Application for Canada Study Tour (9th edition)
2nd November – 16th November 2024

What is Canada Study Tour?

With the study tour, you will not only visit two Canadian provinces, see major Canadian universities and attend the High school in Canada, but mostly attend the greatest leadership conference in Canada and cheer together with some other Canadian students. You are going to experience change and will return to your country with a different mindset and attitude.

The study tour is an excellent educational and career opportunity: it is less a ‘course’ than a learning immersion in Canada and global leadership, a program which supports positive, energetic, creative, helpful, kind and independent students.

You will also make long-lasting friendships and what is more, you would love Canada so much that later it is going to be your favorite place in the world, where you feel happy and wish to come back very fast.

Application Process

How to apply for the Canada Study Tour?

Step 1

You need to answer the questions in the application form, which is available on the website.

You need to send the application to apply@polish-academy-canada.com by October 5th 2024.

If you send your application on time, you will get the confirmation e-mail automatically.

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Step 2

You need to take the Enneagram Personality Test – which is free & no email required, takes just 12 minutes to complete,
and send us your results together with the application form.

https://personalitypath.com/free-enneagram-personality-test/

Step 3

Study Tour Committee will review the application forms and select some students. Each approved applicant will be invited for a short video interview with the study tour committee.

Step 4

Study Tour Committee will choose 8 -12 students to take part in Canada Study Tour. From that point on students will receive regular information bulletins on the program and the operational aspects of the Tour. 

Leadership Learning in Canada

You will learn about Canadian leadership programs through study visits to the major Canadian universities, institutions of Canada, a leadership camp, and take part in the ‘Ontario Student Leadership Summit’ (OSLS). You will get in touch with university teachers from Canada for classes, workshops, evening activities, and private meetings!

You will go through unique experience of taking part in Canadian leadership conference and learn to surpass the challenges by interacting with other international students.

You will also take part in the leadership training organized by Young Leaders. World at the University of Victoria on Vancouver Island and work on with Enneagram with a professional Canadian coach Anna Cuglietta. The Enneagram is a personality tool that can help young people better understand themselves and others. By identifying their unique personality type, young people can gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and patterns of behavior. This self-awareness can help them make better decisions, communicate effectively, and navigate relationships more successfully. Additionally, the Enneagram can help young people develop empathy and compassion for others, and appreciate the diversity of personalities around them. You will also have the possibility to take part in the Kindness and Empathy course organized by professional coach in Canada – Melissa Hoffort. You will learn to work with different types of cultures and learn to embrace cultural diversity in Canada.

Sightseeing & High School & Fun Leadership Activities at Camp Scugog

You will travel to Toronto, London, Niagara Falls, Vancouver, Victoria as well as to other Canadian cities in Ontario and British Columbia. You will join the Canadian students at one of the High schools in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, sit in on class and talk with older students about their life goals. You will also have the unforgettable experience of billeting with a Canadian family, spending time with your friends at Canadian Camp and meeting new lifelong friends from different cultural backgrounds.

Where will I stay?

You are going to stay with other Canadian students at different hotels in Canada, for example, Sheraton on the Falls in Niagara Falls, Vittoria Hotel in Niagara Falls, Express Inn in Oshawa and others, as well some private housing rentals.

How much does it cost?

The fee for the whole study tour period – including transportation between Canadian cities, other transports in Canada, for example, the yellow bus, flight ticket from Toronto to Vancouver, the student leadership conference ticket, hotel accommodation, private housing rentals, a leadership camp in Canada, breakfast at OSLC and food at Camp Scugog, university leadership workshops, universities campus tours, University Certification Program and canoeing in Canada (dependable on the weather) may be approximately 9000 – 9500 zl*

Although consumption and needs vary, you can expect to spend $ 15-20 per day on meals and incidentals, or some extra sightseeing in Canada Study Tour provides some meals too, and family hosting is also provided in Canada during some leadership exchange experience.

The group flight ticket with two custodians between Poland (Europe) and Canada is NOT included in the price. It is going to be a multi city flight ticket. We are going to fly from Warsaw to Toronto and back from Vancouver to Warsaw.

 * the final price is connected with the dynamic changes in airline industry and the prices of flight tickets, gasoline price today, as well as foreign currency.

Please download the first program draft here: Plan 2024 preliminary

Please download CST speakers’ bio here: Speakers 2024

Please download the exemplary leadership program here: Leadership Program 2024

Ontario Student Leadership Conference

For the last 45 years, the Ontario Student Leadership Conference has been the marquee event for youth in the province. OSLC is the largest and longest multi-day Leadership Conference in Canada. Each year, we bring together the country's largest group of speakers to teach, entertain, and inspire.

We believe:

  • Leadership is not about bite-sized lessons.

  • We want to train you beyond cheering for a change!

  • You have the talent, the dedication, and the will to make a difference.

  • You are the future of our country and we want to inspire you to do MORE!

  • Being a leader is a lifestyle, a choice. A place that is extraordinary!

  • You have it in you to ignite the leader within

High School Experience in Canada
Dover Bay Secondary School on Vancouver Island

Students at Dover Bay Secondary school are encouraged to pursue excellence in both their academic and personal life. The school understands each student learns in different ways and have developed a variety of course options to meet those needs. Students at Dover Bay are challenged to think critically and independently. The school also emphasizes the importance of physical health and well being, not only for the individual but for the community as a whole. Dover Bay Secondary School has created a school culture where students have a great opportunity to succeed. The staff is dedicated to providing the best quality of education and care available to International Students. They strive to ensure that students’ experiences with our program is positive from before they even arrive in Canada. They are committed to comprehensive student support, quality homestay placements and ethical business practices. Their goal is student success.

Advanced Leadership Program at Victoria University on Vancouver Island
organized by YoungLeaders.World

University of Victoria on Vancouver Island

https://www.uvic.ca/

High School Experience on Vancouver Island

https://studyvancouverisland.ca/

Young Leaders.World

Marysia Niedbala (CST 2021 Participant) was awarded with the Canadian Internship Program & Advanced Leadership Training
for her participation in Canada Study Tour 2021.
(Video from Carla Cuglietta)