High School Programs Canada (French)
PLEASE CHOOSE A PROGRAM :
DESCRIPTION :
THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A SELECTIVE PROGRAM.
EVERY APPLICANT MUST BE INTERVIEWED PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE INTO A HIGH SCHOOL ABROAD.
APPLICANTS WILL BE COUNSELLED BY THE NACEL INTERNATIONAL'S LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY. NO DIRECT ENROLLMENT ACCEPTED.
For students who are looking for a broader experience of life in a foreign country, Nacel International offers High school programs during a term, a semester or a full academic year. Students will mainly live in a host family or choose a residence and attend a public or private high school, giving them the opportunity to learn about another culture and improve their language skills.
ELIGIBILITY : 13 – 18 years old (according to the country)
LENGTH : High School program with a duration of a month, a term, a semester or an academic year.
SCHOOL TYPE : Public & Private High School Programs.
ACCOMMODATION : During the High School program, accommodation will be arranged in host families, boarding quarters or student residences.
When hosted in a family, students will be placed in a safe and pleasant home. The home will be carefully selected. Every attempt will be made to match the family and student where possible in terms of interests.
LOCATION : 18 countries : High School program in Australia, High School program in Argentina, High school program in Canada, High School program in Chile, High School in Costa Rica, High School in Ecuador, High school program in England, High school program in France, High school program in Germany, High school program in Ireland, High school program in Italy, High school program in Japan, High school program in Mexico, High school program in New Zealand, High school program in Spain, High school program in the USA, High school program in Poland, High school program in China and Korea.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS : Participating in a High School Program means total immersion in the host country life, and as such it is an ideal way to achieve proficiency in the spoken language of the country as well as gain a complete cross-cultural experience. The High School Program is very selective : every student must be interviewed in the home country before being accepted. If a student’s dossier does not confirm that the participant satisfies the requirements listed below, Nacel International retains the right to refuse the student.
Each student needs to comply with the following requirements :
• Age specification according to the country,
• 2 or more years of language study with good grades,
• An above-average academic record,
• A previous experience of living away from home,
• An interest in learning about another culture and language,
• A willingness to make new friends and to share the daily life of a host family,
• An open and flexible attitude.
Accreditation for courses taken while on the program is the responsibility of the participant.
CREDITS/TRANSFERS
The student is not guaranteed placement in a certain grade level, or that transferable credits will be granted, or that a diploma will be awarded at the end of the High school program. These decisions remain at the entire discretion of the national educational authorities. Nacel International is not responsible for the procedures needed in this process.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Applications for High school programs are accepted until March for sessions starting in August-September and until September for sessions starting in January. Please check accurate deadlines for each program.
Early application is highly recommended. A student interested in this program should contact us immediately and email us the pre-application to secure a place.
Then the student will have to carefully fill the full High School dossier provided by the receiving country. The full dossier should be sent directly to the receiving office, which will be in touch throughout the application procedure and the student’s stay.
CANADA (FRENCH) :
Top 10 reasons to learn French in Canada with Nacel
1. To Learn French in Canada is the best way to improve your French outside France
2. Admire amazing landscapes while you learn French in Canada
3. Discover an exceptional and preserved cultural area
4. After your French course in Canada, enjoy a lobster, one of the local specialities
5. Discover the Amerindian and Inuit craft industry while you learn French in Canada
6. Realize that Canada is much more than the woodcutter’s stereotype
7. Go on a hike in a unique preserved nature after your English course
8. Taste Maple syrup and become a scholar about the question
9. While learning French in Quebec, discover the culture of Quebec with our host families
10. Nacel international has more than 50 years of experience in language classes and is a language course leader on the French and European market.
Since 1957, Nacel offers a wide range of French courses in Canada. Our Canadian collaborators will make your language trip in Canada an exceptional and unforgettable experience.
Learn French in Canada with us: Our value for money is incomparable, and hundreds of our former participants can testify it!
Canada in short
Country: Canada
Inhabitants: 33,759,742
Climate: Varies from temperate in south to sub arctic and arctic in north
Capitale: Ottawa
Government’s type: Constitutional monarchy that is also a parliamentary democracy and a federation
Currency: Canadian dollar
Main religions: Roman Catholic 42.6%, Protestant 23.3% (including United Church 9.5%, Anglican 6.8%, Baptist 2.4%, Lutheran 2%), other Christian 4.4%, Muslim 1.9%, other and unspecified 11.8%, none 16%
Languages: English (official) 58.8%, French (official) 21.6%, other 19.6%
National holiday: Canada Day, 1 July
GDP per capita: 39 600 $ (2010)
French spoken in Quebec has some differences with the French spoken in France : some expressions are different, as are the accents. However, a Quebecker and a French understand each other perfectly.
If you wish to discover the beautiful city of Quebec, or the wilderness around it, come and learn French in Canada with us. Take the opportunity to live a matchless experience thanks to our French courses in Canada!
Book a French language course in Quebec with Nacel! Whether you decide to go in a French language school, an academic year in Canada or to live in total immersion in a Canadian family, we offer a whole range of programs to meet your needs, and to allow you to study French in Canada!
