Can I bring my family with me?
You will be staying in a student residence or homestay that can accommodate only you.
Faq Category: EXPLORE
Can I have someone stay overnight?
For health, safety, and security reasons, no visitors will be permitted overnight. Rules and guidelines will be provided upon your arrival.
Can I change lodging during the program?
Maybe. If there is a major issue, please contact your institution.
Can I share a room in student residence or a homestay with a friend if we are both accepted?
Maybe. If you and a friend are awarded places to the same institution and same session, contact the institution to find out how to share a room or a homestay. Either way, you’ll have a great experience!
What is the difference between a student residence and a university apartment?
Student residence: One or two participant(s) per dorm-style room, common spaces shared with several other participants. University apartment: Approximately two to four participants per apartment, a shared kitchenette and bathroom within the apartment.
Can I arrive late, leave early, or miss a few days in the middle of the program?
You are expected to arrive and leave on the dates set by your institution. Late arrivals and early departures are not permitted.
Will my credit be automatically transferred to my home institution?
You will be responsible for all arrangements regarding your credit transfer. Check with your home institution before you start the Explore program.
Do I get credits for my participation in the program?
All institutions issue an official certificate of completion to program participants. However, obtaining a credit depends on whether your host institution offers a credit and whether your school, college, or university will accept that credit. Contact your home institution directly to determine whether such credit would be accepted.
How much is it to participate in Explore?
Government of Canada funding covers tuition, food, lodging, and most of the activities. Government of Canada funding does not cover: travel to and from your institution, the non-refundable registration fee, spending money for optional social activities and for personal items such as toiletries and souvenirs. For more information.
Can I be picked up at the airport or bus/train station?
If you are between 13 and 15, a chaperone will meet you at your point of arrival. However, chaperones may be available for participants in the 16–17-year-old age group. Contact your host institution for more information about chaperones and your arrival arrangements.
Why are there no institutions appearing in the dropdown list of my application?
You may not meet the minimum age requirements for the 13–15- or 16–17-year-old sessions, based on the date of birth you entered in your profile. If this is your situation, please reach out to your provincial or territorial coordinator. If you believe that you do meet the age requirements, verify your date of birth in … Read more
Why are there just a few institutions appearing in the dropdown list of my application?
These are the institutions that accept participants in your age group, based on the date of birth you entered in your profile.
Will I need to or be able to access my Explore profile after I have submitted my application?
Yes, so make sure you remember your username and password to monitor your file, or to reapply to Explore.
I won’t get credit for it. Why should I do the program?
It is still possible to get credit from your home institution, even if your host institution does not offer credit. To find out if this is possible, you can bring your certificate of completion, transcript, or language assessments to your home institution for consideration. Moreover, even if you don’t earn credit, your newly acquired language … Read more
Can I participate in Explore more than once?
You can participate in Explore more than once, but not in the same year. Priority is always given to first-time participants; however, past participants are occasionally awarded a place. Apply using your current online profile.
Can I attend both the spring and summer sessions?
If eligible, you will receive a funded place for only one session per year. If you wish to attend a second session, you must pay the full cost of the program directly to the institution (approximately $3,000 to $4,000) along with the costs for travel and personal expenses.
Is there a maximum age limit?
For Explore, the maximum ages are 15 for the 13–15-year-old age group and 17 for the 16–17-year-old age group. For those attending the 18+ sessions, there is no maximum age limit.
Is there a minimum age limit?
There are minimum age requirements for each session. Participants must be of age before or on the first day of the session.
I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident studying abroad. Am I eligible for Explore funding?
Yes. Complete your application well in advance (using your Canadian address) in order to give your home province or territory adequate time to process it. You may have to answer further questions or provide further documentation.
I am not eligible for the Explore program. Can I still participate?
Many institutions accept participants who are not eligible for Explore funding. If you wish to attend a session, you must pay the cost of the program to the institution directly (approximately $3,000 to $4,000) and arrange for travel and personal expenses. Contact your desired institution for more information.
