Saturday 15 June 2024

Halifax Nova Scotia Canada Links to Travel and Education

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Nova Scotia Public Education, Elementary and Secondary Schools

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is responsible for children’s education, including early years, and primary to grade 12 in English and French in public schools across the province.

Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development,
2021 Brunswick Street, P.O. Box 578, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2S9
Tel: 902-424-5162, Fax: 902-424-0666

Halifax Regional Centre for Education

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education is the public school district responsible for 136 elementary, junior high, and high schools located in the Halifax Regional Municipality in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Program provides overall English and French Second Language curriculum support ESL FSL to schools with attention paid to technology integration. There is a particular focus on literacy and mathematics implementation as an integral component of Planning for Improvement.

Halifax Universities

Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2 1-902-494-2211
Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia since 1818, Dalhousie attracts students from around the world. Dalhousie is widely recognized for a broad range of educational and research opportunities. Dalhousie Faculties includes: Architecture and Planning, Arts and Social Sciences, Computer Science, Dentistry, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Law, Management, Medicine, Science, Continuing Education and Cooperative Education.

The College of Continuing Education offers a free ESL workshop series and a credit course. It also offers several non-credit courses open to anyone studying, living, or working in Halifax. The Dalhousie Writing Centre offers free help and guidance when writing a paper or assignment. They also offer free seminars throughout the year on topics such as adding citations to text and academic integrity. For more information or to make an appointment, contact the Writing Centre.

Mount Saint Vincent University

Approximately 5,000 women and men from more than 60 countries are enrolled in 35 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs. In 1925 MSVU started as the only independent women?s college in the British Commonwealth then changed in 1966 to a university. MSVU Academic Departments includes: Applied Human Nutrition, Biology, Business and Tourism, Chemistry & Physics, Child and Youth Study, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, English, Family Studies and Gerontology, Fine Arts, History, Information Technology, Mathematics & Computer Science, Modern Languages, Peace & Conflict Studies, Philosophy Religious Studies, Political & Canadian Studies, Psychology, Public Policy Studies, Public Relations, Sociology Anthropology and Women's Studies.

The International Education Centre (IEC) at MSVU offers personal, academic, cultural and immigration advising to international students in Canada, as well as any student or faculty wishing to study, research or conduct projects abroad. The IEC is also home to the University’s English for Academic Purposes programs. If an applicant’s first language is not English, official reports with acceptable scores from one of the following tests must be submitted. Test Scores for Admission to Full-time Studies at MSVU: IELTS 7.0 or above (no score below 6.5); CAEL 70 or above (no score below 70) ;TOEFL (iBT Test)93 or above (no score below 23) ; CanTest 5.0 (no score below 4.5); MELAB 85 or above.

Mount Saint Vincent University is committed to preparing our international English-as-an-additional-language students for the transition to the Canadian classroom. Taught by our highly experienced instructors, and designed in consultation with MSVU faculty, the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs combine English language learning with the foundational skills necessary for academic success. Students who complete the EAP program will have direct access to MSVU undergraduate or graduate programs with no official test score.

Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's founded in 1802 is home to students from across Canada and from over 94 different countries. Saint Mary's University Faculty of Graduate Studies offers 14 Masters programs in the Faculties of Arts, Commerce and Science and three Doctoral programs: Business Administration, Astronomy and Psychology.

The Language Centre offers English language training that is recognized and respected by educational institutions and employers around the world. Because our programs are mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) you will be able to communicate your English achievements in terms that are internationally recognized.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Students who complete EAP 4, 5, or 6 are eligible for direct entry to SMU-PLUS, Saint Mary’s University’s custom academic program for qualified full-time international students. Prepare yourself for university success and earn valuable general academic English skills which will help you succeed in full-time studies.

Visiting Student University Bridging Program (UBP) - Designed specifically for Visiting University Students who want to experience all that Halifax has to offer, while studying general academic English and taking up to two university credit courses.

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Halifax Community Organizations

YWCA Halifax, 1239 Barrington St., Halifax, NS

Thursday 13 June 2024

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Canada Links to Travel and Education


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Overview Charlottetown, PEI, Canada

Prince Edward Island is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, off the Atlantic Coast of the Canadian mainland. Prince Edward Island or PEI is one of the four Atlantic Provinces.

The Micmac made PEI their home and called this beautiful Island Epekwitk, meaning resting on the waves. The Mi'kmaq of the Atlantic Region which included the Gaspe Peninsula and parts of Maine were organized into seven political districts. Prince Edward Island was one of these districts. These districts made up the Mi'kmaq Nation under the leadership of the Mi'kmaq Grand Council.

The first permanent French settlement began at Port La Joie in 1720 with further settlement at the fishing port of St. Peters. During 1740's and 1750's, the population along the north shore between Savage Harbour and Malpeque was very small. Settlement consisted of one farm deep along the shoreline.

The 1750's and 60's brought much turmoil to the PEI population as Bay of Fundy Acadians sought refuge were expelled and then Louisberg fell to the British in 1758 and PEI became British. The British surveyed the Island, divided the land into 67 townships, distributed them to influential petitioners and allowed local administration in 1769.

During the first half of the 19th century, many Islanders managed to acquire title to their lands. At Confederation about 50 percent of the lots in PEI were in freehold tenure. The 1875 Act gave the Island government the power to force landlords to sell their holdings. Land ownership was made possible for the former tenants by lease purchase agreements.

The first organized British census was taken in 1798 and the total population of PEI 4,372. Steady net immigration continued for almost 100 years and in 1891 the population reached a high of 109,000 however it declined in the 1930's to a low of 40,000. According to Statistics Canada, the population of PEI in 1999 was 138,000.

Today PEI has two cities, Charlottetown (capital city) located in Queens County and Summerside located in Prince County. There are 7 towns: Alberton, Cornwall, Georgetown, Kensington, Montague, Souris and Stratford.

The Confederation Bridge between PEI and New Brunswick opened in 1997 and provides direct land access between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

The major PEI industries are: agriculture, tourism, fishing and manufacturing. The first lobster season runs from May 1st to the end of June on the north side of PEI and the second season runs from mid-August to mid-October on the south side of PEI. Green Gables House is one of PEI's most popular attractions.

L.M. MONTGOMERY is the author of Anne of Green Gables. Montgomery was born on the north shore of Prince Edward Island and raised in Cavendish. Anne of Green Gables has been translated into 15 different languages and put on film. The story created an image of the Island that draws 350,000 visitors annually from around the world to Green Gables House.

Prince Edward Island Education Listings

Prince Edward Island Department of Education
P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, P.E.I. C1A 7N8
Tel: 902-368-6286, Fax: 902-368-6144

Universities

University of Prince Edward Island Program Listings

The University of Prince Edward Island consists of seven major Faculties for undergraduate and graduate students: Faculty of Arts, School of Business, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Department of Veterinary Medicine.

The English Language Centre works with students looking to meet English language requirements of UPEI programs, and can create customized English programs for groups of students. English Academic Preparation (EAP) is an intensive language program for students who do not meet the UPEI language requirements but have conditional admission to a degree program.

UPEI offers customized English-language programs for groups to meet diverse language-learning requirements such as: summer language camps for students, programs for teachers of English as a foreign language desiring advanced specialization, students preparing for a 2+2 program, English majors requiring an immersion experience, and students taking a gap year to improve English skills.

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Community Educational Organizations

Adult/Continuing Education
P.E.I. Literacy Alliance,
P.O. Box 400, Charlottetown, P.E.I. C1A 7K7
tel: 902 368-3620, fax: 902-368-3620

Immigration Settlement LINC Services

PEI English LINC Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada,
P.O. Box 2846, 179 Queen Street, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 8C4
(902) 628-6009

Tuesday 11 June 2024

Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Links to Travel and Education

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Video by Canada City Guides - You Can See the Top 12 Fun Things to do in Winnipeg (MB)
1:20 1. Canadian Museum for Human Rights 2:02 2. The Forks 2:41 3. Forks National Historic Site 3:35 4. Assiniboine Park Zoo 4:30 5. The Manitoba Museum 5:26 6. Winnipeg Art Gallery 6:15 7. Manitoba Legislative Building 7:08 9. Fort Whyte Alive 7:55 10. Royal Canadian Mint 8:37 11. Saint Boniface Cathedral 9:18 12. Manitoba Children's Museum

Winnipeg Educational Organizations

Manitoba LINC Language Instruction for New Canadians

The Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO)

The Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO) is an umbrella organization for immigrant and refugee service providers in the Province of Manitoba. MANSO provides leadership, support and a unified voice for the settlement and integration sector, including core settlement services, ESL language training, employment services, and welcoming communities programs.

CONTACT: #610 - 275 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B3 Canada Ph: (204) 272-0872 Email:info@manitoba.ca

About English Online Inc.

Live & Learn is a free online ESL program for newcomers living in Manitoba. It provides relevant information and orientation to ease newcomers’ settlement in Manitoba. Live & Learn offers flexible online learning options that take into account newcomers’ needs and preferences. Online classes are led by certified EAL/ESL Instructors and are held at flexible times. Registered learners can attend Coffee Chats, Multi-week sessions, Language Circles, and Drop-in Sessions. Through Live & Learn, newcomers learn about life in Manitoba and gain practical tips while improving their English language skills.

The International Education Act C.C.S.M. c. 175

On January 1, 2016, the International Education Act (IEA)external website and its associated Regulations 51(1) and 51(2) were approved by Cabinet and the Minister respectively. Upon proclamation, the IEA and Regulations came into force, as per section 54. The IEA has two main purposes: to protect international students attending educational institutions in the province from potential fraud and negligence, and to promote Manitoba’s reputation as a high quality destination for international study by providing a measure of quality assurance through the IEA.

Winnipeg Public Education

Ministry of Education, Legislative Building, Winnipeg, MANITOBA, R3C 0V8

Adult Learning and Literacy, 215 - 800 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N4 Phone: (204) 945-8247 Toll Free 1-800-282-8069 ext. 8247 Fax: (204) 948-1008 Email: all@gov.mb.ca

Winnipeg Public School Divisions

The International Student Program (ISP) is accredited and a member of Imagine Canada, CAPS-I and MCIE. Each year Winnipeg welcomes students from all over the world to study at our schools and enjoy the experience of a lifetime in Canada. Winnipeg Public Schools offers: Quality, affordable educational experiences; The opportunity for students to attend classes in either English or French; ESL support for students new to the language.

  • St. James-Assiniboia School Division
  • Pembina Trails School Division
  • Seven Oaks School Division
  • Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine
  • River East Transcona School Division
  • Louis Riel School Division Phone: (204) 257-7827

Winnipeg Colleges

Red River College Polytechnic

The Language Training Centre has innovative and accessible ESL programs including Intensive English, English for Specific Purposes, and Academic Language Preparation. Our Red River students have many goals for settlement, education/training, and employment. This full-time intensive English language program is for students fulfilling the language requirements for their chosen academic program at Red River College Polytechnic. Each ESL program is approximately 15 weeks long, with 22-24 hours of classes (including 2-10 hours of online learning) per week. The goal is language readiness for academic programs at college or university with listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, computer skills and online English language practice.

Winnipeg Universities

University of Winnipeg

The language of instruction at The University of Winnipeg is English. Students must have a level of ability in English that allows them to participate in all aspects of university study, including lectures, reading, writing, and discussion. If English is not the student's first/primary language and they are not from an English Exempt Country, they must provide supporting documentation to show they meet one of these conditions: Duolingo 120, TOEFL IBT 86, IELTS 6.5, C2 , Cantest 4.5, CAEL 70, or Program Name: ELP English Language Program at The University of Winnipeg Academic Level 5.

UWinnipeg's English Language Program (ELP) delivers high quality programming to international and domestic students seeking to enhance their English proficiency. ELP offers a certificate program for those seeking to teach English as an additional language to adults, as well as customized programming and private tutorials — including communication coaching and workplace communication skills enhancement for internationally-educated professionals.

The University of Winnipeg Undergraduate Degree Programs: Aboriginal Governance, Anthropology, Applied Computer Science, Bioanthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biopsychology, Business & Administration, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Conflict Resolution Studies, Criminal Justice, Dance, Developmental Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies, French Studies, Geography, German-Canadian Studies, German Studies, History, History of Art, International Development Studies, Italian Studies, Kinesiology and Applied Health, Mathematics & Statistics, Mennonite Studies, Modern Languages and Literatures, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Rhetoric and Communications, Sociology, Spanish Studies, Statistics, Theatre & Film, Urban and Inner-City Studies and Women's & Gender Studies.

University of Manitoba

All applicants are required to meet the University of Manitoba's approved English Proficiency Standards, either through an approved waiver or the successful completion of an approved English proficiency test. Test result requirements are: IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program)Level 5, IELTS 6.5, CAEL 60, TOEFL IBT 86, PTE 58, Cambridge C1 180 and C2 180.

The English Language Centre (ELC) provides courses, tests, accommodations and individual support to students whose first language is not English in order to support academic success and participation in the University of Manitoba community. The ESL program is called Intensive Academic English Program IAEP and prepares students for university by providing them with the academic language skills they need to succeed. The English Language Centre (ELC) also offers several Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC) for current UM students and community members whose first language is not English and would like to improve their academic English.

University of Manitoba has an average enrolment of 27,000 - 24,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. The university offers about 60 Degrees at the undergraduate level with graduate studies programs leading to master's or doctoral degrees.

The University of Manitoba faculties include: Agricultural and Food Sciences, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Architecture, Canadian Architectural Certification, School of Art, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Environment Earth and Resources, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Dental Hygiene, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering - Biosystems Engineering - Civil Engineering- Computer Engineering- Electrical Engineering- Manufacturing Engineering-Mechanical Engineering, Extended Education, Faculty of Human Ecology, Faculty of Human Ecology: Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, School of Business, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Music, School of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Work, Division of Extended Education.

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