At YES Canada we provide study abroad and student exchange programs to over 20 exciting countries across the world! We give students the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a brand new culture, language and environment while living with a host family and attending a host high school in their country of choice. What are you waiting for? Join YES Canada on an international student exchange and we will take you on the trip of a lifetime with endless rewards. Learn Travel and Experience with YES Canada!

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A Short Background
To give you a bit of background on the company, Youth Educational Services Inc.
(YES Canada) has its roots in a close partnership with MLI (Muskoka Language
International). MLI has over 15 years experience providing education in Canada
to international students. YES Canada grew from a demand from Canadian
students and families to travel abroad.
Sharing the same ownership, we have been able to utilize strong existing
relationships with global partners to create a solid infrastructure and support
system to provide students with a safe opportunity to study abroad over the past
five years.
The YES Canada high school exchange program provides flexible options to suit
every student and family. A student could participate in a reciprocal high school
exchange, hosting a student in their home and also travelling abroad or they
could opt to participate in a one-way exchange travelling to their country of
choice.

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Australia) Denmark) Holland) Japan) Spain)
Austria) England) Hungary) Norway) Sweden)
Brazil) France) Ireland) Poland) Switzerland)
Costa)Rica) Germany) Italy) Scotland) )
Program Dates and Application Deadlines
March 1st – April 1st for a September program start date
August 1st – September 1st for a January program start date.
Some deadlines differ as the school year is not the standard Canadian schedule.
Check our website for specific deadlines www.youthedservices.ca or inquire at
info@youthedservices.ca
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3. The Application Process
Eligibility and Requirements
Student applicants are required to meet the following expectations:
• Students between 14 & 18 years of age.
• Students must have appropriate motives, commitment and maturity. This will be
demonstrated through the essay portion of the full application.
• The student's parents/guardian must support the application.
• The student must be enrolled in their own school district during the academic
calendar year of the proposed exchange.
• The student must have an appropriate academic grade level and the ability to
maintain this grade. We will evaluate each application on a case by case basis,
however we generally look for a B average.
• Financial resources to manage the YES Canada Program Fees
To apply we require you to submit a preliminary application. This application reserves a
place on the program and notes your interest. Upon receipt of the preliminary application
you will be supplied with the full application.
The Full Application
The full application requires the following: (some differences apply depending on the
country of choice).
- Basic information/personal profile about yourself and family
- Academic transcripts for three years
- Medical history form
- A letter to your host family
- A letter from your parents to your host family
- A photo collage
- A $500 non-refundable deposit is required upon submission of the full
application package.
Post Submission Process
After submitting the full application the process advances as follows:
1.) YES Canada will schedule an informal interview to get to know you, discuss the
program and your expectations.
2.) A post-interview conditional acceptance will be granted upon the assessment and
approval of the YES Canada team. You will be notified of this at the conclusion of
your interview and via email.
3.) Your application will be sent to our partners for review and full acceptance. During
this time, YES Canada may request additional documentation from you at the
request of our partners.
4.) A full acceptance notice will be granted on approval from our partners abroad,
converting your conditional post-interview acceptance to a full program acceptance.
An invoice will be issued along with your acceptance letter. At this time YES
Canada will provide you with the exchange program communication schedule to
advise you of when regular communication will occur.
5.) A welcome letter will be sent and you will become a member of the Student
Exchange Cohort. At this point in the process YES Canada will be in regular
communication with you discussing the details of your exchange.!

4. Program Details
Support available in the host country
While on exchange students are designated a local area rep/coordinator who is their
contact while abroad. The local area rep speaks English and is available 24/7 for the
student. A 24/7 emergency phone line is available to students should they require
assistance.
To help students settle in a local orientation is conducted by the local area rep to
familiarize the student with the area.
There is a strong support structure in place to help the student adapt to a new country,
language and living away from home.
Host Family Selection Process
Host families in each area are screened and interviewed by the local area
coordinator/our partners abroad. A home interview is conducted with all family members
and residents in the home over the age of 18 (or age of majority in the country). A home
inspection is conducted to ensure it is a safe and comfortable environment.
Host family profiles along with photos will be sent to the Canadian students and families
before they go abroad. This gives the student and parents here in Canada a chance to
get to know the family abroad before sending their son or daughter.
Language Requirements
The language requirement varies from country to country. Generally we ask that
students have a year of language experience, however some countries have no
language requirement such as Brazil, the UK and Australia.
Academics
The exchange program does not guarantee the receipt of academic credit. It is designed
as a cultural exchange. Since each school board/school and principal have different
rules on academic credit from exchange programs it is the responsibility of the student to
devise an academic plan that works for them. You must consult with your school and
guidance counselors about this to determine what credits you can be granted. We
recommend a combination of distance/online studies, summer school before and after
the exchange and/or creating an IEP (independent education plan) for the exchange
year.
Visa
While YES Canada will provide students with the necessary documentation for the
exchange (host family profile, foreign school acceptance and insurance documents
where necessary), it is required that the student and parents prepare and submit the visa
application.

5. Pricing
Pricing varies for each student exchange program dependent on the duration and
country of choice.
The program rate includes:
• School Registration
• Host Family Placement
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance
• Orientation (in Toronto/Ottawa/ or via Skype and in selected destination)
• Monitoring and 24 hour Support
• On ground transportation to and from airport in selected destination
Additional fees and that you would be responsible for include:
• Airfare (While the airfare is not included in our pricing, we can help you find the
best deal and recommend travel sites)
• Visa Fees (if required)
• School supplies, uniforms (if required), cafeteria lunch (if required) or extra-
curricular activity fees
• Personal Spending money while abroad
• Transportation to and from school for some students, dependent on where the
host family is located. Some students are required to take a bus or train, while
other walk or bike to school. This is dependent on where the host family is
located.
• Any cancellation, change or program addition fees as issued by YES or the
partner organization
Hosting Scholarships
To determine if a student is eligible for a hosting scholarship we would first determine if
there is an international student who requires a host in the specific area/city.
The family would then undergo the host family screening process to qualify as a host
family (home interview, inspection, criminal reference check). Canadian students who
are travelling abroad and wish to host an incoming international student are given priority
for hosting.
There are academic and competitive scholarships available throughout the year in
specific cities and areas. Please inquire with a YES Canada representative about current
scholarships.
Program referral discounts of $250 are available to students/families that refer another
student to the YES Canada program.
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Explore your student exchange options with YES Canada.
Reserve your place now!
YES Canada
Suite 2110
439 University Ave.
Toronto ON
M5G 1Y8
416-623-6220 ext.403
www.youthedservices.ca
info@youthedservices.ca