Select Manitoba for your student exchange in Canada.
Winnipeg welcomes you as an exchange student to various public and private schools in the area. Discover our High School Abroad in Manitoba.
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We're happy to help you plan your stay.
Next available start dates: August 2027 and January 2028. Applications are now open.
Last-minute application for the Spring Semester 2027 starting in January 2027? Contact us now.
Choose Manitoba for your Canadian high school exchange
A high school exchange in Winnipeg is an opportunity to improve your English, experience Canadian school life, and discover a city rich in culture and outdoor activities. Located in the heart of Canada, Manitoba’s capital offers plenty of ways to learn, make friends, and become more independent.
The main benefits of choosing Winnipeg include:
- Everyday English practice: Studying alongside Canadian students gives you opportunities to use English naturally, from classroom discussions to conversations with new friends.
- A variety of academic interests: Depending on your school, you can explore subjects and activities such as science, technology, visual arts, music, and sports.
- City attractions with a community feel: Winnipeg combines neighbourhood life with museums, live performances, sporting events, and a diverse food scene, giving you plenty to discover beyond the classroom.
- A rich cultural experience: Discover Indigenous art at WAG-Qaumajuq and explore French-Canadian and Métis heritage through events such as Festival du Voyageur. These experiences bring Canadian history and culture to life.
- Memorable outdoor activities: Winnipeg offers walking and cycling opportunities in warmer weather, while its cold, snowy winters bring skating, snowshoeing, and winter festivals. Each season adds something different to your exchange.
Winnipeg is the capital city of Manitoba. This province offers many lakes, like Lake Winnipeg, and a nice variety of landscapes.
Choose Winnipeg for an exchange that combines learning, cultural discovery, and an active Canadian lifestyle.
Which schools are offered in Winnipeg, Manitoba?
We can place international students in:
- Garden City Collegiate (public school)
- Maples Collegiate (public school)
- West Kildonan Collegiate (public school)
- Collegiate, University of Winnipeg (private school)
Please note that we also offer a program in Saskatchewan.
Your life as an exchange student in Canada
International students take part in regular school life, following classes alongside local students.
Most participants stay for a semester or a full academic year, and receive a transcript with their subjects and grades.
Students who stay for two academic years (Grades 11 and 12) can even graduate from a Canadian high school.
Academic credits & Grade recognition
See our full guidance on transcripts, grading, and academic credit before you apply.
Enrol in clubs and start extracurricular activities as soon as you start school. This will allow you to make friends more easily and to fully experience your Canadian high school!
Host family, with full board.
Program Dates 2027:
- Fall semester and academic year; start date: September 7, 2027
- Spring semester; start date: March 17, 2027
Contact us to learn more about our school year exchange in Manitoba.
High School exchange in Manitoba 2027/2028
Prices valid for school year 2027/2028.
* Price in Canadian Dollars per participant.
Not included : Application Fees (65 EUR)
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- 20+ years of experience providing high-quality study-abroad programs
- Processing of student applications
- School and host family placement
- Mandatory school fees (schools will ask for a deposit for books) - core subjects only -
- Necessary documentation for the student to obtain a student visa for Canada and visa guidance
- Support, assistance, and 24/7 Hotline
- Regular Progress Feedback
- Access to an in-country support team, and Nacel Student Support staff
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- 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)
- Compulsory Medical and Emergency Repatriation Travel Insurance (550 CAD/year)
- Personal expenses and spending money
Students must be between 15 and 18 years old and have at least 2 years of English studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nacel takes student safety very seriously. Every family presents criminal and police records, IDs, and recommendation letters. Most of our families are recommended by local schools or other host families. In addition, we visit each household to make sure that the conditions and area are adequate to receive international students.
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