Global Choice AFS program

in partnership with Collège Saint-Jean-Vianney

the Collège Saint-jean-VianneyThe Private Collège St-Jean-Vianney is located in the cosmopolitan city of Montréal, in the

province of Québec, Canada. The College is an extended family that welcomes international

students from all over the world. While the campus is located close to the attractions of a big

city, it is surrounded by a nature park. It’s like living in the country with all the advantages of a

metropolis. Many students are enrolled in Francophone classes while others benefit from a

program in English. All students participate in extra-curricular activities and, in doing so,

enrich the school’s international culture.

All the teachers and educators at the Collège St-Jean-Vianney are committed to awakening

and channeling the full potential of all students while catering to their individual needs and

interests.

Their teaching project has one precise goal: provide a complete, balanced general education

that develops competencies on all levels: intellectual, artistic, physical, cultural, social and

community.

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Schools facilitiesBecause it recognizes the need to offer an effective learning environment, the Collège

provides their students with a range of modern facilities.

· Classes equipped with

multimedia tools and

technological materials;

· Science wing with seven

modern science laboratories;

· Library stocked with recent

books and quality reference

materials for students.

· Synthetic surface football field

with lighting;

· Two outdoor synthetic surface

soccer fields with lighting;

· Double competit ion-size

gymnasium with 300 seats;

· Single gymnasium and palestra;

· Two training and X-Fit gyms;

· Arena with 250 seats;

· Indoor Antony-Carola soccer

stadium;

· Recording studio;

· Two dance studios;

· The Hector-Durand auditorium

with 500 seats;

· Professional-style locker rooms

featuring the Dragons colours.

Classes CULTURAL & SPORTS

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Teachers benefit from learning support in the form of iPad

tablets, multimedia rooms equipped with the latest technology,

advanced teaching tools and wireless internet connection in all

classes.

· One iPad tablet per student;

· Over 50 teaching applications to develop competencies

differently;

· Digital school manuals accessible at all times;

· Remote learning platforms;

· Digital citizenship courses;

· Training and support for the teachers provided by their

education and innovation counsellor;

· Technical support by a team of technicians;

· An education and innovation counsellor on site at all times.

Technology

Dé-Clic program

The Collège St-Jean-Vianney is a certified Apple school through

its implementation in September 2012 of the Dé-Clic program:

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STUDENT LIFEStudent life is an vital part of high school. Students are invited to create links with their school

and develop their artistic, sports, cultural or community talents and become involved

throughout the year outside of the class room. Student life also promotes integration with

others; it is a source of motivation, and an excellent way to bond with other students while

evolving through different activities.

The AFS participants will stay in shared rooms in a renovated

residence on the school campus. All meals are included on site.

Sport facilities are accessible for the participants. Located

beside a nature park and at 30 minutes to downtown Montreal

by car, it is the best of both worlds. Nature and city living!

AFS Canada will provide all orientation and camps for

participants. Local activities will be held on site as well as some

excursion. Monthly contact will be offered by a local staff in

the Collège along with AFS Canada. Our office is situated 30

minutes driving from the College. Local support and chaperone

on site is offered in all time.

Housing

Support

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MontrealWalk the streets of this city to admire the vestiges of its founding as a mission in 1642, and be

charmed by the harmonious juxtaposition of its architecture, both old and new. In this city of

more than 4 million inhabitants and no fewer than 120 nationalities, French and English

coexist alongside a myriad of other languages, and this mix of influences gives rise to a creative

exuberance that’s all its own. Montrealers, who are warm and very often multilingual, are

quick to strike up a conversation in the hope of getting to know you better. This innate sense of

hospitality makes this city a natural hub for exciting international festivals that take place one

after the other at a feverish pace.

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Montreal was referred to as "Canada'sCultural Capital" by Monocle magazine.

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Winter in Montreal is no time to hide indoors – get out there

and have all sorts of seasonal fun! No need to drive out of town

to enjoy excellent winter sports and pastimes: there’s

something for everyone in the heart of the city.

Winter fun

There are so many things to see in Montreal! There are plenty

of historical sites like the Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint Joseph's

Oratory, Old Montreal and more. There are also a range of

activities to embark on, such as hiking the Mont-Royal, visiting

the Olympic Stadium, strolling through the Botanical Gardens

and going to La Ronde amusement park. There are also

countless galleries and museums to visit, with there truly being

something for everyone.Sightseeing

Montreal is also home to many events and festivals, especially

throughout the summer months. A few music festivals include

the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Osheaga, IglooFest

and Les FrancoFolies. There are cultures events such as The

Matsurie festival, Festival Accès Asie, Montreal World Film

Festival and International Nuits d’Afrique. There are also fun

events like Just for Laughs Festival, Fête des Neiges,

Othakuthon, Montreal Completement Cirque and much more!Events

AFS Interculture Canada1425, Rene-Levesque Blvd. West ,#1100

Montreal, Quebec H3G 1T7

1 800 361 7248

www.afscanada.org