ALCC helps students find a university or program that best fits their interests and educational goals. Our partnership with top Canadian institutions allows students to enter the program of their choice without further language testing and receive a thorough preparation before their academic study. Please go to Our Partners page for the most up-to-date list of our partner universities.

Students are encouraged to open a local bank account at one of the local banks, and to use a debit card. A local account allows students to have quick access to their money. We help our students to set up appointment to open a bank account with the following banks. Keep bank accounts well organized and if a money problem arises, students should contact their parents in their home country.

• CIBC, 5527 Spring Garden Road.
• Royal Bank, 5855 Spring Garden Road.
• TD Canada Trust, 4959 Spring Garden Road.
• Bank of Montreal, 5435 Spring Garden Road.
• Scotia Bank, 5656 Spring Garden Road.

Immigration Canada requires all students staying in Canada for more than six months to have a valid study permit. We assist our students with study permit extension applications so they can remain focused on their studies.

Comprehensive health insurance coverage gives our international students broad access to Canadian health services and peace of mind while studying overseas. If the student does not have health insurance of their own, it must be purchased through ALCC.

ALCC maintains a pool of responsible, friendly and caring home-stay families for international students to choose from. Our home-stay families all have good educational backgrounds and are able to provide students with a safe and comfortable living and learning environment.

ALCC offers all our students the opportunity to join our free language exchange program, in which they are matched with native English speaking families and individuals. The program introduces our students to Canadian culture and gives them a chance to practice their English conversation.

• We offer our students a meet and greet service at the Halifax International Airport.
• Please fill out the Service Application Form and confirm your arrival information at least one week in advance.

• Academic advising
• Personal advising
• Help for students of limited English proficiency
• Home stay support
• Orientation workshops
• Individual and group tutoring sessions
• Study skills workshops