Overview of the International Student Program with the Hastings Prince Edward DSB in Ontario Canada

1. Hastings and Prince EdwardHastings and Prince Edward
School BoardSchool Board
Your “Personalized
“Program!

2. Hastings and Prince EdwardHastings and Prince Edward
School BoardSchool Board
Are you looking for a program:
•In a safe, secure environment?
•Small numbers of German students?
•Program that will support your son/daughter
academically, emotionly and socially?
•Homestays that are parents like you?
•Many opportunities to travel and learn about
Canada?

3. Belleville, Ontario

4. Our City,Belleville

5. Belleville

6. Our CommunityOur Community
• The City of Belleville is at the economic centerThe City of Belleville is at the economic center
for 189,000 people.for 189,000 people.
• It is the only region in Canada close to 3 majorIt is the only region in Canada close to 3 major
cities – Toronto, Ottawa, Montrealcities – Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal
• Belleville is located two hours from Toronto byBelleville is located two hours from Toronto by
bus, car or rail with easy access to Internationalbus, car or rail with easy access to International
AirportsAirports

7. • 99% English speaking
• Safe to walk anywhere in the city day or night
• Takes 10 minutes to go by car from one side
of the city to the other
• Shopping Mall with 120 stores, 8 cinemas
• Public bus system that is safe to ride
Has the security of a small city with all the
conveniences of a large city
Our CommunityOur Community

8. • Our area is a popular tourist area with
boating, sailing, fishing, camping, and
cycling
Average temperature
Summer: 25-27’
Winter: -5’ to -8’.
Our CommunityOur Community

9. • 4 Equestrian schools within 20 minutes of the city
• Swimming - 3 indoor pools
• Tennis – 3 outdoor facilities, 1 indoor
• Skating/Hockey - indoor rinks plus outdoor
• Skiing – small local hill
• 4 health and fitness centers
• Theatre
Our CommunityOur Community

10. Quinte Ballet School
• Dance training with Internationally
known instructors
• Classes include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip
Hop, Ballroom
• Trained Miss Universe 2007,
Riyo Mori, graduate of our program
Our CommunityOur Community

11. Small Numbers of
German Students

12. •Four of our secondary schools currently host
International students
•English as a Second Language is offered at each
school
•International students come Hong Kong, China,
Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, Brazil, USA,
Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Russia, Norway, Italy,
Turkey, France and Mexico,
•The number in each school is limited to a maximum
of 32 International students, 4-6 per conutry
Secondary School ProgramsSecondary School Programs

13. Our SchoolsOur Schools
Bayside
Centennial

14. Moira
Quinte
Our SchoolsOur Schools

15. FacilitiesFacilities
All schools have:All schools have:
•Excellent library facilities, complete with
Internet - connected computer labs
•Excellent indoor and outdoor athletic
facilities
•Strong Guidance programs to assist
students in career and academic
planning
•A strong emphasis on discipline and
student support

16. A Supportive
Environment
Academically
Socially
Emotionally

17. • Tutoring is available three days a week
• Qualified teachers are hired to assist
after school, for 2.5 hours per day
• Guidance staff provide support for academic
programs
• Homestay Coordinators provide assistance with
personal and homestay concerns. Visit students
each week
• Academic Advisor ensures credit recognition and
program planning
)
Support for StudentsSupport for Students

18. Ensure that student studies courses
required by home country school for their
return
Validation of report cards upon
completion of studies and return to home
Regular reports to parents
Support for StudentsSupport for Students

19. Opportunities
to Travel
and
Get Involved

20. • Every month activities or trips are run to introduce the student
to Canadian culture
• Social activities in Belleville include skating, welcome and
departure parties
• 2 day trips to, Montreal and Niagara Falls
• Trips to Toronto (2), Ottawa (2)
• Canadian students are invited to attend
Social EventsSocial Events

21. Social Events (Eventos Sociais)

22. Monthly trips to museums, cultural events, “Canadian
life”
Custodian TripsCustodian Trips

23. School ActivitiesSchool Activities
• Sports are offered over 3 seasons
• Wide range of sports available from team to
individual
• School clubs include skiing, robotics, chess,
music, environment etc
• Community leagues for soccer, baseball, theater,
hockey

24. Individual InterestsIndividual Interests

25. School EventsSchool Events (Nossa Comunidade)(Nossa Comunidade)

26. Parents Like You!

27. Homestay Program
• Local families and professionals volunteer to host ISP
students
• Each must provide a welcoming home and agree to
provide support to the student
• Each applicant is carefully selected, by means of
interviews, home visits and inspections, and police/
reference checks

28. Homestay ProgramHomestay Program
• The family is matched to the student’s
interests.
• Families treat the student like their child
• Each student has their own private room
• 3 meals a day, 7 days a week

29. Admission Process
• Students are considered for on the basis of academicStudents are considered for on the basis of academic
records and school reports – 70% average or higherrecords and school reports – 70% average or higher
• Students should have a working knowledge of EnglishStudents should have a working knowledge of English
at minimumat minimum
• Students should show evidence of motivation to learnStudents should show evidence of motivation to learn
and to progress in their studiesand to progress in their studies
CRITERIACRITERIA
Os alunos são considerados para , com base em registros acadêmicos e relatórios escolares - 70% em média ou superior

30. Admission ProcessAdmission Process
•Program Application Form and Homestay Application
Form
•Transcripts for the last two years of study
•Letter of Recommendation from current school
•Signed participation agreement (in Application form)
REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS
Carta de recomendação da escola

31. Program FeesProgram Fees
Fees cover the following:
• Full academic program
• Daily ESL instructionj
• Textbook costs
• Academic and Career
counselling
• After school tutoring –3 days
a week, 2.5 hours a day
Programa acadêmico completo
Instrução diária ESL
Instrução diária ESL

32. Program FeesProgram Fees
• 4 official reports to parents per year
• TOEFL/IELTS instruction
• Some monthly events
• Healthcare insurance
• Custodianship
• Weekly visits by the ISP Homestay
Coordinator
Instrução TOEFL / IELTS
Instrução TOEFL / IELTS

33. Student Intake
• Secondary school students may begin studies
in September or February
• Elementary program entries are more flexible,
but are best in September or Jan./Feb

34. Benefits of Study Abroad
In addition to improved second language skills
students develop increased:
• Self-confidence
• Self-reliance
• Problem-solving skills
• Maturity
• Greater tolerance
“I sent a young boy to France and got back a young
man”

35. Contact Us
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
156 Ann Street
Belleville, Ontario, Canada K8N 1N9
Telephone: 1.613.966.1170 ext. 2236
Website: www.hpedsb.on.ca/isp
Your “Personalized Program”