The Southport Aerospace Centre has a pool, whirlpool, waterslide and leisure pool. The Portage District Arts Council hosts art exhibitions and offers art instruction programs to aspiring artists. Program and Location Portage la Prairie School Division has been in existence since 1897. With a one hundred year history, it is one of the more established formal education systems in the province. The two secondary schools in the city are home to 900 students.
International students take part in all activities associated with the school.
Since international students in the program must have a working knowledge of English, they are encouraged to participate fully in classes and extracurricular activities. There is no formal homestay program offered through the school division, but officials with Portage la Prairie School Division can assist students in arranging housing with local families. Portage la Prairie is a small city of 13,000 people. It is centrally located in Canada on the vast plains of southern Manitoba. International students can enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle in a city that is both safe and friendly.