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Testimonials:

 

"A really big thank to you and your organization for this marvellous trip; Alaïs is very enchanted of her travel and very happy of the days in Marc and Annie home. 
Thank you CISPI for all. Best regards."  Benoit

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"Dear Paul and Pat,

     Thank you again for all you have done for our children. They are very happy with their stay and keep great memories of Canada. They fall in love with your country and they hope to return soon!"

Canadian youth aged 13-17 are invited to apply for an incredible experience with an international exchange.

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  1. For as little as $2,000 your teen can experience one or more months with a teen/host family in another country. 

  2. Group exchanges are normally 4 weeks in duration and occur during the school year.  Individual exchanges can be set up during the school year or summer  at a time and duration that are mutually agreed upon by both families and CISPI.

  3. These "Cultural Reciprocal International Exchanges" are enriching
    and life-changing for the whole family, and much more than just languages.

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Your teen can visit, then your family is a reciprocal host with another teen a month or more in any of these countries.
SPAIN | ITALY | FRANCE | UK | GERMANY | IRELAND

What makes an exchange happen?

  • Two children, two families, one friendship for life.

  • An affordable and exciting international adventure in a safe family environment.
     

CISPI has formed partnerships with various international student exchange companies and is proud to be selected as the Canadian partner of Aventuro, headquarted in Berlin, Germany.  Aventuro partners and others have youth wanting to exchange with a Canadian youth.  CISPI Exchanges can occur during the school year or even the summer. Exchanges during the school year are available to all students who attend school districts that have formal exchange agreements with CISPI.  Check with CISPI to see if your school district participates. 

  • We organize customized Reciprocal Exchanges for Canadians wanting to go to Spain, Germany, France, Ireland, Switzerland, and Italy for students.

  • We aim our cultural and linguistic exchange program to teenagers between 13 and 17 years of age and their families who are willing to open their home to celebrate a memorable international experience

  • We screen families, prepare and support them throughout the exchange period

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How it happens:

  1. Complete and forward the
    Pre-application or contact CISPI pat@cispi.ca or paul@cispi.ca 
    to express your interest and to learn more.

  2. CISPI will forward the program application so we can get to know you better.

  3. Our team searches for a placement/match that meets your expectations and notifies you when a host teen/family has been proposed.  

  4. CISPI and our partners work with both families to ensure dates are shared and safe, caring home environments are ready to welcome the participants.

  5. Costs are calculated and the payment schedule is shared.  

  6. Full payment is forwarded after both families agree to the match.

  7. Families are connected and begin to communicate and interact

  8. Start packing!!!

What's included:​

  • CISPI will respond 24/7 for emergency calls and will communicate quickly to any questions or concerns you may have.

  • All participating families will be screened and references will be checked

  • All participants are required to have health insurance. Emergency health and dental insurance is provided for one month exchanges. Extra insurance coverage for exchanges of two or more months  can be arranged by CISPI. Flight cancellation insurance and baggage insurance is also included for each group participant.

  • All groups with 15 or more participants will have their  flights (departing and returning) chaperoned by a CISPI representative or a school district representative.

  • You will be met at the destination airport by our exchange partners, and/or your exchange family members.

  • If a match is not found, a full refund is provided.

 

Not included:

  • Flight fees are not included. Group flights will be arranged by CISPI and the fee will be forwarded to the families for payment.  Individual participants arrange their own flights and method of payment (air miles, points, etc.)

To meet the Aventuro team and to learn more please visit www.Aventuro.org and click the English tab and then “Exchange Programs”

© 2020 CISPI

Canada International Student Placement  Inc. (CISPI)  2550 Hobson Road, Ottawa, Canada K1V8M5  

Tel: 613-601-1596   Fax: 613-482-4654  |  pat@cispi.ca    paul@cispi.ca

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