Application deadline: march 31 Apply for a $2,000 bursary!

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1 VIVRE À FOND LA FRANCOPHONIE CANADIENNE THREE-WEEK PROGRAM for Grades 8 and 9 Application deadline: march 31 Apply for a $2,000 bursary! Follow us! #destinationclic BURSARY PROGRAM FOR ENRICHMENT IN FRENCH AS A FIRST LANGUAGE MOST EXPENSES ARE COVERED

2 Destination Clic offers you three weeks of cultural discoveries, exciting experiences, and new friends while exploring another francophone region of Canada. What is Destination Clic? If you are francophone, in Grade 8 or Grade 9, and have your permanent residence outside of Quebec, Destination Clic could give you three weeks to make exciting discoveries, enjoy new experiences, meet people you ll never forget, and achieve real and useful goals, all while exploring another region of Canada. The best part is that Destination Clic offers you the opportunity to network with other francophones from all over the country and to discover different francophone communities. Discover your potential! Join others like yourself who are looking to boost their future assets while improving their French. Stack the cards in your favour and get the tools you need for a better future. French offers a world of possibilities for you to discover. Destination Clic offers French workshops, social, cultural, and sports activities, and guided tours in the selected region. 2 Visit for the latest information.

3 I recommend this program to all young people who want to get a taste of university life and enjoy a cultural experience in another city in Canada in order to better appreciate the French language. Isabelle LeBlanc, St. Antoine, New Brunswick Some useful facts Destination Clic is a three-week intensive language course and cultural exchange. You ll have classes and themed activities every day. Accommodation You will live on campus. Bursary The bursary covers the cost of the course, instructional materials, meals, and accommodation, as well as part of the travel costs. * If you receive a bursary, you ll have to pay a registration fee. The bursary ** is paid directly to the host institution. Who can participate in Destination Clic? To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria: be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (those studying in Canada on student visas are not eligible); have your permanent residence outside of Quebec; be enrolled in a French-language school (French-as-afirst-language), in Grade 8 or 9. Note: Students who speak French as a first language but do not attend a French-language school may also apply, but further documentation or assessment may be required to ensure they have the required level of fluency. Bursaries are awarded by random selection, based on provincial and territorial allotments and institutional quotas. Priority is given to first-time applicants. We will attempt to place you at the school you have chosen. I loved meeting other francophones! It was great to hear the different French accents spoken all over Canada. Marie-Josée Chartrand, Rockland, Ontario * Only if you participate outside of your home province. ** Please note that the bursary constitutes taxable income. For more information, call

4 How to apply Complete the application form on-line at by following the instructions. Send the printed, signed application form and the required photocopy of your Canadian birth certificate, proof of Canadian citizenship, or proof of permanentresident status to the coordinator of your home province or territory by March 31 (postmark). You may also complete the attached application form. Each institution that offers Destination Clic has its own admission criteria. To find out more, check the table on page 5 or visit the institution s Web site. If your application is accepted The institution you will be attending will send you an acceptance package. Complete the package and return it, along with your registration fee and deposit, if applicable. Don t delay! You will have 10 working days * to accept the bursary and pay the registration fee, failing which your bursary will be awarded to another applicant. Institutions need to know how many students are coming. * Applicable only for the initial draw. When you ll hear from us In early April, you will be notified by of the status of your application. If you re on a waiting list, don t despair! Because bursaries are awarded when replacing recipients who decide not to attend, you may still have a chance to participate in Destination Clic. Only complete applications will be accepted. You will have to provide your Social Insurance Number to the institution you will be attending. Some educational institutions may require other official identification documents. Destination Clic is offered at three institutions University of Ottawa The University of Ottawa campus is located in the heart of the nation s capital, just across the river from Quebec. Destination Clic offers a unique summer program with courses in French language and Franco-Ontarian literature, as well as a wide range of activities that give you a university experience. In addition to numerous excursions, you can attend workshops on topics ranging from theatre to creative writing, from sports to the arts. Nathalie Dumas Tel.: , ext Fax: [email protected] 4 Visit for the latest information.

5 Université de Moncton Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Located in the heart of Acadia, the Université de Moncton is steeped in Acadian history and culture. Workshops help participants discover the Acadian culture, with special emphasis on history. Many activities revolve around film, sports, theatre, literature, and music, and a number of excursions are organized to show off the region s attractions. Dany Benoit Tel.: Fax: [email protected] On the campus of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, in one of North America s most francophone cities, you ll enjoy a wonderful experience in French and meet young francophones from across Canada. On the program: French workshops; social, cultural, and sports activities; and guided tours. Daniel Lavoie Tel.: Toll free: Fax: [email protected] Calendar and general information Destination Clic LEgend: R = Residence UA = University Apartment Institution Location Session Accommodation Refundable Deposit Non-refundable Registration Fee University of Ottawa Ottawa (ON) June 26 July 14 R $50 $250 Université de Moncton Moncton (NB) June 28 July 17 R $60 $250 Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Trois-Rivières (QC) July 6 July 24 R $50 $250 You must meet all admission criteria by the time the course begins. Please pay special attention to the date classes start. Once bursaries are awarded, switching institutions is permitted only in exceptional cases and with the authorization of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (cmec). Special cases: For special cases (disability, need for medical care, etc.), you must contact your host institution as soon as you receive the informing you of the status of your application. For more information, call

6 Coordinators Send your application form, completed on-line, printed, signed, and accompanied by the required photocopy, to the coordinator of your home province or territory by March 31. Alberta Team Leader Official Languages in Education Programs Alberta Ministry of Education Street NW, 9 th Floor Edmonton, AB T5J 5E6 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] British Columbia French Programs Ministry of Education P.O. Box 9160, STN PROV GOVT Victoria, BC V8W 9H3 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] Manitoba Explore and Destination Clic Programs Bureau de l éducation française Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0T3 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] New Brunswick Explore and Destination Clic Programs Educational Programs and Services and Early Childhood Development 250 King Street, Place 2000 Fredericton, NB E3B 9M9 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] Newfoundland and Labrador Language Programs Section Program Development and Early Childhood Development P.O. Box 8700 St. John s, NL A1B 4J6 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] Northwest Territories French Programs Coordinator Early Childhood and School Services, Culture and Employment P.O. Box 1320, Lahm Ridge Tower, 3 rd Floor Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] Nova Scotia Explore and Destination Clic Programs P.O. Box 578 Halifax, NS B3J 2S9 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] Nunavut Territorial Coordinator P.O. Box 1000, Station 960 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] Ontario Ministry of Education French Programs 900 Bay Street, 8 th Floor, Mowat Block Toronto, ON M7A 1L2 Tel.: [email protected] Prince Edward Island and Early Childhood Development Holman Centre 250 Water Street Summerside, PE C1N 1B6 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] Quebec Coordonnatrice du Québec Programmes Explore et Destination Clic Direction des Affaires internationales et canadiennes (DAIC) Édifice Marie-Guyart Ministère de l Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport 1035, rue De La Chevrotière Quebec, QC G1R 5A5 Tel.: [email protected] Saskatchewan Official Language Programs Student Achievement and Supports Saskatchewan Ministry of Education 2220 College Avenue, 6 th Floor Regina, SK S4P 4V9 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] Yukon Territorial Coordinator French Programs 1000 Lewes Boulevard Whitehorse, YK Y1A 3H9 Tel.: Fax: [email protected] Once bursaries are awarded, switching institutions is permitted only in exceptional cases and with the authorization of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). The Department of Canadian Heritage provides funding for Destination Clic, while the provinces and territories assume the costs of the program s decentralized administration. The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (cmec) coordinates the program at the pan-canadian level. 6 Visit for the latest information.