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Halifax Regional School Board Halifax Regional School Board is located in central Nova ScoƟa and serves 139 schools and 49,000 students in 13 districts, both rural and urban. Geographically, it is the smallest board in the province but is also the most densely populated. Imagine the vivacity of city living, the charms of small town life, and the prisƟne beauty of nature—all in one place. Most internaƟonal students living with the Halifax Regional School Board are oŌen placed with families living outside the downtown core. Host families are situated in various suburbs around the region including Dartmouth, Timberlea, Eastern Passage, Tantallon, Lower Sackville, and Clayton Park. These suburbs oer students the opportunity to experience a more rural lifestyle while sƟll being a short bus ride away from downtown. Halifax is the capital city of Nova ScoƟa. It is an exciƟng, diverse city with the fastest growing economy in Canada. Halifax downtown is a bustling hub of commerce, educaƟon, and culture. Halifax is also home to four universiƟes and the main campus to the 13campused community college system. As with all areas of Nova ScoƟa, people in Halifax are known for their friendly nature and natural ability to make you feel at home. Don’t be surprised if stranger starts a conversaƟon with you—it is the warmth of Nova ScoƟans shining through. Throughout the year there are many things to see and do in the Halifax Regional School Board. Visit the Titanic exhibit at the MariƟme Museum of the AtlanƟc. Stroll, jog, bike, or hike in Point Pleasant Park. Spend an aŌernoon walking along the waterfront enjoying the many shops and acƟviƟes. Enjoy watching a hockey game or concert at the Metro Centre. Discover the photofamous beauty of Peggy’s Cove. Learn about Halifax’s fascinaƟng history at Citadel Hill. Board Facts Students: 49,000 Climate: four seasons Temperature: 5°C to +25°C LocaƟon: central Airport: Halifax Robert Staneld InternaƟonal Airport Industry: seaport, tourism, commerce AƩracƟons: beaches ice hockey museums sailing shopping sport clubs theatre

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Page 1: Halifax Regional School Board · 2014. 10. 10. · Halifax Regional School Board Halifax Regional School Board is located in central Nova Sco anda serves 139 schools and 49,000 students

 

 

Halifax Regional School Board

Halifax Regional School Board is located in central Nova Sco a and serves 139 schools and 

49,000 students in 13 districts, both rural and urban. Geographically, it is the smallest board in 

the province but is also the most densely populated. Imagine the vivacity of city living, the 

charms of small town life, and the pris ne beauty of nature—all in one place.  

Most interna onal students living with the Halifax Regional School Board are o en placed with 

families living outside the downtown core. Host families are situated in various suburbs around 

the region including Dartmouth, Timberlea, Eastern Passage, Tantallon, Lower Sackville, and 

Clayton Park. These suburbs offer students the opportunity to experience a more rural lifestyle 

while s ll being a short bus ride away from downtown.  

Halifax is the capital city of Nova Sco a. It is an exci ng, diverse city with the fastest growing 

economy in Canada. Halifax downtown is a bustling hub of commerce, educa on, and culture. 

Halifax is also home to four universi es and the main campus to the 13‐campused community 

college system.  

As with all areas of Nova Sco a, people in  Halifax are known for their friendly nature and 

natural ability to make you feel at home. Don’t be surprised if stranger starts a conversa on with 

you—it is the warmth of Nova Sco ans shining through.  

 

Throughout the year there are many things to see and do in the Halifax Regional School Board. 

Visit the Titanic exhibit at the Mari me Museum of the Atlan c. 

Stroll, jog, bike, or hike in Point Pleasant Park. 

Spend an a ernoon walking along the waterfront enjoying the many shops and ac vi es. 

Enjoy watching a hockey game or concert at the Metro Centre. 

Discover the photo‐famous beauty of Peggy’s Cove. 

Learn about Halifax’s fascina ng history at Citadel Hill. 

Board Facts

Students: 49,000 

Climate: four seasons 

Temperature: 5°C to +25°C 

Loca on: central  

Airport:  

Halifax Robert Stanfield 

Interna onal Airport  

Industry: seaport, tourism, 

commerce 

A rac ons: 

beaches 

ice hockey 

museums 

sailing 

shopping 

sport clubs 

theatre