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Total Costs: (Based on a full time student studying in Ottawa for 10 months with an approved homestay)
Ottawa Catholic School Board – $28,000 CDN
Ottawa Carleton District School Board – $27,500 CDN
Included:
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Full time tuition for a complete academic program (September 1-June 30)
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10 months in an approved homestay with meals
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All textbooks
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Interim and Final Progress Reports issued by the school
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English as a Second Language Assessment and ministry of education approved ESL courses
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One school uniform package if required by the school
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All curriculum based school excursions
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Participation in school intramural programs and clubs
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Transportation to school as appropriate
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All application and administration fees
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Medical insurance
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Airport pick up
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Welcome language assessment and course selection assistance
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Assistance with study permits and visas
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Scholarship application assistance
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Application assistance to a variety of Canada’s post-secondary institutions
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Ongoing communication with parents and agencies
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The full support of OIEC directors
School Board Ottawa Catholic Ottawa Carleton District
Upon application
(Step Three) $300CDN $300CDN
Upon Acceptance
– (5) months of homestay $22,000CDN $21,500CDN
– (10) months of tuition
15 days after arrival, includes $5,700CDN $5,700CDN
five months of homestay
TOTAL $28,000CDN $27,500CDN
INCLUDED:
$500 damage deposit—fully returned if no damage to the home or contents occurs as a result of the student’s behaviour.
$600 non refundable fees for homestay and custodianship registration costs.
Total cost for one semester (September–February or February–June)
Ottawa Catholic School Board – $15,100CDN payable upon acceptance.
Ottawa Carleton District School Board – $14,100CDN payable upon acceptance
Step One: contact OIEC to introduce yourself and to learn more about the programs
Step Two: Complete and forward the Statement of Interest Form, then OIEC will send you an application package.
Step Three: Complete the application package and non refundable payment of $300.
Step Four: Upon acceptance, return homestay forms and payment of $21,500 for students registering with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board ($600 non refundable).
Upon acceptance, return homestay forms and payment of $22000 for students registering with the Ottawa Catholic School Board ($600 non-refundable).
Step Five: Receive a formal letter of acceptance and apply for a study permit
Step Six: Arrange for travel and make arrangements for final payment of $5700 CDN.
APPLICATION STEPS
FEE STRUCTURE AND TIMELINES
IMPORTANT WEBSITE LINKS
Archdiocese of Ottawa | www.catholicottawa.ca
Canadian Immigration and Citizenship | www.cic.gc.ca
City of Ottawa | www.ottawa.ca
Find Your Embassy in Ottawa | www.international.gc.ca/protocol-protocole/reps.aspx?lang=eng
Ontario Colleges | www.ontariocolleges.ca
Ontario College of Teachers | www.oct.ca
Ontario Ministry of Education | www.edu.gov.on.ca
Ontario University Application Centre | www.ouac.on.ca
Ottawa Carleton District School Board | www.ocdsb.ca
Ottawa Catholic School Board | www.ocsb.ca