The application deadline
for 2010-2011 school
year exchanges has
been extended to:

•  September 17, 2010.

To apply for an Exchange Program complete the SEVEC online application form. For more information on how SEVEC can help you organize and facilitate a group exchange, educational trip, or youth forum, please email us at: info@sevec.ca.

Working with you, SEVEC will:

• identify an exchange group that has similar learning objectives, size, age and interests;
• arrange for funding of the travel component of the program;
• make all travel arrangements;
• offer bursaries for low-income and special needs participants;
• provide significant support services including a detailed organizer’s handbook, a comprehensive Web site, sample program outlines, and fundraising tools;
• ensure safe, secure, exchanges plus insurance for all group members;
• send ideas for pre-exchange communication and activities with a twin group and local MPs;
• provide information for parents and participants; and
• offer a 24/7 assistance network.

Enhancing curriculum through
experiential learning

SEVEC’s greatest strength is its one to two week reciprocal
home-stay exchange program for groups of youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who are either Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

Programs take place during the school year or over the summer. Whether you wish to organize a bilingual exchange, an inter-cultural exchange or prefer to have an intra-cultural exchange, we offer theme-based activities; such as volunteerism & community involvement, science, history, geography, arts & culture, sports and music, that can support your curriculum objectives.

Our exchanges:

• Cover travel costs
• Are affordable: youth pay only for the tourist activities their group selects (Range: 100 - $400 per youth).
• Offer unique experiences and insights.
• Help youth gain a deeper understanding of the shared aspects and diversity of our country.
• Improve self-confidence, self and social awareness, independence, and goal setting.
• Present an opportunity for participants to connect with other youth and have the time of their lives!
• Provide hands-on learning about living in Canada in a non-formal context.
• Provide equal access for all abilities and situations.

A membership fee of $50.00 per group is required upon application. Upon confirmation of an exchange, a fee of $40.00 per exchange participant is applicable.