Study in Canada

Canada is fast becoming a hot destination for students who want to pursue their studies abroad. Canada spends more per capita on education than any other country in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Canada's universities and colleges are world-renowned for their high standards, safe campuses, and educational excellence. There are 100,000 international students from all parts of the world annually in Canada. Your educational experience is sure to be truly international. Furthermore, the Canadian degree or diploma is instantly recognized around the world as being of the highest standard. And you get all this at a remarkably low cost…..both in terms of cost of education and the cost of living. Tuition fees for international students in Canada are much lower than comparable countries. With over 90 universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes, featuring virtually every program imaginable, Canada may just be the place of your dreams.

• Education System
• Types of Programs
• Duration of Programs
• Admission Criteria
• Admission Process
• INTAKE

Education System

Education in Canada is under the complete jurisdiction of the provinces and territories and as such, there is no federal education system in Canada. In keeping with the national commitment to education, public education in Canada is free upto and including secondary school in all the provinces.

However, each provincial system, while similar to the others, reflects its specific regional concerns, and historical and cultural heritage. At the post-secondary level, institutions are divided into community colleges and universities.

There are significant differences between the education systems of the different provinces of Canada. Secondary schooling in Canada could go up to Grade 11, 12 or 13, depending on the province unlike in India, where Grade 12 is standard all over the country.

Post secondary education is offered by four types of educational institutions:

• Universities: Canadian universities are largely public funded, and, as a result, offer consistently high quality education at lower tuition rates for international students than their counterparts in competing countries. They offer a broad range of courses and degrees from undergraduate to doctorate and also certificate and professional degrees.
• University Colleges: As a component of the Canadian university system, university colleges offer students a choice of either academic oriented university degree programmes or the more practical-oriented college diplomas and certificates. As a part of the Canadian college system, university colleges are distinguished by their strong student support services, small classes and strong campus environments. They also offer combined degree/diploma programmes and university transfer programmes.
• Community Colleges/Technical Institutes: They typically have a more vocational-related curricula, with small classes, off-campus course offerings, a greater ratio of laboratory space to class room space, and an interactive teaching style. The uniqueness of Canadian colleges lies in the combination of employer-centered curricula. These institutes have the primary function of responding to the training needs of business, industry, and public service sectors. Most colleges and technical institutes offer diplomas and certificates rather than degrees, however, more and more now grant degrees and applied degrees.
• Career Colleges: This is a privately owned and operated school with the main objective of preparing students for the job market after a short period of instruction. The emphasis at career colleges is on practical skills over a broad range of programmes. They specialize in such areas as business, computers, and secretarial skills. Although privately owned, these institutes are provincially approved and regulated, ensuring that programmes standards and quality are maintained.

Type of Programs

Certificate: is a qualification awarded upon successful completion of a program which is usually one year in length, and is offered at colleges.

Diploma: is the qualification awarded on the basis of one or two year's successful study, and is offered at colleges.

Undergraduate/bachelors degrees: are awarded by a university after four years of full-time study, and lead to graduate level studies.

Graduate/post graduate degrees: lead to advanced degrees, diplomas and certificates. A pre-requisite to participate in graduate studies is a bachelors/undergraduate degree (4 years).

M.B.A.: programs will typically require a minimum of two to three years of relevant work experience, GMAT score of 580-600, TOEFL score of 560-600, and a 4 year degree, and are generally 2 years in duration, though a few institutes offer a fast track option.

Duration of the Programs

Admission Criteria

• Pre-requisite for certificate, diploma and undergraduate degrees is Year 12 results
• Pre-requisites to participating in a master's program is a four year bachelor's degree.
• Doctorate or Ph.D. is a degree ranking above a master's degree, requires typically a master's degree although direct entry from a bachelor's degree to a Ph.D. program may be possible depending on the school and the program. A combination of course work, original research, and a thesis is required.

Admissions Procedure

After selection of University/College and program we will send your application to the institute for letter of acceptance. You must apply six month prior from the session start date. Your following documents will be attached along with Institute Application Form:

• Demand Draft of Application Fee (If Any)
• Detailed Resume
• Educational Documents
• IELTS/TOEFL Score
• GRE/GMAT Score (if required)
• Reference Letter or Recommendation Letter(s)
• Statement of Purpose
• Passport Photocopies
• Work Experience/Portfolio (if required)

If the school admits you as a student, they will send a letter of acceptance. You need a letter of acceptance in order to apply for a Study Permit

Note: Documents in original language & certificate English translations should be provided, if documents are not in English. All photocopies of documents must be notarized by authorized person in the country of application.

INTAKE

In most Canadian universities and colleges, the academic year is divided into two semesters, the fall semester (Sept-Dec), and the winter semester (Jan-May), with a short vacation at Christmas. Many colleges also offer a summer semester beginning in May.