Why stay in Prairie Spirit School Division? How much does it cost?

　　Why stay in Prairie Spirit School Division?

　　beautiful and picturesque area of south central Manitoba located in the central Canada - a “must-see” experience

　　near two provincial parks including Spruce Woods Provincial Park, home of Western Canada’s only desert

　　agricultural rural setting where farms are diverse and relatively large with a variety of livestock and crops

　　spectacular view of the stars and Northern Lights (aurora borealis)

　　very safe schools and communities with low crime rates

　　excellent air quality

　　peaceful and quiet surroundings

　　residents are especially friendly

　　distinct cultural groups: Hutterite communities, French communities, one First Nations community as well as many individuals with distinct cultural backgrounds

　　has experience in cultural exchanges from countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Australia, Korea, Japan as well as others

　　covers approximately 6000 km2 of south-central Manitoba

　　29 schools including 13 Hutterite colony schools and 16 public schools (2 schools offer French programs)

　　there are nine high schools with small class sizes and a pupil teacher ratio is 16:1

　　school sports include volleyball, basketball, hockey, curling, soccer, cross country, skiing (downhill and cross country), badminton, baseball, softball, and track and field

　　most schools offer a music, choral or visual arts program

　　Career Technology Studies Program, where students pursue workplace experience in a variety of areas, is available in certain schools

　　leaders in technology and Distance Education

　　Tuition and Fees

　　The following fees are based on a 10-month stay from the beginning of September until the end of June. Short-term stays are available.

　　Application fee, non-refundable: $100.00

　　Homestay Fee for full academic year at $550/month: $5500.00

　　Tuition Fee for full academic year at $1000/month: $10,000.00

　　Medical Insurance: $500.00

　　Note: All funds are in Canadian dollars.