We tend to favor the link with the host family and the local correspondent. Ideally, calls and links with family back home should be limited to encourage immersion.
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French-English bilingualism is at the heart of LIFPA’s pedagogical approach.
It’s the ability to express oneself in both French and English, orally and in writing, with the same precision and finesse. This means learning from an early age and real cultural immersion.
LIFPA students can be English-speaking, French-speaking or bilingual. They can be bi-national or allophone in English and French with an international nationality (excluding France and Canada). Multiculturalism is an integral part of our learning dynamics and a fundamental educational value of our school.
We also welcome French students aged between 12 and 18 who come to perfect their English, and for whom we are looking for paid host families.
“I’m a student at LIFPA Don Bosco Halifax and I’d like to have an immersive experience in France, so I have several options”.
11 months in France with 1 immersion in a school, in a country chosen from among our partners.
6 months in France with 1 immersion in a school, in a country chosen from among all our partners.
3 months in France with 1 immersion in a school, in a country chosen from among all our partners.
A pedagogical review is carried out with the young person before leaving LIFPA to anticipate any need for “catching up” on site or for additional courses in the destination establishment(s). Depending on the length of their stay in France, students will meet with their educational advisor on their return to LIFPA to assess any needs they may have.
No harmonization has been implemented, as programs and content are the same in France and at LIFPA. On the other hand, the educational teams can carry out an assessment of the student’s skills before his or her departure in order to set up a support system if necessary for the courses in the destination institution.
Yes, regardless of the number of applications, the selection is based on a file and an interview.
Vacations in Canada and France are very close in terms of dates.
A survey of each family and a visit to the host home are carried out by our staff before any new students are welcomed. A post-hospitality survey is also planned each time.
We tend to favor the link with the host family and the local correspondent. Ideally, calls and links with family back home should be limited to encourage immersion.
Ensemble scolaire LIFPA DON BOSCO HALIFAX
7071 Bayers Road
Halifax, Nouvelle Ecosse
Mail : contact@lifpa-donbosco.com
