Connecting Central Alberta to the global community through education

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• Connecting Central Alberta to the global
  community through education
• www.rdiea.ca

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• Connecting Central Alberta to the global
  community through education

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ALBERTA, CANADA
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RED DEER, ALBERTA
Centrally located 120 kilometres from Albertas
two largest cities, Calgary and Edmonton.
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ALBERTA
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ALBERTA, CANADA
Alberta is one of the world's most beautiful,
safe and affordable places to live, work and
study.
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RECREATION
600 lakes, 245 rivers and over 78,000 km2 of
parks Abundance of recreation opportunities
Over 2,300 hours of sunshine each year 275
golf courses, 6 mountain ski resorts Some of
the best freshwater fishing in the world
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SAFE AND CLEAN According to the UN, Alberta
cities rank among the best places in the world to
live, work and study.
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ART CULTURE IN ALBERTA
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WELCOME TO ALBERTA !!!
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• Population 90,000
• 120 km from Edmonton and Calgary
• Thriving economy based on Petroleum and
  Agriculture
• Situated in beautiful park like setting along
  the Red Deer River
• Outstanding sports and cultural facilities

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Situated in beautiful park like setting along the
Red Deer River
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Outstanding sports and cultural facilities
Horse Back Riding
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• Connecting Central Alberta to the global
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• Connecting Central Alberta to the global
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RED DEER COLLEGE, RED DEER, ALBERTA, CANADA
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ABOUT RED DEER, ALBERTA, CANADA

• Centrally located in the province of Alberta
• 90 minutes away from the 2 largest cities
  Edmonton and Calgary
• Population of 90,000
• Located in the fastest economic corridor in
  Alberta
• Alberta is the province with the highest quality
  of life at the lowest cost of living in Canada
• Over 85km of biking and walking trails
• All the services you will need within a safe and
  clean environment

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RED DEER COLLEGE, CAMPUS
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ABOUT RED DEER COLLEGE (RDC)

• RDC is a fully-accredited, public, board-governed
  college operating in accordance with the
  Post-secondary Learning Act of the Province of
  Alberta
• Established in 1964
• Over 6.000 students
• Six key values of RDC Exploration,
  Inclusiveness, Excellence, Integrity, Community,
  Accountability
• A wide range of programs
• Smaller class sizes
• Quality education

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ABOUT RED DEER COLLEGE
A comprehensive College with a student-centered
teaching approach.
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CERTIFICATE DIPLOMAS (1/2)

• Business Administration
• Certificate in Management
• Career and Academic Preparation
• Computer Systems Technology
• Early Childhood Development
• Financial Services
• Health Care Aide
• Hospitality Tourism
• Kinesiology Sports Studies Legal Assistant
• Legal Focus Legal Admin
• Motion Picture Arts

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CERTIFICATE DIPLOMAS (2/2)

• Music
• Nursing
• Office Administration
• Office Technology
• Pharmacy Technician
• Rehabilitation Services
• Social Work
• Teacher Assistant
• Theatre Studies
• Unit Clerk
• Visual Art

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UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS (1/2)

• DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS
• Bachelor of Arts (English, Psychology, Sociology)
• Bachelor of Education (University of Calgary)
• Bachelor of Science - Nursing (University of
  Alberta)
• Bachelor of General Studies (Athabasca
  University)
• Bachelor of Social Work (University of Calgary)
• Bachelor of Applied Motion Picture Arts
• Bachelor of Management (Athabasca University)

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UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS (2/2)

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Fine Art
• Bachelor of Kinesiology and Sport Studies
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

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ESL AT RDC FULL IMMERSION WITHIN THE RDC CAMPUS

• Each level is 4 months
• Start Dates Sept/Jan/May
• 20 hours a week
• Max of 15 students per instructor
• Cost
• 100 CAD Registration fee
• 2750 CAD Program fee
• 100.00 CAD Books

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SERVICES FOR OUR STUDENTS

• International Orientation
• Airport Pick Up
• Counseling and Learning
• Employment Services
• Academic Advising

• International Coffee House
• Peer tutoring
• Intramurals
• HSBC International Scholarship
• International Club

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HOW TO APPLY

• Complete RDC application
• Pay 75 application fee (100 for ESL)
• Send in official transcripts, ensure they are
  translated into English

• Payment of Fees
• Credit card
• Bank transfer
• Certified cheque
• Money order
• Personal cheque

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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• If your first language is not English, you must
  submit evidence that you are capable in the
  English language. The College will accept one of
  the following
• TOEFL - achieve a score of 550 on the paper test
  or 213 on the computer based test.
• a minimum grade of 60 in English 30 (or
  recognized equivalent)
• IELTS - achieve a minimum score of 6.5 overall,
  with at least 5.5. on each band score
• CAEL - achieve a minimum score of 60 overall,
  with at least 60 on each band score
• MELAB - achieve a minimum score of 85 overall,
• with at least 80 on each band score
• Level 5 of our ESL Certificate can be used for
  Red Deer
• College's Certificate and Diploma Programs

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• Academic Requirements
• Present the appropriate entry-level credentials
  that are considered to be equivalent to the
  Alberta Provincial System of secondary education
  in addition to the appropriate subjects. In
  general, an equivalent system will represent a
  total of 12 years of primary and secondary
  education.
• Courses from secondary education in the last year
  should have an average of 60
• Program Specific Information can be found at
  www.rdc.ab.ca/programs_and_courses

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COST OF STUDYING AT RDC
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International ServicesRed Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence
Notre Dame High School
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Welcome to Red Deer Catholic School Division
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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence

• Our Schools
• International program from Grades 7-12
• 2 High Schools (gr. 10-12)
• 5 Middle Schools (gr. 6-9)
• An on-line school St. Gabriel
• Cyber School (gr. 4-12)

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St. Gabriel Cyber School
St. Dominics High School
Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School
St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School
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Camille J. Lerouge School
St. Francis of Assisi Middle School
Mother Teresa School
St. Patricks Community School
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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence

• Our Programs
• Our programs are based on the
• Roman Catholic faith and the example
• of Jesus Christ.
• We are not a private school system.
• In Alberta, Catholic schools are public
  schools.
• Non-Catholics are welcome to our schools.
• About 25 of our students are not Catholic.

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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence

• Our Programs
• Complete Alberta Education
• Curriculum
• University preparation with
• a direct link to Red Deer College
• English as a second language (ESL)
• from grades 1-12.
• French Immersion program
• Second language programs in
• French, Japanese and Spanish.
• Advanced Placement (AP) program.

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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence

• Our Programs
• We offer a complete program in music, art,
  theatre, computers and business and the trades.

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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence

• Our Programs
• Our schools are leaders in technology in
  education.

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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence

• Our Programs
• St. Gabriel Cyber School-a complete on-line
  school from grades 4-12.

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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence

• Our Programs
• International students can take courses on-line
  prior to coming to
• Canada or enrol in extra courses while
  studying in Canada.
• A teacher directed program with daily
  student-teacher contact.

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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence
We offer

• A world class academic program in a Christian
  environment.
• A full range of courses and extra-curricular
  activities and sports.
• A small, safe and caring city with all the
  amenities of large cities.
• An international program that focuses on caring
  for the students

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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence

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• Tuition 2007-2009 (CAD)
• Application Fee 200
• Non-refundable - Fee is payable at time of
  application.
• Tuition Fee 4925 per semester
• 9850 per year
• School Fee 90 per semester
• (covers text book rentals)
• Homestay Fee 400 application fee
  (non-refundable)
• 700 per month-extra days-25 per day.
• Medical Insurance 550 per 10 months.
• Medical insurance is mandatory for students
  studying in Canada
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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence
I had a great experience in Canada and so much
fun attending Notre Dame. Being a student in
Canada has been one of the best experiences of my
life, the best part of all is that I always felt
like I was at home. Rocio Villarreal-Mexico
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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence

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International Club Notre Dame High School
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International Services Red Deer Catholic School
Division Inspired by Christ, Aspiring to
Excellence
CONTACT Hugh McPherson Program
Manager Email international_at_rdcrd.ab.ca
Web www.rdcrd.ab.ca Phone[phone]
Cell 1-403-350-8147 International
Services Montfort Centre 5210-61
Street Red Deer, T4N 6N8 Alberta, Canada
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QUALITY EDUCATION
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WHO WE ARE
More than 9,500 students 19 Schools 12
Elementary Schools 4 Middle Schools 2 High
Schools 1 Christian Alternative Program

• 12 Alternative School Programs
• Approximately 535 teachers
• Over 1000 total employees
• 67.4 million budget

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OPPORTUNITIES INCLUSIVENESS

• We provide a diverse range of programs
• that serve a diverse student population
• We welcome all students to
• Red Deer Public Schools

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ONE COMPUTER FOR THREE STUDENTS MAC AND PC
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FINE ARTS

• Art
• Band
• Choir
• Theatre Studies

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IB International Baccalaureate and
AP Advanced Placement ESL English as a Second
Language International Focus

• Computer Studies
• Athletics
• Fine Arts
• Career Technology Studies
• French Immersion

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CAREER TECHNOLOGY STUDIES(CTS)
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SPORTS
Running Skiing Boxing Track
Golf Tennis Volleyball Basketball

• Track
• Badminton
• Football

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• ESL, if needed - up to 160 minutes per day
• 2 or 3 other 80 minute classes with Canadian
  students per
• semester

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RED DEER PUBLIC SCHOOLS WELCOME THE WORLD
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• Homestay co-ordinator
• Carefully screened host families
• Private bedroom
• Easy access to transportation

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STUDENT PROFILE

• Adaptable
• Flexible
• Respectful
• Willing to accept change
• Open-minded
• Self-motivated

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(Full Year, Canadian Dollars)
TUITION FEES 2009-2011

• Application Fee 200.00
• Tuition Fee 9,850.00
  
• Homestay Placement 400.00
• Homestay (per month) 700.00
• Medical Insurance 545.00
• Textbook rental and bus pass about
  200.00
• Prices are subject to change.

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Robert Porkka, Director of International Services
E-mail rporkka_at_rdpsd.ab.ca Website
www.rdpsd.ab.ca/internationalservices
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JOIN US IN RED DEER, ALBERTA, CANADA
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• Connecting Central Alberta to the global
  community through education
• www.rdiea.ca