Louis Riel School Division (LRSD)International Student Program

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg is the capital

of Manitoba

The heart of the

continentPopulation of Winnipeg

812,000

City of Winnipeg

Louis Riel School Division

The Great Outdoors: Four Distinct Seasons

Summer100,000 Lakes in Manitoba

Fall

High Hours of Sunshine

Winter

Spring

Winnie the Pooh

Founder of Manitoba

Folkorama( World largest and longest running multicultural festival)

Festival du Voyageur( Western Canada Longest Winter Festival)

SW

Canadian Museum For Human Rights (CMHR)

Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Royal Canadian Mint (over 75 country’s currency)

Journey to Churchill - Polar Bears

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Football-CFL) Winnipeg Goldeyes(American Independent Baseball)

Winnipeg Jets (Hockey-NHL) Manitoba Moose (Hockey-AHL)

Why Louis Riel School Division?

• Affordable tuition, one of the lowest in Canada

• Low cost of living and high quality of life

• Bilingual Division-English & French Immersion Programs

• Accredited Post-Secondary Technical/Vocational Programs

• Outstanding extra-curricular programs

• 24/7 support and monitoring of homestay

• High Percentage rate of our international students graduate and receive scholarships/awards

STUDENT

•Biological Parents•Educational Agent

•Counsellors/Advisors(GUARDME Health Insurance)

Support Available 24/7

•School Teachers & Staff•School Administrators•EAL Teachers•Peer Helpers

•Extracurricular Activities•Volunteer Opportunities

LRSD ISP Staff

(Weekly visits to schools)

Support Available 24/7

LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION SUPPORT SYSTEM

•Homestay Families •Custodian

STUDENT

LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION OPTIONS

Dual ProgramEarn two High School Diplomas

from two Countries!

Full Year & Semester Program

English or French Immersion

Post-Secondary Program

IELTS- 6.0-6.5

Vocational Training Certificate

Post-Graduation Work Permit

Combination ProgramEnglish Immersion – one semester

French Immersion- one semester

Secondary & Post Secondary

Program

Grade 12 High School Diploma

Vocational Training Certificate

Gap Year Study for a semester

or year to learn

English or French

• Attend 1 of 5 English Immersion High Schools (Grade 9-12) in Louis Riel School Division

or

• Attend 1 of 2 French Immersion High Schools (Grade 9-12) in Louis Riel School Division

• The Canadian school year runs from September to June. – First semester – September to January

– Second semester – February to June

Full Year or Semester Program

Dual Diploma Program

Earn two High School Diplomas, from two different countries!

One Year Program (Sept – June, Feb-January)

• Transfer Grade 9, 10 and 11 credits from Student’s Home Country School

• Complete Grade 12 at one of our high schools in Louis Riel School Division

Dual Diploma Program

Study for a semester or year to learn English or French

Why?– Experience a different culture & gain new perspective

– Learn a new language

– Develop new life skills (Improve your ability to communicate and adapt quickly)

– Become more mature and independent

– Make lasting friendships

– Improve career opportunities

GAP Year Program

Combination Program

Learn Two Different Languages, English & French!

Secondary/Post-Secondary Program

Earn a High School Diploma and/or Vocational Certificate!

• Automotive Technology^

• Baking & Pastry Arts

• Broadcast Media^

• Culinary Arts

• Early Childhood Educator

• Electrical Trades^

• Esthetics

• Hairstyling

• Information System ^

• New Media Design^

• Plumbing Trades^

• ^ Accredited Programs with Apprenticeship Manitoba

• 70% required to meet the Apprenticeship Standards

• All applicants must meet English language proficiency

• CO-OP Permit may be required

Accredited Programs to choose from:

Secondary/Vocational Certificate ProgramGrade 11, 12 & ATC (Technical/Vocational Training)

Option 1: 2 Year Program (Sept-June)

• Transfer Grade 9-10 credits from Student’s Home Country School

Year 1 - First Semester (Sept-Jan) Grade 11 Compulsory Courses Year 1 - Second Semester (Feb-June) First Part of Trade Program

Year 2 - First Semester (Sept-Jan) Second Part of Trade Program Year 2 - Second Semester (Feb-June) Grade 12 Compulsory Courses

*Earn High School Diploma and Vocational Certificate

Secondary/Vocational Certificate ProgramGrade 12 & ATC (Technical/Vocational Training)

Option 2: 2 Year Program (Sept-June)

• Transfer Grade 9-11 credits from Student’s Home Country School

• 1 year to complete Grade 12 in one of our high schools

• 1 Year to complete ATC Trade Program

*Earn High School Diploma and Vocational Certificate

*Can apply for Post Grad Work Permit

Post-Secondary Program

*Earn a Vocational Certificate*Apply Post Grad Work Permit

*Utilize Pathways To Colleges/Universities

Post-Secondary Program

One Year Program (Feb-Jan or Sept-June)

• Have graduated with a Grade 12 Diploma

• Have the minimum English Language requirement of an IELTS academic score of 6.0 – 6.5 or an equivalent competency in another English Language assessment.

• Once completed, can apply for Post Grad Work Permit

What’s Included In The Cost Of The Program?

• Airport Transfer- Homestay Families and International Student Program staff will greet you at the airport

• Validation of transcript

• Custodianship Documents (under the age of 18 years old)

• Excellent Health Insurance coverage-Guardme Health Insurance

• Ongoing support from International Student Program and in all schools

• Monthly activities organized by International Student Program

• Many extra-curricular activities available in all schools

• 24/7 support and monitoring of homestay

• EAL/ESL instruction and support available

• Native language support and translation

AIRPORT GREETINGHomestay Families and International

Student Program staff will greet you at the airport

Cash - $2.45 (per trip)

Monthly Pass - $ 70.10Winnipeg Transit

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Extra-curricular Extra-curricular Extra-curricular Extra-curricular Extra-curricular

Sample Student Timetable For Grade 10 students

ExtracurricularCultural Enrichment/Student Leadership Activities:

Art Club Habitat for Humanity

Connection Club Improv Team

Writer’s Guild Public Speaking

BookGab Peaceful Village

Computer Gaming Club Grad Committee

FemFocus Social Justice Committee

Environment Committee Student Council

ExtracurricularCultural Enrichment/Student Leadership Activities:

Art of Short Film Making Hip Hop Club

Song Writing Club Minecraft Club

Gathering Place Ceramic Club

Spectrum Royal Sustainability Committee

Tennis Club Crafter’s for a Cause

Boxing Club Yoga Club

Canning/Preserving Club ECHO Club

Imagine Club (Toastmaster, volunteering)

ProgrammingFrench/Spanish Business Courses

Electronics Power Mechanics

Performing Arts Human Ecology

Digital Filmmaking Game Design & Development

Career Development Woodworking

History of Rock & Roll Graphic Arts

Metalworks Sports Academy

Musical Theatre/Drama Jazz Band

Choir/Band/Guitar

SportsBasketball Cross-Country

Badminton Ultimate Frisbee

Curling Team Handball

Hockey Rugby

Golf Soccer (Indoor & Outdoor)

Volleyball Track & Field

Track & Field Water Polo

Cricket Cheerleading

Ringette Football

Graduation

English High School ProgramNelson McIntyre Collegiate

Windsor Park Collegiate

J.H. Bruns CollegiateDakota CollegiateGlenlawn Collegiate

French High School Immersion ProgramCollège Jeanne-Sauvé

Collège Béliveau

Accredited Post-Secondary School

International Student Program Monthly Activities

• Multicultural Events

• Arts, Musical and Theatre Events

• Outdoor Activities

• Canadian Cultural Events

• Volunteer Events

• Sports Events

• City Tour Events

LRSD Homestay Program• Canadian experience and lifestyle

• Caring and welcoming home

• Safe, Secure, Diverse Multicultural Homestay

• Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Checks completed for all homestay families

• English Speaking Homestay

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