8. FACTS ABOUT WINNIPEG
Population of Winnipeg – 712,700 (2007)
Winnipeg has long been one of the most multicultural communities in Canada
Over 100 languages spoken by the people who live here
Average summer temperature: +26 degrees C (+78.8 F)
Average winter temperature: -12 Celsius (+10.4 degrees Fahrenheit)
Winnipeg is one of the sunniest places in Canada, receiving over 2,300 hours of sunlight
annually, and has clear skies more than any other city in Canada.
9. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WINNIPEG
•Safe & Affordable
• Our cost of living is inexpensive: our standard of living is high
•World class arts and culture
•Internationally renowned ballet company, world-class symphony
•Three professional sports teams
(Winnipeg Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Winnipeg Goldeyes)
•Provincial Nominee Program
12. Where have the students come from?
Asia
China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia,
Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Europe Oceania
Austria ,Germany, Italy, Australia
Ireland, Russia, Portugal,
Spain, Switzerland
North America
Central America
Mexico, United States
Costa Rica
South America
Brazil, Chile, Colombia
13. What does International Student
Program have to offer?
Academic Excellence
Short & Long Term Organized Cultural
Programs Activities Program
throughout the Year
University Prep In-School Support
Supportive Homestays
English as an
(In-house)
Additional Language
Wide Variety of
Courses
14. High School (Grade 9-12)
John Taylor Collegiate (AP) St. James Collegiate
Westwood Collegiate (IB) Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate (IB)
15. Student Timetable
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Semester Systems High School (Grade 9-12)
1st Semester (September-January) Middle School ( Grade6-8)
2nd Semester (February-June) Elementary School (K-Grade 5)
16. Courses
Vocational Programs
Aviation, Jewelry Arts, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts,
Power Mechanics, Electronics, Welding, Woods
French / Spanish
Volunteer
Community Service Certificate
Music, Theatre & Fine Hockey / Sports
Arts Academy
Business
Seminar in Business, Retailing, Promotion, Career Pre-Engineering / Bio-Tech
Development, Management
Advanced Placement / IB Programs
30. The vision of the St. James Hockey Academy is to provide students with an experience
that will allow them to improve their skill sets both academically and athletically. The
Academy creates a dynamic environment infused with multiple curricular options to
improve hockey skills and future healthy lifestyles.
32. School Spirit
Activities
•School Dances
•Fashion Show
•Variety Show
•30 Hour Famine
•Ski Trips
•Spirit Week
•Youth in Philanthropy
•Human Rights Group
34. University of Manitoba
www.umanitoba.ca/
University of Winnipeg
www.uwinnipeg.ca/
Red River College
www.rrc.mb.ca/
Province of Manitoba
www.education-excellence.ca
37. International Student Program
Monthly Activities
Sporting Events
Canadian Cooking Arts, Musical and
and Living Events Theatre Events
Manitoba Canadian Cultural
Legislative Building Events
Tour
Volunteer Events
Outdoor Activities
Multicultural
Restaurant Dinners