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Agents Apply Agent Application Thank you for your interest in our school. Please note, all new agents must pass a reference check and sign our agency agreement. If you would like to work with our school, please fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch with you. ​ Please use English to fill out this form. Agency First name Last name Email Phone Skype ID Address Country Website Social Media URLs How many students did you send abroad last year? How many students to you plan to send to HLIC? Which programs are your students looking for? Which countries do you promote? How many years has your agency been in operation? If you do not represent an agency, how long have you been working as an Education Agent? How are you planning on promoting HLIC? How do students find out about your agency? Why do you want to promote Halifax, Nova Scotia? When you decide to work with a school, what is the single most important factor in that decision? Where did you hear about our school? Web Search (Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.) Education Fair Other If it was at a Fair, please specify: References Please supply names and contact information for three schools or universities you have worked with as an agent. If you meet the criteria to become a representative of our school, we will contact them for a reference check. ​ Please provide the name, school, location, and contact information for each reference. Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3 Submit Thank you for applying to be an agent with HLIC

HLIC Agents Thank you for your interest in representing HLIC as an agent, consultant or representative. HLIC continuously looks for high-quality, energetic and dynamic educational representatives with a passion for international education to recruit students on our behalf. APPLY TO BE AN AGENT Partner with HLIC Superior ESL teaching expertise (all teachers and staff hold a PhD, Masters, or CELTA/equivalent + Undergraduate Degree and are fully qualified to work at HLIC based on the standards set forth by Languages Canada, our accrediting body). Student-Centered Learning environment Task-based Languages Teaching methodology Community outreach programs, which focus on volunteerism Small class sizes High percentage of 100% student satisfaction, based on semesterly student reviews of the school, curriculum, and teachers. Competitive commission rate A broad range of program selection available for University and College Bridging Program (UBP) students looking to attend Post-Secondary education with one of our partners. Timely and accurate communication with agents and stakeholders Flexible administrative assistance, here to help you with your needs as an agency ​ ​ Our Post-Secondary Partners in Canada Acadia University Algonquin College Bishop's University Georgian College Fleming College Lakehead University Mount St. Vincent University (MSVU) New Brunswick Community College Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education (NSCECE) Nova Scotia Community College St. Francis Xavier University (STFX) St. Lawrence College Saint Mary’s University (SMU) Toronto Film School Trent University University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) University of Regina Wilfrid Laurier University Yorkville University

Contact HLIC Name Email Write a message Submit Thank you for contacting us. An HLIC rep will respond to your message as soon as possible. Purdy's Wharf Tower 2, 1969 Upper Water Street Suite 203, Halifax, NS B3J 3R7 Canada 1 (902) 406-8585 info@hfxlanguage.ca ​ Monday - Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm (GMT-3)

Hosts Appy Homestay Host Application Please complete the following profile and application form. The profile will be used by HLIC for matching host families and students. It will also be provided to students and their parents to approve a homestay. The application form is for HLIC use and will not be distributed. Note: All individuals living in the homestay family home who are 18 years of age or older must provide a recent Criminal Record Check which includes consent for working with children, at the time of submitting this application. ​ Do not close or refresh browser while completing form. Homestay Family Profile Host(s) Last Name: Home Phone: Home Address (including city and postal code) Host (Person 1) First Name: Host (Person 1) Age: Occupation & Employer (Person 1): Cell Phone (Person 1): Work Phone (Person 1): Email (Person 1): Host (Person 2) First Name: Host (Person 2) Age: Occupation & Employer (Person 2): Cell Phone (Person 2): Work Phone (Person 2): Email (Person 2): Please list all children under the age of 18 living in your home [Name, relationship to host (son, granddaughter, etc.) and age] Please list all other persons over the age of 18 living in your home [Name, relationship to host (son, granddaughter, etc.) and age] About Your Home How many bedrooms are in your home? 1 2 3+ Will your student have a private bedroom? Yes No If no, with whom will they have to share a bedroom (age, nationality, gender)? How many bathrooms are in your home? 1 2 3+ Who will be sharing the bathroom with your homestay student? Do you haves good Wi-Fi access and a printer? Yes No Can you provide access to laundry so that the student can do it on their own? Yes No Do any member of the family smoke? Yes No If yes, do they smoke indoors? Yes No Do you have pets in your home? Yes No Tell us about the pets living in your home (type of animal, name) Homestay Experience How many students can you accommodate overall? Have you hosted an international student before? Yes No If you have hosted a student before, what country were they from and for how long did they stay? Will someone be home to receive the students when they return from school? If so, who? Would you describe your home as an active household or quiet household? What activities do you and your family enjoy that you would be willing to include your international student in? Please list any community groups or organizations you are involved with (cultural, social, sports) Does your family practice a religion? Yes No If yes, which one? Include denomination if applicable. Does your family attend a religious gathering frequently? Yes No Do you expect your student to attend your religious gathrings? Yes No Does your belief system restrict you from providing for religious or cultural traditions other than your own? Are you able and/or willing to provide students with transportation to attend their cultural, religious or social events? Yes No How do you feel an international student would benefit from living with your family? What do you hope to gain from the experience of having an international student live with your family? What are the basic rules for teenagers in your home? What are the basic rules for adults in your home? How particular are you about housekeeping being done a certain way: Very Somewhat Not Very Not at all What household duties or chores will you expect your student to complete? Briefly describe your neighborhood and commute distance/procedure to our school: Homestay Preference Requests Some international students have specific dietary requirements (i.e. Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher, chicken only, no beef, no pork, no milk, no wheat, etc.) Can you respect and meet any dietary requirements? Yes No Do you have a gender preference in accepting international students in your home? If yes, please specify. Do you have an age range preference in accepting international students in your home? If yes, please specify. Please select the placement options that work best for your family (you can select more than one): Short Term (one semester or less) Long Term (full year with potential for multi years) Relief (homestay family will be away for a short time) In case of emergencies When are your able to accept an international student? Immediately For September intake (placement in August) For February intake (placement in January) Summer Months Only Can you provide airport pickup? Yes No Your Emergency Contact Please provide contact information of a person NOT residing in your home [name, relationship to you (ie: friends, coworker, etc), phone number(s), address] Agreements 1. The information set forth above is true and correct. 2. I am able to assume responsibility for the welfare of the student while she/he resides in my home. 3. I am aware that if the homestay is not a good match for the student or homestay family, the student may move out earlier than originally intended. I agree Submit Thank you for applying to become a homestay host with HLIC

Student Testimonials Saito – Japan I love Halifax, the nature is so amazing, I went to lakes, beaches, and Peggy’s Cove, I love it so much! Also, I’m surprised and impressed by HLIC, everyone here is so respectful to others as well as other cultures. [At HLIC] I noticed the importance of dialogue that made me realize some new perspectives and cultural differences. Seeing things from different directions lead me to broaden my viewpoints. Learning in Canada, a diverse country, I discovered that people in this country value the idea of respecting others. They enjoyed the interaction with various kinds of people by changing “differences” that lies between different cultures into “learning new things.” Susana – Colombia I would like to thanks HLIC for the opportunity of taking these amazing (online) classes. Teacher Cheryl was very friendly, fun, and very clear in her explanations. Also, I enjoyed meeting people from other countries, which made the experience more interesting. Classes' content is very helpful you learn so much in a very short time. Lucia Shizue – Brazil/Japan I learned more than I expected from my study. I am not familiar with technology and every time that I had problems with it, my teacher and classmates helped me a lot. Before starting the course I was a little afraid about the teacher, classmates and how it will work. But, after it started, I felt relieved because my teacher is very kind and she explains the content in an interesting and clear way, easy to follow. Classes in my time zone were at night, from 9pm to 1:30am, and there was not a single class that I felt bored. The teacher was always interested in how we were feeling during the class. In my opinion, this was an important point for my performance in the course. Jorge – Mexico HLIC was a really amazing experience because I improved my English and my teachers were always there to help me. I really enjoyed studying in HLIC. All the staff were always smiling, so I feel like it is a little family. Thank you HLIC! Gang Luo – China I studied at HLIC for 2 months, I was in UBP class which is for students who is about to enter university. The course focuses on academic writing and reading. After I completed my semester, my writing skill has been significantly improved. My instructor taught me how to write a thesis statement and how to make an essay well-structured which was quite useful for my later university study. In addition, the outdoor activities that we had every week gave us the opportunity to experience and understand the local culture. Also, all the staff in HLIC tried their best to help us dealing with culture shock, so we were able to be more adaptive living in Halifax. Other than that, I really appreciate that HLIC found me the perfect homestay. It is well-located, the transportation is good. My host family was really nice, not only did they help me with my daily life, such as cooked me authentic Canadian food, but treated me like a family and had me involved in their life. Though I moved out after I entered university, we stay in touch. They invite me to dinner from time to time, we built a really good connection. I love my homestay family. Overall, HLIC has brought me unforgettable memories and experiences, I love everything there, and I cherish all the connections that I have with it. Shabnam – Iran It was such a pleasing experience to me, taking a UBP course in HLIC. I had a great chance to meet students from other parts of the world, getting to know their cultures and communicate with them throughout the two-month UBP course. Teachers and other HLIC team members were dedicated and helpful to cater my educational needs. They helped me to improve my reading, writing and critical thinking skills as well as all the methods of academic research and essay-writing that are needed later on when I step into college. I have found UBP as stepping stones to my future success and recommend it to anyone who is going to further study in university or college. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you, HLIC team members! Rob – Brazil The time that I was studying in the school was a significant learning experience that I will carry for my entire life. At this school I could find cozy study rooms, attentive and patient teachers, fun activities and that the best method to learn English is to practice day by day. Halifax Language Institute of Canada was not only a school for me, it was a second home, because I felt comfortable and confident to learn and practice English. Philip – Germany The Business English Class at HLIC was the best English class I've ever had. It was a really great experience. The classes are very small and the atmosphere is very warm. The teachers are well prepared and do really care about you. It's very personal and customized. I can highly recommend Halifax city and HLIC for English classes in Canada. Sebnem – Turkey It is a very beautiful experience for me to come to this school. I have had very happy times with the people here and I have been very nice friends alike. I have been so happy here. I learned many things about language but not only language I had very diverse experiences. Thank you for everything HLIC. Yura – Korea I took pathway programs at HLIC from May to end of June 2016. Even I was there for a short period, I can tell and guarantee that HLIC is the right place to achieve your goals in learning English. During the time, I have learned so much from them such as how to write an essay and how to make a successful presentation. Those experiences helped me a lot in my school life. I am currently in my last semester at the college and I think the time at HLIC has made me where I am now. Shimizu – Japan At HLIC I made many wonderful friends from many countries such as Colombia, Mexico, China, and Korea. I was a little worried whether I can speak English with my new friends because in Japan I didn’t have much chances to speak in English. However I noticed that we can communicate if we have strong feelings that I want to tell or share things with others, even if my English skills are not perfect. I shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes even if I don’t know the English grammar and pronunciation. It's the way to learn! Nianhua – China I have learned a lot of academic knowledge related to my future university study, for example, APA format and I also learned how to write academic essays and how to use kinds of resources around us, such as libraries and some useful search engines. Charlotte helps me a lot. She is really more than a qualified teacher. she is a perfect teacher. She always makes full preparations for her classes and corrects our homework carefully. I love Charlotte and her classes. Presentation is not easy for me, but Charlotte helps me a lot, which makes me able to complete a good presentation. All of those we have learned from HLIC, I believe, will be very helpful in our upcoming study in high school or university. Another thing I want to mention is Student of The Month. That is definitely an encouragement to me because that is to recognize and honor my efforts. It's really a surprising reward because in China we usually choose to encourage and reward children, not the adults, especially when children and adults are both candidates.

HLIC Residence Home HLIC has three residence homes around Halifax. In a residence home you live with other HLIC students who are 19+ in a clean, safe, friendly and furnished home. ​ Prices vary from $550-$800 per room depending on the residence. All your bills (power, heat, water, lights, and wifi) are included. ​ Living with 4 or 5 other students (there is no chaperone in these homes), you are all responsible for making your own food, cleaning the house, and living harmoniously with one another. With all your bills included, you can focus on your schoolwork and having fun in Canada. ​ The residence homes are not downtown, and you will need to commute to school by car, bus, or bike for 15-20 minutes each way. ​ After graduation at HLIC, you have the option to continue living in your residence home throughout your university career here in Halifax. Lease agreements are 1 year in length, and tenant insurance is encouraged. Living in these residence homes means you will be well respected as an international student here in Halifax. ​ If you are interested in living in a HLIC residence home, please inquire directly with homestay@hfxlanguage.ca .

Hosts Become a Homestay Family Help us provide a safe and enriching cultural opportunity for international students studying in Halifax. ​ The host family plays a unique and vital role in the international student experience. While providing a safe environment for students to live in, host families often help to bridge the cultural gap that students experience. ​ Traditional families, non-traditional families, single people, roommates and friends living together – any person or group who is willing to share daily life with an international student can be a host! ​ A great homestay provides students with comfortable living conditions and friendly, patient and open-minded hosts. It can be overwhelming for a student to be so far away from home. A thoughtful host family appreciates that each student is unique and that communication and mutual understanding take effort. We welcome hosts from all backgrounds, family types, professions & and ages. APPLY TO BE A HOMESTAY HOST Things to consider about being a host family: Do you have time for a student? Students appreciate different levels of socializing with their host families; some enjoy small talk, and others will want to participate in family outings. There may be times that your student asks you for advice or help about their life in Canada and Canadian culture. Are you open to hosting a student who cannot speak English? Are you willing to be patient when communicating with your students? Is everyone in your household ready to accept someone from a different background? If you have children, are they comfortable with bringing another person into the family? ​ ​ As a host, you will provide: A private bedroom, furnished with a bed and storage. Nutritious meals . Host families must provide students with 3 meals per day. A home environment that a student can feel comfortable in, study and relax after a day at school. A patient, caring and friendly home atmosphere. A 100% English environment for your student to increase their language skills. WiFi internet is mandatory at all times in the home. ​ Homestay homes should be within reasonable walking distance of public transit. ​ HLIC must conduct criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks for all adults living in the home prior to homestay approval. A home inspection will also be conducted prior to students being placed in the home. ​ ​ Host Support Once you are approved as a host family, HLIC is here to help you. If at any time you have questions or concerns regarding your student or homestay details, we welcome calls or emails & will work with you to make the experience memorable for both you and your student. APPLY TO BE A HOMESTAY HOST

Independent Living Living on your own can be an exciting, and sometimes challenging, adventure. This option is only available to students 19+, who are prepared to completely live on their own without any help for cooking, cleaning, paying the bills, etc. When you live on your own expenses can vary. Sometimes these expenses can be shared if you have roommates. Take a look at the suggested budget below: ​ $600- $1000 for a house or apartment with roommates. $800 – $1200 for a bachelor or 1 bedroom apartment. Internet $100 per month Electric $40-$60 per month Water & Heat are included in most apartment rentals Parking $100-$200 per month (if not provided by your landlord) Some places come with furniture, but most do not, so you will have to buy all your own furniture (bed, couch, desk, lamps, tv’s, etc).

Study English in Canada wit h HLIC Apply Now Document PROG RAMS Tuition & Fees COST Our School OUR SCHOOL Student Housing HOUSING HLIC Location LO CATION Study English with HLIC Our programs combine English instruction with a variety of activities to provide an exciting, enjoyable, and effective educational and cultural experience. General English (ESL, EAL) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) University Pathway (UBP) Business English Find what you're looking for Hear from HLIC students Videos Testimonials About HLIC About Halifax Student Activities Calendar About HLIC HLIC is a dynamic English school located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. ​ We provide authentic and experiential language learning opportunities that will improve students' proficiency, confidence, fluency, and accuracy, so that they may better reach their goals in a personal, academic, and/or professional capacity. Community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and social justice are at the core of our values and are practiced within our curriculum.

English Program Fees The prices listed below are regular course tuition and fees. Please contact HLIC for a quote on your specific course. ​ Course tuition and fees are listed and are to be paid in Canadian Dollars (CAD). ​ Valid health insurance is mandatory for all international students in Canada. For an accurate quote, please contact us at HLIC. All prices are listed and to be paid in Canadian Dollars (CAD). Admissions Fee is a one-time expense per program. Textbooks are per level. Each level is 8 weeks. Private roundtrip transportation to and from the Halifax International Airport can be arranged by HLIC for an additional $160. Tuition Textbook Admissions Fee Health Insurance Activities Fee Homestay Fee Homestay Application Security Deposit $375 per week $150 per level $150 (non-refundable) $2 per day $30 per week $300 per week $200 (non-refundable) $400 (refundable) General English (ESL, EAL) English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Business English English for Academic Purposes General English (ESL, EAL) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Business English English for Academic Purposes (EAP) The cost of your course will depend on your length of study. For an accurate quote, please contact us at HLIC. ​ All prices are listed and to be paid in Canadian Dollars (CAD). ​ Valid health insurance is mandatory for all international students in Canada. Tuition Textbook Admissions Fee Health Insurance Activities Fee Homestay Fee Homestay Application Security Deposit $375 per week $150 per level $150 (non-refundable) $2 per day $30 per week $300 per week $200 (non-refundable) $400 (refundable) Program Tuition & Fees University Pathway Program (UBP) 8 Weeks: $4,400.00

Apply to HLIC Ready to take the next step? Applicants can choose to enroll in any upcoming terms for 2023/2024 . Applications and fees should be submited prior to the course start date . Please contact us if you have any questions about the application process, including course requirements and level placements. ​ See HLIC's refund policy Apply Registration Form Student Information First name Last name Email Phone Date of Birth Halifax Address International Address Gender Identifcation Female Male Other Prefer not to disclose Nationality First Language Emergency Contact Information Emergency Contact Name Emergency Contact Phone Emergency Contact Relation To You Course Registry How long do you wish to study at HLIC? What is your desired start date? Please Indicate Course Selection General English (ESL/EAL) University Pathway Program (UBP) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Business English English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Please indicate your higest level of schooling Junior High School (Middle School) High School College Diploma/Vocational School Undergraduate Degree Master's Degree PhD Student Medical Information All HLIC students must have valid medical insurance during their stay in Canada. Do you have medical insurance? Yes No If Yes, student will need to provide proof of valid medical insurance. If No, HLIC will enroll you in medical insurance. Do you have allergies? Yes No Allergies: Do you have any medical conditions? Yes No Medical Conditions: Do you have any food restrictions? Yes No Food Restrictions: Accommodations Please indicate your preferred accommodations during your studies at HLIC Homestay HLIC Residence Home Independent Living Airport Transfer Arrival Date Do you require airport pickup? ($80.00 CAD): Yes No How did you hear about HLIC? Web Search (Google, Yahoo, etc) Social Media Agent Word of mouth Fair or conference Other I agree that all information submitted is accurate. I have read, understood and agree to HLIC's Refund Policy. View refund policy I agree to pay the Application Fee. The application fee for all English programs is $150.00 CAD and is not refundable. You can pay via Credit Card or PayPal in this form. There is an additional $5.00 CAD processing fee for online payments ($155.00 CAD total). Submit Thank you for applying to HLIC Refund Policy Refund Policy Updates in regards to Coronaviris (COVID-19): HLIC is committed to bringing students quality learning experiences, maintaining a high level of academic infrastructure and providing the expert instructors that students have come to expect from us. In order to support this commitment, tuition fees and policies will not change in the circumstance where we are obligated to deliver our programs in one or more alternative formats as a result of events that are beyond our reasonable control, such as- acts of war, terrorism, pandemics, illnesses, viruses, epidemics, governmental mandates, regulations, labour shortages/strikes, or other factors affecting our ability to provide safe instruction to our student population on campus. ​ The decision to move to alternative formats for everyone as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic was considered and done in the interest of the student and public safety and to comply with Canadian Government laws. As the result, the way in which education is delivered has been affected, but it does not affect the standard of our program. ​ Written Notice of Withdrawal: To initiate a refund, written notice must be provided by a student to Halifax Language Institute of Canada, stating his/her conditions for withdrawal. ​ Refund entitlement : Refund entitlement is calculated by the registrar and is based on the total fees due under the registration agreement, less the applicable non-refundable fees and service charges of the financial service/institution that processes the refund. Where total fees have not yet been collected, Halifax Language Institute is not responsible for refunding more than has been collected to date. All refunds will be processed on the Canadian side within 14 days unless otherwise advised. ​ 1. All tuition payments received before March 2020: If a student is declined admission to Canada, HLIC will refund all money paid less registration fee and related financial charges from the bank for sending the funds to and from each account. A letter from IRCC must be presented, along with a refund request, to begin the refund process. For all IRCC visa refusals given after March 2020, our school currently has virtual classes and attendance in person is not mandatory, student registration is therefore to be assumed for virtual classes. 2. Students who cancel before the start date: Students who cancel on the Friday before the start date will receive a refund of all fees minus a 20% cancellation fee on the total amount paid. All related financial charges from the bank will also be deducted from the refund. 3. Students who withdraw within the first week of classes have until 12pm on the on the first Friday of the semester to withdraw from the course. Students will receive a 65% refund on the tuition fees only. All other fees will be retained (health insurance, books, activities fee, homestay/residence, etc), along with all non-refundable deposits (application, homestay, etc.) 4. Students who withdraw after 12pm on the first Friday of the semester will not be entitled to any refund. 5. Students who are expelled from the school or suspended from studies resulting in non-completion of the course are not entitled to refund. This includes dismissal for behavioural reasons, attitude, or attendance. 6. Students withdrawing from any 2+2-type program are not entitled to any form of refund. 7. No refunds are granted on any visa renewal fees. 8. No refunds are granted on residence fees. 9. No refunds are granted on homestay fees, except in the case of early graduation from the UBP program. ​ Executive Director retains the right to waive the cancellation fee at its sole discretion.

LGBTQ2SIA+ at our School HLIC is a proud supporter of our LGBTQ2SIA+ students, staff, and community. We believe that as teachers and as a learning institution we have the moral obligation to not only create an inclusive learning environment but to educate our students on social issues and encourage discussions and exploration. ​ ​ In the Classroom Inclusivity starts at the top of any organization. We provide our staff with training and materials to support them in supporting our students. In the classroom teachers create an inclusive space by including LGBTQ2SIA+ learning materials & topics with an emphasis on understanding and representation. ​ At HLIC, we have a 0-tolerance bullying policy. We give our students the knowledge and language tools they need to express their ideas and opinions, including teaching why some words/phrases and views are hurtful. With our smaller class sizes, teachers are able to build strong relationships with their students and ensure a safe and inclusive classroom environment. ​ Students will find a variety of LGBTQ2SIA+ material proudly displayed in the common areas and classrooms at HLIC. Through their lessons, the teachers will draw on LGBTQ2SIA+ topics, teach gender-neutral language and make sure every student feels welcomed, safe and heard. ​ ​ In the Community Social issues, social justice, and global human rights are at the core of HLIC’s school culture. We act on these beliefs by regularly engaging with local organizations, rallies, events, non-profits, and guest speakers.