B.C.- Quebec Exchange Program

There is no cost to participate in this program. The CJFCB covers the cost of airfare to and from Quebec. Students are responsible for their own spending money during their stay in Quebec. Each family must provide accommodation and meals for the visiting student during the exchange period, just as the host family will provide accommodation and meals during the B.C. student’s stay in Quebec.

• Commitment to the program and desire to include the partner student in school and family life
• A strong academic record and evidence of participation in school and community activities
• Willingness to work with teachers to ensure that academic requirements are met
• Personal qualities such as motivation, maturity, sense of responsibility, sense of humour, openness to differences, and adaptability.

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. Through the program, students gain self-confidence, social and communication skills, and independence.

A sponsor teacher in each school conducts in-home interviews, helps visiting students integrate into the school community, and assists departing students with academic planning for the exchange period. The CJFCB supports sponsor teachers by providing them with a modest stipend based on the number of participating students at the school.