Why

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

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.