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Canada
receives more than 130,000 foreign students from around
the world. These students bring a rich multi-culture
environment to Canadian classrooms. The provinces
regulate schools in Canada.
A foreign national may not study in Canada unless
he/she is in possession of a study permit. According
to the new Regulations (IRPA) that were implemented
On June 28th 2002, a study permit, previously known
as a student authorization is not required if one
is planning to study in a short-term program in Canada
of six months or less. They can do so while being
here as a visitor.
However,
we encourage all students to apply for a study permit
even if they are going for short term program. This
will allow them to apply for change of educational
institutes and renewal of study permit if they decide
to join a new program from within Canada.
Please
take note of the followings points:
- Each
Canadian university, technical school or community
college sets its own requirements regarding tuition
fees, health insurance, scholarships, lodging and
living expenses, and language requirements
- Canada
has two (2) official languages: English and French.
The student will need to know one or the other to
follow course lectures and reading assignments.
Some post-secondary schools might ask the student
to take a language test. They may charge a fee for
this test, which the student will have to pay. Language
requirements are set by each school.
Once
the student has decided on the courses he/she wants
to take, officials at the school where the student
applies will tell the student if he/she qualifies.
If accepted, the student will receive a confirmation
letter from the registrar, the school board or the
school, itself.
Student requires followings before coming to Canada:
- A
letter of acceptance from the educational institute
- CAQ
for Quebec destined students
- Evidence
of sufficient funds
- Establish
that the student will return home at the end of
studies
- Pass
a medical exam
Once
in Canada as a student, applicants may be able to
change the conditions of the permit or apply to renew
it.
Why
choose Canada for further study?
Subject to some
conditions, now student can legally work in Canada
during study and up to 2 years full time after
finishing the course.
Canadians
place a premium on education and demand first-rate
schools. Canada spends more per capita on its education
system than any other country in the G-8. A degree
from a Canadian university is recognized world-wide
and as a result, international students who graduate
from Canadian universities enjoy successful and prosperous
careers.
Canada
offers a wide range of schools and courses that suits
to foreign students. Student need to decide where
to study and into what program. Every institution
has different rules on how to apply and requirement
for admission.
Canada
has the lowest cost of education and living as compared
to many other popular destinations in the world.
Average
living costs $575/month x 12 + $1,200 incidentals
= $ 8,100 CDN/$5,786US
The British Council surveyed US, Canadian, Australian
and British post-secondary institutions and discovered
that the best educational value is in Canada.
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