Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) International Student Program Winnipeg, , Canada

Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba

The heart of the Population of Winnipeg continent 812,000 City of Winnipeg

Louis Riel School Division The Great Outdoors: Four Distinct Seasons

Summer 100,000 Lakes in Manitoba Fall

High Hours of Sunshine Winter Spring Winnie the Pooh

Founder of Manitoba

Folkorama Festival du Voyageur ( World largest and longest running multicultural festival) ( Western Canada Longest Winter Festival) SW

Royal Canadian Mint (over 75 country’s currency) Canadian Museum For Human Rights (CMHR)

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Journey to Churchill - Polar Bears Winnipeg Jets (Hockey-NHL) Manitoba Moose (Hockey-AHL)

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Football-CFL) Winnipeg Goldeyes (American Independent Baseball) Why Louis Riel School Division?

• Affordable tuition, one of the lowest in Canada • Low cost of living and high quality of life • Bilingual Division-English & French Immersion Programs • Accredited Post-Secondary Technical/Vocational Programs • Outstanding extra-curricular programs • 24/7 support and monitoring of homestay • High Percentage rate of our international students graduate and receive scholarships/awards LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION SUPPORT SYSTEM

Biological Parents School Teachers & Staff Educational Agent EAL Teachers

LRSD Homestay Coordinators STUDENT Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Opportunities Peer Helpers

LRSD ISP Staff Host Family (Weekly visits to schools) LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION OPTIONS

Dual Program Full Year & Semester Program Earn two High School Diplomas English or French Immersion from two Countries!

Combination Program Post-Secondary Program English Immersion – one semester French Immersion- one semester STUDENT IELTS- 6.0-6.5 Vocational Training Certificate Post-Graduation Work Permit

Gap Year Secondary & Post Secondary Study for a semester Program or year to learn English or French Grade 12 High School Diploma Vocational Training Certificate Full Year or Semester Program

• Attend 1 of 5 English Immersion High Schools (Grade 9-12) in Louis Riel School Division or • Attend 1 of 2 French Immersion High Schools (Grade 9-12) in Louis Riel School Division

• The Canadian school year runs from September to June. – First semester – September to January – Second semester – February to June Dual Diploma Program

Earn two High School Diplomas, from two different countries! Dual Diploma Program One Year Program (Sept – June, Feb-January)

• Transfer Grade 9, 10 and 11 credits from Student’s Home Country School • Complete Grade 12 at one of our high schools in Louis Riel School Division GAP Year Program

Study for a semester or year to learn English or French

Why? – Experience a different culture & gain new perspective – Learn a new language – Develop new life skills (Improve your ability to communicate and adapt quickly) – Become more mature and independent – Make lasting friendships – Improve career opportunities Combination Program

Learn Two Different Languages, English & French! English Immersion – one semester French Immersion – one semester Secondary/Post-Secondary Program

Earn a High School Diploma and Vocational Certificate! Accredited Programs to choose from:

• Automotive Technology^ • Esthetics • Baking & Pastry Arts • Hairstyling • Broadcast Media^ • Information System ^ • Culinary Arts • New Media Design^ • Early Childhood Educator • Plumbing Trades^ • Electrical Trades^

• ^ Accredited Programs with Apprenticeship Manitoba • 70% required to meet the Apprenticeship Standards • All applicants must meet English language proficiency • CO-OP Permit may be required Secondary/Vocational Certificate Program Grade 11, 12 & ATC (Technical/Vocational Training) Option 1: 2 Year Program (Sept-June)

• Transfer Grade 9-10 credits from Student’s Home Country School

Year 1 - First Semester (Sept-Jan) Grade 11 Compulsory Courses Year 1 - Second Semester (Feb-June) First Part of Trade Program

Year 2 - First Semester (Sept-Jan) Second Part of Trade Program Year 2 - Second Semester (Feb-June) Grade 12 Compulsory Courses

*Earn High School Diploma and Vocational Certificate Secondary/Vocational Certificate Program Grade 12 & ATC (Technical/Vocational Training) Option 2: 2 Year Program (Sept-June)

• Transfer Grade 9-11 credits from Student’s Home Country School • 1 year to complete Grade 12 in one of our high schools • 1 Year to complete ATC Trade Program

*Earn High School Diploma and Vocational Certificate *Can apply for Post Grad Work Permit Post-Secondary Program

*Earn a Vocational Certificate *Apply Post Grad Work Permit *Utilize Pathways To Colleges/Universities Post-Secondary Program

One Year Program (Feb-Jan or Sept-June)

• Have graduated with a Grade 12 Diploma

• Have the minimum English Language requirement of an IELTS academic score of 6.0 – 6.5 or an equivalent competency in another English Language assessment. • Once completed, can apply for Post Grad Work Permit What’s Included In The Cost Of The Program?

• Airport Transfer- Homestay Families and International Student Program staff will greet you at the airport • Validation of transcript • Custodianship Documents (under the age of 18 years old) • Excellent Health Insurance coverage-Guardme Health Insurance • Ongoing support from International Student Program and in all schools • Monthly activities organized by International Student Program • Many extra-curricular activities available in all schools • 24/7 support and monitoring of homestay • EAL/ESL instruction and support available • Native language support and translation AIRPORT GREETING Homestay Families and International Student Program staff will greet you at the airport Cash - $2.45 (per trip) Winnipeg Transit Monthly Pass - $ 70.10 Sample Student Timetable For Grade 10 students

1 EN20F EN20Fd EN20Fd EN20Fd EN20Fd 8:30 am Mr. Cook Mr. Cook Mr. Cook Mr. Cook Mr. Cook 9:45 am 206 206 206 206 206 2 SC200F SC200Fd SC200Fd SC200Fd SC200Fd 9:48 am Miss Smith Miss Smith Miss Smith Miss Smith Miss Smith 11:00 am 305 305 305 305 305 3 MA20SPb MA20SPb MA20SPb MA20SPb MA20SPb 11:03 am Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson 12:15 pm 213 213 213 213 213 4 12:16 pm Lunch (Club) Lunch(Club) Lunch (Club) Lunch (Club) Lunch (Club) 1:14 pm 5 FN20Gd FN20Gd FN20Gd FN20Gd FN20Gd 1:15 pm Mrs. Black Mrs. Black Mrs. Black Mrs. Black Mrs. Black 2:28 pm F& N F& N F& N F& N F& N

6 MA20F MA20F MA20F MA20F MA20F 2:31 pm Ms. Roberts Ms. Roberts Ms. Roberts Ms. Roberts Ms. Roberts 3:45 pm 7 3:50 pm Extra-curricular Extra-curricular Extra-curricular Extra-curricular Extra-curricular 5:05 pm Extracurricular Cultural Enrichment/Student Leadership Activities: Art Club Habitat for Humanity Connection Club Improv Team Writer’s Guild Public Speaking BookGab Peaceful Village Computer Gaming Club Grad Committee FemFocus Social Justice Committee Environment Committee Student Council Extracurricular Cultural Enrichment/Student Leadership Activities: Art of Short Film Making Hip Hop Club Song Writing Club Minecraft Club Gathering Place Ceramic Club Spectrum Royal Sustainability Committee Tennis Club Crafter’s for a Cause Boxing Club Yoga Club Canning/Preserving Club ECHO Club Imagine Club (Toastmaster, volunteering) Programming French/Spanish Business Courses Electronics Power Mechanics Performing Arts Human Ecology Digital Filmmaking Game Design & Development Career Development Woodworking History of Rock & Roll Graphic Arts Metalworks Sports Academy Musical Theatre/Drama Jazz Band Choir/Band/Guitar Sports Basketball Cross-Country Badminton Ultimate Frisbee Curling Team Handball Hockey Rugby Golf Soccer (Indoor & Outdoor) Volleyball Track & Field Track & Field Water Polo Cricket Cheerleading Ringette Football Graduation English High School Program Nelson McIntyre Collegiate J.H. Bruns Collegiate Dakota Collegiate French High School Immersion Program Collège Jeanne-Sauvé Collège Béliveau Accredited Post-Secondary School International Student Program Monthly Activities

• Multicultural Events • Arts, Musical and Theatre Events • Outdoor Activities • Canadian Cultural Events • Volunteer Events • Sports Events • City Tour Events

LRSD Homestay Program • Canadian experience and lifestyle • Caring and welcoming home • Safe, Secure, Diverse Multicultural Homestay • Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Checks completed for all homestay families • English Speaking Homestay

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