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The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board serves approximately 18,000 students each day at 46 elementary and 8 secondary schools. Supporting student achievement is the goal of close to 1,800 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.
The district covers a wide geographical area of 7,221 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west. |
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School Programs
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 Hastings and Prince Edward offers a full range of academic courses: English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies (History and Geography), as well as French and Spanish. Courses and programs in the Fine Arts (Visual Art, Dance, Music and Dramatic Arts), Business, Computers, Physical Education, Family Studies, and Technology are also available. We are also partnered with the Quinte Ballet School of Canada, an excellent school for those seeking professional dance careers. There are also packages of courses in Computers and Outdoor Education, plus the International Baccalaureate Program and the American-based Advance Placement Program. English as a Second Language is also available to all international students. |
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International Student Program
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International Student Program (ISP) is open to all students - Grade 7 to 12.
With 8 secondary and 46 elementary schools our school board covers a wide
geographical area of 7,221 square miles. We strive to offer excellence in
education to prepare our students to meet global challenges. |
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About Belleville
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Our district population is less than 100,000 people providing all of the
conveniences, security and comfort of a small city. Belleville is two hours from
Toronto and Ottawa, and four hours from Montreal - each with international
airports.
Our community can be easily reached by car, train or bus. Recently, the Ontario Social Development Council ranked our region as having the highest quality of living in Ontario, ranking us #1 over all other cities studied, including Ottawa and Toronto.
 Our area is known as a destination for outdoor fun, including skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. We have numerous museums, cultural organizations, shops, restaurants and a thriving arts community. Our community is surrounded by numerous universities, such as Queen's University, the Universities of Ottawa and Toronto, as well as Carleton, York and Ryerson Universities, plus several community colleges. This gives international students who graduate with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma a wide range of post-secondary opportunities.
The climate is moderate with four distinct seasons. The average winter temperature is about -3¡ëC and the average summer temperature is about 25¡ëC. |
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Homestay Program
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Students are provided a private room, three meals daily - seven days a week, and access to laundry facilities. Each homestay applicant participates in an in-home interview, an orientation session, and undergoes a criminal background and reference check.
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