Halifax Regional Municipality

Education

Halifax calls itself “Canada’s Smart City.” Sixty-three per cent of Halifax’s working population have a university degree or trades certificate or diploma — the highest level in Canada. Halifax has several universities and trade schools of its own, including the internationally-known Dalhousie University.

Halifax also has 138 schools for children and youth provided through the Halifax Regional School Board. Schools are free of charge. Some schools also after before- and after-school programs for a fee.

There are also special education programs for children with disabilities.

University, College, Pre-University and Technical Studies

• Atlantic School of Theology
• Centre for Arts and Technology
• Dalhousie University
• Mount Saint Vincent University
• Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
• Nova Scotia Community College 
• Saint Mary's University
• University of King's College

Elementary and Secondary Schools (for children and youth)

Halifax Regional School Board

Language Training

These organizations offer English language training.

• Halifax Immigrant Learning Centre
• Halifax Public Libraries