Peel Academy for International Students

• Established in 2011 • Partnerships with University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning • Orientation and peer-mentoring programs • Superior, custom-designed English language programs • Extra-curricular activities that provide additional opportunities to socialize with Canadian students

Clarkson Secondary School

• Long history of academic success • Located 20 minutes from Toronto and the Pearson International Airport • Close proximity to its partners: University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Clarkson Secondary School

Clarkson Secondary School

Clarkson Secondary School

Clarkson Secondary School

Peel District School Board

• Canada’s second largest school board • Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon • Provides education to 150,000 students in more than 230 schools

Peel District School Board

• Our 15,000 staff members care deeply about student success • 40,000 ESL learners • We welcome thousands of students from around the world every year

Peel District School Board

We inspire success, confidence and hope in every student.

Our Partners

Our Partners

University of Toronto Mississauga

• 11,700 students at the Mississauga campus • Library, health sciences complex, instructional centre, modern residences, recreation complex and 224 acres of protected green space • Degrees in arts, science, commerce and business • Courses taught by world renowned scholars and researchers • Strong ties with the City of Mississauga

Sheridan College

• One of the largest colleges in Canada • More than 16,000 full-time students • Campuses in Oakville, Brampton and Mississauga • Programs in: animation, arts and design, business applied science & technology, applied health & community studies and liberal arts & access.

Academics

• Can begin studies at any point in high school career • Complete high school program • Access to non-credit ESL courses during the summer through PDSB’s Continuing Education department

Getting to school

• Not all students will live walking distance to the academy • Located on the Go Transit line • Accessible by Mississauga Transit

Extracurriculars

• Athletics – ex. basketball, table tennis, volleyball • Clubs – ex. chess, environmental club, Duke of Edinburgh Club

Student life

Accommodations

• Some students will live with extended family members in the Mississauga area • Others will go through Homestay arrangements – Provided by Canada Homestay International (CHI) – Students live with Canadian families near Clarkson Secondary School – Provides students with additional opportunities to practise their English language skills

Program fees

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In Canadian dollars (for 2012-13 school year):

Application fee - $350.00 (non-refundable) High school fee - $13,250.00 (up to 8 credits) Health insurance - $1.75/day • We will help arrange transportation and accommodations for students living in Canada. There are additional fees for these services.

Accommodation fees

Canada Homestay International fees:

• $975.00 per month • $350.00 - Initial registration fee • $500.00 - Refundable security deposit • $150.00 - Registration each academic year • $100.00 - Airport transfer (one way) • $50.00 - Custodianship registration • $100.00 - Custodian monthly monitoring & reporting fee

Registration details

• Most students will require a Study or Visitor Visa to enter Canada • When applying for a Visa, students must submit: – An acceptance letter – Proof of payment

Summer school

• One-month program • Earn one compulsory English as a Second Language geography credit towards their Canadian high school diploma • Visits to local attractions

Contact information

Contact us with your questions —we're happy to help!

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST), Monday to Friday.

International Office

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Phone:

1-905-949-0049 ext. 1252 toll free at 1-800-668-1179 ext. 1252

Website:

www.studyincanada-peel.ca

Contact information

School Contact

To speak with a guidance counsellor or vice-principal, please contact the school at: • •

Phone:

1-905-822-6700

Website

: clarksonss.peelschools.org

Contact information

Homestay Contact

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Phone:

1-416-926-0355 ext. 2023, or toll free at 1-877-441-4443 ext. 2023

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

www.canadahomestayinternational.com