Study Abroad | Canada

Canada lies to the North of the USA and, behind Russia, is the world’s second largest country. Canadians enjoy 4 distinct climatic seasons, particularly in the most populated regions along the USA border. Daytime summer temperatures can rise to 35° C and higher, while winters can get as low as -25° C. Spring and fall seasons have more moderate temperatures.

Canada is a bilingual country with two official languages, English and French. The vast majority (75 per cent) of Canada’s French-speaking inhabitants lives in the province of Québec, which is located in the eastern part of the country but there are French-speaking communities throughout the country.
Canada was ranked for nine consecutive years by the United Nations to be among the top 3 countries in the world in which to live and study out of 174 countries.

A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is well-regarded in business, government and academic circles around the globe.

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. In the UN survey Canada earned particularly high marks for its access to education, high life expectancy (due to universal health care system); and low crime and violence rates. In addition, 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 also cultural activities and attractive lifestyles.

Documents required

1. to complete the Application form, including a short questionnaire detailing your interests, goals, and experiences regarding your chosen discipline.
2.Two recommendation letters or names and contact details of references, preferably from someone who can knowledgeably comment on your passion and abilities in the area for which you are applying.
3. Copy of Front side & Back side of the passport
4. Transcripts from any secondary or post-secondary institutions attended in the last 5 years.
5. a detailed financial plan to cover the tuition payment schedule, and living expenses while enrolled in your selected program
6. To meet English Language Requirements.(TELTS,TOFEL)

Accommodation

Most universities and colleges can assist students with finding accommodation on or near to their campus. Here is a list of most common options:Student Hostels These are usually located on the campus or nearby, with single or twin rooms. Bed linen and cleaning facilities are provided. Meals are eaten in a communal dining hall, with special dietary needs catered to. A warden lives on site and social and cultural activities are organized for residents. Hostels usually have computer laboratories and recreation rooms. Some institutions provide “self-catering” hostels where 6-8 students have their own bedrooms and share a kitchen and living room.Home stay/Private Board This is a room of your own in a suburban house, usually with a garden and lawns. Your host family provides meals. Interacting with your host family and meeting their neighbors and friends is an excellent way to improve your English. The host family helps you make phone calls, read bus timetables, find a doctor and so on. But home stay is not like living in a hotel. Some “give and take” is expected, as you become part of the family.

Visa Procedure

There are several documents that students will have to present to obtain Student visa for Canada. Those documents are listed below:
1. Completed Application form for Study permits
2. Two photos of the students & must not be more than six month old. Back of the photo, the name and date of birth of the person appearing in the photo should be written
3. Proof that shows the educational institution has accepted the student for admission in their institution (offer letter)
4. A valid passport
5. Evidence of sufficient funds to overcome all the living expenses and study costs in Canada
6. Bank transaction statement of last four months
7. Proof of payment of fee in acceptable format. This format varies according to country and region. However, the most general method is presenting it through Bank Draft
8. Students from some nations may even need to present medical reports