BC – Québec Exchange Program

There is no cost to participate in this program and there are no application fees.

Each family must provide accommodation and meals for the visiting student during the exchange period, just as the Québécois host family will provide accommodation and meals during the BC student’s stay in Quebec. Students are responsible for their own spending money during their stay in Québec.

The CJFCB covers the cost of participants’ travel to and from Québec (round-trip airfare).

The CJFCB organizes a Pre-Departure Gathering in Vancouver for participating BC students. This includes programming, overnight accommodation, and meals. There is no additional cost to participate in the Pre-Departure Gathering. All participants are highly encouraged to attend.

This program is intended for students in French Immersion. It is important that students already have some French language skills, with a basis of listening, speaking and writing skills.

Students enrolled in other formal French Second Language programs, such as Core French or Intensive French, should contact the Program Coordinator to determine if the program would be a good fit, before applying.

No. The twinning process takes into consideration many variables including temperament, personality, compatibility, interests, living conditions, etc.

Unfortunately, we are not able to take location choice into consideration during the matching process.If you have a preference regarding the region or the size of the city (big city/small town), we will do our best to take that into account where possible.

1- Confirm that your school is registered for the exchange program and identify the Sponsor Teacher at your school. Your Sponsor Teacher will guide you through the application process and will be your point of contact for all stages of the exchange program. If you are unsure if your school is registered, or if you are unsure who your Sponsor Teacher is, start by reaching out to your French Language Teacher at your school. You may also contact the Program Coordinator, and they would be happy to assist you.

2- Fill out the Application Package (Documents 01.-02.-03.) with your family. Make sure to be proactive in preparing your application forms.

You will also need to schedule your Sponsor Teacher to conduct a home visit. Don’t leave this until the last minute.

Make sure to proof-read your application and ensure there are no missing sections.

3- Submit your Application Package to your Sponsor Teacher. All student applications must be completed and submitted to your Sponsor Teacher by February 15th, 2027 to be considered.

• Show clear commitment to the program and willingness to prioritize your exchange partner by including them in your family life, school, and community.
• Demonstrate motivation, maturity, responsibility, openness to differences, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Maintain a strong academic record and participate in school and community activities
• Take initiative and work proactively with your teachers to stay on top of academic requirements.
• Compatibility of temperament and personality with Québec student profiles.

Unfortunately, we can not guarantee participation for all that apply. There is high demand for this program and it is important to propose suitable matches.

Matches are based on multiple variables including the compatibility with applicant profiles from Québec, which means that even candidates with excellent applications may not be selected.

Each year, this program aims to have 12 participants from British Columbia.

Students who participate in this program see significant improvements in their fluency in French, due to total immersion and regular interaction with French-speakers.

Participants enjoy many new experiences and have the opportunity to discover another culture.

This program offers opportunities for students to gain self-confidence, improve their social and communication skills, and independence/autonomy.