One for One Exchange

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

About

The Comox Valley Schools 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 Schools International Student Program to study abroad for 1 semester or 1 school year.
International students from sister schools apply to the Comox Valley Schools International Student Program.
You are matched with an international student from a foreign country.
You live in the international students 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 Schools International Student Program supports you through the entire process.

Apply

Apply online ideally 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 Comox Valley Schools International Program one for one exchange administrative fee is $1500 and 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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Denmark

“My time in Denmark was amazing. I know I will never again expereince anything quite like those eight months I spent abroad. I am so grateful for the opportunity to participate in such an exchange, and I would like to thank Comox Valley Schools one for one exchange program for helping me along every step of the way in this complicated process. It has been a fantastic year.”

TorinMark R. Isfeld Secondary School / University of Victoria

Torin’s Denmark Exchange

“My time in Denmark was amazing. I know I will never again
experience anything quite like those eight months I spent abroad. I am
so grateful for the opportunity to participate in such an exchange, and I
would like to thank the Comox Valley Schools Exchange Program for helping
me along every step of the way in this complicated process. It has been
a fantastic year.”

CamrynMark R. Isfeld Secondary School / Thompson Rivers University

Camryn’s Denmark Exchange

Attend Efterskolen Ved Nyborg
Focus on soccer or basketball with former professional coaches
Live in the school dorm with Danish and other international students
Full year study abroad recommended to maximize experience
School skiing trip to Austria and Florida
One-way study abroad experience

France

Sophie’s France Exchange

Attend College Lycee prive Saint Joseph, in La Pommeraye, 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

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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

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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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