Perfect Guide For Canada Student Visa
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Why study in Canada?
Canada plays host to more than 180,000
International students in any given year. Increasingly, Canada is becoming the
country of choice for students from all parts of the world.
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Quality Education
Canada spends more per capita on its education
system than any other country in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD). A Degree/Diploma from a Canadian Institute is recognized
worldwide. International students who graduate from Canadian Institutions enjoy
successful and prosperous careers. Canada is known for its quality education
& competitive entry requirements.
Canadian
Education System
Education
in Canada is under the complete jurisdiction of the provinces and territories
(States) and as such, there is no Federal (Central) education system in Canada.
In keeping with the national commitment to education, public education in
Canada is free up to and including secondary school (12th Std), in all the
provinces. At the post-secondary level, institutions are divided into community
colleges and universities. A significant number of university graduates attend
college upon completion of their degree in order to acquire vocational skills
for employment.
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Types of Certification
Certificate: Is
a qualification awarded upon successful completion of a program which is
usually one year in length.
Diploma:
Is a qualification awarded on the basis of one or two years of successful
study.
Advanced Diploma: Is
a 3 years program some of which may lead to a Bachelors Degree.
Bachelor’s Degrees: Are
awarded by Universities/ University Colleges/ Community Colleges after four
years of full-time study and lead to graduate level studies.
Post Graduate Diplomas / Certificates: It
led to a Masters Degree. These programs have work terms which provide full-time
opportunities to gain practical experience along with theoretical studies. A
typical co-op term lasts 12 to 17 weeks. The prerequisite to participate in
these programs is a Bachelors Degree of 3 or 4 years duration.
Masters Degree: Is
an option for Bachelors Degree. Graduates who have an interest in further
learning and research and for those who want to broaden their career
possibilities. It is for 2 yrs duration and can be pursued after 4 yrs
Bachelors or 3yrs Bachelors & a 1year Post Graduate Diploma from Canada.
Doctorate or PhD: Is
a degree ranking above the Masters Degree and generally requires four to seven
years to complete
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Co-operative Work Term
Co-op
is a work term provided as part and parcel of the course curriculum. It
provides an excellent opportunity to students to gain first hand practical
experience related to the field of specialization. Students can gain on-the-job
experience while continuing to study. Co-op provides full time opportunities
that last for 12 to 17 weeks.
Co-Operative
work programmes, combine courses in many subjects with relevant work, giving
students an invaluable head start with their careers. This assists
International students in connecting with the Canadian job market and
developing a network with the Canadian companies.
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Institutions
The
degrees & diplomas from Canadian Institutions are among the most widely
recognized in the world. The education system in Canada encompasses of both
public funded & private institutions. Students have a diverse choice of 90
Universities & 175 Community Colleges offering a wide array of programmes.
While pursuing their studies, the students, are allowed to work for the first 6
months on-campus and thereafter off-campus. Student can earn more from
vocational & Technology courses than normal degrees.
Post
secondary education is offered by four types of educational institutions:
Technical/ Career Colleges:
These are privately owned and operated with the main objective of preparing
students for the job market after a short period of instruction. The emphasis
at career colleges is on practical skills over a broad range of programmes.
Community Colleges & Technical Institutes:
They typically have more career oriented, practical/ technical related
curricula, with small classes, off-campus course offerings, a greater ratio of
laboratory space to class room space, and an interactive teaching style.
University Colleges:
As a component of the Canadian University system, University Colleges offer
students a choice of either academic oriented university degree programmes or
the more practical-oriented college diplomas and certificates.
Universities:
Canadian Universities are largely public funded and as a result, offer
consistently high quality education at lower tuition rates for International
students than their counterparts in competing countries. They offer a broad
range of courses and degrees from Undergraduate to Doctorate and also
certificate and professional degrees. Class sizes in universities are generally
large.
Grade Point
Average (GPA)
The
average grade achieved by a student during the course of an educational
program, is calculated on various scales depending on the Institution. (e.g.:
Generally the student may be evaluated and a 4-point scale or a 9 point scale).
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Inexpensive
Canadian Institutes, charge lower tuition fees
for international students than their counterparts in competing countries and
at the same time, maintain excellent educational quality. However as the fees
are more affordable, admissions are more competitive. Over the last three
years, Canada's inflation rate has remained one of the lowest in the
industrialized world.
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Permanent Residency and Canadian Immigration
International students can apply for their
Permanent Residency which takes up to 15 to 18 months from within Canada.
However they need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of 67 Points.
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Ranked as the Number one Country
For the past 9 consecutive years, a United
Nations survey has found Canada to be the best place in the world to live. The
survey conducted every year, evaluates quality of life in 174 countries, using
over 200 performance indicators. Canada earns particularly high marks for its
access to education, high life expectancy and low crime rates.
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A safe place to study
Every step is taken to ensure the safety of
students on Canada's campuses. Most universities / colleges have their own
campus security 24 hours a day. There are also “Walk Safe" programmes to
assist people in getting to public transportation during late hours.
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A bilingual nation
Canada is a bilingual country with two official
languages, English and French. The vast majority (75%) of Canada's
French-speaking inhabitants live in the province of Quebec, which is located in
the eastern part of the country but there are French-speaking communities
throughout the country. English is the main language of communication in all
provinces other than Quebec.
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Work during and after and co-op programme
Students in Canada are allowed to work part time
on campus during the first 6 months of their program and off campus part time
thereafter. The duration permitted is up to 20 hours per week. Several programs
may even have a paid co-op term where one gets hands on experience in working
in the industry. These may even be paid co-ops. Further students on the
completion of their program of 1 year can work up to 1 year and students
applying for 2 years program can work for 2-3 years.
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Work during and after and co-op programme
Canada welcomes over 2 lac
immigrants per year & has a policy for skilled professionals as well as
Business Immigrants. Canada has maintained a strong stable economic growth
because of its active immigration policy. Two thirds of the 5.4%pa increase in
population is due to immigration.Canadian Immigration is one of the simplest immigration systems in comparison with other countries. It allows a person to live and work anywhere in Canada, and confers upon that person a Permanent Resident status. It comes with certain responsibilities and may be revoked if the holder does not meet Canadian Residency obligations, or is found guilty of serious criminal activity. A person who is a Canadian Permanent Resident may apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years.
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