(& ) Title:

Hastings and Prince Edward School Board (HPE)




Your first choice for international education!
!

header_web

Belleville, Ontario
,

c:\local data\MARKETING\Beleville in Ont..jpgc:\local data\MARKETING\Beleville in NA.jpgWatertower Downtown & Bay.jpg

Our City,Belleville

ISP orientation 011.jpg

Our Community ( )

The City of Belleville is at the centre of our district, with an area population of 189,000 people

189,000 Belleville is located two hours from Toronto and Ottawa by bus, car or rail with easy access to International Airports

( 2 )

160Frontmarketsailing on Bay of Quinte

99% English speaking

(99% )

Safe to walk anywhere in the city day or night

( , )

Takes 10 minutes to go by car from one side

of the city to the other

( 10 )

Shopping Mall with 120 stores, 8 cinemas

(120 8 )

Public bus system that is safe to ride

( )

Has the security of a small city with all the conveniences of a large city

( )

sm_cityhall3 Our Community ( )

Our area is a popular tourist area with boating, sailing, fishing, camping, and cycling

( //// )

Average temperature

( )

Summer: 25-27

(: 25-27C)

Winter: -3 to -6.

(: -3 ~ -6 C)

Sandbanks beachbuilding snowman Our Community ( )

Many post-secondary institutions are within three hours of Belleville

3 Universities: Queens, McGill, Carleton, Ottawa, Toronto, York, Waterloo, McMaster, Trent, Guelph, Wilfred Laurier, Brock, Western, Ryerson

: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Universities and Colleges

Universities in Ontario

Where Grads Go
2008 - 2013Univ. of Ottawa

8

Univ. of Toronto

9

Univ. of Waterloo

9

McGill

2

McMaster

6

Carleton University

8

Home Country

14

United States

3

Our Programs

Excellent academic programs - over 95% of students who apply to university are accepted

- 95 % - 100% acceptance of international students

- 100 % Open to students from grades 7 to 12

7 12Maximum class size of 30

30

musicpicqssfball2libraryqssscienceqssFour of our secondary schools currently host International students

(4 / )

English as a Second Language is offered at each school

( ESL )

International students come from 15 countries including Hong Kong, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan,Brazil, Spain, Italy, Germany, Russia and Mexico

, , , , , , , , , , 15

The number in each school is limited to a maximum of 30 International students with maximum 4 from each country

4 30

Secondary School Programs

(/ )

Our Schools ( )

Bayside (AP)

Centennial

Baysidedevil_small

Centennial Secondary Schoolcss_crest

qssexterior2Moira (IB)

Quinte

crestMoira Secondary Schoolc:\local data\My Pictures\saint150px.jpgOur Schools ( )

Ontario Education
( )

Two semesters per year

( 1 2 )

Sem. 1 September to January

(1: 9~ 1)

Sem. 2 February to June

(2: 2~6)

Students take 4 courses each semester

( 4 )

boysoccer_team1

Facilities ( )

chemmusicpageqsslibraryqssAll schools have:

( )

Excellent library facilities, complete with Internet - connected computer labs

( - )

Excellent indoor and outdoor athletic facilities

( , )

Strong Guidance programs to assist students in career and academic planning

( )

A strong emphasis on discipline and student support

( )

PECI 8

Tutoring is available three days a week for free

( 3 )

Qualified teachers are available after schoolfor 2.5 hours per day

( 2.5/1 )

Guidance staff provide support for academic programs

( )

Homestay Coordinators provide assistance with personal and homestay concerns. Visit students each week

( 1 )

Academic Advisor ensures credit recognition and program planning

( )

Support for Students

Moira 9( )

Ensure that student studies courses required by home country school for their return

( )

Validation of report cards upon completion of studies and return to home

( )

Regular reports to parents

( )

Support for Students

( )

Carol and kids_A.jpgprom girls A.jpg

School Activities
( )

Sports are offered over 3 seasons

( 3 )

Wide range of sports available from team to individual

( / )

School clubs include skiing, robotics, chess, music, environment etc

( , , , , )

Community leagues for soccer, baseball, theater, hockey

( , , , )

C:\Local Data\My Pictures\CSS\ski05.jpg

Every 4 to 6 weeks activities or trips are run to introduce the student to Canadian culture

( 4~6 )

Social activities in Belleville include skating, welcome and departure parties

( , )

Trips to Toronto and Ottawa

(, )

Canadian students are invited to attend

( )

wonderland 018PICT0018Australia 057a.jpgSocial Events ()

Social Events ( )

isp meeting feb 07 040Australia 036.jpgPicture 020.jpgIMG_0147.jpgIMG_0214.jpg

Local families and professionals volunteer to host ISP students

( )

Each must provide a welcoming home and agree to provide support to the student

( , )

Each applicant is carefully selected, by means of interviews, home visits and inspections, and police/ reference checks

( , , / )

streetDSCN0853Homestay Program( )

Homestay Program ( )

The family is matched to the students interests.

( )

Families treat the student like their child

( )

Each student has their own private room

( )

3 meals a day, 7 days a week

( 3, 7 )

belleville schools 134Belleville homes

Benefits of Study Abroad( )

In addition to improved second language skills students develop increased:(2 = )

Self-confidence ( )

Self-reliance ( )

Problem-solving skills ( )

Maturity ()

Greater tolerance ( )

I sent a young boy to France and got back a young man

Program Fees

Fees cover the following: Full academic program

Daily ESL instruction

ESL Textbooks

Academic and Career counselling

After school tutoring 3 days a week, 2.5 hours a day

- 3 , 2.5

Program Fees

Four official reports to parents per year

TOEFL/IELTS instruction

TOEFL / IELTS Monthly events and trips

Healthcare insurance

Weekly visits by the ISP Homestay Coordinator

ISP Custodianship

Study Permit renewal

Admission Process

Program Application Form and Homestay Application Form

Transcripts for the last two years of study

2 Signed participation agreement (in Application form)

()Letter of recommendation from school

Immunization Form

REQUIREMENTS

Contact Us Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board156 Ann StreetBelleville, Ontario, Canada K8N 1N9Telephone: 1.613.966.1170 ext. 2236Website: www.hpedsb.on.ca/isp

Your first choice for

international education!

_2

sub2logo2

sub4

LogoFlag+Logo