A Typical Week in Canada
Hello, my name is Nicola and I come from Fabriano, a small town in the heart of Italy. Currently, I am attending high school in St. John's, Newfoundland and studying abroad here for a year.
Hello, my name is Nicola and I come from Fabriano, a small town in the heart of Italy. Currently, I am attending high school in St. John's, Newfoundland and studying abroad here for a year.
Have you ever been to St. Johns, Canada!? Take a dive into my first two months studying high school in beautiful Canada.
When you are studying high school in another country, it is important to have fun and achieve good grades. Here are some tips YOU can use to create the best class schedule when studying abroad!
To be honest, I prefer the Canadian way of educating high schoolers better, but I also believe both education systems are some of the best in the world.
I wished I had a list of things I needed to bring to not forget anything. Now, I am in Canada and I am writing this to help future study abroad students.
SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES Medicine Hat School District is located in Southeastern Alberta, and is home to 65,000 people. In addition to three foreign language options and ESL support, students can also choose a wide variety of courses including AP Classes in Math, English, and Social Studies, and students can also get involved in a variety of extracurriculars ranging from Art Club and Drama Club to International Club, Comic Book Club, and Rotary Club. Students also have the opportunity to take joint classes with Medicine Hat College. FACILITIES Students in Medicine Hat School District can make use of the newly built Indoor Running Track. Facilities also include gymnasiums, theatres, and a learning commons. SPORTS AND ARTS Medicine Hat School District has a strong sports program - with the Track and Field team reaching the provincial championships two years in a row. Students can also get involved in various sports including those available year round such as basketball and volleyball an
SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES Livingstone Range School Division encompasses a vast geographical area across southwestern Alberta, an area embraced by brilliant blue skies, fresh air, wide open spaces, and the western spirit. Livingstone Range offers its students Honors courses, as well as Dual Credit courses with a number of local universities with both academic and vocational courses. A more unique study option for Livingstone Range students is Wildlife Studies, allowing students to explore and grow a love for nature. SPORTS AND ARTS Students attending Livingstone Range School Division will have an opportunity to participate in all the regular school sports. These include Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Baseball, Golf, Football, Rodeo, Rugby, Track and Field, and numerous other sports. In addition to the school activities the local area offers amazing opportunities to participate in numerous outdoor activities. Within the boundaries of the school division are two ski hills and countless m
Located in the province of Alberta’s largest and capital city, the Edmonton Public Schools is recognized as one of the best in Canada. Alberta is renowned for its high quality of education, ranking No. 2 in the world in both reading and science scores, and in the top 12 for math. Schools in this district offer various unique programs such as sports academies, specialty skills programs, French immersion Program, and AP courses. FACILITIES Students at Edmonton Public Schools have access to facilities such as ice rinks, swimming pools, curling arenas, golf courses, and private fitness facilities. Further facilities include computer labs, drama theaters, music labs, language labs, fabrication design studios, large gymnasiums, food labs, and art studios. SPORTS AND ARTS Students can choose from a variety of sports programs at each school. Sports Academies in Baseball, Dance, Elite Athletics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Softball are available too. In addition to academic art options