International Family Program

INTERNATIONAL FAMILY PROGRAM

Munro Academy’s International Family Program allows mothers and/or fathers to accompany their child(ren) to Munro Academy’s full English immersion elementary schooling program in beautiful Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada!

What does the International Family Package include?

International Students at Munro Academy are given full academic and English language support. International Students meet daily one-on-one or in a small group setting with trained, certified ESL teacher(s) who also support them in their content classes and with their homework. When needed, academic expectations are modified to accommodate the English Language Learner.

Tuition: 1st Child - $13,100

Registration: $100/student

Settlement Fee (Optional): $1500

Includes finding housing in advance of arrival, support with vehicle purchase/lease, insurance, utilities, airport pick-up, etc. (Please see “Settlement Services” section for details.)

Settlement Services

MA Settlement Service provides assistance for study abroad students and accompanying families for a stable life in Canada. We do our best to help students and parents settle in as quickly as possible and without any difficulties.

SERVICES BEFORE LANDING

Finding Rental Property

Searching for rental property
Providing information and photographs of houses for rent: House condition, surrounding neighbourhood and amenities, time of commute, etc.
Signing rent contract: Must pay one month rent and one month deposit

Utility

Electricity, Phone, Gas, Internet, Cable TV

Others

Driver’s license authorization (if needed)

SERVICES AFTER LANDING

Airport Pickup

SUV/Van pickup (Maximum 5 passengers)

Basic Duty

Phone registration 9 Purchasing map and navigation
Purchasing pay-later international call card
Accompanying and purchasing basic necessities

Bank

Assisting opening of new Canadian bank account

Information on specialized shopping centres

Furniture: Visit to specialized stores
Electronics: Best Buy
School Supplies: Staples
Basic Necessities: Wal-Mart, Superstore, etc.
Groceries: Superstore, Sobeys, etc.

Car Purchasing

Accompanying car purchase according to length of visit, budget, etc.

Driver’s License

Assisting and providing translations for driver’s license exchange at province of NS (Must bring current license, Notarized translation, Visa)

Car insurance

Assisting car insurance application process * Must bring an English version of Zero-accident Certification from current insurance company.

Customs

Making appointment and accompanying to downtown customs office, in the case of international move

Directions

Directions to school, library, community center, shopping centre etc.

Tutor/Academy

Information on additional academic supports and tutors in the area

Rent Assistance

Connecting and using the security entrance codes
Taking care of garbage: Location of garbage bin and recycling methods
Using basic home appliances (Appliances: Refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, washer, dryer)
Applying for home insurance

Information on Daily Life

Accompanying to nearby community center, library and programs (Provide assistance on applying for library card and community)
Registering check and making payment for rent
Finding way with a map
Filling car gas
Information on family and walk-in clinics