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Foundation of Short-Term Integration Program
Niagara Catholic District School Board
- St. Catharines, Canada
- 0.08 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A group program of about four weeks combining intensive ESL classes with Canadian school life and cultural activities.
What you will learn
- Develop introductory knowledge of Short-Term Integration Program
- Strengthen academic communication and quantitative or analytical skills as relevant
- And prepare for progression to further study.
Career outcomes
- Short-Term Integration Program Specialist
- Short-Term Integration Program Associate
Curriculum
- Standard four-week stay with formal intensive ESL classes and everyday interaction with Canadian students and teachers. Supervised excursions include Toronto
- Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Sports and theatre
- With optional Ottawa and Montreal trips. Homestay with three meals a day
- A detailed schedule is sent before arrival.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Group registration only: minimum 20
- Maximum 100 participants (1 free chaperone per 15 paid students)
- Students aged 10-16 (Grades 5-11)
- Chaperones need upper-intermediate English.
Accepted academic background
Group registration only: minimum 20, Maximum 100 participants (1 free chaperone per 15 paid students), Students aged 10-16 (Grades 5-11), Chaperones need upper-intermediate English.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Contact the International Education Division and check group requirements. Apply online through TrueNorth for the group at least 60 days before the start. Pay the 25 percent deposit with the application and the balance two weeks before arrival. Receive the acceptance letter from the Board. Group visitors apply for a Temporary Resident Visa unless visa-exempt.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,750 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $400 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Niagara Catholic schools |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | International Education Division |
| Department | Short-Term Integration Program |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 2 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.08 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,750 CAD per year. The application fee is $400 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.

