OTHERS // CALGARY SCHOOL

1. CLIMATE

Calgary has a moderate four-season climate with large variations in temperature from one season to the next. Summer days in the city are generally sunny, warm and dry with pleasantly cool nights. The average daytime temperatures are 25°C to 30°C with little humidity! Winters are cold and dry, very often sunny with moderate snowfall. Calgary is well-known for its brilliant, blue "big sky" and typically dry climate.

2. INSURANCE

Health Insurance (AHIP) is no longer provided free of charge by the Alberta government. All foreign students on student visas must be sure that they have private health insurance when they arrive in Canada. Omnicom can arrange very good Health Insurance coverage with Student Guard if requested. (see information in "Documents" file). The cost is CD$ 2 per day. No student may participate in Omnicom activities nor use the Fitness centre without insurance.

3. EXPENSES

You should allow for weekly expenditures of around $80-$120 (CAD$). This includes extra meals, the cost of transportation and any other extra-curricular activities. Light refreshments, such as sandwiches and soft drinks, can be obtained from the cafeteria at the school.

4. TRANSPORTATION

A. From Calgary International Airport to downtown Calgary:

Taxi: CD $40 to $50
Bus: CD $12.00
Airport Pick-up: CD $90

If you would prefer to be picked up at the airport by a representative of Omnicom School of Languages, please send us the following information as least two weeks before your arrival:

a. Your flight number and name of your airline
b. The exact date and time of your arrival
c. A recent photograph of yourself

Please confirm your flight information one week before arrival. Without confirmation we will not guarantee airport pick up.

B. Calgary Transit:

Monthly pass (unlimited travel) for City Train and buses: $75
Book of 10 tickets: $22.50