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CANADA
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Canada
Capital – Ottawa
Largest City – Toronto
Official Languages -
English and French
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PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES
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About Canada
Canada is a North American
country located in the
northern part of the
continent. It is world’s
second largest country by
total area. Canada’s common
border with the United
States to the south and
northwest is longest in the
world.
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Canadian Education System:
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Education system:
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Types of Institutions in Canada
Universities
A university offers academic and professional
degree programs. These universities
generally have one intake in the year
September and have fixed deadlines. Some
universities have more than one intake and
the alternate would be January intake. A
university program is usually of 4 years in
duration at the undergraduate level and 2
years at Master’s level i.e Graduate Studies.
Every university functions according to its
own norms.
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University College
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Community College
Community colleges are not affiliated to universities in Canada unlike in India
and offer diplomas, certificates and applied degrees. Some community colleges
offer university transfer programs that allow students to take courses that are
parallel to those offered for the first two years of a four year university
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Career Colleges
A technical / career
college provides
students with practical
skills required in the
work place. Career
colleges specialize in
courses related to
Business, Computers
and Administrative
skills.
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Tuition Fees:
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Scholarship
There are limited scholarships available in Canada but they rarely cover the full
cost of a study program and they are not shown easy to find. Scholarships are
available to international students with exceptional results at some Canadian
Institutions. The amount varies from one institution to another and usually
cover’s only part of a student’s education and living expenses. Obtaining a
scholarship is very competitive and applications must be made directly to each
university along with the application for admission. Community and career
colleges do not usually award scholarships.
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Requirements
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Work While
Study
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Types of
Accommodation
Residence / Dormitory: Many institutions have accommodation located on or
near their campuses. Many residences have a shared kitchen and other facilities.
Off Campus Rental Housing: Many students share accommodation to keep costs
down and usually find places that meet their needs and preferences. Many
institutes offer off campus as well.
Home Stay: Many Canadian families welcome international students. Home stay
also offer a more stable and secure environment. Typically, a home stay consists
of a Canadian Family hosting a student in their home while the student attends
classes in Canada. Meals are provided in home stay but are not compulsory.
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Study Permit
All international students are required to obtain a student Authorization and visa
before going to Canada for studies. Students must also meet the requirements of
the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulation. Allow at least 4 – 6 weeks for your
visa to be processed. Application should be submitted well in advance of the
planned date departure to ensure that processing of application can be
completed on time.
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Visa Interview
An interview with a Canadian visa officer may be required for a exceptional cases.
F this is the case then you will be advised in writing about the interview.
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Work Permit
Canada is encouraging International students to stay back after their studies. The
new work permit program states that international students who have studies for
2 years can obtain an open work permit with no restriction on the type of
employment and no requirement for a job offer up to 2 – 3 years. Students who
study a one year program are eligible for a one year work permit.
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Application fee: Most of the GRE/GMAT score cards
Universities and colleges have an Recommendation letters by
application fee ranges from C$ 70 - Professors
250 depending upon university to Statement of Purpose
university and college and college. Curriculum Vitae
Passport Copy
Documents required for offer letter Extracurricular Activities
SSC Marks Memo Work experience if applicable.
Intermediate
Individual Marks Memo Visa Application Fee: C$ 125 with
TOEFL/ IELTS score card courier charges
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Design by Varun Kumar Bodke
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