Salesperson Licensing Course (SLC)

The SLC course will provide enhanced education to better protect the public interest by ensuring higher standards of knowledge and professionalism in the real estate industry.

SLC was developed after reviewing the licensing education of other provincial jurisdictions, collecting feedback from the industry, and consultation with the Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission's (NSREC) Education Committee and the NSAR’s Education Department.

This course has more comprehensive material addressing practical aspects of processes in trading and will make real estate licensees more prepared for work in the industry.

Program Benefits

The following student support services are included in the course tuition fee:

Course manual (print and PDF) and all the appropriate course materials in electronic format (e.g. Assignments and Assessments).
Academic Content Support (Online students ONLY) through emails as often as needed to help with your understanding of course material.
Pre-recorded video designed to assist you in learning the concepts covered in the course material.
Live Zoom Course Review (Online students ONLY) provide interactive learning experiences and real-time engagement with course materials and instructors.
Online course resources, containing study materials, schedules, and Academic Content Support information.

For detailed course content please view the Table of Contents

English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR) - No exceptions

The Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission requires any student registering for the Salesperson Licensing Course to meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR).

Contracts and standard forms in Nova Scotia are in English.

Real estate practitioners require a broad spectrum of language proficiency skills; a demonstrated level of communication skills in English, both verbal and written, is critical.

You must meet ELPR before you can register for the salesperson licensing course (no exceptions). You will be required to upload your score report PDF during the course registration process.

The ELPR is satisfied by achieving a level 7 or higher on each of the four components (reading, writing, speaking and listening) of the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program - General (CELPIP-G) test on the same test score report.

Candidates are responsible for registering for the CELPIP-G test and paying the applicable test fee.

You can view or get notified about the CELPIP-G Test Schedule in your area. Please ensure you register for the three-hour test – NOT the one-hour test.

Please note that if you have taken the CELPIP-G test in the past, a score report can only be used for two (2) years from the date of the test to meet the ELPR.

Classroom Course Logistics

Class is sixteen (16) weeks long.
The class schedule is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at 68 Highfield Park Drive, Suite 112.
Have twelve (12) months from completing the course to complete the exam.
Exams are organized by NSREC and are completed online.
A laptop and printer are necessary for this course - tablets are not recommended.

Classroom course tuition is $3,988.86 (including tax and textbook)

Upcoming Classroom Dates

March 2 - June 17, 2026 - CANCELLED
September 2 - December 21, 2026

Online Course Logistics

Have six (6) months to complete the course, working at your own pace.
No instructor-led sessions, but will be assigned a Faculty Advisor, questions will be submitted and answered via email.
Have twelve (12) months from completing the course to complete the exam.
Exams are organized by NSREC and are completed online.
A laptop and printer are necessary for this course - tablets are not recommended.

Online course tuition fee is $3,418.86 (including tax and textbook)

Enrollment

Please select the button below to enroll in the SLC course (online or classroom options available).

Register for Salesperson Licensing Course

Once you have enrolled, your course will be accessible after 24 hours via the NSAR Learning Platform.