• Women in Canada are equal to men and should always be treated fairly. • Canadian people talk to strangers in public areas. This is a great way to practice English, but caution should be taken. You should not give out your address and telephone number, or accept inappropriate invitations. • “Please” and “thank you” are very important words! Always use them if you ask someone to do something for you, or if they help you or give you information. Local Customs
• Canada is a culturally diverse nation where people of all ethnic backgrounds are treated equally. • People in North America leave a tip for good service in restaurants, hair salons and other places. The tip rate at most restaurants is about 20–22% of the bill and is not usually included. There is now a tip option for all dining - takeout/ delivery, coffee shops, fast food, restaurants. Porters in stations, airports and hotels should be tipped approximately $1 per bag. Taxi drivers are generally given a 15% tip. • You must attend all classes. If you do not attend your classes your representative will be informed. If you do not then improve your attendence you may be issued a notice of expulsion. • Be on time for all your lessons. • Always tell Kaplan International Languages if you are going to be absent from school for any reason and tell your host family if you are going away overnight. • If you commit a criminal offence or have to be severely disciplined you will be withdrawn from the school. Refunds, if applicable, will be calculated according to our terms and conditions. We may also inform the immigration authorities.
Kaplan International Languages Rules
• If you leave your Kaplan International Languages course, we may inform the regulating authority and you may be required to return home.
Canada public holidays
New Year’s Day
1-Jan-26
Family Day
16-Feb-26
Good Friday
3-Apr-26
Victoria Day
18-May-26
Canada Day (observed)
1-Jul-26
BC Day Vancouver / Civic Holiday Toronto
3-Aug-26
Labour Day
7-Sep-26
Truth & Reconciliation Day
30-Sep-26
Thanksgiving
12-Oct-26
Remembrance Day
11-Nov-26
Christmas Day
25-Dec-26
Boxing Day (observed)
28-Dec-26
The above dates are observed as holidays in the year. If you arrive on a week where the Monday is a holiday, your first day of school will be a Tuesday
Holiday Policy
Academic Year Abroad students | There are preset holiday dates for all Academic Year Abroad students. These dates depend on your start date and cannot be changed. Please check with the school if you are not sure when these are. School closures | The school will be closed from December 21st 2026 to December 28th 2026 with an additional closure for New Years on January 1st 2027.
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