Skolevalgs-- program CAMPS CANADA: 4 dager i Toronto NEW ZEALAND: 4 dager i Auckland ORIENTATION HIGH SCHOOL I CANADA OG NEW ZEALAND

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1 Skolevalgs-- program HIGH SCHOOL I CANADA OG NEW ZEALAND ORIENTATION CAMPS CANADA: 4 dager i Toronto NEW ZEALAND: 4 dager i Auckland

2 INNHOLD INNHOLD INNHOLD 3 Mer enn 30 års erfaring 2 Hva er spesielt med skolevalgsprogrammene? 3 Kjekt å vite 4 Fra drøm til virkelighet 5 Vertsfamilie og støtte 6 Finnes den ideelle vertsfamilien 7 Orientation camps 8 Kostnader og støtte fra lånekassen 9 Sea to Sky School District 10 Howe Sound og Pemberton Secondary 11 Whistler Secondary 12 Rocky Mountains School District 13 Golden og David Thompson Secondary 14 Selkirk Secondary 15 Cowichan Valley School District 16 Cowichan og Francis Kelsey Secondary 17 Chemainus og Lake Cowichan Secondary 18 Hastings and Prince Edwards School District 19 Bayside og Centennial Secondary 20 Moira og Quinte Secondary 21 ODENZ 22 Aranui High School 23 Coromandel Area School 24 Cromwell College 25 Darfield High School 26 Dunstan High School 27 Geraldine High School 28 James Hargest College 29 Horowhenua College 30 Kaiapoi High School 31 Katikati College 32 Kuranui College 33 Logan Park High School 34 Motueka High School 35 Oxford Area School 36 Papanui High School 37 Queens High School 38 Roncalli College 39 Taumarunui High School 40 Tauranga Boys College 41 Waihi College 42 Waimea College 43 Westland High School 44 Whakatane High School 45 Intos vilkår 46 Søknadskjema 47 MER ENN 30 ars ERFARING into har organisert utvekslingsprogrammer siden 1986 og er spredt over 13 kontorer i like mange land. Det norske kontoret startet opp i 2008 og har utviklet seg til å bli en solid organisasjon med tre ansatte. Alle som jobber hos oss har selvfølgelig vært på utveksling selv. into Norge kombinerer unge, entusiastiske ansatte med mer enn 30 års erfaring hos våre kollegaer i Tyskland og andre europeisk land. into tilrettelegger for at du som utvekslingselev skal kunne få det beste året i ditt liv. Med engasjement og personlig innsats ønsker vi at utenlandsoppholdet til våre elever skal bli en vellykket og uforglemmelig opplevelse. Ved å følge de tre stikkordene åpenhet, ærlighet og tydelighet, gir vi eleven et realistisk bilde av hva man kan forvente som utvekslingselev, og vi gir eleven verktøy for å takle problemsituasjoner. På denne måten håper vi på å forberede eleven på utfordringer som kan oppstå og forhindre falske forhåpninger. Skolene som vi samarbeider med i Canada og New Zealand har mange års erfaring innen utveksling. På skolevalgsprogrammet er det representanter fra skolen som har ansvaret for å velge vertsfamilie og følge opp eleven i løpet av oppholdet. into er godkjent av Kunnskapsdepartementet og du kan søke om utdanningsstipend fra Lånekassen for utvekslingsåret. Du får mellom kr og kr, gitt at utvekslingsåret blir godkjent. Denne ordningen evalueres fra år til år. Ta derfor tidlig kontakt med rådgiveren på skolen din. I denne brosyren kan du lese mer om de ulike skolene som tilbys på skolevalgsprogrammet. Ta gjerne kontakt med oss dersom du har noen spørsmål. Vi gleder oss til å høre fra deg! Hilsen oss i into Education HVA ER SPESIELT MED SKOLEVALGSPROGRAMMENE? I Canada jobber vi med fire forskjellige skoledistrikt i provinsen British Columbia og i New Zealand samarbeider vi med en gruppe skoler som tilhører ODENZ Outdoor Education New Zealand. Med skolevalgsprogrammet vil du selv kunne velge hvilken skole du ønsker å gå på. Hver skole tilbyr et bredt og variert tilbud innen fag, sport og andre fritidsaktiviteter. Du vil ha en egen kontaktperson på din skole som er ansatt for å ta seg av utvekslingselevene. Alle vertsfamilier er funnet gjennom skolen din, og det er derfor vanlig at du vil ha vertssøsken som går på samme skole som deg, selv om ikke alle vil ha det. Siden samarbeidet mellom into, skolene og utvekslingselevene er veldig tett, har vi mulighet til å tilpasse programmet til hver enkelt elev. Hvis du har spesielle ønsker eller behov i forhold til sted, vertsfamilie eller fag vil vi i de aller fleste tilfeller kunne klare å tilfredsstille disse ønskene. F.eks. ønsker du å komme til en vertsfamilie som bor på en gård hvor det er hester, eller du sliter litt med matte og trenger ekstra hjelp, vil dette være ting vi vil ta hensyn til. TILPASSET DINE FAGKRAV Du vil ha mulighet til å få se fullstendig fagoversikt ved de forskjellige skolene før du bestemmer deg. Denne oversikten kan du ta med deg til rådgiver her i Norge, for å forsikre deg om at du kan få de riktige fagene mens du er på utveksling, slik at du får året godkjent. Etter skoletid vil det være muligheter for å delta på forskjellige aktiviteter som blir arrangert gjennom skolen. Tilbudet varierer litt fra skole til skole, men alle har et sterkt tilbud innen forskjellige fritidstilbud og idretter, samt diverse klubber.

3 4 INTO LIFE INTO LIFE 5 KJEKT A VITE FRA DRoM TIL VIRKELIGHET INTO ER EN UTVEKSLINGSSPESIALIST Organisering og gjennomføring av elevutvekslings-programmer er kjernen i vårt arbeid. Alle våre medarbeidere har selv vært utvekslingselever, og tar denne verdifulle erfaringen med seg inn i rådgivning av og forberedelsen for våre deltakere. Dette garanterer for sikkerhet og profesjonalitet for deg og dine foreldre. PERSONLIG MØTE Etter å ha mottatt en uformell søknad fra deg vil en representant fra into ta kontakt med deg og dine foreldre og avtale et tidspunkt for et uforpliktende informasjonsmøte og intervju. Under dette møtet vil dere få svar på alle spørsmålene deres. I løpet av denne samtalen vil vi snakke litt om de forskjellige skolene som passer for deg og dine ønsker. HVA ER ANNERLEDES PÅ INTO SINE FORBEREDELSESKURS? Ganske enkelt: Kombinasjonen av moro og effektivitet. Den som er godt forberedt, forbedrer sine muligheter og finner seg rett og slett bedre til rette i vertslandet. Omtrent to måneder før avreise avholdes et to-dagers forberedelseskurs. I tillegg til å få informasjon om forløp, regler og forskrifter, vil du få en spesielt effektiv forberedelse med på veien gjennom rollespill, øvelser, kreativt arbeid og morsomme sketsjer, som fremmer toleransen overfor andre kulturer. Samtidig vil du bli overrasket over å bli bedre kjent med deg selv også. Kurset er selvfølgelig inkludert i prisen. Vi er overbevist om at riktig forberedelse er det beste grunnlaget for et vellykket utenlandsopphold. Og positive tilbakemeldinger fra våre deltakere bekrefter dette. FORBEREDELSER FOR FORELDRE I tiden før avreise tilbyr vi et fellesmøte med foreldrene hvor vi går igjennom viktig informasjon samt råd og tips til hvordan man best takler kontakt, problemer og andre ting som måtte oppstå i tiden eleven er borte. REFERANSER OG BLOGGER Du finner brev fra tidligere elever samt linker til blogger på hjemmesiden vår: Vi har også en liste av returnees som gjerne svarer på alle spørsmål du måtte ha. Denne fås ved forespørsel. RETURNEES Alt er ikke over når du kommer hjem. Vi inviterer deg til en samling der du kan dele dine erfaringer med andre. I tillegg organiserer vi middager og samlinger med jevne mellomrom. Som returnee kan du også engasjere deg som intervjuer, messedeltager samt dele dine erfaringer på forberedelsesseminar. De mest erfarne returneene er med som ledere på Gjor ikke alle organisasjoner det samme? Mye er likt, men det finnes jo forskjeller! de forskjellige Orientation Campene! intodeltakere holder sammen, for vårt motto er: Don t dream it! Do it! KONTAKTPERSONER I NORGE into Norge sørger for kontinuerlig kontakt og informasjonsutveksling mellom deltakere, foreldre og våre samarbeidsorganisasjoner. Vi legger stor vekt på personlig kontakt med våre utvekslingselever og vi har hatt tett kontakt med mange av våre returnees i flere år. HVORDAN KAN JEG SØKE? Du søker enten ved å fylle ut søknadsskjemaet på siste side og sende det inn til oss, eller ved å gå inn på hjemmesidene våre, KRAV For å delta i et utvekslingsprogram må du oppfylle følgende krav: du må være minst 15 år ved avreise, og ikke fylle 18 år før 31. januar Dine gjennomsnittskarakter bør være 3 eller bedre. Til slutt, og dette er det viktigste, bør du ha motivasjon, fleksibilitet og tilpasningsevne. Det er viktig å huske at du skal forlate dine vante omgivelser i Norge og tilpasse deg en ny livsstil og familie i vertslandet. SØKNAD For å søke om et utvekslingsår kan du enten fylle ut søknaden på siste side i brosjyren, og sende den inn til oss, eller du kan gå inn på vår hjemmeside og søke der. Vi vil også trenge en kopi av din siste karakterutskrift. Så snart vi har mottatt søknaden din, som fortsatt ikke er bindende, vil vi ta kontakt med deg og avtale et tidspunkt for et møte sammen med deg og foreldrene dine. INTERVJU OG AKSEPT På intervjuet blir vi kjent med hverandre. Meningen med dette intervjuet er å forklare innholdet til programmet. Samtidig ønsker vi også å bli bedre kjent med deg og lære mer om din evne til å forstå og uttrykke deg på engelsk. Vanligvis kan vi si ifra rett etter intervjuet om vi kan tilby deg en plass eller ikke. Da vil du få tilgang til våre elektroniske søknadsskjemaer. Dette er detaljerte skjemaer på omtrent 14 sider, som delvis skal fylles ut av læreren din, legen din, deg selv og dine foreldre. Du kan regne med at det tar to til fire uker å få dette klart. TILBUD OG KONTRAKT Dersom intervjuet var vellykket, vil vi sende deg vår kontrakt. Hvis du og foreldrene dine beslutter at du skal reise, signerer dere begge kontraktene og sender de til oss per post. offisielt bli akseptert i vårt utvekslingsprogram og fra dette tidspunktet er kontrakten bindene. Du vil også få et brev som bekrefter opptak i programmet som du kan fremvise på skolen din. VENTETID Etter å ha mottatt din fullstendige søknad samt kontrakt sender vi den videre til skolen du ønsker å gå på, sammen med en liste med hvilke fag du må ha mens du er på utveksling. Så er det bare å vente på å motta en verts-familie. Det er normalt å få en vertsfamilie fra 1-3 måneder før avreise. I ventetiden vil du være opptatt med forberedelser, delta i vår forberedelseshelg, jobbe deg gjennom visumsøknader og kanskje ha din egen «farewell fest. Vi sender også ut månedlige nyhetsbrev fra januar til avreise, samt bilder og historier fra andre utvekslingselever. VISUM Du må ha visum for både Canada og New Zealand. Du vil få nødvendige søknadsskjemaer sammen med instruksjoner fra oss før avreise. PRE-DEPARTURE SEMINAR (FORBEREDELSESHELG) Ca. to måneder før avreise organiserer vi et 2 - dagers forberedelsesseminar. Dette seminaret vil bli ledet av erfarne kursledere, alle tidligere deltakere, som vil bli hjulpet av en gruppe aktive returnees. Gjennom morsomme sketsjer, rollespill, og presentasjoner vil du bli godt forberedt for ditt opphold i utlandet. Vi gir også mange praktiske tips. Du vil få all informasjonen du trenger og svar på alle spørsmål. En god forberedelse er det beste utgangspunktet for et vellykket opphold, og dette er tross alt vårt felles mål. Deltagelse på forberedelsesseminar er obligatorisk. Dette både for din egen interesse, og også fordi det er vår plikt å forberede deg på den best mulige måte. flyplassen som ligger nærmest vertsfamilien din. Her vil du bli møtt av vertsfamilien din. Eventyret begynner... Don t dream it! Do it! OPPTAK Når du og dine foreldre signerer kontrakten, samt at vi har mottatt fullstendig søknad fra deg, vil du AVREISE OG ANKOMST Nå er du og alt annet klart for avreise. Vi booker flybillett for deg fra Oslo og helt frem til den

4 6 INTO LIFE INTO LIFE 7 VERTSFAMILIE & SToTTE FINNES DEN IDEELLE VERTSFAMILIEN? Kort sagt: Det er opp til deg.. Den ideelle vertsfamilien er situasjonsavhengig. Det er mulig at elever uten søsken drømmer om én vertsfamilie med en eller flere brødre og søstre, mens en annen elev heller vil være alene i vertsfamilien. Noen er glade for at det finnes kjæledyr i familien, mens andre kanskje ikke liker dyr i det hele tatt. En vertsfamilie må ikke være en typisk kjernefamilie, men kan også være for eksempel foreldre som har barn som allerede har flyttet hjemmefra for å studere, eller par uten barn. Alenemødre og -fedre kan også tilby et flott hjem og mye moro. Det viktigste er at kjemien mellom deg og din vertsfamilie stemmer. Den ideelle vertsfamilien er den som forstår seg på deg. Hvor mange medlemmer familien har spiller ikke stor rolle så lenge du trives i familien. Vennlighet og gjestfrihet er nøkkelen til at dette blir ditt andre hjem. Men husk at vennlighet er en toveis gate, og holdningen og vennlighet og viljen din til å tilpasse deg er nødvendig for at integreringen blir en suksess. HVOR BOR VERTSFAMILIENE? Vertsfamiliene bor i området rundt den skolen du har valgt. Her kommer du raskt i kontakt med åpne og interessante mennesker. De vil ønske deg velkommen og hjelpe deg med å bli kjent med deres levemåte og kultur. Naturligvis er de også interessert i å få vite alt om deg og din kultur. RIKTIG HOLDNING Vertsfamilien er det viktigste grunnlaget for et vellykket utvekslingsår. De vil ikke møte deg som gjest, men som et nytt medlem av sin familie. For å gjøre dette til en suksess må du være en fleksibel, open minded person. På den ene siden er du kanskje redd for at vertsfamilien ikke oppfyller dine forventninger. På den andre siden håper også vertsfamilien at du passer deres forventninger, at du trives og integreres i familielivet deres og kan nyte et fantastisk år med dem. Begge sider er spente, og begge sider er litt redde - det er normalt. I begynnelsen vil mange ting være merkelig for deg. Prøver du ditt beste og deltar i familiens aktiviteter har du sjansen til å gjøre den nye kulturen og levemåten til din egen. Dette krever selvfølgelig at du behandler ditt nye hjem og familie med respekt og åpenhet. VERTSFAMILIENS MOTIVASJON Vertsfamilier åpner sitt hjem for en utenlandsk elev av mange grunner. Ofte er familiene stolte av sitt eget land, og ønsker å vise andre unge mennesker deres levemåte. De viser seg best fram ved å åpne huset sitt og la deg delta i deres daglige liv. Vertsfamiliene i Canada og New Zealand vil få en månedlig økonomisk støtte. HVORDAN FINNER VI VERTSFAMILIER? Vertsfamilier må også søke om å delta i dette programmet. Søknadsskjemaer må bli fylt ut, de får besøk og referanser sjekkes. Først etter disse nøye undersøkelsene får en familie lov til å ta imot utvekslingselever. Vertsfamilier velges uten hensyn til hudfarge, religion eller yrke. Det viktigste er at de er vennlige og omsorgsfulle. HVEM FÅR HVILKEN VERTSFAMILIE? Gjennom skolevalgprogrammenet vil du ha en innvirkning på hvilken vertsfamilie du vil få. Som vi har nevnt tidligere vil dine ønsker og behov bli tatt hensyn til. Er du f.eks. allergisk mot husdyr, vil vi passe på at din vertsfamilie ikke har husdyr hjemme. Eller om du ønsker å komme til en familie med visse interesser, gjør vi det vi kan for å finne en familie som passer. KAN JEG BYTTE VERTSFAMILIE? Selv i de beste familier kan det forekomme misforståelser. I slike tilfeller vil vi og skolen din være der for deg. Sammen med din lokale kontaktperson vil vi prøve å se hvor problemene ligger og løse dem. Dersom problemene ikke kan løses ved samtaler og det er grunner til å tro at samværet ikke lenger vil fungere, er det mulig å bytte vertsfamilie. I alle tilfeller er det viktig at du sier ifra når du har problemer og ikke trives; ta kontakt så tidlig som mulig. Først når vi vet om et problem er vi i stand til å hjelpe. STØTTE I VERTSLANDET Ved problemer eller spørsmål i løpet av utenlandsoppholdet er det best å ta kontakt med din lokale kontaktperson først. Han eller hun kjenner vertsfamilien og skolen din og vil kunne hjelpe deg best. Dersom du trenger noen andre å snakke med, kan du også selvsagt kontakte oss i into. Vi har lang erfaring med utveksling og er her for å gi deg råd og støtte. Vi er ikke bare tilgjengelig når du har problemer, men også når du vil fortelle oss om gode erfaringer. Vi oppfordrer deg til å gi oss tilbakemeldinger hver måned. HAR DU LYST TIL Å TA IMOT EN UTVEKSLINGSELEV? Hvert år vil unge mennesker fra verden rundt se og oppleve landet vårt. Våre studenter kommer i stor grad fra våre kolleger i andre intoland, men også USA og Canada. Elevene kommer til Norge for enten et semester eller et helt skoleår for å bli kjent med vår kultur og vårt liv. For disse elevene søker vi hyggelige, imøtekommende vertsfamilier. Hvis familien din ønsker å ta imot en utenlandsk elev, kan du fylle ut kupongen og sende det til oss. Merk: Dette er ikke en betingelse for å bli akseptert i våre programmer. Vi ser frem til å høre fra deg! JA, VI ER INTERESSERT I Å TA IMOT EN UTVEKSLINGSELEV! Vi vil gjerne få mer informasjon: Navn Gate Postnummer, Sted Telefonnummer E-Post into Education Besøksadresse: Leif Tronstads plass Sandvika Postadresse: Postboks Sandvika TLF norway@into-exchange.com

5 8 INTO LIFE INTO LIFE 9 ORIENTATION CAMPS KOSTNADER OG STOTTE FRA LaNEKASSEN Alle elever som reiser til Canada eller New Zealand vil delta på en 4 dagers Orientation Camp i enten Toronto eller Auckland. Elevene vil fly sammen fra Norge til Toronto/Auckland hvor de vil bli møtt av en into-leder. Våre Orientation Camps er til for into-deltakere fra andre europeiske land, og du blir derfor ikke kun sammen med elever fra ditt eget land. Du blir en del av en internasjonal gruppe, og hovedspråket blir derfor engelsk. Informasjon og tips som du får i løpet av Orientation Camp vil gjøre overgangen til en ny kultur lettere. Alle våre camper er inkludert i prisen og en fantastisk start på din nye opplevelse. Gled deg sammen med oss til spennende, informative og uforglemmelige dager. Deltakelse på Orientation Camp er kun mulig for elever som begynner sitt utvekslingsprogram på sommeren/høsten. ORIENTATION CAMP TORONTO Våre canadiske elever vil få en 4-dagers orientation camp i Toronto hvor du kan akklimatisere deg til canadisk tid. Om morgen vil du delta på workshops om det canadiske livet og vårt program i Canada. På ettermiddagen vil du dra på sightseeing. Det er mye å oppleve i Toronto om sommeren: Musikkfestivaler, markeder og mye underholdning på gatene. Våre shoppingfans vil ikke bli skuffet over de store kjøpesentrene og markedene. ORIENTATION CAMP AUCKLAND Våre New Zealand elever kan se frem til å besøke Auckland, den største byen i New Zealand. For å gjøre starten på den andre siden av verden enklere, vil våre kiwis nyte en 5-dagers camp i Auckland. Her vil du få ditt første inntrykk av vertslandet, folket, kulturen og det utrolig vakre landskapet. Du vil bo i hjertet av byen hvor alle aktiviteter vil starte. FORVENTET DAGSPROGRAM TORONTO Dag 1 Ankomst og middag på hostel. Senere om kvelden tar vi en gåtur ved vannet Dag 2 Workshop, sightseeing, CN Tower, Casa Loma, China town, Little Italy Dag 3 Se en av verdens mest berømte fossefall, nemlig Niagara Falls! Med båten «Maid of the mist» får du se fossen på nært hold. På kvelden er det fritid og grilling. Dag 4 Frokost, utsjekk, og transfer til flyplass. Avreise til vertsfamilien Prisene for disse programmene varierer avhengig av hvilket program og område du velger. Nedenfor finner du prisen for et helt skoleår. Canada New Zealand kr kr Inkludert i denne avgiften ligger det skolepenger, fly tur/retur Norge vertsland, forberedelseshelg, orientation camp samt økonomisk støtte til vertsfamilien. Skolepengene varierer fra ca kr til kr. Lånekassen dekker 85% av dette gjennom et skolepengestipend. FORVENTET DAGSPROGRAM AUCKLAND Dag 1 Ankomst, transfer til hostel, kveldsmat, gåtur til havn CANADA Eksempel på hva du får/kan få dersom du velger Rocky Mountains, Maple Ridge eller Cowichan Valley i Canada. Skolepengene disse områdene ligger på ca kr. Programpris NOK Støtte fra lånekassen min max NEW ZEALAND Eksempel på hva du får/kan få dersom du velger en av skolene i New Zealand. Her ligger skolepengene på ca kr. Programpris NOK Støtte fra lånekassen min max Day 2 Morgen: Workshop. Busstur for å besøke: havn, Sky City, Mount Eden, Bastion Point, gåtur i sentrum. Kveldsprogram Skolepengestipend Bostipend Skolepengestipend Bostipend Dag 3 Workshop. Utflukt til en sauegård utenfor Auckland. Fritid og spørsmålsrunde om programmet Dag 4 Utflukt til Auckland museum, Maori performance, shopping, kveldsmat Dag 5 G Bye Auckland! Transfer til flyplass og avreise til vertsfamilie Reisestipend Utstyrsstipend* Grunnstipend** Total støtte Reisestipend Utstyrsstipend* Grunnstipend** Total støtte * Avhengig av hvilken studieretning du går. ** Behovsprøvd mot foreldres økonomi. * Avhengig av hvilken studieretning du går. ** Behovsprøvd mot foreldres økonomi.

6 10 CANADA CANADA 11 SEA TO SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Sea to Sky School District is located 30 minutes north of Vancouver and streches from the North Shore of Vancouver up the east side of Howe Sound to Squamish, the gateway to British Columbia s magnificent alpine country of forests, lakes, and year round world class outdoor activities. Sea to Sky offers 3 different schools, Howe Sound Secondary in Squamish, Whistler Secondary in Whistler and Pemberton Secondary in Pemberton. The Sea to Sky region is an English speaking, family friendly area. People choose Sea to Sky for the many lifestyle opportunities it has to offer. Families are active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. The Sea to Sky area was also the home of several Olympic events during the Vancouver Olympics in The Whistler Olympic park hosted events such as alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, biathlon and bobsleigh. 1 Sea to sky 2 Rocky Mountains 3 Cowichan Valley SEA TO SKY ACTIVITIES PROGRAM International students are offered monthly activities and excursions throughout the school year. Some of these activities include; hikes, sightseeing and shopping in Vancouver, day trip to Victoria, NHL hockey game, professional basketball and baseball games, whale watching, kayaking excursions and trips to the amusement park. Whistler Blackcomb also offers the international students great rates for a season pass. BRITISH COLUMBIA 1 VANCOUVER AL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY A very popular course amongst the international students is the outdoor educational leadership academy. This course is offered at all three schools. The outdoor academy offers students the opportunity to take core academic subjects in a setting that promotes outdoor leadership and development. Students will participate in activities such as alpine skiing, snow shoeing, rock climbing, canoeing, ocean kayaking and navigation. PROGRAMPRIS HOWE SOUND SECONDARY Location: 5 minute walk from downtown Squamish Number of students: 800 Grades: Clubs and Activities: Rock Climbing, hiking, peace/social responsibility team, football, cross country running, volleyball, swimming, soccer, ski and snowboard, basketball, mountain biking, track and field, golf and more. Squamish has a population of about 20,000 and is located at the tip of Howe Sound on the ocean. Squamish is a community known as the outdoor recreation capital of Canada with world class rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, trail-running, river rafting and kite surfing, sailing, windsurfing as some of its activities. The Stawamus Chief, the second largest freestanding piece of granite in the world, has made Squamish one of the rock climbing destinations in North America. Passer for elever på studiespesialisering, medie-, drama- og idrettsfag PEMBERTON SECONDARY Location: In the center of Pemberton Number of students: 380 Grades: 8-12 Clubs and Activities: Woodworking, leadership, dragon boat racing, intramurals, art, football, cross country running, volleyball, boys soccer, ski and snowboard, basketball, mountain biking, track and field and more. Pemberton, with a population of 5,000, lies 20 minutes north of Whistler. Pemberton sits in a wide valley surrounded by mountains, which makes it consistently warmer than Whistler. Farming has been the traditional industry of the Pemberton Valley, and continues to be a significant contributor to the local economy. Pemberton has a dragon boat racing team which has successfully defended its title in international events for many years. Horseback riding is also popular in this community, as are cross-country skiing, hiking and biking. 1 skoleår kr Passer for elever på studiespesialisering og idrett

7 12 CANADA CANADA 13 WHISTLER SECONDARY ROCKY MOUNTAINS school DISTRICT Location: a 5 minute drive from Whistler Village Number of students: 450 Grades: 8-12 Clubs and Activities: Media development club, rugby, volleyball, soccer, basketball, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding, track and field and more. The resort destination of Whistler is settled below the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in the Whistler Valley, north of Vancouver. In recognition of its world-class status as a ski resort, the village of Whistler co-hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games with Vancouver. Whistler has been recognized as the Top Ski Resort in North America for the past decade. As an international student you will receive great offers for season pass at the Whistler Ski Resort. Whistler also offers excellent summer activities such as canoeing, free riding, downhill Passer for elever på studiespesialisering og idrettsfag mountain biking, fishing and golf. Whistler has a local population of around13,000 people, but numbers swell on weekends and on holidays up to 25,000 with tourist from around the world. SPORTS SCHOOL AT WHISTLER The Sports School at Whistler Secondary exists for students who are committed to sports training and competing. Students must prove they have the commitment and determination to train at a competitive level which requires absence from regular classes and for extended absences for training and competing away. One teacher/counselor acts as a liaison between Sports School students, teachers, coaches, and parents/guardians. This teacher meets regularly with each to review progress and modify timetables on an individual basis. Also part of the sports school is the flex-ed program. The Flex-Ed Program was first designed to accommodate the training/ study/work needs of all students, using a combination of on-line and classroom learning. The Flex Ed program is particularly suited to meeting the learning needs of elite athletes and aspiring artists, who must be away from school for significant amounts of time to train, perform and compete. SMART RISK PROGRAM The Smart Risk Program is part of the school s culture and aims to raise student awareness and knowledge of the risks associated with outdoor recreational activities. Student leaders plan activities that promote having fun in winter sports and summer activities while also using risk assessment and management skills. These concepts are integrated into the science and physical education curricula. The program was developed by the Smart Risk Foundation in cooperation with its partners, the Canadian Avalanche Association and the Canadian Ski Patrol System. The Rocky Mountain International Student Program enables students from around the world to enter the public school system in British Columbia and learn alongside Canadian children. They have been hosting international students since 1987 and are proud to have one of the oldest and most highly-regarded programs in Canada. The program is designed to maximize the study abroad experience by fostering friendships between Canadian and international students in dedicated host schools committed to academic excellence and cultural exchange. We offer world-class sports, outdoor activities and monthly activities for students. Rocky Mountains school district is located in the world-famous Canadian Rockies. It stretches some 250 kilometres along the Valley of a Thousand Peaks (also known as the Rocky Mountain Trench) from Kimberly in the south to Golden in the north. There are three high schools in the district, Selkirk Secondary School in Kimberly, David Thompson Secondary School in Invermere and Golden Secondary School in Golden. While each school and each community is unique, the international program is the same throughout the school district. 1 Sea to sky 2 Rocky Mountains 3 Cowichan Valley Through the on-ice program students will have the opportunity to enhance their hockey skills. A safe and competitive environment featuring quality instruction, feedback and proper rehearsal time will be administered. The off-ice program uses the classroom to introduce, discuss and explore significant issues related to hockey. This includes dealing with tryouts, proper eating habits and making healthy choices. EQUINE STUDIES The Rocky Mountains school district is one of the few school districts in British Columbia that offers Equine studies. These courses blend theory and practice with students learning online and on horseback. BRITISH COLUMBIA VANCOUVER PROGRAMPRIS 1 skoleår kr 2 ROCKY MOUNTAINS ACTIVITY PROGRAM International students are offered monthly activities and excursions throughout the school year. Some of these activities include; river rafting, trips to Calgary and Vancouver, professional football and hockey games, hiking, ice skating, skiing and snowboarding. HOCKEY PROGRAM All three schools offer ice hockey programs, however, Selkirk offers the highest level one. There are two parts to the hockey program, the on-ice program, and the off-ice program.

8 14 CANADA CANADA 15 GOLDEN SECONDARY SELKIRK SECONDARY Location: Golden Number of students: 400 Grades: 8-12 Clubs and Activities: Cross-country running, volleyball, soccer, basketball, ski and snowboarding, badminton, track and field, golf, swimming, mountain biking, ice climbing and more. GOLDEN Golden is a friendly community of 4000 people. It is located in the southeast of B.C., a 1,5 hour drive from Banff and 2,5 hours from Calgary. It is a very safe, small community with excellent Passer for elever på studiespesialisering og idrettsfag Location: Invermere Number of students: 550 Grades: 8-12 Clubs and Activities: Badminton, baseball, basketball, cross-country running, curling, golf, skiing and snowboarding, soccer, track and field, volleyball, art, drama, ping pong and more. recreation facilities. Golden is near several National Parks and is surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery. It has an award winning golf course and is home to the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, which is one of the most exciting ski destinations in the country. For recreation you can ski, snowboard, play hockey, ice skate, mountain bike, hike, canoe, river raft, swim, golf, play tennis or soccer, horseback ride, enjoy hot springs and more. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Outdoor Education This is a specially designed semester course that are offered to the students at Golden and David Thompson which gives the students an opportunity to DAVID THOMPSON SECONDARY INVERMERE Invermere is located in the Columbia Valley surrounded by the Rocky Mountains to the East and Purcell Mountains to the west and nestled beside the sandy shores of Lake Windermere, and has about 3000 inhabitants. Invermere is a culturally diverse and geographically unique community located near the gateway to Kootenay National Park and only a few hours from Banff National Park. With shopping, arts and culture, mountain bike and hiking trails, the warm waters of Lake Windermere and worldclass golf courses in and around Invermere, recreational opportunities are abundant. The Panorama Ski Resort is also located just 20 minutes from town. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Chef Training Learn to cook in the classroom and then practice in local restaurants in the Windermere area. Learn about nutrition, artistic food presentation and the social issues surrounding food and food security. experience all the Canadian Rockies have to offer. From cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to avalanche training and first aid, these courses combine theory and practice to create a unique educational experience. Ski Patrol This is an intensive and demanding course that leads to several certifications including Avalanche Skills Training Level 1, Outdoor Emergency Care and Basic Life Support. Location: Kimberly Number of students: 450 Grades: 8-12 Clubs and Activities: Cross-country running, volleyball, soccer, basketball, ski and snowboarding, badminton, track and field, golf, ice hockey and more. KIMBERLY Kimberly is a small, safe community located in the beautiful Purcell Mountains across the valley from the Rocky Mountains. Kimberly has a year-round population of approximately 7000 people and is located only 20 minutes north of one of the region s largest shopping centers, Cranbrook. Kimberly is a recreation destination with numerous golf courses in the area and a world-class ski resort five minutes from the city center. Other outdoor recreation opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, cross-country skiing. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Forensic Science Learn the science behind the hit television series CSI. This popular course introduces students to fingerprinting, blood stain splatter interpretation, DNA, entomology, impressions, document analysis, ballistics and much more! Outdoor Education This is a specially designed semester course that are offered to the students at Golden and David Thompson which gives the students an opportunity to experience all the Canadian Rockies have to offer. From cross-country skiing and snowshoeing to avalanche training and first aid, these courses combine theory and practice to create a unique educational experience. Storm Soccer/Volleyball and Leadership Program These programs are designed for students who perform at high levels of competition in either soccer or volleyball. The soccer/volleyball course develops skills, fitness, knowledge and contacts for elite performance. The leadership course will give students an opportunity to critically think and manage the potential of injury and risk associated with soccer/volleyball. Students will have the opportunity to obtain first aid, coaching and officiating certification. Hockey Skills Academy The hockey skills academy at Selkirk at high level program for serious hockey players. There are two parts to the hockey academy, the on-ice program, and the off-ice program. Through the on-ice program students will have the opportunity to enhance their hockey skills. A safe and competitive environment featuring quality instruction, feedback and proper rehearsal time will be administered. The off-ice program uses the classroom to introduce, discuss and explore significant issues related to hockey. This includes dealing with tryouts, proper eating habits and making healthy choices. Passer for elever på studiespesialisering Passer for elever på studiespesialisering og idrettsfag

9 16 CANADA CANADA 17 COWICHAN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Cowichan Valley is a community nestled on Vancouver Island and known for its ocean beaches, thick forests, clean and beautiful lakes, scenic rivers, streams, mountains, and rolling farmlands. Regardless of where you travel within the region, wildlife is within your vision. Whether you prefer to fish, scuba dive, hike, windsurf or kayak, each of these activities will present a unique opportunity to experience a wide range of natural wildlife. The Vancouver Island region has the most moderate climate in Canada making it an ideal destination year round. As a response to the mild winters, beautiful spring growth, and long dry summers, the Cowichan Valley has become a desired location to raise families and/or to retire. The location of the Cowichan Valley is ideal. Located half way between Nanaimo and Victoria, it is easy for families to enjoy the pace of a small community but have the availability of the city only a 40 minute drive away. Mill Bay, a town located in the South end of the Cowichan Valley, is now considered the bedroom community for Victoria. Many adults work in Victoria but travel the 25 minutes back to their homes. The Cowichan Valley is a unique, busy community. It offers opportunities for both young and old in a safe, strong community. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Each year the International program offers a wide range of activities for all students. Kayaking, rock climbing, biking, hiking, skiing and camping showcase our outdoor, active lifestyle. University tours, movie nights, hockey games, sightseeing on Vancouver Island, Victoria and Vancouver are part of the regular routine in the school year. We encourage students to bring forward ideas to help us create a year of new experiences and opportunities. 1 Sea to sky 2 Rocky Mountains 3 Cowichan Valley COWICHAN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Secondary School in this district offers students the chance to participate in award winning athletic programs, advanced placement academic courses and fine or performing arts programs. Students may also choose to start their certificate training in a variety of trades programs. Each school is unique in culture and offers opportunities that may only exist at their school site. The districts consists of four secondary schools; Frances Kelsey Secondary, Cowichan Secondary, Lake Cowichan Secondary and Chemainus Secondary. 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA VANCOUVER PROGRAMPRIS 1 skoleår kr COWICHAN SECONDARY Location:Duncan Number of students: 950 Grades: Clubs and Activities: Basketball, field hockey, golf, theatre, dance, band, ice hockey, volleyball, soccer, tennis, gymnastics, swimming and more. Cowichan Secondary School offers a first class sports and film program. This school has excellent academics, and a full French Immersion Program. Conveniently located in downtown Duncan, the school has access Passer for elever på studiespesialisering, medie- og idrettsfag FRANCES KELSEY SECONDARY Location: Mill Bay Number of students: 1050 Grades: 9-12 Clubs and Activities: Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Golf, Curling, Soccer, Rugby, Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Red Cross Club, Leadership and more. Frances Kelsey Secondary School for its outstanding academic record, performing arts to the Cowichan Community Center, a facility with swimming pool, fitness center, ice arena, library and theater. SPECIAL COURSES Film Production - Cowichan Secondary School is one of the premier film production schools in British Columbia, winning many awards each year at the BC Student Film Festival. Adventure Tourism and Coastal Ecosystems This is a great course designed for students who are interested in the outdoors and ecology. and many excellent sports programs. Frances Kelsey is 30 minutes from downtown Victoria. Frances Kelsey has a unique self-directed program that is designed to provide students with the opportunity to in control of their learning. Students are required to attend academic seminars, work with advisors, and use flex time to work on carefully designed learning guide materials. This timetable allows students the opportunities to work longer on projects, labs and participate in performing arts or athletic classes. Passer for elever på studiespesialisering, medie-, dramafag Students have the opportunity to study plant and animal species in their habitats through field trips and classwork, as well as learning about adventure tourism such as kayaking and other outdoor skills. Search and Rescue This course offer a general overview of wilderness survival techniques and search and rescue strategies. Topics that are studied include wilderness survival, human tracking, rope management, map and compass reading, wilderness and water safety and basic wilderness first aid. Located inside the school is a full restaurant that is the school site for the culinary arts program. The restaurant caters to school and district events and opens as a restaurant for the community in the evening. Frances Kelsey offers work experience schemes for its students in fields such as radio and broadcasting, banking, physio therapy, fashion design, yearbook, teaching, choreography, stage management, culinary arts, hotel administration, carpentry, animation and more.

10 18 CANADA CANADA 19 CHEMAINUS SECONDARY Location: Chemainus Number of students: 400 Grades: 8-12 Clubs and Activities: Band, volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and field, chess and more. Chemainus Secondary is located in a picturesque community between Nanaimo and Duncan. The school offers excellent performing arts and sports programs for all students to participate in, and boasts small, personalized classes. Chemainus is also currently a project school for Ebooks. Passer for elever på studiespesialisering SPECIAL COURSES Glass and Metal Work - Students will use a combination of working with metal and glass to produce artwork, jewellery, glass beads and welded art or products. This is a great, unique opportunity for the artistic student. Robotics - Students will design, build circuits, program and construct various electronic or robotic devices. LAKE COWICHAN SECONDARY HASTINGS AND PRINCE EDWARD SCHOOL DISTRICT Hastings and Prince Edward School District is situated on the beautiful Bay of Quinte, and is centrally located with easy access to Toronto, Monteral and Ottawa. With an area population of fewer than , Belleville has all the conveniences of a large city with the security and comfort of a small city. Belleville and the surrounding area is known as a destination for outdoor fun, including skiing, boating, fishing, hiking and camping. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES To further enhance the international student s cultural experience the programs, the School District offers a full range of extra activities including planned monthly event, with trips to Niagara Falls, Toronto, and Monteral. The district consists of four secondary schools: Bayside Secondary School, Moira Secondary School, Centennial Secondary School, and Quinte Secondary School. PROGRAMPRIS 1 skoleår kr ONTARIO Hastings and prince edward school distict TORONTO Location: Lake Cowichan Number of students: 400 Grades: 9-12 Clubs and Activities: Volleyball, basketball, soccer, leadership, golf, ice hockey and more At Lake Cowichan you ll find that the small classes offered provides an environment for personalized attention for each student. SPECIAL COURSES Search and Rescue - This is a very well established course that provides students with all the skills to provide services in a search situation. Students learn first aid, emergency response on a variety of terrains; snow camping, rock climbing and rappelling, orienteering, search patterns and grids, water search maneuvers, and recovery team work. For a student that loves the outdoors, this is an excellent opportunity to see the outdoors in a guided classroom setting. Passer for elever på studiespesialisering

11 20 CANADA CANADA 21 BAYSIDE SECONDARY SCHOOL MOIRA SECONDARY SCHOOL Location:Belleville Number of students: 900 Grades: 9-12 Clubs and Activities: Football, volleyball, badminton, figure skating, swimming, wrestling, rowing, tennis, gymnastics and more. Bayside is located in a country setting on a 200 acre camps five kilometers outside of Belleville in a very nice setting, with a large wooded area at the back of the campus, a quarry, and Bay of Quinte shoreline. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Arts Program Bayside has a very good Arts program which includes Visual Art, Music (vocal, instrumental and guitar), as well as a Music Theatre program. The Music Theatre program offers students a chance to earn high school credits while being involved in a major production for presentation to the students and public. Environmental Studies Program The Environmental studies program is known as EcoBound. This is a four credit program which focuses on outdoor life skills, in combination with academic studies, and provides students a variety of activities such as camping, skiing, hiking and biking. Location: Belleville Number of students: 750 Grades: 9-12 Clubs and Activities: Soccer, football, rugby, cross country, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, hockey, basketball, swimming, track and field, tennis, badminton, golf and more. Moira Secondary School is located in the east end of Belleville, and is the smallest high school in the district. Moria has developed a number of innovative programs, such as Native Language Program and International Baccalaureate Program. SPECIAL COURSES Fashion Arts (Grade 11 and 12), Marketing, Entrepreneurship and International Business, Web Page Design, TV Production, and Photography. Passer for elever på studiespesialisering CENTENNIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL Passer for elever på studiespesialisering, IB, medie- og dramafag QUINTE SECONDARY SCHOOL Location: Belleville Number of students: 1100 Grades: 9-12 Clubs and Activities: Gymnastics, volleyball, swimming, track and field, tennis, badminton, and more. Centennial is located in the west end of Belleville and is the largest school in the district. Known as the Regional School for the Visual and Performing Arts, Centennial offers varied program in Music, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, and Performing arts. The school has developed facilities that support these areas of study, including a wonderful 800 seat theatre for student and community productions. The school is also partnered with the Quinte Ballet School, which is located next door. SPECIAL COURSES Centennial offers a four credit education program called Natural Bridges. They also have courses in Native Studies, which focus on the history and culture of Canadian Native peoples. Centennial also offers a wide variety of courses in Physical Education, including Fitness training, Outdoor Education, Recreation, and Ice Hockey. Location: Belleville Number of students: 900 Grades: 9-12 Clubs and Activities: Football, basketball, rugby, golf, figure skating, cross country, and more. Quinte is the oldest high school in school district. Unique for the school is the fact that the students have a school uniform policy, which requires them to follow a set of guidelines with respect to their daily attire SPECIAL PROGRAMS House Building Program The House Building Program is a program where the students actually construct a home for sale, working under the direction of their teachers and community partners. Passer for elever på studiespesialisering Passer for elever påstudiespesialisering, IB, medie- og dramafag

12 22 NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND 23 NEW ZEALAND ARANUI HIGH SCHOOL New Zealand is the oldest country in the world according to the Maori people. The Maori are the native people of New Zealand. Today the Maori makes up 10% of the population in New Zealand. New Zealanders are often referred to as Kiwis, as the Kiwi bird is the national symbol. In later years New Zealand has become known for being the country where the Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. The three movies have been filmed on various locations stretching from the North Island down to the South of the South Island. THE NORTH The North Island is the biggest island in terms of population with its 3,4 million people. Two of New Zealand largest cities are on the North Island, Auckland and Wellington, Wellington being the capital of New Zealand. Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand and this is where the into Orientation camp will take place. Experience the Coromandel Peninsula, with its beautiful beaches and coastline, visit Hot Water Beach, where you can dig yourself a whole in the sand, and it will fill up with hot thermal water. The Tongariro National Park is one of the oldest national parks in the world, and has been rated in the top 10 daytrips in the world by National Geographic. Other activities and things to see and experience on the North Island include, skiing, the Maori culture, go on whale and dolphin safaris, as well as numerous outdoor activities. On the North Island we offer 8 schools. THE The South Island is bigger than the North Island, however it only has a population of about 1 million people. The largest city is Christchurch with its people. The Climate is mild, but with slightly lower average temperatures than the North Island. On the South Island you will find some of New Zealand s most beautiful beaches, rainforests and glaciers. The Alps in New Zealand are bigger than the European Alps, and draws a lot of outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Queenstown is New Zealand s adventure capital. This lake town surrounded by mountains offers bungee jumping, white water rafting, skiing, paragliding and more. There are also numerous cafees and shops for those who are looking for a more calming experience. On the South Island there are 14 different schools to choose from. ODENZ ODENZ provides high quality, challenging, experimental outdoor education programs, based on internationally recognized standards, in the unique New Zealand natural environment. ODENZ (Outdoor Education New Zealand) has been formed from a group of New Zealand secondary schools that have a passion for outdoor education. The ODENZ schools have a particular strength in outdoor education and offer challenging practical programs designed to encourage personal and social development. Students will continue with their normal academic learning in New Zealand, while having the opportunity to take part in the outdoor education programs offered through the schools. Students have the opportunity to decide which school they want to go to. The schools are scattered throughout the North and South Island, some are in a city while others in a town. Students can choose between schools close to the mountains or the coast. Students can also base their school choice on what subjects they wish to study. PROGRAMPRIS 1 skoleår kr Aranui Location: Christchurch Number of students: 650 Clubs and Activities: Rugby, football, netball, basketball, tennis, climbing, volleyball, rugby league, band, drama and more. Aranui High School is located 15 minutes from the city center of Christchurch, and 10 minutes from the beach. Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island. Aranui offers a unique senior academy program which combines New Zealand Qualifications Authority approved academic programs with an academy subject i.e. rugby, sports, theatre, music and outdoor adventure. Students spend half a day studying academic subjects such as English, math and history and the other half on improving their skills and knowledge in the academy of their choice. ACADEMIES OFFERED Sports Development Academy Areas include coaching, confidence-building, goal setting, fitness, first aid, nutrition and sports management. A variety of sports and activities are covered throughout the year and may change annually depending on the interest of the students in the Academy. This course is designed to challenge participants, encourage personal growth and develop physical fitness. Theatre Academy The academy is a practical course where students gain the opportunity to create their own theatre, perform in productions and festivals. Hospitality Academy The main focus is on practical lessons. You will be taught practical culinary skills that include preparing stocks, sauces and soups; fruit and vegetable preparation; breakfast dishes; ethnic foods; pastries, desserts and sweet items. You will also learn how to garnish and present food to professional standards. Outdoor Adventure Academy Students will learn skills through activities such as adventure based learning, challenge ropes course, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, orienteering, bush craft and alpine skills. Students will also learn about sports fitness, nutrition and outdoor first aid. Rugby League Academy Students will develop their knowledge of all aspects of Rugby League in various settings. This course is designed to enhance the total wellbeing of the students in preparation for a career in sport. Music Academy Performing Arts refers to competence in a minimum of three performing arts disciplines. Specifically, the qualification recognizes demonstrated core knowledge, skills, and competence in; music, music technology and drama. This course includes topics such as; Composition, arranging, live sound and PA systems, recording opportunities, digital audio technology, performance assessments in group and as a soloist, sound and electronics, aural and theory skills. Students can design a course to cater for their desires. Basketball Academy The academy is made up of different components, practical and theory. The practical component will be a large part of the course, but the remainder of the program includes components such as; communication, sports law, coaching, officiating, first aid, nutrition, careers, sport psychology and life skills. Photography Academy Students will gain skills in the use of various camera types. Film processing, photographic development, digital editing and enlarging will be part of the program. Early Childhood Academy This involves studies in child care, home management, parenting skills and home-based care, orientation to work-skills and professional development. Carving Academy This academy introduces students to the art of wood carving, students will design their own art, as well as learning about the Maori carving culture. Passer for elever på studiespesialisering, medie-, drama-, musikk- og idrettsfag