JDF-P1 - Admission of International/Out of Province Students

Admission of Exchange Students

The Board recognizes the value and contributions made by exchange students to the intellectual, social, and cultural milieu of a school.  Accordingly, it supports an active student exchange program, providing there are no undue costs to the Division.  The following factors will be considered by the Superintendent’s department in the student selection/approval process:

1. Space for accommodation;

2. Variety in the countries of origin; and,

3. Deployment throughout the Division.

Agencies or sponsoring families for the fall term of that year must submit all relevant information by June 1st of the previous school year.

See also Policies JDB, IEB.

Admission of International Students

International students are individuals seeking enrollment in Division schools, who have neither Canadian citizenship nor landed immigrant status.  Such students may apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for student visas, in order to attend one of our schools.

The educational value, as well as the rich and varied contribution that both Exchange students and International Education students can make to the intellectual, social, and cultural milieu of the school, is recognized.  Their presence can enhance the learning of all students.  Accordingly, the Board favors the active recruitment of such students, and expects schools to support their educational process and development.

Enrollment is subject to compliance with the specified conditions and procedures, as outlined in JDG-P, and the International Education Program:  Homestay Guide (www.studymanitoba.ca).

Conditions

1. Students must apply for admission by June 30th of the year they wish to attend.

2. The fee is based on the most recently published actual operating cost per pupil for the School Division. No refund of fees shall be made if a student discontinues classes, for any reason, during the school year.

3. The Student Registration form (JDB-E1) must be completed by the students and their parents/guardians, to be submitted to the Superintendent’s Department.

4. Acceptance of the applicant shall be subject to:

   1. availability of space in divisional schools;

   2. verification of the applicant’s command of the English language, sufficient to function successfully at the level of enrollment.

5. Principals shall be responsible for the appropriate grade placement of International students and if in doubt, will consult with Manitoba Education.

6. Candidates’ acceptance will be for a one year period only. 

Admission requirements:

1. A Canadian student visa/visitor permit if applicable (photocopy to be attached to application).

2. A transcript of the student’s most recent marks, including a mark in English.  An explanation of the grading system used on the report card should be provided (preferably with a conversion to a percentage).

3. A cheque for the International student fees must be received prior to applicant arriving and be payable to the Prairie Spirit School Division.

4. Completion of the Statutory Declaration for guardianship (JDB-E2)

5. All required information  is to be submitted to the Division prior to June 30th:

The Superintendent of Schools

Prairie Spirit School Division

Box 130, 15 Lorne Avenue

Swan Lake, Manitoba

R0G 2S0

Revised August 2008

Revised February 26, 2013

Revised September 29, 2016