RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Where will I live while I am In Canada?
The Esthetic Institute does not provide campus housing for International Students.
There are many Homestay programs offered in the City of Calgary where international students can live as part of a family in a community while they complete their studies for a monthly fee. It is the students responsibility to contact the Homestay program to make their own living arrangements. Please click on the links below to apply for a Homestay Program.
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Q. What do I need to make sure I am covered in a medical situation?
A) The Esthetic Institute does not provide health insurance. Please ensure that you have adequate medical coverage from your home country before arriving in Canada. You may also be eligible for Alberta Health Care for the duration of your stay. Please click on the link below for more information.
Health care coverage for students and foreign students | Alberta.ca
Q. Where can I go for treatment if I become sick?
A) There are walk-in health clinics close to the school campus if you are in need of medical attention. Please click on the links below for more information.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
The Esthetic Institute would like to extend a warm welcome to our international students. To help get you started on your visit to Calgary, we have put together a great collection of 'Things to do in Calgary'.
To get a great sense of what Calgary has to offer, start here with Calgary’s Programs and Services and dive deep into the culture and fun that Calgary has to offer. Next on our list to get you started, is a fantastic tourism website dedicated to Your Visit to Calgary and contains wonderful links to all things fun and entertaining. Please do not forget to check out the event calendar to see exactly what is happening now!
In addition to breath-taking views, Alberta, Canada has some of the cleanest air in the world. So do not forget to breathe while you visit some of the amazing travel recommendations here at Travel Alberta where you will be able to plan and book the best activities our great province has to offer.
In between your scenic travel plans, make sure you take a look from your mobile phone at the The Chinook Centre and plan a few hours for some of the best shopping Alberta has to offer. If you prefer more physical activities like swimming or ice skating, or a place to take your family for the day for a fun filled afternoon of all sorts of indoor physical entertainment then you must see what the Southland Leisure Centre has to offer. You will not be disappointed.
Of course no experience in a new city would be complete without a trip to the zoo. The Calgary Zoo will not disappoint you. With everything you would expect to see and with special attractions unique to our great country, The Calgary Zoo is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon and do not forget the Red Pandas.
With your days full and your night’s empty, you might find just the right event to fill your evenings at The Scotiabank Saddledome. Showcasing the Calgary Flames professional hockey team and star studded concerts will keep you laughing and smiling until your next fun filled day in Alberta. We hope this list of 'Things to do in Calgary' gives you the head start you need to make your stay rewarding and memorable.
