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High School Exchange in Canada - Short & Long Term

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$2,000-$5,000, $5,000+Program Costs
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Program Overview

Study in a Canadian high school and live with a host family for real immersion in English, organized by Nacel Educational Travel.

For students aged 14 to 17, choose a short stay (about 4 to 16 weeks), a semester (fall or spring), or a full academic year (August to June). Placements are in public or private schools depending on your option.

Program locations include Manitoba (Winnipeg), British Columbia (Kelowna), Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan. Students attend an arrival orientation to understand the program and connect with other international participants.

Select either a credit track (to earn school credits) or a non-credit cultural exchange track.

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Program Highlights

Flexible length options: short stays (about 4 to 16 weeks), a semester (fall or spring), or a full academic year (August to June)
For teens 14 to 17: designed for high school students who want a real Canadian school experience. Nacel
Short-term without a full-year commitment: a “mini exchange” lets students join a Canadian high school for 8 to 16 weeks, ideal if you can’t be away a whole semester.
Credit or non-credit tracks: pick a credited option (credits may transfer) or a non-credited option focused on cultural exchange and personal growth.
Multiple start-date windows: clear program calendars for full year (Aug–Jun), fall (Aug–Feb), and spring (Feb–Jun).

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Canada

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More
  • No schooling completed
  • Some high school, no diploma
  • Some college credit, no degree

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 1-2 Years
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Multiple Year
  • Summer
  • Winter

Starts At

$2,000-$5,000, $5,000+

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Aylin NolanGermany · February 2026

Amazing Experience and hard to leave.

“Thank you Lisa for everything. I am currently at my layover in Toronto and I am leaving for Germany in an hour. Thank you for the amazing time in Canada and all the organization. I really enjoyed my trip here and i am so sad to leave. But at least i have these amazing memories and a lot of new connections to people from all over the world. That all would not have been possible without you and i am so grateful for you and that you pour your whole heart into the kids experiences in Canada. Thank you so much!!” Aylin - Germany

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Who is this program for?

It is designed for students aged 14 to 17 who want to experience Canadian high school life while improving their English.

How long can I stay in Canada?

You can choose a short-term stay (typically 8 to 16 weeks), a semester (fall or spring), a full academic year or 2 years if you would like to graduate in Canada

Where in Canada can I be placed?

Program regions include Saskatchewan, British Columbia (Kelowna area), Manitoba (Winnipeg area), and Prince Edward Island.

Can I earn credits during my exchange?

Yes. You can choose between credited and non-credited options (cultural exchange focus).

When are the main program dates?

Typical calendars are August–June (full year), August–February (fall semester), and February–June (spring semester). Short terms are available year round. We also offer Summer Homestays without High School

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