Western School Division has been hosting international students in our two schools since 2001. Having students from other countries and cultures join our community of learners has been an enriching experience for both the international students and us as hosts.

Western School Division is able to provide the best of both worlds - the safety of small town living and access to an urban setting. We have excellent academic, technological, athletic, arts and social components within our school programs. Our local services are extensive. Winnipeg, only an hour's drive on an excellent highway, provides opportunities for provincial, national, and international activities.

The enrolment of Morden Collegiate is approximately 550 students from grade 9-12 including students at the Teen Learning Centre and vocational programming sites

Our school offers a variety of programs:

• Regular English program as well as French Immersion and Advanced Placement courses
• English as an Additional Language
• Cooperative Education
• International Education
• Special Education

Morden Collegiate has a wide range of extra-curricular activities that include band, choir, sports, and drama.

ÉMMS offers the following programs:

• An overall program based on Middle Years philosophy (evolved over the last 20 years).
• A dual track system including both English and French Immersion programs.
• Basic French is taught at all grades in our English track.
• Physical education and music are taught by specialists.
• A band program starting at the Grade 6 level.
• Resource and guidance programs.
• Exploratory study in industrial arts, home economics, outdoor education, drama and art for Grade 7.
• Electives for Grade 8 students including art, band, home economics, choral music, drama, computer studies, and industrial arts.

École Morden Middle School:

• Has approximately 500 students in Grades 5 to 8 middle years English and French immersion programs.
• Is served by approximately 30 professional staff.
• Has competent support staff in the classroom, offices and technology labs.
• Has a well-stocked, well-organized Learning Resources Centre.
• Is completely connected internally and to the outside world through technology.
• Welcomes international students through Western School Division's International Education Program

As an international Student studying at Morden Collegiate or École Morden Middle School, you most likely will be participating in the Home-stay Program.

The Town of Morden has a population of approximately 7000 and is committed to maintaining an enviable lifestyle and it shows! The Town's efforts are a reflection of the residents' desire to build a community that preserves all things great about a small town atmosphere while generating unparalleled recreation, education, and employment opportunities. Morden is located just one hour from Winnipeg.

The Western School Division has a list of local families that have been screened and deemed able to provide an appropriate and healthy environment for an International student. Families undergo a criminal and child abuse background check to ensure the safety of the student. Families are also interviewed and their homes visited by the International Student Program personnel to assess interest, friendliness, and concern for the growth and development of the student. The emphasis is on a home that provides the student with comfortable surroundings and a place for practicing and developing English Language Skills.