazil
Mathilde Rigal, France
Yuhi Ozaki, Japan
During my semester
I decided to come to
I don’t want to stay
in Red Deer I got to
Canada one year ago.
only in Japan. I want
know about Canadian
I decided to come
to experience a new
culture and to experi-
here to improve my
lifestyle. It is Physical
ence the beautiful
English and know
Education that I’m the
Province of Alberta.
more about Canadian
most surprised about.
The schools offer
schools, Canadian
I told my friends in
many activities outside of the regular classes.
habits... I wanted to travel. Teaching methods
Japan that they play golf and canoe in Canada!
This is the best way to meet new friends and
here are interesting and different than in France.
They were very surprised. I like this school and
improve your English. A semester in Red Deer
Canadian lifestyle very much.
was a great experience which I would highly
recommend.
Aimee Kim, Korea
Lam Dang, Vietnam
Hannah Ehrhard, Germany
I like Canadian
I decided to come
During my semes-
schools very much
to Canada because I
ter in Canada, my
because all the
think English is very
favourite memory
teachers are great
important. It is popu-
was waking up in the
and they keep trying
lar in the world and
middle of a white
to help students. I
a diploma in Canada
wonderland... we
like Canada because
were having a spring-
is acknowledged
I can meet students from other countries. Also
everywhere. Education in Canada is very good.
time snow storm! Canada has four beautiful
Canada has a lot of trees. Right now my goal is
In Canada I like many things, such as snow, food,
seasons to enjoy.
study English hard.
sports, etc...
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HOW TO APPLY
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COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM
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The form is available online:
http://internationalservices.rdpsd.ab.ca
and by email:
internationalservices@rdpsd.ab.ca
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SEND APPLICATION FORM
please enclose:
• A copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Transcript of marks for the past 2 years of school (in English)
• One letter of academic reference
• One letter of personal reference
• Two passport photographs
• A letter written by you in English describing why you want to study
in Canada
• Application fee
A Red Deer Public School student studies for her
final exams.
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HOMESTAY
To apply for a Homestay placement,
complete the application form available
online at this web address:
http://internationalservices.rdpsd.ab.ca
A Red Deer host family stands outside to greet
their new student.
With the Homestay Application Form
please enclose :
• Homestay Placement Fee
• A separate letter of introduction
to your host family
• Photos of you and your family
• Once you have been accepted for a Homestay, half of the Homestay fee must be paid prior to your
departure. The balance for the second semester must be paid
by December 1st.
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MAIL OR EMAIL
Mail your package to Red Deer Public
Schools International Services.
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HOW TO PAY
Program fees are set out in the schedule of fees enclosed. Fees can be paid
via Visa, MasterCard, Bank transfer or
signed travellers cheques payable to
Red Deer Public Schools.
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MEDICAL INSURANCE
Canadian medical insurance
is required.
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WHAT TO DO NEXT
Upon receipt of your completed
application package and application
fee, we will provide you with an
official Letter of Acceptance to Red
Deer Public Schools. You will need to
use this Letter of Acceptance in order
to apply for a Study Permit from
Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
You may do this through the Canadian
Embassy in your country. You may be
required to pass a medical examination to obtain a study VISA. Once you
have your VISA, reserve a plane ticket
to Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta,
Canada. You should plan to arrive
one week prior to the start of school.
Please send us a copy of your travel
itinerary. You will be met at the airport
when you arrive. Good luck!
For further information on obtaining
a study VISA visit this website:
www.cic.gc.ca
YOUR GUARANTEE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
International Testing Results
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ALBERTA’S
RANKING BY THE PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT ASSESSMENT (PISA) VISIT THIS LINK:
http://internationalservices.rdpsd.ab.ca/Results.php
PISA RATING
Education in Canada is administered
by provincial governments. Canada, as a
country, has consistently scored in the top
10 countries in the world with regards to
quality education programs according to
PISA Testing. (Program for International
Student Assessment).
The Province of Alberta has scored in
the top 3 jurisdictions in the World for the
last 10 years. The Red Deer Public School
District is a fully accredited public school
board in Alberta. Our school district meets
or exceeds the excellent standards determined by Alberta’s Ministry of Education.
Red Deer Public School District is a member and
fully accredited by the following organizations:
www.caps-i.ca
www.studyinalberta.ca
www.educationau-incanada.ca
http://internationalservices.rdpsd.ab.ca
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International Services
Red Deer Public School District
4747 53 Street
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
T4N 2E6
PHONE 1 403 343 1405
FAX 1 403 347 8190
EMAIL internationalservices@rdpsd.ab.ca
SKYPE Red.Deer.Public.International
FACEBOOK Red Deer Public Schools –
International Student Program
http://internationalservices.rdpsd.ab.ca
Member of :
Canadian Association of
Public Schools International
www.caps-i.ca
http://internationalservices.rdpsd.ab.ca