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English Immersion
in colourful Halifax
Our Halifax School provides students with a professional environment to study and learn English. With an international mix of students from over 20 different countries, you will have plenty of opportunities to practise speaking English.
Levels and Hours
On the first day, you will be tested and placed in one of 7 different levels covering all skills of listening, speaking, reading an writing. Each week, you will study for 25 hours and each level 10 weeks in length. Students may start on any Monday statutory holidays excepted.
Qualified Teachers and Small Group Classes
All teachers are qualified with an university degree and TESL Certification (Teaching English as a Second Language). Many bring with them years of experience teaching English in various countries around the world.With an average class size of 10 and not exceeding fifteen students, you are assured plenty of personalized attention.
Integrate into the Local Community
Learning English is not just done in the classroom and for that reason, the School offers many fun activities each week, as well as excursions in the community such as visiting a local library and learning how to borrow a book, or visiting local business and learning how people interact in daily activities.
Host Family Accommodation
The best way to experience total immersion is to live with a Canadian Family. You will have your own private room and full board (3 meals a day). All host families must provide a police records check and be enthusiastic to welcome an international student. Your satisfaction and happiness in homestay is guaranteed. Contact us for other accommodation options.
University Pathway Program UPP
16 partner college & universities
The University Pathway Program (UPP) is a student’s academic gateway to some of the very best nationally ranked and internationally recognized universities Canada has to offer.
The UPP is an intensive 12 week (300 hour) program which concentrates on developing a student’s critical thinking skills and preparing them for the rigors of formal academic study including how to work in a group, time management, how to research, presentation skills, essay writing, etc).
Once a student has completed the UPP and has received a university/college acceptance letter from one of 16 partner institutions, he or she will be able to attend some of the best universities and colleges that Canada has to offer. This means that students will not be required to take an English proficiency examination, such as the IELTS or TOEFL exam.
A student who is university bound will enroll in our General English (GE) program first. When the student completes Level 6 (the last General English level) successfully, the student will enroll in the 12 week intensive UPP.
Fees 2020
Tuition 25 lessons per week: $340
Homestay (full board) per week: $225
Insurance: Minimum charge is $80 for 4 weeks
Additional fees:
Application fee ($170 + $20 ID): CA$ 190
Host Family Placement fee: CA$ 200
Airport Pickup: CA$ 120
Textbooks per level: CA$ 150
Note: Homestay fee for students under 19 years of age: $245 / week
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