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Explore – Second Language Program
Intensive language immersion for English and French students
Last Update: April 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,760 - $ 3,850
Timeline
- Closing date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
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 in-person or virtual sessions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce 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)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- French language immersion for English-speaking students.
- English language immersion for French-speaking students.
- Virtual second-language learning options.
Documents Needed
- Government-issued ID
- Signed declaration form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
- Part-time and full-time students.
- Odyssey participants from the last two years.
Who is not eligible
- Students in Canada on a student visa.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition fees
- Instructional materials
- Meals and lodging
- Workshops and cultural activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel expenses
- Non-refundable registration fee
- Optional cultural activities
- Personal spending money
Eligible geographic areas
- Across Canada.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or log in to your profile
- Access the Official Languages Programs portal.
- Create an account or sign in to an existing profile.
- Step 2: Choose your preferred sessions
- Select your top three Explore sessions before starting the application.
- Use the session comparison tool if needed.
- Step 3: Complete the online form
- Fill out the application form in the portal.
- Save the application to your account.
- Step 4: Upload supporting documents
- Print the declaration form.
- Have it signed by an authorized person at your school.
- Upload the signed declaration form and required ID documents.
- Step 5: Follow application updates
- Check your profile and email for updates.
- Respond to any offer or wait-pool instructions if selected.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications submitted by the deadline are entered into a randomized pan-Canadian draw.
- Unselected eligible applications may be placed in a wait pool.
- Applicants are notified by email if selected.
- Eligibility decisions are made by provincial or territorial education authorities, subject to participating institutions’ policies.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Explore – Second Language Program Program
What is the Explore – Second Language Program?
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 in-person or virtual sessions.
How much funding can be received?
Explore – Second Language Program Funds up to $3,850 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Explore – Second Language Program program?
To be eligible for the Explore – Second Language Program program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Minimum age requirement
Current or recent student status
What expenses are eligible under Explore – Second Language Program?
French language immersion for English-speaking students.
English language immersion for French-speaking students.
Virtual second-language learning options.
Who can I contact for more information about the Explore – Second Language Program?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at olp-plo@cmec.ca or by phone at 1-877-866-4242.
Where is the Explore – Second Language Program available?
The Explore – Second Language Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Explore – Second Language Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Explore – Second Language Program is a Grant and Funding