Dalhousie University, Halifax (Homestay)

• Location: Halifax, Canada,
• Age of students: from 13 to 18 years old,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: mixed

Dalhousie University, Halifax (Residential and Homestay) is the largest institution among the universities of the Maritime Province, which is part of the leading Canadian universities. On its campus, summer English language programs are provided for children from 10 to 17 years old.

Thanks to the comfortable conditions in education, accommodation and pastime, the courses are attended by students of many nationalities who come to Canada from Taiwan, Israel, Turkey, Japan and other countries. The teachers are native speakers, but they also speak several others, so there is an atmosphere of mutual understanding, friendship and comfort on campus.

The programs include most of the necessary services, so they are ideal for families who want to give their child a competitive language knowledge and an excellent summer vacation experience.

Staying with a family is a "home" option for those who would like to study the culture of the local population more thoroughly, practice language skills more often and feel comfortable away from home.

When choosing this type of accommodation, the following options are offered:

• Double rooms with single beds, private work places,
• Shared bathroom and toilet for the family,
• Full board: breakfast, packed lunch for lunch, dinner.

The program includes many activities and interesting trips, including:

• Excursions to the Museum of Natural History,
• Tour of downtown Halifax,
• A trip to the Atlantic Splash Avanture water park.

There are always events on the school grounds after lessons: themed parties, movie nights, book readings and barbecues, trips to cafes and entertainment centers.

• Classes for up to 16 people,
• The campus of one of Canada's largest universities,
• Experienced and qualified teachers,
• Trips and extracurricular activities.

Students attend classes in the classrooms of Dalhousie University, live in its residence. Also available for them:

• Indoor and outdoor spaces for interactive activities, including conversation lessons, international evenings, discos,
• Modern classrooms,
• Walking recreation areas.

On campus there is wireless Internet access - WiFi.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is just a 30-minute drive away.

Students can choose a more suitable duration option for them - one or two weeks of continuous study.

The cost of the program includes:

• Full board in a residence or homestay,
• One of the accommodation options,
• Graduation certificate,
• Course Study Materials,
• Program of excursions and activities,
• Transfer from / to the airport, meeting the child by employees,
• Tickets for all local public transport,
• Language classes in classes of up to 16 people.

Additional expenses:

• Laundry services in the residence,
• Deposit for damage or loss of the key to the residence room,
• Registration fee,
• Guardianship fee,
• Courier delivery of documents,
• Transportation and accompaniment of adults (only for schoolchildren under 13 years old),
• Health insurance,
• Fee for late change of conditions of study (type of accommodation, duration or cancellation),
• Taking the IELTS exam at the center of the Oxford International Language School.

The process of admission to the summer course consists in registering and booking a place:

• Filling out the registration form and providing personal data,
• Receiving a positive response from the admissions staff,
• Booking a place on the course – payment of a deposit of 20% of the total cost of the program,
• Arrival on campus to take the entrance test, get to know the staff and faculty and start education.

65 places for accommodation are available weekly in the residence and host families. Accommodation is necessarily included in the program, so employees do not have the opportunity to recruit more students than the number of places provided for housing.

Graduates of the course receive a certification confirming the progress of language knowledge - it indicates the initial and final levels, the number of hours of education and confirmation that the student has obtained knowledge. This certificate will help students in applying to a school, college or university, as well as prove the level of English proficiency in obtaining a long-term visa.

Admission to the program is open to students from 13 to 18 years old. The level of language skills at the admission stage is not important, as each applicant undergoes a small entrance exam to be divided into groups.

To enter, you must provide personal information about yourself and your guardians.:

• Foreign passport,
• Medical insurance,
• Vaccination card,
• Student visa or residence permit,
• Contact information of parents or guardians.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision