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The program
that looks like you
Live the student exchange program of your dreams in Canada
Select the location that speaks to you the most
The wide open spaces of Alberta, the incredible national parks of British Columbia, or the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Toronto? It's up to you to pick the ideal setting for the next chapter in your story.
Choose your Canadian high school
Do you like the idea of a large school with lots of new people to meet, or does a smaller environment, where everyone knows each other, sound better to you? Together, we'll pick your Canadian high school. All you need to do is get ready to for a different education system, environment and way of learning!
Nurture your passions
Continue with your favourite subjects and sports, or experiment with something new - perhaps a subject or activity that doesn't exist back home! Ice hockey, drama, dance, design... choose the interests you wish to cultivate, and broaden your horizons by learning new things.
Let's build a customised experience
Are you passionate about science, sport, or new technologies? We're here to help you customise your high school exchange program overseas.
Discover your Canadian school district
Your host family can't wait to meet you!
Host families
on a Flex program
Why host:
Hosting you is a unique opportunity to create an everlasting bond. The family have chosen you, and they want to build global friendships and understanding by writing the next chapter of their story with you alongside them.
They believe in the enrichment an exchange program can bring to their home through joy, curiosity and different perspectives. They receive a reimbursement to help cover your living expenses. Offering a reimbursement allows more families to be included, and helps secure a family in your chosen spot.
They hope to have a positive impact on your future, helping you realise your dream of living in their country. They provide a safe environment for you to grow and learn. They also offer you the opportunity to discover new perspectives and ways of living.
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Scroll up to see a list of available school districts and find the right one for you.
FAQ
Both programs offer a very similar experience, with placement in a host family and enrolment in a local high school. However, on a Classic program host families are volunteers, and no tuition fees are charged by the host schools; on a Flex program instead, host families receive a stipend to help with the costs associated with hosting a student, and tuition fees may be charged by the host school.
For this reason, Flex programs are not registered and supervised by our Regulating Authorities in Australia, as they do not meet the requirement of a volunteer host family and school applying to Classic student exchange programs. However, WEP requires the same level of screening and quality of placements from the overseas partner organisations, and program rules and expectations of our students are the same.
In addition, depending on the destination, Flex program participants may have the opportunity to choose a specific school or school district for their placement.
The fee for a Flex program is larger than for a Classic program because it provides for the host family stipend/subsidy, as well including any tuition fees that may be charged by the overseas host school.
Depending on your chosen destination, you may or may not be able to choose a specific location. Flex programs to Canada and France involve choosing a specific school district or school for your placement, which means being able to select a specific region or city. In other Flex destinations, such as the UK, Mexico or South Africa, the placement location remains at the discretion of our overseas partner organisation.