How to become an LRSD AGENT PAGE 2 international student program OBA l C IT AN N A A D M A l G E P SEE MORE... I N N WHAT WE OFFER ...................................... 4 I SECONDARY SCHOOLS ............................. 5 W POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION ............ 15 HOMESTAY PROGRAM ............................. 19 CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM ...... 20 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM | 1 SUMMER PROGRAM ................................. 21 LRSD_ISP Booklet.indd 1 19/07/2019 10:35:47 If you are interested in becoming an authorized representative of the Louis Riel School Division, we welcome you to complete our Agent Questionnaire as well as our Agent Agreement forms Louis Riel School Division (link below), and submit it to works with designated agents [email protected]. from around the world to promote our exceptional schools and programs to prospective students and parents. AGENT AGREEMENT Once we have received a completed Agent Questionnaire, we will notify you of your acceptance as an Authorized Agent. We will send you an electronic copy of our Agent Agreement and ask you to sign it and return to us electronically. Upon receipt of the signed copy, we will send you an Agent Certificate showing that you are a designated representative for Louis Riel School Division as well adding you on our agent list on our website. SCAN THE QR CODE www.lrsd.net/schools/ISP/agents/Pages/Agents.aspx TO KNOW MORE Only agents with valid ICCRC certification are endorsed to advise on Canadian immigration as per Bill C-35. 2 | LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION LRSD_ISP Booklet.indd 2 19/07/2019 10:35:51 welcome to AFFORDABLE TUITION, which includes MONTHLY cultural activities; airport transfer for our homestay students; CULTURALLY DIVERSE EXCELLENT health insurance coverage, and welcoming community; including personal counselling; BILINGUAL DIVISION - NATIVE LANGUAGE support and translation; English and French Immersion Programs; ACCREDITED Secondary and Post- OUTSTANDING extra-curricular programs Secondary Technical / Vocational Programs; including sports, theatre, arts and music; FLEXIBLE entry dates; VALIDATION of transcripts; LOW COST of living and high quality of life; HIGH PERCENTAGE of our EXPOSURE to Canadian culture international students graduate. through Homestay Program Many receive scholarships or awards; and school division events; OVER 100 FAMILIES HOSTING students INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS for the LRSD Homestay Program; from over 30 countries; 24/7 SUPPORT and monitoring; NO HOMESTAY PLACEMENT FEE EAL / ESL INSTRUCTION or custodianship fee; and support included. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM | 3 LRSD_ISP Booklet.indd 3 19/07/2019 10:35:53 T he International Student Program (ISP) is accredited and a member of Imagine what we offer Canada, CAPS-I and MCIE. Each year we welcome students from all over the world • Quality, affordable educational experiences; to study at our schools and enjoy the • The opportunity for students to attend experience of a lifetime in Canada. classes in either English or French; • English support for students new to the language; • Top quality programming across a broad range of courses for students of all ages. MANITOBA CURRICULUM • All students in our division are taught the Manitoba curriculum. THE LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION Grades 9 to 12 students earn credits towards a Manitoba high school diploma; IN NUMBERS • The Manitoba high school diploma is recognized worldwide and many students • 40 Schools; graduate from our schools and go on to pursue • 5 English High Schools and post-secondary education in Canada or • 2 French Immersion High Schools; abroad. Manitoba credits are also transferable • 1 Technical / Vocational School; between jurisdictions across Canada and • 15,284 Canadian students; in many other countries around the world. • 2,140 staff members; • 505 International students ISP IS MORE THAN CREDITS (250 K-12 / 255 Post-Secondary); • 127 LRSD students took part in • ISP offers more than the regular cultural exchange programs to Japan, Canadian curriculum to international students. Germany, Italy, Chile, Spain and China; ISP also offers a Summer Enrichment Program • Over 75 extra curricular activities; and a wide variety of Student Activities; • Over 25 individual and team sports. • Semester System; • The Canadian school year runs from September to June. We break it into two semesters: First semester – September to January and Second semester – February to June. [email protected] Course options vary in each semester at each school. Every school offers the 1-204-253-8025 courses required to graduate. isp.lrsd.net 4 | LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION LRSD_ISP Booklet.indd 4 19/07/2019 10:35:55 GRADE 9-12 Know more about our Secondary Schools SCHOOL POPULATION 1231 DA KOTA COLLEGIATE D AKOTA COLLEGIATE is courses are offered in in one of the following areas: one of the most innovative, grade 12 and are first year basketball, dance, football, progressive, and inclusive University level courses hockey, soccer, volleyball, secondary schools in that go beyond the female fitness and outdoor Manitoba. Close to 100 curriculum expectations of education. elective courses and more specialized courses. The AP than 60 extra-curricular courses offered at Dakota SCHOOL CLUBS groups and activities make include Biology, Chemistry, Student Council, Gender it easy to find your place. Physics and Calculus. Sexuality Alliance, Black and Realize your potential and Gold Volunteers, Reach for become a Lancer for life! SPORTS ACADEMY the Top, Youth Encouraging Six specialized Sports Sustainability, Mino Giizhigad SPECIAL PROGRAMS Academy courses within the and Youth in Philanthropy. Advanced Placement (AP) Physical Education Program WEBSITE: www.lrsd.net/schools/DCI INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM | 5 LRSD_ISP Booklet.indd 5 19/07/2019 10:35:59 Know more about our Secondary Schools GRADE 9-12 GLENLAWN COLLEGIATE SCHOOL POPULATION 1059 GLENLAWN COLLEGIATE they can develop academically, and valued as members of the believes in providing students socially, aesthetically, school community. with a stimulating, supportive physically and emotionally. and positive environment in In promoting our motto, SPECIAL PROGRAMS which they can realize their “Striving for Excellence,” we Glenlawn Collegiate Hockey, potential as thinking, caring will maintain an atmosphere Glenlawn Athletic Events, human beings, and in which in which individuals feel safe Glenlawn Music, Volunteerism. WEBSITE: www.lrsd.net/schools/GCI WEBSITE: www.lrsd.net/schools/NMC 6 | LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION LRSD_ISP Booklet.indd 6 19/07/2019 10:36:06 GRADE 9-12 Know more about our Secondary Schools SCHOOL POPULATION 285 NELSON MCINTYRE COLLEGIATE NELSON MCINTYRE Collaboration, Citizenship, Nelson McIntyre Collegiate COLLEGIATE is a Grade 9 - and Character. With an focuses on deep learning 12 High School in the Louis enrollment of approximately opportunities through a Riel School Division with 285 students, Nelson blend of interdisciplinary a mandate to reimagine McIntyre Collegiate is study, field work, and high school for the 21st a small school with big connections to experts. century. It focuses on 21st opportunities. century skills that we call SPECIAL PROGRAMS the 6Cs (Fullan, 2014). OUR PRIORITIES Wolverine Athletics, NMC These are: Communication, Academic Rigor, Skill Music Program. Critical Thinking, Creativity, Building, Forging Identity WEBSITE: www.lrsd.net/schools/NMC INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM | 7 LRSD_ISP Booklet.indd 7 19/07/2019 10:36:11 Know more about our Secondary Schools GRADE 9-12 J.H. BRUNS COLLEGIATE SCHOOL POPULATION 784 J.H. BRUNS COLLEGIATE to students in the suburb of SHOW (Students Helping was named after Brother Southdale in September 1972, Our World), Cultural Events Joseph H. Bruns S.M., who and has experienced many (Students share details about had a lengthy and renowned changes since its inception. their culture and food within career as an educator in a presentation) and Hockey St. Boniface. He served as SPECIAL PROGRAMS Academy within the Physical Superintendent for 12 years All Nations Group (Students Education program. of his thirty-six year career. from all backgrounds focusing The school opened its doors on Indigenous perspectives), WEBSITE: www.lrsd.net/schools/JHB 8 | LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION LRSD_ISP Booklet.indd 8 19/07/2019 10:36:18 GRADE 9-12 Know more about our Secondary Schools SCHOOL POPULATION 510 WINDSOR PARK COLLEGIATE T he ultimate aim of WINDSOR a variety of fields, and develop PARK COLLEGIATE is to focus and confidence for provide a positive learning successful post high school environment in which transitions. students are able to succeed academically, and to develop LIBRARY SERVICES into responsible citizens who The role of the library at are prepared to contribute to Windsor Park Collegiate is an ever-changing society. In to ensure that our students the year of nineteen hundred develop as information literate and sixty, in the community of citizens and lifelong learners. Windsor Park, there opened a school that became a legend. MEDICAL CAREERS Only one other school in EXPLORATION PROGRAM North America had this unique MCEP is a joint program hexagonal architecture. between LRSD and Pan Am Clinic, and one of only two SPECIAL PROGRAMS running in Canada that gives students an opportunity to THE CAREER explore over 70 different INTERNSHIP PROGRAM careers in the medical field. CIP is an innovative partnership program that BISTRO IN THE PARK has partnered with over Is a hands on learning program 600