Louis Riel School Division International Student Program Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada About Louis Riel School Division

• School district in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada • 40 schools – 8 high schools – 32 elementary/middle years schools – English and French immersion programming – ATC – Accredited post-secondary institution – Summer Enrichment Program Louis Riel

• The Division is named after Louis Riel • Who was Louis Riel? • 1844-1885 • Political figure in the history of Manitoba • A founder of the province of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The heart of the continent Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba

Winnipeg City of Winnipeg

Division Board Office

Louis Riel School Division Louis Riel School Division Catchment • Borders the Red River • Green space & parks • Small lakes • Close to Universities

High Schools Early/Middle Years schools Universities Louis Riel School Division • Students will become more fluent in English or French • Students will meet many new friends • Professional teaching staff of over 1500 teachers • All schools embrace the use of technology • Physical Education is taught at every school

Winnipeg • Capital city of the province of Manitoba • Large urban centre in mid-western Canada • Major transportation hub in North America • Approximate population 800,000

Downtown Winnipeg features many river walkways which extend for miles Winnipeg is built at the fork of two major rivers which adds to the beauty of the city. There are many large shopping areas throughout Winnipeg. The Forks Market is a popular area year round for locals and tourists alike. Winnipeg has many professional sports teams including baseball, hockey and football. The Great Outdoors: clean air, blue sky, healthy living Four Distinct Seasons Winnipeg is a centre of culture and different ethnic groups which are celebrated all year. Did You Know?

• Manitoba is multicultural: – Over 200 ethnic groups speaking over 100 languages • Manitoba has over 100,000 lakes and rivers • UN ranks Canada in top 5 places to live • Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world

Many festivals celebrate different parts of Canadian culture, heritage, agriculture and music.

Festival du Voyageur Corn and Apple Festival Collège Béliveau - http://www.lrsd.net/Schools/CB/ Collège Jeanne-Sauvé - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/CJS/ Dakota Collegiate - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/DCI/ Glenlawn Collegiate - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/GCI/ J.H. Bruns Collegiate - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/JHB/ Nelson McIntyre Collegiate - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/NMC/ Windsor Park Collegiate - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/WPC/ Arts and Technology Centre - http://www.lrsd.net/schools/ATC/ Manitoba’s High School Semester System • School year runs from September to June • Two semesters – 1st semester September – January – 2nd Semester February – June • Course options vary in each semester in each school – All schools offer courses required to graduate • Diploma recognized across Canada and in many other countries around the World Manitoba’s High School Credit System • Grades 9 to 12 students earn credits towards graduation • Credits provide flexibility to pursue courses best suited to all students’ interests and goals • 30 credits needed to graduate – Combination of compulsory (mandatory) and optional courses (electives)

Want More Information? • ISP Handbook – International Student Guide • USB drive and materials • http://isp.lrsd.net for more information • Watch our videos online Louis Riel School Division International Student Program Thank you for considering LRSD-ISP