Short Term Exchange Program
READY FOR THE SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE?
The Short Term Exchange Program (STEP) is a short term summer exchange between families. The student lives with a foreign student’s family for approximately one month and then both students return to Canada and live with the student’s family for another month. In some cases, the foreign student spends the first month with our students and then both travel overseas for the next month. The program needs students and parents as a team who are committed to spending the Summer with their exchange experience.
Eligibility
You must be aged 15 to 19 years and can have graduated from high school.
Timeline
Your initial interview will be held in September. If accepted, all application materials must be submitted to the District STEP Coordinator no later than December 31st. An orientation is held for students and parents in late January. Then you should expect to be matched with your family by May at the latest.
Travel
Travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the families involved and the travel arrangement preferably should be done through a Travel Agency.
Finances
If accepted on the program, there is a $200 deposit payable for administration and the cost of programs. This program is fully funded by the student and their parents. We estimate costs of around $3,000 to take part in the program. Cost includes, flight, health insurance and other incidentals.
Countries
If you are accepted, you will be asked to select countries that you might like to exchange with. Right now, we offer exchanges to:
We are not actively participating in the STEP program at this time.