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Western School District
- Corner Brook
The Province Newfoundland and Labrador
is located on the North East corner of North America and is the
gateway between Europe and North America. It is situated in the
most eastern part of Canada and has a population of 555.000 people.
Newfoundland is the island portion of the province. Western School
District on Newfoundland has four distinct seasons. The summers
are warm, and the winters are cold and snowy with an average temperature
of -5°.
Warm welcome awaits International
Students in their new homes. The Western region of Newfoundland
and Labrador is known for the hospitality of its residents, the
richness of its cultural life, and its energy in all four seasons.
It is home to the city of Corner Brook, one of the friendliest
and safest cities in the world. Corner Brook offers students an
education tailored to meet their individual needs and inspired
by the surrounding natural wonders. It also offers various indoor
and outdoor activities from art to athletics – from music
recitals to robotics. Outdoor activities include mountain biking,
sea-kayaking, golf fishing, whale and bird watching! You can hike
in world famous Gros Morne National Park and ski Marble Mountain
from mid December to mid April! Marble Mountain is best skiing
resort east of the Rockies and was place of Canada Winter Games
in 1999.
Program
Information
The High Schools in and around Corner
Brook are committed to academic excellence and lifelong learning.
Besides that they are known for their innovative programs, especially
in the areas of outdoor and environmental education, the arts,
and educational partnerships. Emphasis is laid on integrating
school and community life, and providing opportunities for students
to link with the larger global community.
The International Education High School
Program offers:
- provincially-approved curriculum in all
subject areas
- extracurricular activities for example band, drama,
sports, and student clubs
- award-winning schools with a history of innovation
- modern facilities - library, technology centre,
science laboratories, gymnasium, common room, student internet
access, well-equipped classrooms
- highly-qualified teachers
- individual attention + limited number of international
students at each school
- exciting after-school events, activities and programs
throughout the school year
- environment, culture and recreation field trips
- peer mentors
- special ‘partner-ship-program’ for
International Students
- friendly and safe schools and communities
- certified Home Stay arrangements*
- airport welcome and orientation session
Home
Stay
Home Stay Families offer a secure
and friendly environment. They are carefully chosen based upon
a positive match with international students. They welcome
students and integrate them in their family activities. They also
help students adapt to and enjoy the environment in Newfoundland,
practice their English and learn more about Canadian culture.
The home stay coordinator also provides on-going support throughout
the placement
2007-2008 Fee Structure
Western School District - Newfoundland
|
CAD $ |
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1 school year - 10 months |
| 1 semester - 5 months |
| Including Application fee, Orientation Weekend, Homstay Fee, Medical Insurance |
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