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Collège Milestone

Brossard, Canada

Founded in 2018, Collège Milestone is located in Brossard, Quebec, offering diplomas that are recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Milestone offers intensive, full-time training focused on practice and the acquisition of essential skills to enter the labor market. Why Collège Milestone Flexible Class Options : Collège Milestone offers both weekday and weekend class options. Strong Values: The core value of Collège Milestone is based on integrity, respect and acceptance in communicating with different nations aiming at fair exchanges and understanding of various cultures.

Location

Brossard, Canada

Programs

2

Scholarships

0

Intl. students

~300

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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, USA

Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a comprehensive regional public higher education institution offering liberal arts, professional, and technical programs. CMU offers a wide variety of majors, (100+) in 13 academic departments, small class size and study abroad opportunities. More than 10,000 undergraduate students from 42 countries are enrolled at CMU. Located in the city of Grand Junction Colorado, the campus sits between the mountains and high desert canyons and provides students with opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. CMU is a NCAA Division II school offering a variety of men’s and women’s athletics teams as well as intermural and club sports. Student Life supports more than 120 clubs and organizations to enrich the college experience. Public transportation is available to the downtown area for students looking for off campus activities. Scholarships are available to international students who qualify and awarded at time of admission. Why Colorado Mesa University Location : Located in Grand Junction, a small, safe city in the beautiful high-desert of western Colorado, CMU is surrounded by areas that provide unparalleled opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Community Involvement : Choices for campus involvement are plentiful. The Programming Activities Council offers free university-wide events. The Outdoor Program plans numerous outdoor trips and provides the gear, transportation and planning. The International Student Alliance, one of CMU’s 150+ clubs and organizations, is here to help you network and develop friendships and a sense of belonging. Experiential Learning : F1 international students are eligible to work off campus in their field of study following completion of one full year of studies. Scholarships : CMU offers a merit scholarship to high-achieving international students with a 3.0 U.S.-equivalent secondary grade point average (GPA) or a 2.5 university transfer GPA. The scholarship is valued at $9,000 per year and is renewable. An additional $1,000 is available to current international students at CMU with a 3.75 or higher GPA after 30 credit hours. Athletics and Intramurals : Admission to all CMU NCAA athletic events is free for students with their student ID. In addition to the 28 varsity teams, CMU has 20 club programs and 13 intramural leagues that any student is welcome to join.

Location

Grand Junction, USA

Programs

111

Scholarships

1

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Columbia Academy

Vancouver, Canada

Columbia Academy (CA) is a co-educational high school that is located in downtown Vancouver, Canada. Columbia Academy is fully bonded and certified by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and offers a grade 8 through 12 high school program. Columbia Academy's goal is to help prepare students for acceptance to the top universities in the world. It is proud to say that 100% of past graduates have been accepted by universities, and 90% of graduates have been accepted by the world’s top 50 universities. Columbia Academy's mission is to have each and every student see the world as full of opportunities, while also living a successful and happy life after being part of Columbia Academy. Academic success is not the only aspect is values in at the school. Students are encouraged to develop not only a high level of mental intelligence, but also great resilience, so that they can be the leaders of tomorrow who love to give back to the community around them. Why Columbia Academy Character development: S tudents will not only learn academic skills, but will also develop key virtues such as happiness, compassion, integrity, resilience, and responsibility during their time spent at Columbia Academy. Students will be inspired to become fine and happy people and bring these values to their society. All students at Columbia Academy are always safe, respected, and accepted in a healthy educational environment. Clubs and activities: Columbia Academy knows that many valuable learning opportunities exist beyond the school curriculum. It provides a number of activities and clubs that add to the fun and variety of students’ academic lives including Yoga, Music, Debate, Basketball, Meditation, Math Competition, Computer, Mental Health, and more. Community : Volunteer opportunities are offered for the students with local charities. Fun school events are hosted all year round including: a summer cruise, Whistler trip, Christmas party, Talent show, Halloween party, and more. And small class sizes allow students to have close interaction with their teachers and peers. University planning: Columbia Academy is a certified AP school and AP test center. Personalized university planning is offered to help students reach their dream university, and free tutoring is available to give students extra help if they have challenges with the courses. Three semesters a year (January - April, May - August, and September - December) allows students to achieve their graduation goals faster.

Location

Vancouver, Canada

Programs

5

Scholarships

0

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Columbia College

Vancouver, Canada

Established in 1936, Columbia College proudly serves as Canada’s longest established international private college. Columbia College is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast. Students enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Vancouver, one of the most spectacular cities in the world, as well as one of its cleanest and safest. Columbia College is a liberal arts college providing first and second year university transfer courses, Associate Degrees in Arts and Science, a university preparatory foundations program conforming to British Columbia Ministry of Education guidelines, and excellent intensive English language instruction in the English Language Centre. Why Columbia College Columbia College's mission is to prepare international and Canadian students for admission to a university by providing quality academic programs in a supportive environment. Our programs include a University Transfer/Associate Degree Program, a University Foundations Program. For over seven decades students have used these programs as a platform for academic success, with thousands of students transferring and completing degrees at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and other top universities. Columbia’s relatively small size and friendly, family atmosphere means that students from overseas are given the opportunity to adjust to a Canadian lifestyle under minimal pressure, and can then move on to a major university with a much greater chance of success.

Location

Vancouver, Canada

Programs

22

Scholarships

1

Intl. students

~1,500

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Comox Valley School District 71 (CVSD71) - Comox Valley School District 71 - Middle School

Courtenay, Canada

Comox Valley's international middle school program is hosted at Lake Trail Middle School. 260 Students from grade 7-9 make up this small middle school. It is a good location for younger international students to improve their English language skills before progressing to a secondary school. Students have the support of the Comox Valley International Student Program office and staff as it is located within Lake Trail Middle School. This neighbourhood school is centrally located near downtown Courtenay. Why Comox Valley School District 71 Middle School Student support: As the home of the Comox Valley International Student Program head office, student support is readily available. Students also receive one on one ESL attention. Course variety: Students have access to all elective programs like in Senior Secondary Schools, with the smaller feel of a middle school. The school runs on a linear schedule.

Location

Courtenay, Canada

Programs

3

Scholarships

0

Intl. students

~15

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Comox Valley School District 71 (CVSD71) - Elementary Schools

Courtenay, Canada

Comox Valley School District 71 (CVSD 71) is a positive, progressive, and growing school district situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island on the traditional territory of the K'ómoks First Nation. Located within the Valley are the municipalities CVSD 71 serves: the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox, Village of Cumberland and the Regional District; each providing their own unique services and community cultures. Canada’s education system continues to be ranked in the top five of all countries in the world. BC is always ranked top 3 in Canada. All Comox Valley School District students are taught by BC Government certified teachers. The international program accepts students of all ages – Kindergarten through to Grade 12. The Homestay Program begins at grade six and students younger than this must live with an adult relative. As a learning organization, Comox Valley School District works closely with its educational partners to develop responsible, compassionate citizens and successful lifelong learners. Over 1,600 employees work to provide a comprehensive educational program to approximately 8,600 students from kindergarten to grade 12. Why Comox Valley School District 71 Elementary Schools Location: The Comox Valley is a safe and thriving community with all the modern requirements for everyday life including access to excellent medical and dental care, shopping, movie theatres, and sports facilities. A plethora of outdoor activities and adventure also await students such as skiing, golfing, snowboarding, mountain biking, watersports, hiking, camping, and whale watching. English immersion: The Comox Valley is a predominantly English-speaking community, with over 98% of residents speaking English as their first language. This, coupled with the robust educational programs in the schools, means that students will greatly enhance their proficiency in English language usage.

Location

Courtenay, Canada

Programs

6

Scholarships

0

Intl. students

~285

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Comox Valley School District 71 (CVSD71) - Georges P. Vanier Secondary School

Courtenay, Canada

Approximately 1100 students from grade eight (8) to twelve (12) attend G.P. Vanier each year. It is located next to the Comox Valley Track and Field Center, Comox Valley Regional Sports Center, which includes a swimming pool, two ice arenas, an outdoor artificial turf, and weight room. G.P. Vanier is surrounded by rural farmland and the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds providing an excellent learning environment and picturesque international student experience. All academic courses leading to a BC graduation certificate are offered at G.P. Vanier. This year Vanier is pleased to be hosting 75 students in Grades 8-12 from 12 different countries around the world. Current international students represent Germany, Spain, Mexico, Vietnam, Korea, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Colombia, Thailand, Kenya, Hong Kong, and China. While some students are just at Vanier for a short-stay (1-3 months), most are here for a semester, a year, or through to graduation. The international students are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of the school, including extra-curricular activities such as sports teams, clubs, and drama productions. During their time in the Comox Valley students are given the opportunity to take part in many field trips. These include whale watching trips to Tofino, day trips to Victoria, as well as hiking and skiing at Mt. Washington. While attending Vanier, students are placed with a host family in the Comox Valley. By living with a local family, students are able to get a true feel for the Canadian way of life. In return, the host family is given an opportunity to learn about another culture and build an international connection of their own. Why Georges P. Vanier Secondary School Unique programs: G.P. Vanier offers the EXPLORE Outdoor Education Program, a Hockey Academy Program, Cafeteria and Culinary Training Program, and Metalwork, Electronics, and Robotics Skills Canada Programs. The school runs on a linear schedule for grades 8-9, and a semester schedule for grades 10-12. Extracurricular activities: G.P. Vanier has a number of clubs and activities for students to get involved with, including book, dance, environmental, jazz, choir, and weightlifting, to name just a few. Sports teams include volleyball, soccer, cross country, swimming, basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, ski and snowboarding, track and field, mountain biking, rugby, and golf.

Location

Courtenay, Canada

Programs

5

Scholarships

0

Intl. students

~75

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Comox Valley School District 71 (CVSD71) - Highland Secondary School

Comox, Canada

Highland is located in the town of Comox and surrounded by sports fields, forests, and suburbs. Approximately 650 students from grade eight (8) to twelve (12) attend Highland each year. It is a “neighbourhood” school requiring little transportation time to and from an international student's homestay. A variety of school clubs and sports teams are available. Highland is divided into two school houses which are colour coded blue and gold. All academic courses leading to a BC graduation certificate are offered at Highland. This year Highland is pleased to be hosting 64 students in Grades 8-12 from 14 different countries around the world. Current international students represent Germany, Spain, Mexico, Taiwan, Korea, Austria, Japan, Brazil, Columbia, Nigeria, Thailand, Kenya, Chile, and China. While some students are just at Highland for a short-stay (1-3 months), most are here for a semester, a year, or through to graduation. The international students are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of the school, including extra-curricular activities such as sports teams, clubs, and drama productions. During their time in the Comox Valley, students are given the opportunity to take part in many field trips. These include whale watching trips to Tofino, day trips to Victoria, as well as hiking and skiing at Mt. Washington. While attending Highland students are placed with a host family in the Comox Valley. By living with a local family, students are able to get a true feel for the Canadian way of life. In return, the host family is given an opportunity to learn about another culture and build an international connection of their own. Why Highland Secondary School Course variety: Students at Highland have a wide selection of courses to choose from, including the Arts, Band & Music, Careers, English, Home Economics, Computers, French, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, and Technology Education. Highland also offers an iMaker Program for students passionate about coding, programming, technology, and robotics. The school operates on a linear schedule for grades 8-9 and a semester schedule for grades 10-12. Extracurricular activities: Highland is pleased to offer a number of clubs and activities for students to get involved with, including yearbook, environmental action team, beading circle, gardening club, choir, and robotics, to name just a few. Sports teams include volleyball, soccer, cross country, field hockey, aquatics, basketball, wrestling, ski and snowboarding, mountain bike, track and field, rugby, and golf.

Location

Comox, Canada

Programs

5

Scholarships

0

Intl. students

~80

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Comox Valley School District 71 (CVSD71) - Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School

Courtenay, Canada

Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School is named after Canadian Forces Master Corporal Mark Robert Isfeld who was killed while conducting de-mining operations near Kakma, Croatia on June 21, 1994. It is centrally located in east Courtenay amongst suburban houses and the Crowne Isle Golf Resort community. North Island College and the Comox Valley Aquatic Center is a short walk from campus. The student population fluctuates from 900 to 1100 from grades 8 to 12. Formerly a middle school, Mark Isfeld has developed into a thriving high school with academic and extracurricular opportunities for all types of students. All academic courses leading to a BC graduation certificate are offered at Mark Isfeld. Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School is an innovative learning community founded on respect and supporting student excellence through academics, citizenship, the arts, and athletics. Why Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School Course variety: Mark R. Isfeld offers the District's French Immersion Program, and offers Fitness Trainer Certification. The school runs on a linear schedule for grades 8-9 and a semester schedule for grades 10-12. Extracurricular activities: Mark R. Isfeld has a number of ways for students to get involved. Clubs and activities include Dungeons & Dragons, Minecraft, Dr. Who, GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance), Environment Club, Interact Club, Magic Club, Peer Leaders, and Yoga. Mark R. Isfeld is proud to offer a comprehensive athletic program which offers opportunities for all students in grades 8 through 12 to participate in athletics in the sports of Volleyball, Field Hockey, Soccer, Aquatics, X-Country Running, Football, Basketball, Wrestling, Track and Field, Golf, Curling, Gymnastics, Skiing, and Snowboarding.

Location

Courtenay, Canada

Programs

5

Scholarships

0

Intl. students

~70

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Concordia University - St. Paul

St. Paul, USA

Concordia University - St. Paul is a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university that was founded in 1893. Concordia University prepares students for successful careers and meaningful lives by providing an educational experience that is responsive, relevant and real. Focusing on student success, Concordia University creates a caring, supportive and energetic environment that stands out for its warmth, character and academic strength. Student backgrounds, cultural heritage and age vary widely, yet all have found a welcoming and accepting place to grow academically, spiritually and interpersonally. At Concordia University, students are part of a close-knit and caring community that encourages them to explore their interests and abilities to achieve their goals. Students learn together in a supportive and collaborative setting in both the traditional or cohort-based learning environment, forming relationships that last a lifetime. Located in Minnesota’s capital city of St. Paul, Concordia is less than 10 minutes from either downtown St. Paul or Minneapolis, which allows students to enjoy everything the Twin Cities has to offer. Why Concordia University - St. Paul Campus life: Concordia supports students as they explore their academic interests and refine their career choices. In our ever-global world there is no better place than Concordia to prepare students with the culturally dynamic and rich experiences that they will need in life. The Concordia family welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, faith traditions and cultural heritages to share in this community. Enhanced teaching environment: As a university of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, Concordia's mission is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God’s creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel. This school's vision is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds, who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience, coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.

Location

St. Paul, USA

Programs

53

Scholarships

0

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