The Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) is a public school division that welcomes high‑school aged international students and values the diverse perspectives they bring to schools and classrooms. LRSD offers affordable, high‑quality educational experiences with full immersion in English or French learning environments. Alongside full‑year and semester programs, students can also participate in a unique land‑based summer program that promotes language development through hands‑on, experiential learning rooted in real‑life use of English.
LRSD provides safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments grounded in student‑centered approaches to teaching and learning. Students are encouraged to express their individuality while engaging with a sound curriculum delivered through high‑quality instruction. This foundation of academic excellence is further enriched by award‑winning band programs, more than 15 extra‑curricular sports, comprehensive libraries, well‑equipped computer facilities, science laboratories, theatres, and gymnasiums. LRSD champions student autonomy and offers programming that supports diverse interests across arts and humanities, STEM fields, social sciences, and practical or applied studies.
Students studying in the International Student Program are supported by a caring and dedicated team that arranges medical insurance, greets students at the airport, conducts weekly school check‑ins, assists with course selection, provides orientation sessions, transfers out‑of‑country credits, monitors attendance, maintains communication with agents and/or guardians, and coordinates homestay placements.
LRSD’s in-house Homestay Program uses a personalized matching process to place students with families whose interests align with their own. The Homestay Coordinator conducts home visits to ensure continued safety and suitability, maintains regular communication with families and students, supports conflict resolution, and responds to off‑hour emergencies. Homestay families play a vital role in students’ experience, offering a welcoming environment where they can immerse themselves in Canadian culture, daily life, and conversational English or French. LRSD families put the home in homestay!
Program Established: 2008
Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short 3 month, Term, Summer Enrichment
Specialized Programs: French Immersion, Advanced Placement, Accredited Post-Secondary Programs, Sports, Fine Arts, Music & More
Language(s) of Study: English, French
Total number of schools: 40
High schools for international students: 7
Total Students: 17,100
Total International Students: 250-300
International Students Accepted for Grades: 9 -12
Nearest Airport: Winnipeg James A. Richardson International Airport
About Manitoba:
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province located at the geographical center of North America. This four-season province boasts more than 110,000 lakes and a population over 1.2 million. Located just one and a half hours away from the U.S. border, Winnipeg is home to nearly 700,000 people. Manitoba’s capital is beautiful and affordable – an ideal place in which to live, learn and grow.
About Winnipeg:
Winnipeg’s broad cultural diversity provides the base for a thriving arts community. World-class theatre, dance, film, music, art and literature are available year round. These include Winnipeg Folk Festival, Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba Opera, Le Cercle Molière, Festival du Voyageur, Folklorama, Thin Air: Winnipeg International Writers Festival, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and many more local arts and cultural organizations.
Sport Manitoba offers many activities for keen sports enthusiasts, but if cheering on the home team is your preference, don’t miss Manitoba Moose hockey, Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball or Winnipeg Blue Bombers football.
From large suburban shopping malls and department stores, to trendy neighbourhood boutiques, Winnipeg’s shopping is inviting and diverse. With one of the highest restaurants per capita ratios in North America – Winnipeg has over 1,100 restaurants, diners and delis specializing in endless types of cuisine.
About Louis Riel School Division:
The Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) is located in south-east Winnipeg and includes both St. Vital and St. Boniface. Bordered by the Red River to the west and the Seine River to the east, the LRSD community offers many parks, trails, community centres, and playgrounds in safe neighbourhoods. LRSD is in close proximity to many universities and post-secondary institutions.
The Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) operates its own Homestay Program designed to immerse international students in Canadian culture and support their English/French language learning. Homestay families are just that – family. They are encouraged to treat international students as members of their own family. International students will participate in family activities and are expected to contribute the operation of the family household. Students can expect a private room in a secure home environment, a family that has been personally selected, and a positive atmosphere in which to study and live. LRSD works closely with both Homestay families and international students to ensure a positive experience for all.
By pursuing personal interests at school, students are able to enrich their educational experience. Louis Riel School Division International Student Program encourages students to participate in the extracurricular activities it provides in each of our high schools. All of our schools have a variety of extracurricular activities including sports teams, clubs and arts themed activities. The countless activities offered provide students with a great way to meet new friends, promote personal growth and have fun—the benefits are immeasurable. Louis Riel School Division International Student Program also has an extensive activities program to introduce to our international students to Canadian culture throughout the school year.
Entrance Dates: High School (for credit) entrance dates are September and February.
Application Deadlines: May 1 and November 1
Application Fee: $250
Full Year Tuition Fee: $13,500
1 Semester Tuition Fee: $6,750
Annual Homestay Placement Fee: no charge
Homestay Monthly Fee: $1,000
Annual Health Insurance Fee: $600 (full year), $400 (one semester)
Annual Custodianship Fee: no charge
Transcript Validation Fee: $250
All funds are in Canadian dollars
Prices are subject to change; please confirm fees during the application process.
General Inquiries Email: goglobal@lrsd.net
Website: isp.lrsd.net
Mailing Address: 50 Monterey Road
City: Winnipeg
Province: Manitoba
Postal Code: R2J 1X1
Phone: 204-253-8025
Fax: 204-256-8553
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