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International Co-op Programs

Do you like learning by doing? Consider taking a YRDSB’s International Co-op Program which integrates classroom learning with hand’s on work experience, but with an international flavour.

 

Costa Rica Summer Co-op Costa Rica Summer International Co-op (CRsum)
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Try the Costa Rica Summer International Co-op (CRsum) program which involves:

  • earning 2 Co-op credits
  • summer timeframe (July – August)
  • 4 weeks duration
    • one week preparation in York Region
    • three weeks placement in Costa Rica
  • host family living
  • group oriented Cooperative Education work placements with a sea turtle nesting conservation project plus one or more of: community development, ecotourism and wildlife rehabilitation

Ecuador Program International Cooperative Education Program (ICE)
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Try the International Cooperative Education to Ecuador (ICE) program which involves:

  • earning 6 credits
    • three “4U” grade 12 credits
    • three Co-op credits
  • a second semester timeframe (February – June) plus first semester activities
  • 20 weeks duration
    • four weeks of February preparation in York Region
    • thirteen weeks of March to May placement in Ecuador
    • three weeks of June debriefing in York Region
  • host family living
  • individually oriented Co-operative Education work placements in the fields of: agriculture, animal care, education, health care, small business or social work

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