


As Nova Scotia is supporting safe planning during the global pandemic, all international students arriving in Nova Scotia expecting to attend a school within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education must notify HRCE’s International Services at 902-464-2000 Ext. 2547.
DO NOT proceed to a school prior to contacting International Services.
Everyone who travels from outside Atlantic Canada into Nova Scotia must self-isolate for 14 days when they arrive in Nova Scotia. According to Nova Scotia Public Health, self-isolation means you go directly to your destination and stay there for 14 days. Do not take a bus or public transit. Avoid taking a taxi if possible. Do not have visitors; you will need to make plans to have groceries and other supplies delivered.
International services is looking for families to host students from other countries. To learn more click here.
The Halifax Regional Centre for Education welcomes students from other countries who wish to attend school in Nova Scotia. We offer an excellent academic environment, as well as extra-curricular activities at all levels.
International students, who wish to attend school while living with a relative in Canada must have a legal guardian who is a Canadian citizen. The exception would be the student who is living with a parent while attending school.
All foreign students must have proof of health insurance before the child will be permitted to attend school.
The Newcomers' Guide to the Nova Scotia Schools was developed to help newcomer families understand the P-12 public school system. The guide provides an overview of school policies, procedures and expectations including strategies for you to help with your child's learning. You can download the guide from the following link: http://novascotiaimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Newcomers-Guide.pdf
Visit your neighborhood school to register.
All funds are in Canadian (CDN) dollars. Make all cheques or money orders out to Halifax Regional Centre for Education (formerly the Halifax Regional School Board). Cash is not accepted.
The following categories do not need to go through this office but you will be asked for papers as you enroll your child in school. No tuition will be applied.
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
(Attention: Kelly Williston)
33 Spectacle Lake Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
CANADA
B3B 1X7
Kelly Williston
Phone: +1 (902) 464-2000 ext. 2547
Fax: +1 (902) 484-6126
E-mail: kwilliston@hrce.ca
Students interested in our homestay program should visit the Nova Scotia International Student Program website (link) or contact them by email at nsisp@ednet.ns.ca.
(Effective September 20, 2016)
Receiving Bank Information
CIBC, Main Office
1809 Barrington Street, 15th Floor
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 3A3
Telephone: (888) 947-6643
Account Information
Name: Halifax Regional Centre for Education
Institution: 010
Transit: 00003
Account: 8217319
SWIFT Code: CIBCCATT
CC Code: 001000003
To ensure that your payment is credited to your account please notify both of the following, once payment has been made:
Kelly Williston
E-mail: kwilliston@hrce.ca; Phone: (902) 464-2000 ext. 2547; Fax: (902) 484-6126
Kim Mosher
Email: kmosher@hrce.ca; Phone: (902) 464-2000 ext. 2490; Fax: (902) 464-2238
It is extremely important the NAME OF THE STUDENT also be included on any bank transactions along with an email notification and details of each transfer sent to: accountsreceivable@hrce.ca .