Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board | Canadian Association of Public Schools - International

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPE) is proud to be celebrating our 25^th year of welcoming students from around the globe to participate in our International Student Program!

Our core purpose is to provide an exceptional cultural and educational experience for our international students in a highly supportive environment. Our In-house Homestay Program provides the best possible match for students and homestays with regular monitoring.

We provide a world class education system with highly trained teachers and exceptional learning facilities, as well as a full range of program & activities to meet the interest of every student.

Program Established: 2000 – Celebrating 25 yrs in 2025!

Language(s) of Study: English, French

Total number of schools: 39

High schools for international students: 4

Total International Students: 80

Total Students: 15,000

International Students Accepted for Grades: 9-12

Nearest Airport: Pearson International Airport (Toronto)

HPE International Student Program offers:

Full year or semester options with ESL instruction in the fall semester. Each school has a dedicated Guidance Counselor to provide daily support, answer questions/concerns.
Program Coordinator meets with each student weekly at their school.
A wide selection of course options including: International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, French Immersion and Spanish classes.
A wide variety of technology courses such as: carpentry, automotive, manufacturing, communications, computer programming and more! Our technology shops & science labs are incredible!
A large variety of sports, clubs and activities within the schools as well as monthly planned cultural and social activities and events/trips.

HPE is located in Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Population 55,000 with Kingston Ontario 40 minutes East.
Conveniently located with easy access to Toronto, Ottawa (Canada’s Capital City), and Montreal
A safe & inclusive community where students can easily walk to friends’ homes or go shopping, and take public transportation
A beautiful city set on the shores of the Bay of Quinte, with provincial parks, and white sand beaches close by

In-house Homestay Program:

Welcoming homes with first language English speaking families
Closely monitored and supported by our Homestay Coordinator
Furnished single bedrooms with study space, window and comfortable amenities
All meals included; students encouraged to join in meal preparation, and be a part of family dinners and activities
Healthcare insurance and custodianship included; emergency line accessible 24/7 if required

Our program offers a full range of extra activities including planned monthly activities, cultural activities and trips such as Niagara Falls Toronto Ottawa and Montreal.

Entrance Dates: September & February

Application Deadlines: Nov 30th and May 30th

Administration Fee: $500

Full Year Tuition Fee: $14,500 program fee (all costs included in program fee except for homestay & airport pick up & drop off)

1 Semester Tuition Fee: $8,000

Program Fee: $1,250 (includes custodianship & emergency services, medical and health insurance, academic and homestay monitoring, orientation program, some cultural and social events, ESL instruction & ELL support)

Annual Homestay Placement Fee: $500 (one time)

Homestay Monthly Fee: $1,100/month

Airport Pick up and Drop off: $575

Validation (per document): $150

All funds are in Canadian dollars

Prices are subject to change, please confirm fees during the application process.

General Inquiries Email: isp@hpedsb.on.ca

Website: HPE – ISP Website

Mailing Address: 156 Ann Street

City: Belleville

Province: Ontario

Postal Code: K8N 3L3

Phone: 613-966-1170 ext. 62415

Fax: 613-966-1363

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