Why CANADA
When we face the question of choosing the best country in abroad for education, Canada tops the priority list without any doubt as its considered best amongst all countries. It is not only because of the practical education system and standard living, but also because of the diversity the country offers. Canada is the country of Immigrants, In other words, this country gives the opportunity of meeting people from diversified cultural, social and racial background.
Canada has the best community colleges and 92 universities which are in top 300 best universities amongst other educational institutions in the world. Canadian colleges offer vibrant, creative and challenging environment, where students get the opportunity to pick & choose different programs they would like to study at post secondary level. The programs are more elaborated and have practical exposure in curriculum that makes students readily available for work after graduating from any post secondary community college. These institutions provide rock solid foundation, which is the key to develop ones potential to the optimum.
Hence, if “cultural diversity” is one of the many things that you are looking at in your country of education, then Canada is definitely your destination.
Highlights of Canadian Education
- Work fewer hours — and make more money
- Attract and retain quality, high-paying customers
- Manage your time so you’ll get more done in less time
- Hone sharp leadership skills to manage your team
- Cut expenses without sacrificing quality
- Automate your business, so you can leave for days, weeks, or even months at a time
- Multicultural society.
- Canadian education standard is the best amongst all.
- Worldwide recognition is given to their education programs
- A very safe country to be in
- Canada provides international students the opportunity to work and live in the country post completing ones graduation.
- Second largest country in the world that is capable of providing everything to everyone.
Role of SHAH OVERSEAS EDUCATION CONSULTANTS
No doubt that Internet has made things quite simpler for everyone. Information is now just a click away. But there is only so much internet can do! It doesn’t give you an option of getting in touch with the real person who not only provide you with one to one guidance but also helps you through every step. Information you get from an experienced counselor is up to date and is quite valuable. That is why it is always advisable to have a friendly professional by your side who is more than willing to work closely with you and guide you through the entire process.
SOEC is a renowned, reliable and professionally managed consultancy firm associated with various aspects of education in Canada. Having office in Hyderabad ( major metropolitan city of India), it is linked with major Community colleges and universities in Canada, thus making an ideal choice for prospective students who wish to study in Canada. We bring in engaged, easygoing, friendly professionals who work closely with students and guide them through the entire process. Our record speaks for ourselves. We have successfully managed to place students in various institutions throughout Canada, right from University of Regina to University of British Columbia and Centennial College to Conestoga College.
Therefore, here we are…To help you to live your dream of studying abroad.
Entry requirements
General criterion for admissions is pretty much same for all the universities in Canada. One has to have a B or B+ average in their academics before their application can be evaluated. Given below are the details of the academic requirement an applicant has to fulfill before they submit their application for admissions.
University Undergraduate application requirement:
- • Minimum of 60% in their 10th and 12th standard.
- • Most of the degree programs require Math in Secondary and Higher Secondary school.
- • Science programs require Physics, Chemistry or Biology depending upon on the program requirement.
- • Would need to meet English Language requirement.
University Graduate application:
- • Minimum of 70% in their last degree program.
- • Would require fulfilling the specific requirement of the program to which the student wishes to apply.
- • Would need to be accepted by a department faculty member before the University sends the offer letter.
- • Would need to meet the English language requirement.
Community College Post Secondary Application:
- • Minimum of 55% in their last degree program.
- • Would require fulfilling the specific requirement of the program to which the student wishes to apply.
- • Would need to be accepted by a department faculty member before getting the offer letter.
- • Would need to meet the English language requirement.
Community College Post Graduation Application:
- • Minimum of 60% in the last attended degree.
- • Minimum of 55% in their Secondary & higher secondary school.
- • Would require at list 55% in Math in Secondary and Higher Secondary
- • Would require fulfilling the entire program’s specific requirement to which they wishe to apply.
- • Would need to meet the English language requirement.
English Language Requirement:
- University English Language Requirement
- TOEFL – 90 iBT
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum) with minimum of 6.0 band in each Category
- Community College English Language Requirement
- Post Secondary requirement
- TOEFL 79 iBT
- IELTS 6.0 (minimum) with minimum of 5.5 band in each Category
- Post Graduation requirement
- TOEFL 90 iBT
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum) with minimum of 6.0 band in each Category
Study and Part-time work options
One of the norms for all visa students is they have to maintained the full time status through out the duration of their visa. International students will have to be enrolled in full time study through out their stay in Canada.
Applicants enrolled in full time program in University or Community College in Canada for a minimum of one year, are considered to be eligible for open work permit upon the completion of their program. Completion of one year full time program makes you eligible for one year open work permit and 2 or more years program will give you three years of work permit.
Post 6 months of a student’s full time study, international students are allowed filing off-campus work permit.
This will allow international students to work part time i.e. 20 hours/week simultaneously while studying full time.
The eligibility to file work permit depends on several other factors like academic performance, advisor recommendation, attendance and so on.
Students would require off-campus work permit along with the S.I.N (Social insurance number) to work off- campus.
SIN number can filed from any of the service Canada office once the student has received the job offer or off campus work permit.
Nevertheless students can work on campus from the day one and wouldn’t require any work permit.
Libraries, Book Stores, Food stalls, bar, café, are some of the places on campus where students work.
Co-op plays important role in acquiring Canadian experience while on international student status during full time study in any community college.
Scholarships options
Students may apply to various scholarships and funding depending on the program they choose. Unlike undergraduate course, graduate students enrolled in full time Masters or PhD. programs normally receives some funding from the university. The funding would be in the form of TA (Teaching Assistanceship) or RA (Research Assistantship) and the level of funding depends entirely on the departments and the program supervisor.
Intakes in Canada
Fall – September
Winter – January
Summer– May.
Fall and winter sessions offer majority of the programs whereas only few programs are offered during summer sessions. Students must carefully consider the graduate & undergraduate programs availability for international students before applying for studying in Canada. Also not all the institutions offer all programs.
Processing Time
Normal processing time for University application is 4-6 weeks. Graduate application can take anywhere from 6-10 weeks. It is highly recommended to apply at least 8 months before the start date of your intended semester and Community college takes anywhere between 1-2 weeks regardless of the fact whether it’s a graduate or an undergraduate application.
Work Options
Post Graduation students are allowed to file work permit.
Length of the work permit depends on the duration of the course. So if your program duration is 2 years, the work permit validity period will be of max up to 3 years from the day it gets issued.
The work permit will be only issued to the applicant/s that has successfully completed any full time program in any of the government institutions. In other words only graduates from the community colleges or the Universities will be given work permit. Graduates from private career colleges do not qualify for work permit.
Post study work permit means that applicant can work for any organization.
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