PESLEQ

The maximum amount that can be awarded is the cost of transportation at the lowest available price, up to $1 000 per person (local travel is not eligible). Participants will also receive a personal allowance of $100 per person.

The maximum number of supervisors eligible for funding is calculated according to the total number of students in the group:

• 5 to 14 students: 1

• 15 to 20 students: 2

• 21 to 29 students: 3

• 30 and + students: 4

You must ensure the your project is eligible before applying for a grant with the PESLEQ

• Groups should consist of at least 5 students;
• Students must have had a minimum of 90 hours of classes in the target language prior to departure and within the current school year;
• The language spoken in the chosen province or country should be the target language of the project;
• During the stay, a minimum of 3 hours of target language classes per school day must be provided or supervised by the language teacher accompanying the group;
• The minimum duration of the stay must be at least 10 days, excluding transportation to and from the destination;
• The project must be coordinated by the language teacher*, in collaboration with the partner in the host province or country.

* Exceptionally, it may be accepted that the person accompanying the group is not the language teacher, however, as defined in the norms of the program by the Ministry, this person must be someone employed by the school or school board whose role includes supervising and coordinating projects. They must have a sufficient command of the target language to accompany and support Quebec students during the language immersion.

Applications must be submitted to Éducation internationale before Febuary 15th. Only school management may submit a project. To do so, they must complete the application form and submit it along with the following supporting documents:

• Cost submission regarding transport

• A detailed schedule of the project (clearly indicating the time spent on language courses)

• List of names for Quebec students

• List of names for participants of the host province or country

• An official letter from the school management (Stating their responsibilities in terms of liability/safety and outlining the key elements of the project)

• Any other relevant document

Please read all the information contained in the guide carefully before sending off your application. Complete all the forms and upload them here :

School management must complete the grant use report (in French only) and submit it to Éducation internationale at the latest 60 days after the completion of the project. Any unused sum will have to be reimbursed (e.g. student withdrawal).

The report must also include the following documents :

• A detailed schedule of the project (as it unfolded, including language classes, activities, etc.)

• Proof of purchase for transport for each participant (the name and amount must appear on the document provided)

• Any other relevant document (stories, photos, etc.)

Complete all the forms and upload them here

As a security measure, no funding will be granted for projects that take place in a country that is the subject of a level 3 travel advisory issued by the Government of Canada (avoid all non-essential travel).