Oxford International Halifax
Summer Course
Downtown Homestay
Oxford International Halifax
Key Facts
13 – 18 years
20 English Lessons per week
Groups and Individuals
50 max beds per week
Highlights
• 20 morning lessons (15 hours) of General English per week.
• Full-board Homestay accommodation.
• 5 half-day and 1-full day excursions and activities per week.
• Return airport transfer.
• Local transport pass.
• Course materials fee and program certificate included.
• Registration fee (group prices only) included.
About the programme
- English levels: Elementary – Advanced (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels)
- Full activity programme
- Average class size: 14 students
Oxford International Junior Programmes understands that occasionally slightly young/older siblings or friends may wish to come in a group. Oxford International Junior Programmes reserves the right to accept students who are slightly younger or older than the advertised minimum/maximum age. These exceptional requestions must be approved by our admissions team in advance. Appropriate welfare and safety provisions will apply.
Dates
Start
29 June, 2025
End
10 August, 2025
Oxford International Halifax
FACILITIES
Additional qualifications available: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) held at downtown Oxford International Language School.
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay:
- Host family accommodation with twin rooms as standard. Homestay programs, full-board by default, include breakfast, packed lunches, and dinner.
- All families will have Wi-Fi that students can use. All students should bring towels and toiletries.
Meals Full-board
Breakfast and dinner will be with families, and a packed lunch will be provided. The first meal will be dinner on arrival and the last meal will be breakfast on departure.
Oxford International Halifax
Oxford International Halifax
Halifax Public Libraries
5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Waterfront Halifax
Waterfront Halifax
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
Location Guide
Oxford International Halifax
Halifax Public Libraries
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Waterfront Halifax
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
Sample Programme
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival | Arrival | Arrival |
| Day 2 | Placement Test & Induction | Waterfront Walking Tour | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 3 | Lessons | Discovery Centre | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 4 | Lessons | Halifax Public Library and Public Gardens | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 5 | Lessons | Citadel Hill | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 6 | Lessons | Swimming Time | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 7 | Peggy’s Cove, Queensland Beach and Acadian Maple | Peggy’s Cove, Queensland Beach and Acadian Maple | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 8 | Optional Day/Time with Host Family | Optional Day/Time with Host Family | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 9 | Lessons | Government House + Parade Square | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 10 | Lessons | Point Pleasant Park + Mini Olympics | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 11 | Lessons | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic + HMCS Sakville | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 12 | Lessons | Activate Halifax | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 13 | Lessons | Chocolate Lake | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 14 | Lessons | Shubenacadie Wildlife Park | Free Time/Time with Host Family |
| Day 15 | Departure | Departure | Departure |
