One for One Exchange

Comox Valley Schools reciprocal exchange program. Study Abroad during high school.

About

The Comox Valley International Student Program offers ‘One for One’ (reciprocal exchange) opportunities to grade 9-12 students. It is your opportunity to study abroad during high school and receive graduation credits at the same time. The One for One Exchange Program began in 2007 and has had students from Comox Valley Schools study abroad every year since.

How it Works

You apply to the Comox Valley International Student Program to study abroad for 1 semester or 1 school year
International students from sister schools apply to the Comox Valley International Student Program
You are matched with an international student from a foreign country
You live in the international student’s home and the international student lives in your home

There is lots of planning that goes into the One for One Exchange and the Comox Valley International Student Program supports you through the entire process.

Apply

Apply online during semester 1 (September-December annually) to allow time for the CVISP staff to match you with an international student for placement in the next school year. Prepare these documents before starting the online application.

Letter of Reference – from a teacher, principal or vice principal
Letter of Reference – from a community member (non-family)
Passport – colour copy of your passport photo page
Letter of Intent – explain why you wish to study abroad and your long term goals
Outbound Student Agreement – signed by student and parent

The One for One Exchange Program administrative fee is $1500. It includes:

information and orientation meetings
private meeting with each family
processing of all paperwork required by sister schools and/or partners
processing letters of reference
provision of documents required for Visa processing
medical insurance support (monthly cost borne by student)
sister school relationship through annual visit and student check in by CVISP staff
analysis of school work and awarding of appropriate equivalency credit upon return to Comox Valley Schools
pickup at local airport
room and board with your host family

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France

Sophie’s France Exchange

Attend College Lycee prive Saint Joseph, in La Pommeraye, France; Or attend Mongazon, in Angers, France
1.5 hours from Angers, France / 3 hours from Paris, France
Focus on French language and cultural experience
Live with a French speaking homestay family with your own bedroom
Two week vacations in October, December, February and April.
1 semester (first or second) and full year study periods
Arrival airport is Nantes Atlantique Airport

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Comox Valley Schools - France Exchange School

Comox Valley Schools - France Sister School

Germany

“My exchange to Berlin has been action packed and full of new experiences. I learned so many new things about Germany. Experiencing a culture first hand presents new challenges, but it also brought new and crazy experiences into my life. I am very glad that I was able to learn about Germany in a way that is true and authentic and create new memories that will last forever!”

AdrianMark R. Isfeld Secondary School

Adrian’s Germany Exchange

Jessica’s Germany Exchange

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Japan

Attend Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School
Stay with a homestay family or in the schools dorms
Population 1 million in Sendai
Capital city of Miyagi Prefecture (Northern Japan) and know as “the city of trees”
Access to entire country through world renown bullet train system

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Spain

Samantha’s Spanish Exchange

Attend Instituto Pintor Antonio Lopez, in Tres Cantos, Spain, just 20 minutes north of Madrid.
New student orientation in Madrid with international students from around the world
Focus on Spanish language and cultural experience
Live with a Spanish speaking homestay family with your own bedroom
1 semester (first or second) and full year study periods
Arrival airport is Madrid-Barajas Airport

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