ISR Canada Study Abroad

Posted by: isrcanada | May 24, 2010

ISR Canada – Study Abroad

Study Abroad

We provide a superior educational experience to students from around the world by combining years of experience with a network of professional partners. Our students enjoy a full cultural experience.

We deliver a reliable support system of agents, local homestay coordinators and a 24-hour emergency service hotline for students

With representatives in Canada , New Zealand and Europe we offer an individual concept of:

Academic Education
Adventure
Cultural, recreational, athletic and social activities

Study Abroad Services Available

High School Programs
University Programs
Language Programs

Mission Statement

The mission of ISR Canada is to assist students world-wide in receiving quality education by providing complete cultural immersion and an enriching and valuable experience far beyond ordinary education in an atmosphere of comfort, openness and friendship.

ISR Canada Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada B0T 1K0 Telephone: +1-902 356 3004 Fax: +1 902 356 3008 Cell +1 902 646 1967 Email info@isrcanada.com

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Posted by: isrcanada | May 23, 2010

Sabine Mohr – Director ISR Canada

Sabine Mohr is the Director of ISR Canada. When asked if she has small children she usually answers with a chuckle that she skipped that stage and went directly to having teenagers by the dozen as family. Always eager to speak of them with love & enthusiasm.

Born & raised in the medieval town of Erbach in the Odenwald valley of Germany she traveled extensively with her parents in her formative years. This and attending an English language exchange program in Malta instilled the importance of experiencing learning and immersion in another culture to a well rounded education. It was her job at STA TRAVEL (largest student Travel Company in the world) that would bring her to Nova Scotia, Canada in 1994 on a study tour & it was love at first sight.

She was enthralled by the complex beauty of this small seaside Province in the world’s second largest country. She learned it was here the first Europeans settled and where Canada would have its beginnings. Only 900km long & 250km wide it however had a coastline of 7,400 km. Surrounded by three distinct bodies of water, the bold North Atlantic, The Northumberland Strait (warmest waters north of South Carolina) and the wonder of the world, the Bay of Fundy with the highest tides in the world up to 17 metres was a hint of the diversity of this land.

Every 50 km she traveled she’d see this diversity come to life in the form of different topography of land, language, culture, arts & crafts. The names of the people and towns would reflect the mosaic of the original settlers and the people who presently still celebrate each others history as founders of their Province & Country. Here she would meet one of her best friends and be adopted into their Mic Mac family headed by a Canadian Aboriginal Elder who’s family were the first settlers of this land some 10,000 years ago.

Her single overwhelming impression however was the importance of education that was instilled in the young people from an early age. Easy with 11 universities, 25 post secondary colleges, and 511 public & private high schools to service a population of only 980,000 people. She also learned that they welcomed international students and actively were interested in recruiting them. They had made it a priority in their quantitative factor for a well rounded education for students and considered these students an asset to their educational environment.

With her head full of information and her arms full of literature on tourism and education and a new purpose in life she would return to Germany and set up an agency to recruit students. As the number of students increased, she realized that the missing factor in the equation to properly service her students and their parents was to hand over her sales to partner agencies in Europe and move to Canada to effectively service the students on a more hands on basis on the ground in Nova Scotia.

In 2000 she became a permanent resident of Canada and in 2005 a Canadian citizen fulfilling a dream she learned her grandfather had but not realized in his life time of immigrating to Canada.

And hands on she is! Sabine meets with the student coordinators for each school board before they arrive ensuring that not only the school but the host family is a match for the student. Sabine loves meeting each student as they arrive, keeping in touch with them by phone, personal visits and e-mail. The students soon learn they have a friend and confidence in Sabine in this new home away from home.

It is this hands on approach, the beauty & diversity of Nova Scotia, the safe environment, the small and intimate communities where one gets to experience both the endless outdoor adventure and teachers who really get to know their students both in and out.

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Posted by: isrcanada | May 22, 2010

What our students are saying

High School Students from Europe

My stay in Nova Scotia is just full of new experiences. Right from the beginning I had a lot of friends who helped wherever they could and supported me when I was a little homesick. Now I can’t imagine a life without them.I have two homes, New Glasgow and Germany.

I had the pleasure to attend the brand new school, North Nova Education Centre, and soon found my place in this beautiful environment. Teachers, students and all staff helped me and I’m in the bands, in choir and even got crowned the 1st Queen ever of this school.

Thank you, everyone, you made my stay here amazing and my departure really hard.

Stefanie Lux - Germany

I am here in Canada for one year and it’s better than I’ve ever thought it would be. I like mt school very much. It’s not too hard and the people are super nice.

I think my host family is one of the best available. They’re awesome and they do much for me. I just don’t want to think about my depart in July.

Elena Fraemke Age: 17 years old – Germany

My main reason for coming to Canada and participating in this program was to do something different and to be different. And I definitely did something different than all the other students in Germany. I took the great opportunity that was offered to me, and right now there is not one thing that I regret about it.

I learned a lot about myself, about another country, different mentalities, and about a different lifestyle. I met a lot of overwhelmingly nice people at my high school and I appreciate the time that I am allowed to spend in Canada a lot.

I just passed test for my beginner’s driver’s license, another adventure that I had during my stay. I went on a snowboarding trip that was organized by the program and this alosg ot me in touch with people from all over the world.

I also want to mention my amazing host parents that made me feel as if I was in Germany, in my own family. There are so many people that I want to thank for making this experience so valuable for me. And even though I miss Germany sometimes I can’t imagine how much I am going to miss this country and these amazing people when I go back home.”

Ann-Sophie Bohne Age: 17 years old- Germany

When I first decided to go to Canada for one year, it was nothing more than a crazy idea! My English was bad at the beginning, and I often had to repeat myself. After a few weeks, though, I could almost say and understand anything. It’s surprising how fast it goes. My host family was really nice and supportive the whole time.

I joined the drama club, cross country and track and field. It was a good way to meet people and make friends outside of class. I made a lot of new experiences during this year. The program organized trips to Toronto and Niagara Falls, and it was very impressive. We also went rafting with all the other foreign students. It was interesting, too, to meet people of lots of different countries and cultures. I have friends from all over the world now!

I don’t regret going on the program at all. I had the best year in my life. It was wonderful experience, and I want to say thanks to everybody who made it possible. Thanks!