Experience a true language and cultural immersion by spending a few weeks, a semester, or an entire academic year in Canada. You'll live with a welcoming host family and attend a local high school, becoming part of the everyday life and traditions of your new community in Saskatchewan.
Start your journey as an exchange student in Canada!
Living with a host family offers a unique opportunity to connect deeply with Canadian culture. As you build friendships, take part in daily routines, and embrace new perspectives, the language you’re learning becomes real and meaningful—helping you grow personally, academically, and culturally.
Studying in a Canadian high school prepares you for international studies at University, boost your Academic English, and writing, and speaking skills, and allows you to discover new teaching methods.
Immerse yourself in a Canadian High School
You attend a local public high school and will be placed in Grade 10 or 11, or exceptionally in Grade 12.
The curriculum includes a core academic program featuring subjects such as English or French, history, mathematics, and more. There is also an optional component that varies depending on the school. Canadian students are known to excel in science, reading, and mathematics.
If you have attended one full semester or a full year at your Canadian school, completed all required coursework, written the necessary exams, and achieved passing grades, you will be granted credit for each class you completed. In most provinces, students take four classes per semester. All your grades will be recorded on an official school transcript.
Explore Saskatchewan
Located in the heart of Canada’s Prairie region, Saskatchewan is surrounded by Alberta to the west, Manitoba to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, Nunavut to the northeast, and the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota to the south.
Known for its wide-open landscapes and natural beauty, Saskatchewan is home to an incredible 100,000 lakes—offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and exploration.
International students quickly become part of the school community by joining sports teams, arts programs, and cultural clubs. Getting involved in these activities not only helps them better understand the Canadian high school experience but also creates opportunities to make lasting friendships with local students.
Typical extracurricular offerings include:
- Fall: Soccer, Rugby, Volleyball, Swimming, Cross-country Running, Badminton
- Winter: Basketball, Wrestling, Skiing, and Snowboarding
- Spring: Track & Field, Soccer, Rugby, Volleyball, Ultimate, Tennis, Golf, Mountain Biking
Please note: Participation in competitive sports teams may be limited for international students, depending on school regulations.
Extracurricular activities usually on offer: musical bands and choirs, theatre, Debating Clubs, Environmental Clubs, Art Clubs, Chess Clubs, Grad/Prom committees, Math Clubs, School Newspaper, Student Council, Yearbook.
Our high school exchange programs in Canada provide full board. Students will be welcomed by warm Canadian host families and learn firsthand about one another's culture , and live in a warm and comfortable environment.
You will have the opportunity to develop your language and social skills by meeting new friends and sharing experiences with your host family. Canadians are always looking forward to learn about your culture, yourself, and everything about your home country. Host families are carefully selected by our local coordinator, based on availability and your interests and hobbies.
Canadian host families are also well known for supporting exchange students, by offering care at all times. International students will feel like at home, from the moment they arrive. We have many stories of students keeping in touch for years with their second families, visiting again with their own parents etc.
Students can also count on the full support of our local coordinators in Canada, who will be more than glad to offer any extra support, in case students are feeling homesick, need some extra reinforcement with school subjects, or need advice in communicating with the host family. Students must be aware that they might be placed in several host families during their exchange program in Canada (due to availability, life circumstance, change of jobs etc.).
The personal growth and communication skills gained from an experience abroad can make an important difference in college and career goals. Apply now for your high school exchange in Canada!
Students aged 15 to 17 years old.
