CEEF Online
Introduction
Who can apply for a CEEF exchange program?
What is included in CEEF Program Fees for three-month international exchanges?
Do I get to choose my own destination?
Where would I live while away on exchange?
Do I need to be fluent in another language?
How long does an exchange last, and when does it take place?
Does CEEF organize any Summer Programs?
How would an exchange affect my current academic year?
What would I study during an exchange?
Does CEEF organize any non-academic exchanges?
How can I apply?
What have recent participants said about CEEF Exchanges?
Are there information evenings my family can attend?
 




Introduction

The Canadian Education Exchange Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation. CEEF organizes educational exchange programs for students and teachers through partnerships with governments and private agencies in many countries. The organization and management of CEEF exchanges in Canada is carried out by a small professional multilingual staff with the assistance of many volunteers -- school principals, teachers, former exchange participants, parents and retired teachers.

CEEF student exchanges are school-based. When you apply, your school principal must approve your participation by signing your application form.

There are two phases to every student exchange: a hosting period, and a visiting period.

When you are successfully matched for a Three-month Program, a visiting exchange student lives with your family from the middle of August until the middle of November and attends classes in your school once the fall term begins.

To complete the exchange, you travel to the home country of your exchange partner, live with his/her family from mid-February until mid-May and attend school in that country.

If you would like to participate in an international exchange, but feel that you are not quite ready for a three-month program, consider applying for one of CEEF’s French-language Summer Programs to France or Switzerland (French-speaking region of Geneva). (Summer Programs are available only to students living in Ontario). Ontario students spend approximately one summer month (July) in France or Switzerland (Geneva) and then host their visiting exchange partner for approximately one month (August).

To find answers to some of the questions most frequently asked about our Three-month Programs, or for more information about Summer Programs to France or Switzerland just click on the question in the menu to the left. We hope you will decide that a CEEF student exchange is right for you!

After browsing this web site, if you still have questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact CEEF by e-mail ingridv@ceef.ca or telephone 705 739-7596.