普利尔斯普瑞特教育局

　　Key Information

　　Location: Prairie Spirit School Division covers approximately 6000 km2 of south-centreal Manitoba. The central office is located in the town of Pilot Mound. We are located within an hour of Manitoba‘s two major cities, Brandon and Winnipeg.

　　Accommodation Options: Homestay.

　　Health Insurance Requirement: All International Students staying in Manitoba must get Health/Medical Insurance. The approximate cost is $500.00. A second form, the Release Form is to be signed and completed by the parent or legal guardian and returned to the Prairie Spirit School Division. This form gives permission to Prairie Spirit and the Homestay Family to secure medical advice and treatment as may be deemed necessary for the health and safety of the student.

　　Student Population: There are approximately 2,300 students in our division and with an average of 15 international students enroled. On average, there are 160 teachers employed. The school enrolments range from 10 students in a small school to 250 students in a larger Kindergarten to Grade 12 public school.

　　Study Periods: Classes take place Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from the beginning of September until the end of June. High school students follow a semester system with 4 blocks/courses scheduled every day. There is a two-week break for Christmas and a one-week Spring break near the end of March.

　　Institutional Profile

　　Why stay in Prairie Spirit School Division?

　　beautiful and picturesque area of south central Manitoba located in the central Canada - a “must-see” experience

　　near two provincial parks including Spruce Woods Provincial Park, home of Western Canada’s only desert

　　agricultural rural setting where farms are diverse and relatively large with a variety of livestock and crops

　　spectacular view of the stars and Northern Lights (aurora borealis)

　　very safe schools and communities with low crime rates

　　excellent air quality

　　peaceful and quiet surroundings

　　residents are especially friendly

　　distinct cultural groups: Hutterite communities, French communities, one First Nations community as well as many individuals with distinct cultural backgrounds

　　has experience in cultural exchanges from countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Australia, Korea, Japan as well as others

　　covers approximately 6000 km2 of south-central Manitoba

　　29 schools including 13 Hutterite colony schools and 16 public schools (2 schools offer French programs)

　　there are nine high schools with small class sizes and a pupil teacher ratio is 16:1

　　school sports include volleyball, basketball, hockey, curling, soccer, cross country, skiing (downhill and cross country), badminton, baseball, softball, and track and field

　　most schools offer a music, choral or visual arts program

　　Career Technology Studies Program, where students pursue workplace experience in a variety of areas, is available in certain schools

　　leaders in technology and Distance Education

　　Program Details

　　The Manitoba curriculum is offered by all of our schools. Our high schools offer a wide variety of courses of which many are supplemented through our Distance Education programs.

　　Prairie Spirit School Division enjoys a unique partnership with the University of Winnipeg facilitating a smooth transition from high school to university.

　　Tuition and Fees

　　The following fees are based on a 10-month stay from the beginning of September until the end of June. Short-term stays are available.

　　Application fee, non-refundable: $100.00

　　Homestay Fee for full academic year at $550/month: $5500.00

　　Tuition Fee for full academic year at $1000/month: $10,000.00

　　Medical Insurance: $500.00

　　Note: All funds are in Canadian dollars.