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Mailing
Address
Suite
486
65
Cedar Pointe Drive
Barrie,
Ontario
L4N
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Tel
705 722 9440
Fax
705 722 9441
info@iseontario.on.ca
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Exchange Programs
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Two-Month
Exchange Program for Elementary Students
in
France
or
Switzerland
(new!)
Apply
now for the 2010 / 2011 Exchange Program!
STEP 1:
Download
The Recommendation Form
STEP 2:
Submit the completed Recommendation Form to your school
exchange contact, then
Download The Full Application Form
OR
Use The Interactive Application Form
(complete the form on screen using editable PDF; you must then print the entire form, obtain the required signatures and attachments before submitting)
Download Program Information for more details
Information for York Region District School Board Students
STEP 3:
Submit the completed Full Application Form to your school exchange contact.
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT EXCHANGE - ONTARIO,
a registered not-for-profit corporation, is offering to
Ontario students a variety of reciprocal exchange programs in
Europe and in Quebec. Affordable student exchanges
with an educational focus were first organized by The Ontario
Ministry of Education in the 1970s and
the Ministry continues to support such programs. Included
among the ISE ONTARIO European exchange partners
are the Ministry of Education offices that were exchange
partners of the Ontario Ministry until it ceased its
direct involvement in student exchanges.
The
primary goal of ISE ONTARIO is to provide:
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The best possible programs
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For the greatest number of
students
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At the lowest possible cost.
The
ISE
ONTARIO reciprocal
exchange program with France for elementary students has
continued to grow over the
past few years. This program is ideal for Extended/Immersion
French students, and for strong Core French students.
It seems best for the Ontario student to apply during grade 7
and to participate in the exchange during grade
8. The visiting student requires a full English program while
in school here. Following are some specific advantages to
exchanges at the elementary level.
Elementary
students who are interested in an exchange experience:
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Are often not as highly involved in activities that compete
for their time, such as part time jobs,
boy/girl friends, sports teams and other highly competitive activities
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Seem to have less difficulty being away from peer groups
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Can benefit from enhanced French skills throughout their
secondary school career
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Still have the time to study a third language in secondary
school and may even go on a
second exchange to a country where that language is spoken.
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And,
the entire elementary school community benefits from the
presence of a native speaker of French.
ISE
ONTARIO exchange programs are opportunities for students:
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To develop language skills through complete
immersion
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To share their family and school life with their partner
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To increase cultural awareness through direct experience
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To enhance understanding and tolerance of others
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To gain confidence, responsibility and self-reliance
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To acquire a new appreciation of their own country
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To prepare for 21st century life in the global village
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To establish personal relationships that may last a lifetime
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & TIME LINE
The
ISE
ONTARIO programs are
reciprocal school-based student exchanges that focus on
language learning, cultural
understanding, appreciation and acceptance of others,
self-awareness and lasting contacts. Students apply
in one school year and the exchange takes place during the
next school year.
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December through March &
April ... Students complete the application process through
their school.
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late April,
May ... Successful applicants are matched with a student of
similar age and interests.
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June,
July ... Students receive information about a proposed partner and
upon acceptance
begin corresponding.
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August
to October ... Visiting students arrive in August and
spend two months in their
partner’s home and school.
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February
to April ... Ontario students leave in February to spend a similar
period with their partner.
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
Students
applying for ISE ONTARIO’s elementary programs must:
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Have above average academic standing and good attendance
record
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Be active, outgoing, well-liked, responsible
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Be recommended by their teachers and school principal
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Be studying French
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Have a home that: is clean and orderly; has adequate space for
the visiting partner; is free of substance abuse,
physical abuse, or any other form of abuse
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Have a family that: is warm, caring and open to other peoples;
can host a student in a supervised, safe and
comfortable atmosphere; can provide for all meals and cost of
family activities for their guest student
during the hosting period
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Have
parent (s) / guardian (s) who are able to provide a clear
criminal record check and secure home environment
PROGRAM
COSTS
Participation costs for the 2010-2011
program are $2350
($2550 where connecting flights within Ontario to/from
Toronto are required),
with payment by installments during the exchange
year.
Program
fees include:
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$250 application fee
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International air travel accompanied by Ontario
escort(s)
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Connecting
surface travel in Ontario and surface or air travel in
France, where required
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Travel insurance: cancellation
and interruption, AND emergency medical / hospital
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Orientation or activity day in the host country
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ISE administration fee
Not
included in the program fee is personal spending money.
Two-Month
Exchange Program for Elementary Students in France
STEP 1:
Download
The Recommendation Form
STEP 2:
Submit the completed Recommendation Form to your school
exchange contact, then
Download
The Full Application Form
STEP 3:
Submit the completed Full Application Form to your school exchange contact.
You can also
Download
Program Information for more details
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