International Student Placements
Moose Jaw, Sk
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, offers a welcoming environment for international students, with several high schools providing diverse academic programs and extracurricular activities. The Prairie South School Division (PSSD) partners with Lindsay Alliban Consulting to manage international student applications, ensuring a structured and supportive experience. for students.
moose jaw schools:
A.E. Peacock Collegiate: Known for its comprehensive academic programs and a wide array of extracurricular activities, A.E. Peacock Collegiate offers international students opportunities to engage in various sports, arts, and leadership initiatives.
Central Collegiate Institute: This institution provides a balanced curriculum with a strong emphasis on both academics and extracurricular involvement, including athletics, arts, and various clubs, fostering a well-rounded educational experience for international students.
Riverview Collegiate Institute: Riverview focuses on personalized education, offering smaller class sizes that allow for individualized attention. The school provides various extracurricular activities, including sports teams and clubs, benefiting exchange students adapting to a new academic environment.
Cornerstone Christian School: An associate school with PSSD, Cornerstone Christian School offers a K–12 education with a strong emphasis on Christian values. The high school curriculum includes core subjects such as English, mathematics, sciences, social studies, and Christian ethics, along with electives like psychology, choir, and visual arts. Extracurricular activities feature athletics programs, drama productions, and music programs. Cornerstone has a history of hosting international students, providing them with opportunities to engage in various school activities and community events.
Briercrest Christian Academy: Located in nearby Caronport, Briercrest Christian Academy offers a faith-based education with a focus on academic excellence and spiritual growth. The school provides a range of programs, including the ENGLISH+ program designed to support international students in developing their English language proficiency. Briercrest emphasizes a holistic educational experience, integrating academics, athletics, and arts within a Christian framework.
Support for International Students:
PSSD collaborates with organizations to recruit host families, ensuring that international students have a supportive home environment during their stay. Host families provide room and board, as well as a nurturing atmosphere that facilitates cultural immersion.
Overall, Moose Jaw's educational institutions and community initiatives provide a rich and supportive environment for international students to thrive academically and culturally.
Student and Host Family Coordinators
Lindsay Alliban
Lindsay has worked with International students and host families since 2009. She has hosted several students in her own home, and loves showing students the amazing parts of Saskatchewan and helping students grow during their program.
Dwight Cameron
Dwight has been hosting international students with his wife Marcy and 4 children for many years. In 2024 he started coordinating student placements and host family recruitment in Moose Jaw and Area. His energy to share Canadian Culture and supportive nature makes him an amazing coordinator for students and hosts alike.