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Study In Canada and Reap The Benefits
Canada is a country that gives unique opportunities to international students, and below I describe some of the advantages of studying in Canada.
- – Quality of the Canadian education system
The Canadian education system will be regulated by the Ministry of Education of each province. The quality of education in Canada is one of the main factors that attract international students to its shores. Canada’s high educational standards and rigorous quality controls reflect the high-quality education provided that helps in the prosperous future and benefits the long-term career.
- – Internationally recognized
A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is known worldwide as equivalent to those obtained from the United States or Commonwealth countries. The University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, McGill University, the University of Waterloo, are among the 50 best institutes of engineering and technology in the world.
More questions you had liked to know
- Is Canada a country with a student environment?
Yes, especially Vancouver! Canada has 700,000 college students and 105,000 college students, of whom 11% are foreigners.
- What is the best city to live?
It depends on your preferences and your lifestyle. If you want a city that is alive, young, manageable, and multicultural, and with a decent climate, Vancouver is your best option!
If what motivates you are winter sports and mountains, and you are looking for a small, quiet place (but very touristy!), then you have to go to Whistler!
Do I need to know English to live there?
No. You’ll learn on the fly! Many people come to Canada to learn or improve the language. The first months you’ll have to try harder, but the people are amiable and always try to help.
Also, you will always have the option to study in Canada before starting other studies in the country. Remember that with an English course in Canada you will not have permission to work at the same time. If you wanted to study at the university or take a certified course or coop, your visa would allow you to merge studies and work.
What are the requirements for access to a Postgraduate course?
To take a Postgraduate course, Colleges and universities in Canada request an IELTS grade of 6.0 – 7.0 or equivalent and have a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent). In some cases, they may require additional things such as letters of recommendation, cover letter, or even a personal interview.
Do I need a university permit to study in Canada?
Yes. It is essential to have your permit or certificate of studies to be able to study at a Canadian university.
If I am studying, how many hours can I work?
As long as you do some studies that allow you to work (University, Career Program or Certificates), you can work 20 hours during the school year, however, during the vacation period, you can work full time.
Some studies also give you access to professional internships and being able to work full-time for more extended periods.
How good is it to start preparing the procedures in advance?
The idea is to start at least six months in advance taking into account all the procedures that must be performed such as visa application, medical insurance contracting, housing search, etc.
