Program Length:
Ages 13-15: Summer sessions 19-21 days long
Ages 16 and older: Spring and summer sessions 31-33 days long
Sponsor: Official Languages Programs & Government of Canada
Location: Various Universities Across Canada
Admissions Requirements:
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Meet the specific program’s minimum age requirement (13-15, 16-17, or 18+)
- part- or full-time student for at least one term in this school year
- have been an Odyssey participant within the last two years.
Admissions Deadline: Acceptance Draws Occur from March to July, depending on the institution
Highlight: Bonjour! Learning French is a lifelong skill to have. Moreover, if you live in Canada, you may know that it is even more important! Therefore, the Explore Official Languages Programis inviting all Canadian citizens and permanent residents to immerse themselves in a second language. Don’t be afraid if your first language is French! Don’t be afraid of what will happen to your wallet too! This Language Program, aside from the transportation to the location, is completely funded by the Government of Canada. This program goes in reverse too, allowing you to immerse yourself in the language of English! This Language Program is located across multiple universities within Canada, each with their own unique experiences. You can be of any age above 13, though each program within Explore has its own age brackets with the brackets being 13-15, 16-17, or 18+. Also, it is possible to earn high school credit from this program! Applicationsare usually open from March to July. However, it is important to consider the specific application windows for each program within the Language Program. Further inquiries can be made at their Contact page. Get ready to start learning French or English with Explore! Au Revoir!
Cost: None
