Nova Scotia-Québec Student Exchange

The Nova-Scotia-Quebec Student Exchange program is a four-month student exchange available to students enrolled in a French second-language program in Nova Scotia high schools.

Students who participate are eligible to apply for the Expérience culturelle 12 credit.

While in the program, participants will:

  • Be paired with a French-speaking partner from Quebec
    • They will host their partner in NS for a two-month period between September to November
    • They will stay with their partner in Quebec from February to April
  • Be enrolled in school in Quebec and immerse themselves in the Francophone culture of their host community.
  • Provide their exchange partner an enriching, English-speaking, cultural experience in NS.

Application Process & Documents

The Nova Scotia-Québec Student Exchange Program involves a detailed application and interview process. Please take the time to read the documents below.

The identified Liaison Teacher and Selection Committee members can review the above documents as well as the information below pertaining to the interview process, student protection and consent.

Students interested in the Nova Scotia – Quebec Student Exchange Program are encouraged to contact their school counsellor or French second language teacher and complete the required application forms.

  • Application forms will be available on this website by December 10, 2024
  • The deadline for submitting all application documents, including supporting documentation, is March 31, 2025

More information on the Student Exchange may be obtained by contacting: