These courses are given by recognized educational institutions across Canada. These programs have existed for more than twenty-five years. The deadline for applications is February 15, 1999. The program has component for Francophones outside Quebec that affords them the opportunity to improve their skills in French. It covers tuition fees, cultural activities and accomodation on the campus or with a family.
Students are usually responsible for travel and personal expenses.
Next summer, we estimate that nearly 6,200 will be added. More than 2,620 young Canadians will learn English as a second language, and nearly 3,350 will learn French as a second language. Monitors can also receive an allowance for two return trips between their permanent residence and the province or territory where they work, a moving allowance, and an allowance to cover the cost of commuting between their residence and workplace. Monitors can also receive an allowance for one return trip between their permanent residence and the province or territory where they work. Next year, we estimate that 850 more will be added.