High School Study Abroad in Ontario, Canada

Canada is a diverse country in North America with unique historical and cultural ties – it’s a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and you might come across those British roots more than you would expect! Canada is also a bilingual nation, with French and English as its two official languages. In Canada, the old and the new blend together in its modern metropolises and European-influenced historic quarters. Consistently high quality of life rankings makes high school abroad in Ontario a safe and fun choice for a high school abroad program! 

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Ontario is Canada’s most populous province, as home to its largest city, Toronto, and the nation’s capital, Ottawa. Whether you’re interested in big cities, history and indigenous culture, or the great outdoors, you’ll find it during high school programs in Ontario.

Student Exchange. Join other students from around the world as you live like one of the Canucks, eh! Maybe you’ll like it so much you’ll come back to attend one of Canada’s top rated universities.

Language Immersion. Add an important skill to your toolbox by developing your English or French language abilities. You may find that both the English and French spoken here are a bit different than you are used to, as both have their own unique slang and vocabulary specific to Canada.

Outdoor Education. Canada has some of the world’s most beautiful, postcard-perfect landscapes. During teen travel in Ontario, connect with nature through leafy hikes and river kayaking during the warmer months, and jump into winter sports like skiing and skating during the snow season.

Summer programs in Ontario for high school students. Take part in high school abroad in Ontario during its warmest months! There’s something for every interest, whether it’s outdoor pursuits, city-hopping adventures, or pre-college enrichment.

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Experience Ontario high school programs to expand your horizons and catch the travel bug! While the experience will undoubtedly be fun and may give you a boost in the college admissions process, perhaps the biggest reward will be discovering the power and allure of international travel! Make lifelong friends and travel buddies who you can visit around the world (and stay with for free; free travel = the best travel).

Get a jumpstart on the “real world” by learning lifelong skills, like independence and problem solving abilities, before you ever even step foot onto a college campus thanks to high school abroad in Ontario. By the time your first day of college rolls around, you’ll be an old pro! Canada’s educational system mirrors many other Western nations, so you can expect an easy and straightforward transition after high school travel in Ontario.

Ontario is great place to dip your toes into the world of international travel and to notice the (however small) cultural differences from other English-speaking countries. Brush up on your French skills and learn to decipher the Quebec accent while you’re at it. The famously friendly Canadians will be the perfect hosts to help you on your adventure!