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Are you open to exploring Canada for a few weeks,meeting new friends,learning French and participating in unforgettable worthy adventures?Or are you looking for something longer-term where you can dive deep into another language and culture?The Explore or Odyssey Programs may be right for you!
EXPLOREPROGRAMS
Offered during the spring and summer for people with any skill level in French,Explore Programs are language programs which allow you to discover another region of Canada while learning French.There is a three-week Explore Program (ages 13 to 15) and an Explore Program if you’re a student 16 years old or older.
FUNDING
The three-week Explore Program:$2,000 (taxable income).
The Explore Program for 16+ year olds:$2,800 (taxable income).
The funding covers the major expenses for participating in the program:fees,teaching materials,workshops,food,accommodation,and most of your activities.Apart from personal spending money you will need to cover registration fees and travel expenses.
ELIGIBILITYCRITERIA(资格标准)
In order to qualify for the Explore Programs funding,you must:
—be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (those studying in Canada on a student visa are not eligible);
—be 13,14 or 15 years old by the time your Explore (ages 13 to 15) course begins;and have been a full-time student for at least one term.
There is no age limit for participation in Odyssey,but you do need to meet all the other eligibility requirements.There are no French-language-skill requirements to apply for the Odyssey program.A driver’s licence is not a requirement for selection.However,in some regions,having a licence is preferable.
1.Which of the following can you do if you join in the Funded Programs?
A.Go abroad. B.Meet old friends.
C.Have an adventure. D.Dive water.
2.How much is it if 14-year-old Tom and 17-year-old Mick participate in the program?
A.$2,000.
B.$2,800.
C.Between $2,000 and $2,800.
D.$4,800.
3.Which of the following is the extra cost if you participate in the program?
A.Students’ books. B.Trip expenses.
C.Living expenses. D.Dinners.
