National education programs

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Overview

The Odyssey, Explore and Destination Clic programs provide Canada focused learning opportunities for individuals as early as Grade 8. Each program offers unique opportunities to learn more about Canada's diverse cultures and official languages.

Odyssey Program

Odyssey gives you the opportunity to dive deep into another language and culture while sharing your own. Travel and explore Canada, earn an income and get bilingual professional experience. Under the supervision of a teacher, you will use games and other activities on a daily basis to motivate students to learn more about English as a second language.

The Odyssey Language Assistant Program is a paid, professional work experience that involves travelling to Quebec or New Brunswick to work with students for nine months. Earn over $20 an hour while gaining valuable work experience in a classroom setting.

More information

Odyssey website

Odyssey Facebook page

Odyssey Twitter page

Odyssey YouTube channel

Odyssey Pinterest page

Explore Program

Explore is a five-week intensive French language-immersion program. You can take the program in the spring or summer. Most expenses are covered.

More information

Explore Official Website

Explore Facebook Page

Explore Twitter Page

Explore Youtube Channel

Destination Clic

Destination Clic is a bursary program for enrichment in French as a first language. The three-week program is designed for students in Grades 8 and 9 residing outside of Quebec. Destination Clic offers you three weeks of cultural discoveries, exciting experiences, and new friends while exploring another francophone region of Canada. Most expenses are covered.