Oxford International College Halifax Open House

You're Invited: Open House

Learn how you can get started on a successful career path in healthcare or early childhood education!

Interested in exploring your postsecondary options? Looking for a new career? Starting to set down roots in Canada? Join us at our Open House on July 3rd anytime between 2pm and 5pm AST to learn more about the OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges student experience and how we prepare today's students to be the in-demand professionals of tomorrow.

Because we care.

Our Open House gives you the fantastic opportunity to learn more about how you can get started on your future career path as a Continuing Care Assistant or Early Childhood Educator in Nova Scotia.

Open House Details

Date | Thursday, July 3rd, 2025

Time | Drop in anytime between 2pm - 5pm AST

Location | OICC Halifax Campus | 1801 Hollis Street (4th Floor), Halifax, NS B3J 3N4

Who Attends | Anyone interested in exploring their options to becoming an in-demand CCA or ECE!

Why You Should Attend

During the Open House, you'll have the unique opportunity to:

Tour our brand new, modern campus located right at the beautiful Halifax waterfront.
Learn about available scholarships and bursaries (in addition to the program-specific ones below).
Meet the Program Managers, Admissions team, and Instructors that are dedicated to helping you succeed.
Get assistance completing and submitting your program application.
Complete your required program eligibility interview.
Get all of your questions answered on the spot.

Still thinking about it? There no obligations, just show up to learn more about how we can help you get started on your future career path!

About the CCA Program

Ready to begin your successful career in healthcare? Become a certified CCA in less than 6 months! Join our 26-week Continuing Care Assistant Certificate program where you will develop the academic knowledge and valuable on-the-job skills to thrive as a qualified CCA.

When you join our program, you will receive the highest-quality instruction through experts in the field (either CCAs or RNs) that provide valuable first-hand experience from their careers as practicing healthcare professionals. As you build your academic knowledge, you will apply your knowledge and practice the basics in our very own CCA lab.

You will also participate in guaranteed Clinical & Mentorship placements where you get the support and guidance needed as you develop your on-the-job skills in real healthcare facilities (homes for the aged, nursing homes, home care, and other approved facilities). During your placement experiences, you will not only develop the key attributes needed to be a successful CCA, but you will also learn how to develop meaningful connections with colleagues and patients.

Preparation for the CCA Certification Exam

Upon program graduation, it is required for all students to complete the CCA provincial certification exam. During our program, you will receive thorough preparation to help build your confidence, knowledge, and skills to succeed.

Available Scholarships

Domestic Students

The Government of Nova Scotia is currently offering FREE TUITION* for qualified Continuing Care Assistant programs (OICC Halifax campus included). That means you can begin your career journey to becoming a CCA for FREE*.

*Free tuition scholarship is offered through the Government of Nova Scotia. Students who are interested will work with Oxford International to apply. Applicable for Canadian citizens and permanent residents only. Students are required to pay $200 towards the program uniform on the first day of class. There may be additional scholarships available for those students who don't qualify for free tuition.

International Students

Scholarships of up to $5, 500 are available for all international students.

Plus, all enrolled students are eligible for a free laptop!

Common Career Paths Upon Graduation

CCAs are in demand in Nova Scotia. In fact, 80% of long-term care facilities are running short of necessary staffing, meaning there are a variety of openings! As a CCA program graduate, you have a few different options when it comes to deciding on your desired career path:

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Home Support Worker
Personal Support Worker

Or you can even leverage our program as a stepping stone to moving into Nursing school and becoming a Registered Nurse.

About the ECE Programs

Get started on your Early Childhood Education journey and learn how to help young children thrive! Become a qualified Level 2 ECE in under 1 year! Join our 50-week Early Childhood Education In-Person Diploma program or 60-week Early Childhood Education Hybrid Diploma program where you will develop the academic knowledge and valuable on-the-job skills to learn how to make a meaningful impact.

When you join our programs, you will receive the highest-quality instruction through experts in the field (qualified ECEs) that provide valuable first-hand experience from their careers as practicing early childhood educators. As you build your academic knowledge, you will apply your knowledge in our very own Early Childhood Education classroom.

You will also participate in 4 practicum placements where you learn how to observe, plan activities, and positively interact with children of varied ages in real childcare settings. During your practicum experiences, you will not only develop the key attributes needed to be a successful Early Childhood Educator, you will also learn how to apply early childhood theory to everyday activities and tasks. Upon graduation, you will be a qualified Level 2 ECE!

Available Bursaries & Scholarships

Domestic Students

Get up to $8,000 off your tuition! We are offering domestic students guaranteed $3,000 scholarships which can be combined with the Government of Nova Scotia's bursaries of up to $5,000!*

*Bursary is offered through the Government of Nova Scotia. Students who are interested will work with Oxford International Career Colleges to apply. Applicable for residents of Nova Scotia.

International Students

Scholarships of up to $7,850 are available for all international students.

Plus, all enrolled students are eligible for a free laptop!

Common Career Paths Upon Graduation

As an ECE program graduate, you have a few different options when it comes to deciding on your desired career path:

Early Childhood Educator (Level 2)
Inclusion Coordinator
Day-Home Consultant
Assistant Director / Director of ECE Programs

You can leverage our program as a stepping stone towards becoming a Level 3 ECE or if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can open your own registered at-home daycare recognized by the Government of Nova Scotia!

Kickstart your career with Career Academy Canada. You have your career dreams and we're here to help turn those into a reality.

Career Academy Canada is our free career-readiness program available to students enrolled in one of our Career College programs.

With Career Academy Canada, we partner with you to:

Identify, develop, and map out your career plan.
Build the skills you need to achieve your career goals.
Expand your industry and employer networks in the fields you're interested in.

Career Academy Canada aims to help you create successful career outcomes by:

Enabling Career Readiness Skills

Increasing Employer & Industry Networks

Delivering Professional & Career Development Tools

At OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges, we train students to become the in-demand professionals of tomorrow. At OICC, we care.

High-Quality | Because we care, we deliver high-quality training, maintaining the highest of standards to ensure our students succeed during their academic studies and can successfully secure employment upon graduation. At OICC, not only do we have a 99% graduation rate, but we also commit to refunding students’ tuition if they are unsuccessful in securing a job offer post-graduation.*

In-Demand | Because we care, our programs are aligned with industry demands, meaning we not only offer programs for in-demand professions, but we also ensure our curriculum meets industry and employer needs. Students get hands-on practical training through guaranteed placements, interactive labs, and free career services, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the workforce.

Affordable | Because we care, we believe in creating equal educational opportunities for all students. That’s why we ensure our programs are affordable, and we also reward students for their hard work and dedication through unique scholarships and high academic performance programs.

We welcome all students into our programs - from Canadian citizens to permanent residents and international students, our primary goal is to help our graduates develop in-demand skills to thrive in their chosen careers.

In addition to providing career-readiness support through Career Academy Canada, we also help non-native speakers of English develop the language levels required to move into their chosen Career College program through our pre-sessional English packages. No matter what, we help support our students get to where they want to be.

We are an accredited and recognized Career College provider in Canada.