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| | What is SEVEC? | | | Who is SEVEC and what do we do?
SEVEC is a national charitable organization with more than 70 years of experience in organizing exchanges, educational trips and forums in all parts of Canada. Check out the description of our programs and services for more details.
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| | What’s the difference between an exchange and a trip? | | | What is the difference between an exchange and a Rendez-vous Canada Educational Trip?
On an exchange, your school or community youth group is paired or "twinned" with a group in a different part of Canada. You work together on an educational project and take turns visiting and hosting one another.
On a trip, your group travels to your selected destination in Canada. It's a one-way trip where you stay as a group in a hotel or hostel and don't host another group. For more information visit www.rvc.org.
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| | Who can participate? | | | Can I take part in an exchange or a trip on my own through SEVEC, or do I have to be part of a group?
Most of our exchanges are for groups. However, we do offer the summer Volunteer Youth Exchange where individuals from participating communities volunteer at selected festivals in Canada. You can also call 1-800-SEVEC for details on this year's program. What kind of groups can participate in an exchange?
Groups of 10-30 young Canadians aged 12-17 years from a school or a recognized community youth group in any province or territory. Find out more about SEVEC exchanges! What kind of groups can participate in a RVC Educational Trip?
Groups of all kinds and all ages. International groups wishing to visit Canada are welcome. Find out more about RVC Educational Trips! Do you offer work or study programs for high school, college or university students?
We do not currently offer work or study programs for students of any age. However, if you contact SEVEC at info@sevec.ca, or Exchanges Canada at exchanges@pch.gc.ca, we will try to find contact information for you. Do you offer any language immersion courses for individuals, groups, or families?
No, but we have information on what might be available to you. Please contact SEVEC at info@sevec.ca or Exchanges Canada at exchanges@pch.gc.ca.
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| | How much does it cost? | | | How much does it cost to go on an exchange?
Transportation costs between exchange destinations in Canada are covered through SEVEC Youth Exchanges Canada. Individual costs vary tremendously depending on the activities your group chooses to undertake. Your group organizer will be able to give you the precise cost for your exchange. How much does it cost to go on a RVC Educational Trip?
It varies according to your destination and the choices your group makes regarding accommodation, meals and activities. Contact the RVC Coordinator to discuss your options. For more information visit www.rvc.org.
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| | How to I register? | | | How do I register in one of the programs?
For SEVEC Youth Exchanges Canada and for RVC Educational trips, you should speak to your group organizer.
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| | Other questions | | | What is Exchanges Canada?
Exchanges Canada is an initiative of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage that creates opportunities for young Canadians to connect with one another and experience the diversity of Canadian communities, languages, and cultures. Exchanges Canada also provides access to information on all sorts of exchange programs and activities in Canada and abroad.
The Government of Canada provides funding to organizations that administer exchanges in partnership with Exchanges Canada, and SEVEC is a major delivery organization for exchanges for school and community youth groups through SEVEC Youth Exchanges Canada. I still want to know...
Please e-mail us directly at info@sevec.ca if you have any other questions. | | |
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