Halifax is truly a city for all students and all seasons. In the summer you can go sailing in the harbour or Atlantic Ocean. The summer leaves you with time at the beach, traveling around or relaxing in the beautiful parks in the city. There is always something fun to do in Halifax, the city no one gets bored in.

Facts About Halifax
Halifax is on Canada's east coast in the province of Nova Scotia. It is a port city on the Atlantic Ocean north of Boston and New York. This medium sized city has lots to do because it is rich with culture and booming with entertainment. There are many festivals each year especially in the summer vacation time. Some of the festivals include The Jazz Festival, The Multicultural Festival as well as the annual International Buskers Festival.

There are also many universities and colleges in this city which is known as an "Education City." There are great opportunities to study everything including ESL. Halifax is quickly becoming the preferred destination in Canada for studying English according to many ESL students who have studied in Halifax and many other cities in Canada.

Halifax's waterfront is a great place to spend lunch time, break time or anytime. There are many cafe's and restaurants as well as several night life entertainment spots set on the picturesque harbour. The waterfront is also a great place to shop for anything you want, including gifts to send back to your family. This may also be one of the most photographed places in Nova Scotia.

Do you like Lobster? Halifax is the place for you. The Lobster is fresh and plentiful. Seafood is a specialty in Nova Scotia. You are not limited to seafood though. There are tons of ethnic restaurants from many different countries and cultures available to eat here. Donairs are a local treat, this Lebanese treat is something that everyone misses when they leave Halifax and usually one of the first things they eat when they return. Supposedly the donairs in Halifax are the best in Canada. Also make sure you go to all of the other authentic ethnic restaurants, you can easily find Middle Eastern, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Turkish and much more in the heart of the beautiful downtown.

The city is also full of beautiful parks and historic sites. The museums tell tales of the oceans, including Halifax's close connection with the Titanic. Many of the victims of the Titanic were buried in Halifax cemeteries, where many people to to pay respects to them.

Also make sure you check out halifax's many lakes for an afternoon of swimming and also the parks of which there are many where you can find locals playing sports and enjoying the fresh wide open space.

There are also many concerts and sports events. Ice hockey can be seen in the winter at the Halifax Metro Centre, as well as many famous name concerts. Some recent concerts in Halifax include names such as Def Lepard (August 2003), Sum 41 (September 2003), Matchbox 20 (October 2003) and Jann Arden on February 14th, 2004.

Nova Scotia gets nearly 2 million tourists each year. Tourism being such an important part of Halifax's economy means that Halifax is prepared to treat tourists and offer them lots. There is always something for you to enjoy, all year round!

How Much Does it Cost to Study English in Halifax?
Studying English in Canada is generally more resonably priced than other countries including the US and UK. Halifax is probably the cheapest among the big 'ESL' cities in Canada. You will find the tuition in Halifax is pretty much the same as it is across Canada for the same amount or maybe even more hours of study, but you will also find that other costs are much cheaper such as apartments, food, entertainment and other amenities. This is something that many ESL students very much enjoy about Halifax.

Your tuition will cost about $1000.00 Canadian dollars each month and your homestay will cost about $600.00 each month. You can convert to your own country's currency here.

For more info about the prices of English language courses and homestay you can check the Canadian Language Learning College CLLC www.CLLC.ca .

Why Do ESL Students Like Halifax?
ESL students love Halifax for many reasons. First there are the educational reasons. The students can benefit more from their studies due to the fact that there is not much opportunity to speak their own native language in Halifax, therefore English must be used almost all of the time. The schools are great and teachers well trained. Another selling point is that the schools have students from many different countries all studying together. They truly enjoy the international friendships and often keep in touch long after they have moved on. They build lifelong relationships with people from all over the world.

Students also like Halifax because it is a small and friendly city with about 400,000 people. It is a beautiful clean city where the people are known for being friendly and happy to talk with and welcome international visitors and students.

Another attraction is the broad range of entertainment. Students love to take advantage of all of what Halifax offers by trying out its many different restaurants and pubs and then going to dance. Every night of the week there is something to do, whether it be movies at Park Lane, wing night at "The Moustache" or even a nice harbour boat cruise with dinner by moonlight overlooking the exciting city.

More information about Halifax can be found on these sites: Destination Halifax, Halifax Info, Halifax International Airport, City of Halifax Website

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