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.

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.

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

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 ($4,000 and up) and arrange for travel and personal expenses. Contact your desired institution for more information.

The draws for the Explore and Destination Clic programs were held on March 12. Sign in to your profile now to check your status. The institution will contact you if you received an offer.