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Class Afloat - West Island College International: Study and sail your way around the world

Class Afloat - West Island College International: Study and sail your way around the world

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Website

http://www.classafloat.com/

Study programs

Program type

All programs

Regions

Countries

Canada

Subject

Academic subjects

Class Afloat offers senior high school and first-year university courses available through Open Acadia. The full list available online on www.classafloat.com.

Requirements

Duration

6-12 months

Minimum age

Maximum age

Student status required

Yes

Type of student status required

High school
Undergraduate/college

Qualifications required

High school or equivalent

Languages

English

Language notes

A good understanding of English is required for participation in the Class Afloat program. The level of English will be assessed during the interview process.

Application process

After Class Afloat receives a completed application package (available online) + supporting documents, applicants are invited for an interview with our Head of School. Following a successful application and interview, students will be notified of their acceptance and offered a place in the program.

Certification

Students joining us for grade 12 may choose to exit the program as Class Afloat graduates.

Pricing

Price range

>$5000

Price includes

Accommodation
Entrance fees
Ground transport
Meals
Orientation
Tuition
Tutoring

Funding information

Class Afloat offers two types of scholarships to help fund the cost of tuition: The Young Sailor Scholarship (available to members of the sailing community) and the Class Afloat Foundation Scholarship (available to all students). Each scholarship is based on need and merit. Details and deadlines can be found on the Class Afloat website.

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Date modified

January 04, 2022

Class Afloat is a leader in experiential education, an accredited high school and proud partner of Acadia University. For over 30 years, Class Afloat has been providing students with the life-changing opportunity to spend a semester or a full year at sea aboard a majestic tall ship while earning full academic credits, exploring new cultures and shaping their understanding of the world around them.

The Class Afloat program offers grade 11, 12, first-year university and gap year students the opportunity to join a community of motivated youth, faculty and mariner crew as they sail to 20+ ports on four continents, engage in voluntary service projects and redefine their roles as global citizens. All academic credits earned with Class Afloat are fully accredited and are transferable to Canadian and international secondary schools, universities and colleges.

One semester, full year options and scholarships are available.

Study and sail your way around the world, with Class Afloat. Visit 20+ ports on 4 continents. Earn full academic credit.

Organization details

Class Afloat - West Island College International

Our mission is to offer a transformative learning experience – the foundation for a lifetime journey of discovery and success.