ABOUT CANADA
Canada has ranked as one of the top ten places to live in the world since 1994 according to the United Nations (UN) and the Economist Intelligence Unit. Canada's largest cities -- Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal -- have been recognized as world class cities in which to live and work, for their cleanliness and safety and for their cultural activities and attractive lifestyles.
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.
Canadian Education System
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.
Types of Certification
Certificate : Is a
qualification awarded upon successful completion of a programme which is
usually one year in length.
Diploma : Is a
qualification awarded on the basis of one or two year's of successful study.
Advanced Diploma
:Is a 3 years program some of which may lead to a Bachelors Degree.
Bachelors 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 lead 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
prerequisites 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 a 4 yrs Bachelors or a 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
Intakes
The major intake for Canada is 'Fall' September. The
other intake is in the month of 'Winter' January, but it depends on the
students program and the institution that he/she is applying to. There are some institutes in Canada might have the May intake as well.
English Language Requirements
Students who are are applying to Canadian Institutes must
be fluent in English. International
students need to reach the required level of English language competence. An IELTS band of 6.0/6.5
for Undergraduate & 6.5/7 for Postgraduate courses or a TOEFL score of 80
and above for Undergraduate and 90 and above for Post Graduate courses is
desirable.
Cost of living
Part-time jobs
There are plenty of on-campus and off-campus jobs available in Canada, like restaurants, shops and libraries. Students are allowed to work 20 hours per week and full-time during vacation. If you work 20 hours you could earn near about 180 dollars a week & easily can take care of your daily expenses.
New Work Visa Policies
Under the old rules, a foreign post-graduate student had only 90
days after graduation to find a job which was in their field of the
degree which they studied. Now International students can obtain a
work permit to remain in Canada for three years without any
restrictions on the kind of employment they choose!
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This gives foreign students the right amount of time to establish
themselves in Canada and begin their career which will allow them
to apply for residency and have a greater chance of success with
Citizenship and Immigration Canada. In fact, all future
international graduates with at least one year of Canadian work
experience in managerial, professional, or technical positions
during their 3 year work permit will be able to apply to stay
permanently in Canada through the Immigration class called Canadian
Experience Classification.
Medical insurance
Most Canadian institutions offer mandatory health insurance which is inclusive in the fee structure outlined at the time of admission. Some Indian insurance providers cover both travel insurance and medical insurance as part of their policies
