EDUCATION
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Canadian Educational system
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Costs and Expenses
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List of Canadian Universities
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List of Language Schools and Colleges
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Getting Educational Admission
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Work Permits for Students
The basic structures of provincial and territorial educational systems across Canada are similar. Each has three tiers — elementary, secondary, and postsecondary — although the grades at which each level begins and ends vary. All jurisdictions provide universal, free elementary and secondary schooling for 12 years, with the exception of Quebec where it is for 11 years. Education is compulsory to the age of 15 or 16 in most jurisdictions. In Manitoba, it is compulsory until the age of 17 and in New Brunswick, until the age of 18 or graduation from high school.
Postsecondary education is provided by public and private institutions. They may be "recognized," "registered," or "licensed" by government, or they may not be regulated in any way.
Postsecondary institutions issue degrees, diplomas, certificates, and attestations depending on the nature of those institutions and the length of the programs. At universities and university colleges, there is an emphasis on degree programs. A certain number of colleges offer applied degrees. At all other institutions, the emphasis is on diploma, certificate, and attestation programs.
Primary and secondary schools
These are schools that teach students up to the grade 12 level. Provincial governments in Canada regulate all primary and secondary schools. Find out more information about schools from the Ministry of Education of the province in which you would like to study.
Post-secondary institutions
(universities and colleges)
Post-secondary schools include colleges, universities and technical schools. Each post-secondary school has its own set of rules on how to apply, and decides what level of English or French you will need to be accepted.
Language schools
There are many schools in Canada that teach English or French as a second language. Provincial governments regulate language programs at public institutions.
● Costs and Expenses
All the tuition fees are considered in Canadian Dollars and depend on the University, field of study and the city or province where you intend to live and study.
For your information the average costs are estimated as follows which are not very precise.
Average tuition for local students are between $ 2,000 CDN to $ 3,000 CDN for each semester.
Average tuition for foreign students are between $ 7,000 CDN to $ 8,000 CDN for each semester.
Average cost of living for both local and foreign students are about $ 6,000 CDN for each semester but local students are allowed to work on full-time basis but foreign students are authorized to work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full time during scheduled breaks (for example, winter and summer holidays, and spring break).
For more information about costs and expenses please contact us.
List of Canadian Universities
To see the list of Canadian Universities by province please click the below link:
http://www.canada-city.ca/canada-universities.php
List of Language Schools and Colleges
To see the list of Canadian Language Schools and Colleges by province please click the below link:
http://www.cicic.ca/en/post-sec.aspx?sortcode=2.16.22&s=3
● Getting Educational Admission
To be eligible to study in Canada
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You must have been accepted by a school, college, university or other educational institution in Canada.
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You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your:
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tuition fees;
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living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada; and
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return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
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You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
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You must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.
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You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada you have completed your studies.
Before you can apply for a study permit, you must have been accepted at a recognized school, university or college in Canada.
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There are some steps to apply for a study permit:
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Check the application processing times: This will give you an idea of how long it will take to process your application.
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Obtain and print the application kit for a study permit. Depending on your citizenship or where you live, you may need a temporary resident visa as well as a study permit.
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Determine where you will submit your application.
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Collect the documents you need to apply
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Pay the correct processing fee. There is a fee to apply for a study permit.
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Check your application. Make sure that your application is complete and that you include the necessary documents
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Submit the application form. Sign and date the application form, and be sure you include the receipt for the processing fee. Submit the application form to the visa office that is responsible for the country or region where you live.
For further help in this field you can contact us through the following address:
The Canadian Consulting Group Inc.
Tel.: (+9821) 22359988, 22082368
Fax: (+9821) 22082369
E-mail: Faghani@tryuscanada.com
● Work Permits for Students
It is possible to work in Canada while you are a student, and there are opportunities for jobs on and off campus. You will need to apply.
Working on campus:
You may work on campus at the institution where you study without a work permit if:
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you are a full-time student at:
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you have a valid study permit.
Working off campus:
To work off campus, you must apply for a work permit. Do not begin to work off campus until you have received your work permit. The work permit authorizes you to work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full time during scheduled breaks (for example, winter and summer holidays, and spring break).
A work permit does not guarantee that you will find a job. It is your responsibility to look for work. Even if you work off campus, your studies must be the main reason that you are in Canada. If you are no longer a full-time student or don’t maintain satisfactory academic results, you must return your work permit to a local Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) office.
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