Class Afloat a special West Island College in Quebec, program The 48 students in this program come Canada. from many different nations. The students must not only have good 15 grades, but must also be good swimmers! During the year-long program, the Concordia, will visit more than 20 ship, countries. This year, the Concordia will sail to 22 countries, including Australia, South Africa, Indonesia, and Brazil. Last year, the countries included Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. In addition to their classes, the students must also learn to sail the ship.