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Halifax Tourism
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Did You Know?
historic re-enactments at the fort with the Titanic disaster, as many of the victims unspoiled in the heart of a modern city.
costumed people in kilts and bearskin were buried in Halifax. The Titanic display They have survived for more than a • There are over 92 international
- Downtown Halifax Nova Scotia
hats playing bagpipes. While walking includes artifacts and photographs. You century and retain much of their original flights per week from Halifax, NS
through the fort stop a soldier, bagpiper or can also learn about The Royal Canadian Victorian character. Experience the • There are over 393 domestic
washerwoman and ask them any Navy and the Canadian merchant marine. history, remarkable plant & bird life and flights per week from Halifax, NS
questions you may have. This National You’ll find exhibits that include the small the unique statues and fountains of the • There are 40 nonstop flights per
Historic Site is the most heavily visited in boats once used around the coast. One of Gardens. Make sure to bring your week departing from Halifax, NS
Canada, and it's easy to see why. the most popular collections features camera as you will find many picture • The longest flight from Halifax,
information about local shipwrecks as perfect scenes to capture! NS is 3,557 miles
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic | 10 min well as the 1917 Halifax Explosion. • The shortest flight out of Halifax,
The Maritime Museum is the perfect place Point Pleasant Park | 10 min NS is 99 miles
for the ‘seaworthy’ enthusiast to find out Halifax Public gardens | 10 min One of the nicest urban parks you will find
about everything involving Nova Scotia The Halifax Public Gardens are a rare anywhere. Point Pleasant is almost 200
maritime history from 1850-present. The example of a formal Victorian public acres but feels much larger because
museum has a permanent exhibit about garden surviving intact and relatively there is so much to see and do. There are
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Halifax Tourism
HALIFAX - Travel Hub be amazed by the architecture and
atmosphere of the city. Take a horse drawn
carriage through Old Montreal to get a feel
Your National & International Travel Gateway for the city.
THE WORLD
New York City, USA – 2.5 hours by air
Halifax is a beautiful city filled with
Take a trip to the Big Apple and experience
friendly people, shopping, art galleries
one of the most famous cities in the world.
and museums. The city is loaded with
United Take in a Broadway show or spend the day
culture and history. Visitors can experi- Kingdom shopping. There is no shortage of things to
ence live theatre, spectacular musicals
Canada Ireland do in this exciting city!
and fabulous concerts all year round.
Halifax is also loaded with festivals. There London
Boston, USA – less than 2 hours by air
is no shortage of the amazing festivals Montreal
P.E.I
France A city rich in culture and history, Boston is a
you can take part in and discover while Cape Breton Island
Halifax great travel destination. With a deep
you stay in this beautiful city. Experience Peggy’s Cove
connection to learning, visitors can visit
cultures from all over the world with the USA Boston Spain
New York world famous academic institutions such
Multicultural Festival. Take in some music Atlantic Ocean
as Harvard and MIT. For those simply
at the Atlantic Jazz Festival. Be
looking for a bit of fun, Boston has no
entertained by street performers at the
shortage of sports, arts and nightlife to
International Buskers Festival. No matter
keep you entertained.
what time of year, there is a festival or Mexico
event to enjoy. With all this to see and do it
Cancun Africa London, England – 5 hours by air
is a wonder that you will ever want to leave
Jump across the pond and experience
the city, but did you know that Halifax is
London. Watch the changing of the guard
also a great jumping point to travel Nova
at Buckingham Palace or enjoy a night out
Scotia, Canada and the World!
in Soho. London has been called a world in
a city and is a great place for shopping,
NOVA SCOTIA
the bold highlands, high above spectacu- to visit this great destination, but amongst sightseeing and nightlife. A trip to London
Peggy’s Cove – 35 min. by car
lar ocean views, where moose and bald the most popular is a pilgrimage to the would be an experience you would never
Take a walk through this tranquil fishing
eagles can be seen. Or go whale watch- famous Anne of Green Gables House. For forget.
village and you will find a pleasant
ing and watch pods of Pilot whales in the those who enjoy golf, P.E.I. has over 30
relaxing atmosphere surrounded by
waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Cape courses all easy to reach and close Cancun, Mexico – 5 hours by air
fishing boats, birds, nature and friendly
Breton Island is one of Nova Scotia’s most enough that you could play more than one Experience the sun, sand and water of
people. The scenic lighthouse is a popu-
popular travel destinations and has won course in a day!!! beautiful Cancun, Mexico. Famous as a
lar picture backdrop. Take photos of the
several travel awards as a first class spectacular travel destination, a trip to
light house and scenery at Peggy’s cove
tourist destination. Montreal – less than 2 hours by air Cancun is a great way to beat the winter
and you will have amazing pictures and
This cosmopolitan city is a must stop blues. Lie on the beach and soak up the
memories of your visit.
CANADA destination while traveling Canada. sun or take a dip in the ocean and experi-
Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) – 3 hrs. by Located in the province of Quebec, ence the beauty of the Mexican Caribbean.
Cape Breton Island – 4 hours by bus
car & ferry Montreal not only allows you to experi-
Take a walk along the famous Cabot Trail,
This beautiful Canadian island province is ence a taste of French Canada, but also a
enjoy many outdoor activities and
filled with beautiful maritime scenery and mix of cultures from around the world.
discover the trail of Canadian history. Tour
friendly people. There are many reasons One of the oldest cities in Canada you will
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KGIC Advantages
KGIC Levels and Equivalency
Terms Stages Levels Specialized Programs Equivalents
Avaiable at this Level
Foundations Foundations Foundations
English Beginner 1
Essentials TOEFL PBT 435; CBT 123;
KGIC Halifax Pathways High Beginner
Intermediate
2
3
Completed level 2: IELTS
Completed level 3:
TOEFL, PMM, EPT, EPIT-K,
iBT 40; TOEIC 470
TOEFL PBT 450; CBT 133; iBT
46; TOEIC 550; IELTS 3.5;
Cambridge KET; CAEL 30-40
KGIC Halifax Advantages English
EPC, Pre-EPE
Completed level 4: TOEFL PBT 500; CBT 173; iBT
Advanced Advanced 4 FCE, BEDP, GBE, PJP, BMDP, 61; TOEIC 650; IELTS 4.5;
HMDP, ITDP, TESOL, TESOL-I, Cambridge PET-FCE; CAEL
TESOL-C, TESOL-M, TESOL-P, 40-50
Ed. Leadership, IOMDP
Completed level 5: TOEFL PBT 550; CBT 213;
5 iBT 81; TOEIC 800; IELTS 6;
English Elite Elite ABMDP, AHMDP, TESOL-A
Cambridge FCE; CAEL 50-70
TOEFL PBT 600; CBT 250;
6 iBT 100; TOEIC 900; IELTS 7.5;
Cambridge CAE; CAEL 70-90
* Please see website for detailed entry requirements
Weekly Class Schedule
New in Feb 2010 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Block A
Grammar Grammar Grammar Grammar Grammar
9:00 -10:10AM
A The Perfect Path 10:10-10:20 Break Break Break Break Break
KGIC Halifax offers the path that will suit the needs of all our students. With core ESL classes that are divided into four areas
of study (Grammar, Reading and Writing, Listening and Communications and Pronunciation), a wide array of elective Block B Reading and Reading and Reading and Reading and Reading and
programs and strong specialized certificate programs, students at KGIC can build on their strengths while working in areas 10:20-11:30 Writing Writing Writing Writing Writing
they need improvement. Placement testing ensures that students are in the courses that meet their need and levels. ESL 11:30-11:40 Break Break Break Break Break
courses at KGIC Halifax run from 9:00 to 4:30.
Block C
Listening Listening Listening Listening Listening
B Step Towards an Academic or Career Path 11:40-12:30
KGIC Halifax offers unique Career Prep Certificate Programs that gives our students a step-up in their career or academic 12:30-1:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
pursuits. Students can choose Powerwriting Prep, Power Speaking Prep, Business English Prep or University Test Prep. KGIC
Halifax students receive 320 minutes of intensive study in their chosen prep course from Monday to Thursday over a 12 week Block D Communications/ Communications/ Communications/ Communications/ After school
1:30-3:00 Pronunciation Pronunciation Pronunciation Pronunciation Canadian
period and will receive a certificate upon successful completion. In addition to this at Halifax campus all classes up to level 3
Culture
will benefit by having a Classroom Assistant to provide extra attention to students needs. Each of these classes will have 2 3:00-3:10 Break Break Break Break Workshop &
native speakers!! In today’s competitive world these benefits will ensure that students of KGIC Halifax are one step ahead! Activity
Block E 12 week Career Prep. Certificate:
C Step into Canadian Life 3:10-4:30 • Powerwriting Prep. • Powerspeaking Prep.
Studying abroad is a great opportunity for students to experience and learn about Canadian culture. Halifax is a city rich in • Business English Prep. • University Test Prep.
Student chooses one of the prep courses. Course is offered Monday
both history and culture. At KGIC Halifax we give students every opportunity to become involved and experienced in all
to Thursday from 3:10 to 4:30.
things Canadian. As a special service to our students KGIC Halifax dedicates the afternoon period on Fridays to making the
most of this aspect of studying abroad with a Canadian Culture Workshop & Activity course. In the workshops students will
learn about culture, traditions and customs of Canadians. On activity days they will be able to experience first hand all that
Canada has to offer. At KGIC Halifax we want our students to make the most of their experience and do all that we can to help
them every step of the way.
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Test Prep Programs
Test Preparation Program Career & Business Preparation
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Powerspeaking and Modern Media (PMM)
ADVANTAGES
• Practice communicative English skills through topics in modern media. MODULES
• Become a better listener and more comfortable listening to a variety of (8 weeks in class)
audible media. Unit 1: Powerspeaking &
• Write various types of articles for different media. Introduction to Media
• Update the PMM blog on the internet. Unit 2: Popular Culture
• Gain self-confidence through oral presentations in the weekly Unit 3: News & Journalism
POWERSPEAKING module. Unit 4: Television
• Go on field trips and/or meet guest speakers related to media & Unit 5: Power Speaking &
powerspeaking. Stereotypes
Unit 6: Advertising
Entry Requirements: Unit 7: Music
TOEFL: CBT 133 / PBT 450/ iBT 45/46; TOEIC: 550; or completed English Unit 8: Film & Documentaries
Essentials Level 3 at KGIC. Any equivalent recognized international test
score or a pass on our entrance exam. No Interview required.
ADVANTAGES
• Full time intensive preparation for IELTS test for
MODULES
Week 1-2 Sports/food/healthy living/biology: the human body
Teacher Training Program
better results.
• Immediate feedback and error correction. Week 3-4 Meteorology/climate/psychology: human thinking Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• University counseling for students interested in and behavior
ADVANTAGES
attending a University in North America. Week 5 Traveling/celebrations
• Reputable TESOL programs.
• Flexible option of taking 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12
Week 6 Biology: animals • Carefully balanced blend of theory and practice. MODULES
weeks program.
• Individual guidance and detailed feedback. (8 weeks in class)
• Experienced teachers skilled in teaching the IELTS Week 7 Geography/geology/earthquakes and volcanoes
• Train to become a teacher. 4 week practicum
test.
Week 8 Cultures/anthropology • Upgrade your teaching skills and brush up your basics. 1: Introduction to Teaching
• One on one after school coaching and speaking
Week 9 Going out: movies/music/clubs • Practicum segment for qualified students. English/Preparing to Teach I
test practice.
• Boosts TKT test scores. 2: Teaching Reading
Week 10 Biology: plants 3: Teaching Speaking
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Week 11 History/ancient ruins Entry Requirements: 4: Teaching Listening
Completion of English Essentials Level 2 at KGIC-
TOEFL: CBT 173 / PBT 500 / iBT 61; TOEIC: 650; or completed English 5: Teaching Grammar
alternatively students will be accepted if they fulfill the Week 12 Business/money Advanced Level 4 at KGIC. Any equivalent recognized international test 6: Teaching Pronunciation
following conditions:CBT 123/ PBT 435/ iBT 40;
score or a pass on our entrance exam. Interview required. 7: Teaching Writing
TOEIC 470.
8: Preparing to Teach II
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KGIC Programs
Academic and University Preparation BLOCK
Block A
Morning Class
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
Afternoon Class
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) Block B 9:30 AM – 10:40 AM 2:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Block C 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
Block D 12 PM – 1:00 PM 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Entry Requirements Exit requirements
Completed KGIC Level 4 and KGIC Proficiency. Test Program exit level is KGIC Proficiency Test score
score of 40. TOFEL: CBT, 173/PBT 500/iBT: 61, or of 65. If a student fails to meet this requirement,
completed Pre-EPE course at KGIC with minimum they can retake the next available module and
passing grade of 80%. re-write the exit test.
Preparation for English for Post-Secondary Education (Pre EPE)
ADVANTAGES
• Bridge program to prepare students for EPE.
• Weekly testing and academic counseling to evaluate student progress.
• Intensive focus on all areas: vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing and mechanics, listening, speaking.
ADVANTAGES • Weekly topics cover a wide variety of issues.
• No TOEFL/no exam entry to selected post-secondary institutions affiliated with KGIC across Canada. • Small class size for optimum academic benefit of each student.
• Receive a conditional letter of acceptance from the college of your choice upon registration in EPE and the
college program of your choosing.
• Intensive academic preparation covering all areas; reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary, study skills. Blocks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
• Small class size for optimum academic benefit of each student.
Block A Vocabulary & Vocabulary & Vocabulary & Vocabulary & Vocabulary &
• Wide variety of college-level curriculum topics covered in each module. Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion
1 – 1:50 PM
• Monthly tests and academic counseling to evaluate student progress.
Break Break Break Break Break Break
EPE Timetable Block B Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading
Blocks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 – 3:10 PM Development & Development & Development & Development & Development &
Vocabulary & Vocabulary & Vocabulary & Vocabulary & Vocabulary & Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension
Block A
Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Break Break Break Break Break Break
Break Break Break Break Break Break
Block C Writing Writing Writing Writing Writing
Block B Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading 3:20 – 4:30 PM
Development & Development & Development & Development & Development &
Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Comprehension Break Break Break Break Break Break
Break Break Break Break Break Break Block D Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening &
Writing & Writing & Writing & Writing & Writing & 4:40 – 5:30 PM Integrated Skills Integrated Skills Integrated Skills Integrated Skills Integrated Skills
Block C
Mechanics Mechanics Mechanics Mechanics Mechanics
Break Break Break Break Break Break TOPICS
Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening & Listening & Week 1 – Family | Week 2 - Social Life | Week 3 - World News | Week 4 - Crime and Society
Block D
Integrated Skills Integrated Skills Integrated Skills Integrated Skills Integrated Skills
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