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Explore – Second Language Program
Last Update: March 12, 2026
Canada
Intensive language immersion for English and French students
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Explore – Second Language Program offers up to $3,850 per participant to support intensive French or English language immersion for eligible Canadian students. Funding covers tuition, instructional materials, meals, and lodging for virtual or in-person sessions during the spring or summer.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,850 $
- Minimum amount : 2,760 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Activities funded
- Intensive French language immersion for English-speaking students.
- Intensive English language immersion for French-speaking students.
- Virtual second language immersion sessions for students unable to attend in person.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- The applicant must meet the Explore institution’s minimum age requirement by the time the program begins (13–15, 16–17, or 18+).
- The applicant must have been a part-time or full-time student for at least one term during the current school year.
- Participants of the Odyssey program within the last two years are also eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition fees
- Instructional materials
- Meals
- Lodging
Eligible geographic areas
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, making the program available throughout Canada.
How to apply
1
Confirm your eligibility
- Verify that you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Ensure you meet the minimum age requirement at the start of the program (13–15, 16–17, or 18+)
- Confirm you have been a part-time or full-time student for at least one term during the current school year
- Check if you participated in the Odyssey program within the last two years
2
Prepare your application
- Visit the Explore application website
- Prepare necessary documents for your application
- Read instructions for online submission carefully
3
Submit your application online
- Complete the online application form
- Upload all required supporting documents
- Double-check all information before submitting
4
Wait for application results
- Wait for a response from the Explore program regarding your application status
- Check your email regularly for updates
Additional information
- Sessions are available in both in-person and virtual formats, depending on participant availability and preference.
- The length of sessions varies by age group: 31–33 days for participants 16 and older, three weeks for ages 13–15.
- Odyssey program participants from the last two years are still eligible to participate in Explore.
Contacts
olp-plo@cmec.ca
1-877-866-4242
