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Explore another corner of Canada
while learning French!
Government program that was created
in 1971 and funded by Canadian
Heritage.
Administered by the Council of
Ministers of Education, Canada and by
the provinces and territories.
What is Explore?
5-week intensive language-learning
course in French.
$2,000 bursary
Spring or summer session
Unique opportunity to learn your second
language while having fun!
Explore gives you…
A chance to learn, practice and improve
your French.
Some institutions offer credits.
Wonderful experience while meeting
new friends.
 Immersion in a French community and
discover another part of Canada.
About the Bursary
$2,000 bursary will be given directly to
the institution for:
 Courses
 Meals
 Accommodation
The bursary does not cover:
 Registration fees
 Travel costs
 Pocket money
What will you do?
Morning
 Three and a half hours of formal instruction in class per day
Courses provided by levels
 Beginner
 Intermediate
 Advanced
Afternoon
 Workshops
 Outings
 Socio-cultural events (e.g., sports event)
Where can you go? (example)
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Spring session is from May 14 to June 15
Accommodation in student residence
Offers credits
Testimonials
“This honestly was the best experience of my
life. I never had so much fun meeting
interesting people and exploring the
community.”
Akash Abedin, University of Montreal
“This program is probably the most effective
for teaching that I have ever seen. It gives
you a great passion to want to learn French and
immerse yourself in the culture.”
Amber Newell, University Sainte-Anne
You want to apply?
Fill out the online application - The
deadline is February 28.
The lottery - random selection - will
happen at the end of March.
Early April, you will be notified by email of the status of your application.
You have 10 working days to accept the
bursary.
Eligibility criteria
Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Be at least in Grade 11 during the
preceding school year or be at the
postsecondary level.
Have been a full-time student for at least
one term during the current school year.
Any questions?
www.myexplore.ca