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Oxford International EducationHalifax, Canada

1256 Barrington St. - B3J 1Y6 Halifax - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.

The school is located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital, only steps away from the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by natural beauty. This city provides a warm and welcoming second home to students from across the country and around the world.

Study English in the hippest little city in North America!

There are many beautiful parks, trails, and beaches in Halifax, making it a great city for nature enthusiasts. Halifax is also a wonderful option if you want the conveniences of living in a city and the feel of a smaller town.

One of the most affordable cities in Canada.
One of the mildest winter weather cities in Canada.
10 universities and colleges close to our campus.
97% English speaking population.

English Courses

General Language
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Oxford International Education include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Oxford International Education

Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages CanadaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEduNova
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Oxford International Education and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1998
Legal name/parent company
Vancouver Maple Leaf Language College Inc. | Tax registration ID: 892209669
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 12
Adult courses Throughout the year: 12
Junior courses In summer: 12
Junior courses Throughout the year: 12
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Information for all courses offered by Oxford International Education

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
180.00 C$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 95 C$ per course level.
Comments about courses

Course material fee:
EC/EP: CAD 130 per level
UCP: CAD 210 per level

Medical insurance: CAD 3.10 per day.
Custodianship letter (notorized): CAD 90.

Change fee (applies to all course and accommodation changes including type, duration and cancellation): CAD 120.

Special discounted price for private lessons:
CAD 440 for 5 lessons.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 110 C$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 16 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 28 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Halifax Stanfield International Airport:
200 C$ one way
340 C$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Halifax and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Halifax page. For flight comparisons to Halifax, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to Canada and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 C$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Accommodation

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FAQ about Oxford International Education, Halifax

  • English courses at Oxford International Education start at 190 C$ for IELTS Exam Preparation Evening 16 course with 16 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (200 C$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford International Education varies from 16 students (General English Semi-Intensive 26 ) to 16 students (General English Semi-Intensive 26 )
  • 100% of teachers at Oxford International Education hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Oxford International Education offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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