YOUR GUIDE

TO CANADA
Everything you need to study in Canada
CONTENT
Why study in Canada? 01
Pathway to Permanent Residency (PR) 05
Types of courses in Canada and Top Institutions 06
Requirements for studying in Canada 08
Canadian student visa 10
Work while studying in Canada 11
After graduation - pathways to Permanent Residency 12
The duration of post-graduation work permit (PGWP) 13
Get started on your application with Leap Scholar 14
WHY STUDY
IN CANADA?
Canada is one of the top destinations for
students looking to study abroad.

Apart from a number of world-class institutions, Canada

offers a high-quality standard of living and growing
career opportunities in almost every field. It is no
surprise that year after year, the number of Indian
students going to Canada has increased exponentially.

Canada, which plans to admit a record 432,000 new

immigrants in 2022, is already on target to hit this mark
as the Country welcomed 108,000 newcomers in the
first three months of the year. In 2021, nearly 100,000
Indians became permanent residents of Canada as the
country admitted a record 405,000 new immigrants in
its history.

Rest assured that if you’re looking to do your master’s

degree abroad, Canada is one of the best places to be.
And Leap Scholar is your

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World-class
Universities and
Colleges
The quality of a Canadian education is
more than comparable to that in the
United States, United Kingdom or
Europe. Three Canadian Universities were
featured in the Top 50 of the QS World
Universities Rankings 2022
· University of Toronto
· McGill University
· University of British Columbia
Additionally, 14 more Canadian
universities were featured in the Top 500
World Universities. The Canadian
government places great emphasis on
education, which can be seen in the
quality of both public and private
institutions in the country. Cutting-edge
research in fields such as medicine,
artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals
attracts some of the world’s best
researchers and faculty.
The University of Toronto, Canada
Affordable Tuition
Fees and Living
Expenses
The cost of tuition and living expenses
are considerably lower in Canada than
the United
States, Australia or the United Kingdom.
Average Tuition range in Canada: 1,075
– 65,000 CAD/year (INR 39,92,081).
Master’s in Business, Engineering,
Computer Science and Law are the most
expensive.
Average Tuition range in the USA:
60,000 USD/year (INR 46,58,004).
Some study programmes like Law,
International Relations, Visual Arts,
MBAs, and others can cost over 60,000
USD/year.
Group of student, Canada
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Work While You Study
The option to work while studying is one of Canada’s biggest selling points to
international students.

You can work up to 20 hours per week. You can also take up multiple jobs to make up
these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit. You
can work full-time, that is 40 hours if you are on a scheduled break, such as winter and
summer holidays, or a fall or spring reading week. You are free to work overtime or
work two part-time jobs that add up to a higher than usual number of hours. You must
be a full-time student both before and after the break to work full-time. You can’t work
during a break that comes before you start your very first school semester.

If you work while studying in Canada, you can easily pay for your own living expenses -
and most Indian students in Canada work alongside college.

Multicultural Society with High Quality

of Life
Canada has a unique culture that embraces diversity and multiculturalism. The
Canadian people and government are very welcoming to immigrants. Canada is also
consistently ranked #1 in the world for Quality of Life. It is a safe, peaceful country with
a vibrant culture.

Multicultural Society, Canada

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Trinity College Chapel in the University of Cambridge.
PATHWAY TO
PERMANENT
RESIDENCY (PR)
Canadian policies for international students
are very pro-immigration.

Students are awarded a Post-Graduation Work Permit

(PGWP) for up to three years. They can use this work
experience to qualify for permanent residency in
Canada. It has one of the most welcoming immigration
policies in the world.

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TYPES OF COURSES
IN CANADA AND
TOP INSTITUTIONS
While ‘university’ and ‘college’ are generally used interchangeably in
most of the world, the two are very different types of educational
institutions in Canada.

UNIVERSITIES
90+ Universities
11,000+ Degree Programmes
130+ Colleges

Leap Scholar has partnered with all the top universities of Canada including University
of Alberta, McGill University and University of Toronto. International students can apply
for both Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree at these universities. Bachelor’s degree
programs are typically of three or four years duration, and Master’s degree programs
are typically of two years duration.

COLLEGES
Canada has over 130 colleges. They focus more on applied and technical education.
Students who complete programs at colleges receive a diploma, not a degree. After
completing Bachelor’s degrees, international students can apply for postgraduate
diplomas at Canadian colleges, which can be one to two years in duration. Leap Scholar
has the largest partner network of 100+ Canadian colleges, including Seneca College,
Centennial College and Bow Valley College. The Canadian education system is very
flexible - for instance, after completion of one postgraduate diploma, students can opt
for another one-year diploma. The fees at colleges are generally lower than that of
universities in Canada. Moreover, students do not need to submit a Statement of
Purpose (SoP) or Letters of Recommendation (LOR) for application to colleges. The
postgraduate diploma program is extremely popular among international students in
Canada.

CANADA: UNIVERSITY VS COLLEGES

In Canada universities are different from colleges. Here are some key points.
1. Universities offer degrees whereas, colleges offer diplomas. These diploman can
be of one year or two year.
2. Universities require higher academic percentage for admissions whereas colleges
require average academic percentage.
3. While applying for admission in a university in Canada you need to have SOPs,
LORs and all other document requirements completed whereas colleges in
Canada have no such requirements. They only need your academic records.
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TOP UNIVERSITIES
IN CANADA
University of Toronto
McMaster University
McGill University
University of Waterloo
University of British Columbia
Western University
Universite de Montreal
Queen's University
University of Alberta
University of Calgary

TOP COLLEGES
IN CANADA
Humber College
Vanier College
Seneca College
Southern Alberta Technology Center
George Brown College
Bow Valley College
The Algonquin College
Red River College
Centennial College
Nova Scotia Community College
Selkirk College
College of New Caledonia
Fanshawe College

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REQUIREMENTS
FOR STUDYING
IN CANADA
A student must have completed 12th grade in India to be eligible
for admission to a three or four year Bachelor's degree program
in Canada. There are no centralized Canada-wide entrance tests,
each institute sets its own admission standards and assesses the
qualifications of each applicant individually. The main factors that
the admissions committee focuses on are past academic
performance and proficiency in English. In case you want to
pursue a specialised course such as engineering you may be
required to have taken related subjects in your 12th grade.
Depending on whether you want to study a Masters program or
a Postgraduate Diploma, the entry requirements can vary.
If you’re under 18, you don’t have to be fully vaccinated.

You do need to study at a designated learning institution (DLI) with an approved

COVID-19 readiness plan.
You have to prove that you have enough money to pay for your tuition fees, living
expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and
return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to
Canada.
You have to obey the law, have no criminal record and get a police certificate (if
required). You also have to prove that you are in good health, and get a medical exam
(if required) and also prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your study
permit expires.

Leap Scholar guides students wishing to pursue any course in Canada to pick the right
university/college suited to their profile and needs. Depending on whether you want to
study a Bachelor’s program, a Master’s program or a Diploma, the entry requirements
can vary.

Academic English Language

Requirements
For Bachelor’s Degree/Undergraduate
Diploma
• 12 years of full-time education
• Good academic performance
Requirements
In order to get an admit to a
university/college, and also for the
student visa, it is compulsory to give an
English language proficiency test such as
IELTS or TOEFL.

For Master’s Degree As of 2022 Canada is not accepting any

Duolingo test results. Only IELTS or
• 16 years of full-time education TOEFL test scores are acceptable for
• 65% and above in Bachelor's degree admissions.
• Postgraduate Diploma

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CANADIAN
STUDENT VISA
To gain entry into Canada and study there, each
international student requires a study permit and student
visa. You can apply for the study permit and visa once you
have received an offer of admission from a Canadian
university/college and paid the tuition deposit.

Leap Scholar offers end-to-end support to all students for

the student permit and visa procedure. It can take 90-120
days to receive a Canadian student visa. However, for Indian
students, there is a special visa application process called
Student Direct Stream (SDS).

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Under the SDS, visa processing time is only 20 days. Students applying for SDS must
meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Admission to a full-time study program at a Designated Learning Institute (DLI)

• IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum band of 6 for each individual ability
(Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking), taken within the last two years
• Purchase of a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000 CAD to cover
living expenses for first year of stay in Canada
• Proof of payment of tuition fee for one year
• Medical exam at least one week before submission of the visa application

Leap Scholar offers guidance to all students for obtaining a visa under the SDS scheme.

WORK WHILE STUDYING IN CANADA

Canada has extremely student-friendly work policies. Working while you’re studying
not only gives you an additional income, it also gives you exposure to Canadian
corporate life and adds to your professional growth. Any international student holding
a study permit and pursuing an education course at a Designated Learning Institute
(DLI) is permitted to work in Canada. Students can work part-time for up to 20 hours
per week during regular academic sessions, and full-time in the holidays such as
summer break, Christmas holidays etc. Students can get on-campus employment,
off-campus jobs, co-op programs and internships.

On-campus Employment Co-op Programs and Internships

International students can work
on-campus in any of the various buildings
and offices on their university/college
premises.
Off-campus Jobs
Students can join the Canadian workforce
as part-time employees, in keeping with
the rules of their study permit.
Many study programs in Canada include a
semester or two of work experience in
the course, which is known as co-op
programs or internships. This allows
students to gain valuable first-hand
experience of working in their preferred
industry. Co-op programs are mostly
paid, while internships may be unpaid as
well.

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AFTER POST-GRADUATION -

PATHWAY TO
PERMANENT
RESIDENCY (PR)
After spending a few years studying in Canada,
many international students decide that they
want to move to Canada permanently.

Thanks to Canada’s pro-immigration policies, there are

many pathways for international students to attain
Permanent Residency (PR).
Students who have completed a one year Post-graduate Diploma in Canada, are
eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of one year. They can also enroll for
a second year of Post-graduate Diploma, which offers them additional duration of the
permit. Students who have completed a 2-year program are eligible for a 3-year
Post-Graduation Work Permit. Likewise, students who have completed any course of a
duration of more than 2 years are also eligible for a 3-year Post-Graduation Work
Permit.

The Duration of What Happens after

Post-Graduation
Work Permit
(PGWP)
The validity of a Post-Graduation Work
Permit (PGWP) can be anywhere between
eight months and three years. The length
of the permit will depend on the length of
the program completed in Canada. The
permit won't be longer than the length of
the study program.
thePost-Graduation
Work Permit (PGWP)
Expires?
The Post-Graduation Work Permit
(PGWP) allows international graduates to
work anywhere in Canada for up to three
years. Unfortunately, this type of work
permit cannot be extended. However,
there are some options that may allow
PGWP holders to remain in Canada.

A job holder in Canada is eligible to apply for an extension of PGWP. The application
must be done at least 90 days prior to the expiration date and the applicant must also
hold a valid passport for the same. Please refer to www.cic.gc.ca to learn more about
the rules in detail.

There are several permanent resident categories that you may fit into, including the
Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and the Provincial
Nominee Program. Some of those categories require eligible Canadian work
experience. If you want to work in Canada after you graduate from your studies, you
must apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.

Completing an Express Entry profile is the first step to immigrate to Canada

permanently as a skilled worker. Completing an Express Entry profile does not
guarantee that you will receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence. An
invitation to apply for permanent residence will be based on your score and rank in the
Express Entry pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System.

Also after the completion of PGWP, one may be eligible for Permanent Residency
depending on the skills, job, and a few other factors. International students in Canada
can benefit when applying for the Express Entry program for Canadian PR as they are
eligible for up to 30 points thanks to their Canadian education.

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GET STARTED ON YOUR APPLICATION
WITH LEAP SCHOLAR TODAY
Your dream of studying in the Canada is within reach with Leap
Scholar.
We at Leap Scholar provide end-to-end guidance to help make your study abroad
dreams come true. Our team of experts and experienced counsellors work together
with successful student mentors currently studying in top universities in the Canada to
give you the best personalised counselling experience.

From shortlisting the right course to visa processing, from college applications to
financial guidance - we do it all. We are committed to helping our students fulfil their
potential, and believe in deep expertise and empathy.

• Understanding your requirements

• Guiding you on IELTS/Duolingo training
• Finding the right course and college
• Filling in your college application
• Collecting all the necessary documents
• Counselling you through the entire process
• Ensuring you get a successful admission
• Providing you the best knowledge on education loans, forex cards, bank accounts
in the Canada
• Supporting you through the Visa application process
• Advising you on travel and forex requirements
• Preparing you for your move to the Canada

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