Canada

departure times

• Traditional exchange (non-region choice) - Departures in December (Two months), February (Semester only) and August (both Semester and Academic Year)

• Region Choice Programme - Departures in December (Two months), February (Semester only) and August (both Semester and Academic Year programmes).

visa requirements

• Short Term - no visa required

• Semester - eTV Visa (application online, costs approx $7CAD).

• Academic Year - Study Permit required (application online, costs approx $150CAD).

placements

• Traditional Exchange - Throughout Canada

• Region Choice - British Columbia or Ontario.

extras

• Trips available

host family

• Receives a contribution.

• Return-trip economy flights with recognised airlines departing from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch to final destination.

• Comprehensive insurance while on your exchange.

• Pre-departure orientation meeting prior to departure for all students and parents.

• Airport supervision on departure in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. 

• Host family and high school placement.   

• Meet and greet at final airport, with transfers to your host family.

• Full professional support both in New Zealand and abroad.

• Preparation materials.

• Advice from Returnees. 

• 24-hour emergency phone support.

Programme fee includes

• Passport and visa costs. 

• Pocket money (approx. 500NZD per month).

• School set up costs. Varies per destination but may include transport, uniform and school books. 

• Transport to pre-departure orientation in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin.

• Transport to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch for departure.

• Optional Tours and Travel Expenses. 

• Any documents that require official Notarising or Apostilling. 

Programme fee does not include