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OFFICIAL LANGUAgES PROGRAMS
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Learn or improve your French or
English in another part of Canada -
An experiential summer program for
francophone students outside Quebec -
Be a paid language assistant and inspire
youth to practise English or French
OFFICIAL LANGUAgES PROGRAMS
Learn or improve your French or
English in another part of Canada
An experiential summer program for
francophone students outside Quebec
Be a paid language assistant and inspire
youth to practise English or French
-
OFFICIAL LANGUAgES PROGRAMS
-
Learn or improve your French or
English in another part of Canada -
An experiential summer program for
francophone students outside Quebec -
Be a paid language assistant and inspire
youth to practise English or French
Looking for a different kind of
language-learning experience?
Find it with the Official Languages Programs (OLP-PLO)
There are three programs to choose from, with various locations across
the country. Each location offers a unique experience and setting.
EXPLORE
Spend the spring or summer exploring life in a new city, immersed in a different culture with other young people, all
while learning to speak French.
Gain independence in a different Canadian location
Build confidence speaking in French with peers matched by language proficiency
Learn French in sessions grouped by age: 13–15, 16–17, and 18+
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025.
Late Explore applications are still being accepted.
Destination clic
Destination Clic is a summer youth program designed to enable francophone youth living outside Quebec to hone their
language skills while immersed in a new Francophone community.
Boost self-confidence and build new skills
Develop friendships with other francophone students
Engage with other students in grades 8, 9, or 10 living outside Quebec
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Odyssey
or CEGEP classroom setting, helping students develop their English- or French-speaking skills.
Get notifications sent straight to your phone when you download the OLP-PLO app
Which Official Languages Program is right for me?
| Explore 13 to 15 |
Explore 16, 17, and 18+ |
Destination Clic | Odyssey | |
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| WHAT IS IT? | A summer program for students who are looking to learn or improve their French through cultural, social, and travel experiences. | A program for students and young adults who are looking to learn or improve their French through cultural, social, and travel experiences. | A program tailored to help francophone students outside Quebec nurture their sense of belonging and identity with the francophone community, as well as enhance their French skills. | A paid contract as a language assistant in a classroom setting for approximately 25 hours per week. Roles in elementary, high schools, or CEGEPs. |
| WHO IS IT FOR? | English-speaking students and young adults | Francophone students outside Quebec | English-speaking adults | |
| Age Range | 13- to 15-years old | 16–17 and 18+ years old | Grades 8, 9, or 10 | Postsecondary (no age limit) |
| Language Learning Focus | French as a second language | French as a first language | You will help youth practise their English- or French-speaking skills, while improving your own language and communication skills. | |
| When? | Summer | Spring, summer | Summer | September to May |
| Duration | 19 to 21 days | 31 to 33 days | 19 to 21 days | 9 months |
| WHERE? | Opportunities available across Canada | Ontario, Quebec or New Brunswick | Work opportunities available in Quebec and New Brunswick for English as a Second Language (ESL) language assistants | |
| Work opportunities available across Canada for French as a Second Language (FSL) language assistants | ||||
| Visit EnglishFrench.ca for the most up-to-date information | ||||
| APPlICATION DEADLINE | February 4, 2025 | February 25, 2025 | March 11, 2025 | |
| Interviews | N/A | March–April | ||
| Virtual OPPORTUNITIES? | Yes | No | N/A | |
| Where will I stay? | Lodging is available on campus in a student residence or university apartment, or with a local host family. | Lodging is available on campus in a student residence. | You will be responsible for finding lodging in the region where you are assigned. | |
| What’s covered? |
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A taxable salary of approximately $29/hr, holiday pay, and other benefits paid by the employer, plus allowances for training sessions and return trips home (if over 200 km). | ||
| What will it cost? | FREE TO APPLY
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Frequently asked questions
Up to 90% of the costs of Explore and Destination Clic—administered by OLP-PLO—are covered by the Government of Canada, including tuition fees, instructional materials, meals and lodging, workshops and cultural activities. Applying is free. A nonrefundable registration fee is required once you accept your spot.
Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, optional activities, and personal spending money.
There are three government-funded language-learning programs to choose from, taking place in various locations across Canada. For the most up-to-date information and to learn more about each program and what we cover, visit the program-specific pages linked below:
EXPLORE
DESTINATION CLIC
ODYSSEY
Each program offers a unique and enriching learning experience, and with our new mobile app, applying has never been easier.
The Official Languages Programs (OLP-PLO) are funded by the Government of Canada, administered by the provinces and territories, and coordinated at the pan-Canadian level by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC).
Destination Clic is an experiential summer program for francophone students living outside Quebec. The program is aimed at nurturing their sense of belonging and identity with the francophone community and enhancing their French-speaking skills.
