Study in Canada
Overview
Canada is one of the top study destinations; it ranks amongst the highest in the world for students all over the globe, after the USA and UK. Canada has a perfect combination of outdoor sceneries and fantastic student cities like Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, etc. These cities don’t only boast world-class educational institutions, they also boost veteran faculty members with decades of experience.
The second-largest country in North America, in terms of land size with a population of 37.59 million, an unemployment rate of 6% percent with income per capita of CA$ 48,000 Canadian dollars, it has a strong and stable economy and is part of the group of seven nations, albeit with a very small population.
It is worthy to note, the lifestyle and diversity of the people in this city and Canada as a whole enable international students, especially African students to fit in easily.
Over Sixty percent (60%) of foreign students usually aspire to stay in Canada after their education due to the tolerant nature of the people and the amazing cities based on research conducted by CEIE (Canadian Bureau for International Education). English and French are the two major and official languages used in Canada, but most studies are done in English. As such international students from Africa especially will not struggle to fit in.
Some Advantages of Studying in Canada:
- Work whilst studying (up to twenty (20) hours a week)
- Post-school visa for up to three (3) to work, depending on duration of study
- The coop component (this gives you an opportunity to have hands-on experience
- Better infrastructure and higher standards of living
- Opportunity of a PR after school
Admission and Student Visa Process:
The requirement for admission in Canada is basically the same with a minor difference from one institution to the other. Canada boost of over ninety (90) Universities, colleges, and higher institutions of learning, if you want to juxtapose it to its population which is less than forty (40) million. This is truly impressive.They have three major intakes, fall (September), winter (January), and a summer (April) intake. The key admission requirement for most schools is listed below:
- High school certificate
- Degree certificate (for those pursuing further education)
- Transcript
- Resume
- Proof of finance (one can demonstrate this by a bank statement)
The student visa process is an intricate process that needs a lot of attention in order to have to be right the first time. The very reason you must reach out to Adansi Travels for the needed guidance and support in order to make a successful application. Below are some of the documents one will need to process his study permit:
- Valid travel document (passport)
- Letter of acceptance (this must come from a Designated Learning Institution)
- Letter(s) of explanation
- Proof of finance to take care of tuition and living expenses
- A bank statement depicting your transaction for the last four (4) months
Tuition and living expenses
Tuition fees range from CA$13,000.00 to CA$23,000.00, it can go up to CA$50,000.00 for medical-related programs. For living expenses including the cost of accommodation, one can estimate CA$ 10,000.00 it can go up to CA$ 15,000.00 depending on the location of the school and one’s lifestyle.
Working as a Student and after Graduating:
International students can work up to 20 hours a week when school is in session and are allowed to work full time when school is in recess. For those studying programs with the co-op as part of the module, they can take up a paid internship, which forms part of the study process.Upon completion of your study, students are eligible for a post-graduation work permit, one can stay and work in Canada for up to three years, of course depending on your program and the duration of the study.