CLLC (Canadian Language Learning College) - Halifax

Nothing is more important to CLLC than a student’s well-being. Great care is taken to provide a kind, safe, and warm-hearted environment. 

Studying abroad is an exciting experience. It’s an important step that causes concern for parents and students. There are many challenges and it’s not easy to be away from home, speaking a new language, living in a different culture while trying to make new friends. 

We promise that CLLC staff knows what this feels like, most of them have had the first-hand experience. They understand students' feelings and go out of their way to make students feel secure, comfortable, and at home. 

CLLC is the only ESL school in Canada with campuses in three world-class cities; Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax.

HALIFAX

CLLC Halifax enjoys all the luxuries of CLLC Ottawa and CLLC Toronto, but with the added distinction of bordering the Atlantic Ocean. CLLC Halifax is nestled in downtown Halifax and is only minutes from the famous waterfront boardwalk, numerous restaurants, and cafes, as well as vibrant student life.

The campus itself is 20,000 square feet and holds 18 large classrooms. Halifax is home to three nationally ranked universities and colleges and is ideal for students looking to pursue higher education.

• Capital of Nova Scotia
• Home to Canada’s top universities
• Only a two-hour flight to Toronto, one and a half hour flight to Montreal
• Home to the famous Titanic Exhibit, beautiful Halifax waterfront boardwalk, Buskers Festival, Seaport Farmers Market, and miles of spectacular ocean scenery

ACADEMICS

CLLC’s customized curriculum is unique. It has been designed to maximize the academic experience.

General English

CLLC’s General English Program has six levels. From Introductory to Advanced. The program develops skills in five areas: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking. Students are able to progress through the levels at their own pace with flexible scheduling options.

University Pathway

CLLC’s University Pathway Program (UPP) focuses on time management, note-taking, exam preparation, academic presentations, and essay writing. Students can complete UPP in any CLLC city and continue onto one of CLLC’s partner universities or colleges without writing an English language proficiency exam.

Business English

CLLC’s Business English course uses real business case studies. Each case study covers a specialized area of business practice. Students work to develop solutions to specific problems, prepare presentations, learn business vocabulary, and write reports, emails, and letters setting out conclusions.

IELTS/TOEFL

CLLC’s part-time IELTS exam preparation course is designed to give students the skills needed to pass their exams. CLLC teachers focus on the IELTS modules to make sure students know what to expect when taking an IELTS exam. A minimum of Level 4 General English is needed to enrol in the IELTS class.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Option 1 - Homestay

CLLC guarantees student satisfaction by offering the following:

• Our own internally managed homestay program offers the same price in Ottawa and Halifax.
• Over 500 diverse, well-qualified, and experienced homestay families.
• Problem resolution to all problems within 48 hours through CLLC’s Total Quality Management System(TQM) with careful consideration of student needs. We change families free of charge.
• All financial homestay matters are handled internally in order to encourage a positive relationship between students and their homestay families.
• A Quality Assurance Rating System (QARS) that ensures a smart match.

FEES

• Application fee (one-time) - CA$200 
• Homestay fee (3 meals / day) - CA$225/week*

Option 2 - Residence

As an alternative to the homestay, students have the option of living in residence style accommodations.

Residences include: 

• single and twin rooms
• common areas
• shared washrooms
• 24-hour security

Residences are offered in all CLLC cities, however, due to limits on availability, this option must be booked at least two months in advance.

Saint Mary’s University

• Available from May to August
• 15 minutes to CLLC and Downtown
• Two-month minimum stay

Fees

• Application fee (one-time) - CA$200 
• Residence fee - CA$175/week*

Granville Hall

• Preferred Partner
• Available from January to December
• 5-minute walk to CLLC
• Located Downtown
• 4-month minimum stay for September start

Fees

• Application fee (one-time) - CA$200 
• Residence fee - CA$260/week*

* based on availability, price subject to change.