BRAZIL: CLASSIC

Travel and experience life in another country, learn the language and live with a host family on a classic high school student exchange. The classic high school student exchange program provides you with your own unique experience and opportunity to see a little bit of the world.

Brazil is available in:

CLASSIC | SUMMER

HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?

Late July 2025–Late October 2025

Application due:
April 1, 2025

Late January 2026–Late April 2026

Application due:
September 15, 2025

Late July 2025–Early January 2026

Application due:
April 1, 2025

Late January 2026–Early July 2026

Application due:
September 15, 2025

Late July 2025–Early July 2025

Application due:
April 1, 2025

Late January 2026–Early January 2027

Application due:
September 15, 2025

ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY

What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!

ORIENTATION: LOCAL ORIENTATION / 10 DAYS PORTUGUESE LESSONS

A local orientation will be provided by the local coordinator in your host community. The local orientation will help you to get to know the host community, your local support system and provide you with a crash course in important cultural norms, so you can adjust to school and host family life!

All students benefit from 10 days of Portuguese language lessons to jumpstart their program in their local community too!

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: PORTUGUESE

There is no language requirement for Brazil, however applicants are encouraged to study prior the start of their program. Language lessons may be necessary once in country at an additional fee should the level of Portuguese require this for daily life.

SCHOOL LIFE: LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

Attend a local public school (private school option may be presented if available).

School Year: School starts in February and ends the first week of December
Common courses: Languages, History, Science, Economics, Geography, Technology
Average hours per week: 35 hours of class per week.
Common school holidays: 2 weeks of winter holidays in July, Summer break is December – January.
Fun fact: The school day is divided into 3 sessions: 7am – 12pm, 12pm – 5pm, and 5pm – 10pm. Students attend 1 session (usually the 7am – 12pm school day session!) Imagine school finished by noon!