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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