Russell High School is located in the heart of Russell, Ontario, about 30 minutes South-East of Ottawa. Russell High School opened in 2004 due to the rapidly growing population in Russell township.
At Russell High School, the focus is to provide all students with the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that will help them to develop appropriate career plans and explore career options.
The community
Russell Township counts over 15,000 inhabitants. The township is predominantly English-speaking with a significant French-speaking minority. 60% of the population speaks English most often at home, while 38% speaks French most often at home. The remaining 2% speak either both languages equally, or speak a different language most often. The different parts of the township have different distributions of language, however. The area around the school, known as Russell, has a stronger anglophone majority, with 88% English-speaking and 10% French-speaking.
Three reasons to choose Russell High School
500 students
Bilingual area
Close to Ottawa
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What's included
Airfares to host family and back
School fees
Personal one-to-one support with your visa and school applications
Full board (e.g. breakfast, lunch & dinner) at a carefully selected host family
24-hour telephone support
Free interview
STS kick-off and preparation event in your home country
Welcome Camp
Local representative in your host country for assistance and support during your exchange
STS High School Diploma
STS Returnee Club
Local get-togethers with other exchange students in the area
Interested in choosing where you want to study and where you want to live? STS can help you choose the school of your liking that supports your favorite sport, academic etc.
The easiest way to apply is to visit the page of your favorite destination and click the "Apply now" button. Your application is not binding, and you make your final decision once you have been accepted.
Yes, no matter where you go, we have a local representative on your location. He or she selects our host families, has contact with schools and will be your supporter and advisor during your exchange.