Foreign Students

Universities and Colleges of Canada are home to more than 1,30,000 students every year. Visa procedures are simple and there is a big job opportunity. Canada offers quality education at affordable tuition rates. The average cost for a foreign student for one school year (8 months) in an undergraduate program is C $ 11,903.

A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is recognized as the equivalent of a U.S. diploma / certificate.

A safe place to study

Canada has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. It is considered relatively peaceful, safe and orderly country. Unlike the United States, firearms are strictly controlled and generally are not permitted in Canada.

Canadian education system

In Canada, there are public and private funding, community colleges, including schools / technical institutes, career colleges, language schools, secondary schools, summer camps, universities and university colleges. Different provinces to follow the different education systems.

Under the Canadian system, it is not necessary for children attending kindergarten. The children usually begin kindergarten at age four or five. All children starting the first year (first norm in many countries) about six years. The school year is normally from September to next June. Secondary schools go up to Grades 11 or 12, depending on the province. Once they have completed their secondary education, students in May at the university or college.

Canada has 92 universities and 175 community colleges. Foreign students prefer to enroll in community colleges as they need only 15 years studying for a degree or certificate program. Only those who have completed 16 years of education can enroll in a university.

Cooperative education

Some graduate certificates / diplomas often paid a co-op component. It combines courses with the work, giving students a valuable head start with their careers. Students will also connect to the Canadian labor market. Thus, work experience is part of the program.

Post-graduation work visa

The work visa after graduation is created specifically for international students. This visa allows graduates of post-secondary public institutions and some private schools the opportunity to apply for a visa to work on a job in their field of study and give them the opportunity to gain experience Canadian work in the crucial area of their studies for a period of one or two years.

While in Canada on a work visa, it is also possible to make your application for permanent residence processed in tandem. Once your application has been approved, you will be able to continue to stay in Canada.

Get your visa to study in Canada

If you are an international student and you want to study in Canada, in May you need a temporary resident visa and study permit. Quebec-bound students must obtain a CAQ (Certificate of application in Quebec). May you also need other documents depending on your country of origin and the type and duration of studies.

No study permit is required if the curriculum you have chosen for a period of less than six months. Programs for more than six months require a study permit.

If you are studying in a program of six months or less, but intends to continue your studies in another program after this short-term program is complete, you must apply for a study permit before coming to Canada. If you do not hav