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The Department certifies17 schools overseas to offer the Nova Scotia (public school) program – 16 in China, and 1 in the United Arab Emirates. This gives their students the opportunity to graduate with a Nova Scotia high school diploma and continue their studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Come learn English, study in a public school, live with a host family, and make friendships to last a life time!
Since 1997, the Nova Scotia International Student Program has welcomed students from around the world into homes across Nova Scotia. Students range in age from 8-18 years old and stay anywhere from one month to one year.