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The KGIC Education Group is happy to announce the most recent list of partner schools. University pathway schools allow KGIC students who successfully complete English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) or KGIC Level 5 to enter their programs without presenting an official test score, such as IELTS or TOEFL. Please visit kgic.ca for detailed terms and conditions

Laurentian University

University of Prince Edward Island

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Saint Mary's University

Sprott-Shaw Community College

Sprott-Shaw Degree College 

Algonquin College

Seneca College

Centennial College

Sheridan College 

Last month KGIC Toronto was proud to host Saudi Cultural Day. Born from one Saudi student's initiative this project was entirely student-owned. Cultural days at KGIC schools are a great and fun way for students to show of and teach a little bit about their country and culture to their fellow students.

As the student lounge quickly filled up with KGIC/KGIBC administrative staff, students, teachers, students from outside of KGIC and even home-stay family members, it was clear that the good word of the fabulous show had spread and gained momentum. The president of the Saudi Club in Toronto and the Chair of the Noon Club in Toronto both attended and had positive feedback after the presentation. The Saudi Club President even requested that the organizing committee prepare for the Saudi Club day the following Saturday and paid a special tribute to these KGIC students.  

The confidence that KGIC students have acquired through these presentations is enormous. It is a great experience to combine their English learning along with all the challenges of organizing a project and presenting to an audience. Topics covered were human rights, values, gender relations, daily life, Sharia Law, music, dance, and food. The day lasted well into the evening, but there was lot of delicious food for all.

Halifax is a small city compared with other cities in Canada, but I like that. Here I found new friends and new experiences in this beautiful province of Nova Scotia. My trip to Cape Breton for example was a beautiful experience. Cape Breton is a beautiful place to go on a weekend. It is a small island north of the province, with a beautiful view of ocean and mountains that I highly recommend.

  

Another place to go with all your new friends from countries such as Korea, Japan, Brazil and Saudi Arabia is Prince Edward Island, not far from Halifax and it is a great place to meet people and practice English. I really am enjoying being with so many people in the world who are all speaking the same language in this part of my life.

In KGIC, I have spent some very good months studying English.  The teachers are super cool. It is like a family within the school, and the teachers are concerned about your classes and your development adapting to Halifax. You can find good friends in school with the same interests, and the good thing is that people are from around the world.

In my program ELEP in which I study and work, I am able to practice my English and work is a very nice experience because it really helps me improve my skills in English. Now I am working in Canada as a cook in a Mexican food restaurant, which is helping me to continue studying in Canada more and also to travel to other places. ELEP program here in KGIC is nice if you are taking the opportunity, you will not be sorry I assure you.

In my opinion Halifax is one of the best places to learn English because you can not find many people who speak your language because it is a small city, the people are very nice and good people in Canada. It is an unforgettable experience that I think will change your life.