




	ISE Ontario would like to thank you for visiting our website Mailing Address Suite 486 65 Cedar Pointe Drive Barrie, Ontario L4N 9R3 Tel 705 722 9440 Fax 705 722 9441 info@iseontario.on.ca Staff Contact Exchange Coordinators --------------------------- Apply now for 2012/2013 Exchange Programs! Students Elementary Secondary Summer NEW "En Famille" Program --------------------------- School Groups ---------------------------				*APPLY NOW FOR THE 2012 "REVERSE" EXCHANGE PROGRAM!!* PROGRAM DESCRIPTION and TIME LINE EXCHANGE YEAR CALENDAR These 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. September through November ... Students complete the application process with school approval. November - December ... Successful applicants are matched with a student of similar age and interests. December - January ... Students receive information about a proposed exchange partner and upon acceptance begin corresponding. mid February to April/May ... Ontario students leave in February to spend between 10 and 12 weeks in their partner’s home and school. mid August to November ... Visiting students arrive in August and spend a similar period with their Ontario exchange partner and family PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Students applying for ISE ONTARIO programs must: Be no more than 17 years old during the school year of the exchange Be enrolled in school for the entire school year of the exchange Have above average academic standing and good attendance record Be active, outgoing, well-liked, responsible Be recommended by their teachers and school principal 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 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 Have a family that is willing and able to speak English at home during the hosting period (visiting students view an exchange to Ontario as an English language experience ) Have parent(s) / guardian(s) who can provide a clear criminal record check and secure home environment Have at least one course in or have acquired a basic knowledge of the language of the exchange country Plan courses during the exchange year with care and arrange with teachers in advance to complete requirements for credits PROGRAM COSTS PROGRAM COSTS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE Participation costs for the 2012 Reverse Exchange Program are $2400 ( $2600 where connecting flight within Ontario to/from Toronto are required ), with payment by installments during the exchange year. Program fees include: $300 application fee, submitted with the completed application form International air travel in economy class on regular airlines, accompanied by Ontario escorts Connecting surface travel in Ontario and surface or air travel in the host country, where required Travel insurance: cancellation and interruption, AND emergency medical / hospital Orientation tour or activity day in the host country ISE administration fee Not included in the program fee is personal spending money, excess baggage charges imposed by the airline, and expenses resulting from travel changes caused by events beyond the control of ISE Ontario. For travel arrangements, ISE Ontario is registered with TICO # 4023792 under Planet France Inc. STEP 1: Download The Recommendation Form for elementary students Download The Recommendation Form for secondary students 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) 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 The best possible programs For the greatest number of students At the lowest possible cost. ISE ONTARIO is totally committed to providing a service to students, families and teachers through a dedicated and experienced staff working in close collaboration with reliable exchange partner organizations, and with Ontario education authorities including board and school personnel. Both the visiting and the Ontario students thus have contact persons to provide support during both the hosting period and the period away from home. ISE ONTARIO exchange programs are opportunities for students: To develop language skills through complete immersion To share their family and school life with their partner To increase cultural awareness through direct experience To enhance understanding and tolerance of others To gain confidence, responsibility and self-reliance To come home with a new appreciation of their own country To prepare for 21st century life in the global village To establish personal relationships that may last a lifetime