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We are expanding our Homestay Program across Canada, we'd love for you to join
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Educate • Empower • Lead
Educate • Empower • Lead
Empowering today’s youth to thrive in a global world
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JAPAN EMPOWERMENT
JAPAN EMPOWERMENT
We are recruiting university students! Gain valuable experience
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Buddy up!
Buddy up!
Collaborate and Build Friendships with Students Studying in Canada
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HOMESTAYS

GPI North America is expanding our Homestay Program across Canada, and we are currently welcoming new host families.
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CONVERSATION BUDDY PROGRAM

Would you be interested in establishing lasting friendships with Japanese students that are studying in Canada?
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UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

GPI North America is currently recruiting university students to assist with various programs.
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Our Latest News

July 12, 2023

Need something to do this summer? High School and University students needed in Abbotsford!

We are still searching for a few High School and University students in Abbotsford to assist with ESL classes and […]

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October 14, 2022

Host Families, Teachers, Students!

Host families, Teachers, and Conversations Buddies needed for 2023 programs! 2023 will see the return of our short term programs […]

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May 13, 2020

May 2020 Update

We hope our extended family, including host families, teachers, and buddies, are doing well during this unprecedented, uncertain time. Canada, […]

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Students

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Host Families

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Programs/year

WHAT OTHERS SAY

Absolutely wonderful experience hosting with GPI North America - we look forward to our next homestay experience this March!
Kirsten

Kirsten

Homestay

My experience at GPI as an English Conversation Buddy was invaluable! I thoroughly enjoyed the pleasant and well-organized staff, as well as the extremely friendly exchange students. It was a great experience and gained me some lifelong friends!
Jonathan

Jonathan

Conversation Buddy