Experience Canada As A Study Destination

Canada has one of the best educational systems in the world and this combined with its wonderful multicultural cosmopolitan attitude makes this excellent destination for international students to come and further their education.

Degrees from Canadian Universities and institutes are internationally recognized, and there is a diverse range of courses on offer from marine biology through to accountancy. Canada Universities also has a number of excellent opportunities for language courses, and you can choose between both French and English as your main language of instruction, and students often benefit from taking an additional language course alongside their main degree or diploma.

Canada is a very safe, stable country and has an excellent health care system, and the educational and living costs are relatively low compared to other English speaking countries, so this is an ideal place for international students to come and enhance their learning.

Canada University is a popular destination among the college network for international students who want to further their education and there are a number of courses and teaching establishments on offer.

Canada colleges and universities
These institutes are divided into three main types of learning establishments:

• Community Colleges – these offer certificate and diploma courses in vocational and career training, and there are also specialist colleges of applied arts and technology. Courses can be from two to three years and there are many pre-university programs offered.
• University Colleges – these institutes straddle the gap between Canada universities and colleges and offer a limited range of undergraduate courses (bachelor’s degrees) and also diplomas and certificates, but do not provide higher graduate programs (masters and doctorates).
• Universities – these provide academic and professional training and research in internationally recognized degree level qualifications such as BA, BSc, MA, and MSc, PhD and so on.

Co-op is a work term provided as part and parcel of the course curriculum. It provides an excellent opportunity to students to gain first hand practical experience related to the field of specialization. Students can gain on-the-job experience while continuing to study. Co-op provides full time opportunities that last for 12 to 17 weeks.

Co-Operative work programmes, combine courses in many subjects with relevant work, giving students an invaluable head start with their careers. This assists International students in connecting with the Canadian job market and developing a network with the Canadian companies.

Canadian Universities are encouraging international students to stay back after their studies. The new Work Permit Program states that International students who have studied for 2 years can obtain an Open Work Permit with no restrictions on the type of employment and no requirements of a Job offer upto 3 years. Students who study a one year program are eligible upto one year Work Permit.

To apply for a study permit for Canada you will need the following documents:

• A valid passport (this must cover the entire period you intend to stay in the country, so if you are taking a 1 year course you will need to have at least 18 months left before the expiry date).
• The original letter of acceptance from the institute of learning.
• You must be able to prove you have adequate funds to cover your tuition fees and living costs.

To know more about Colleges in Canada, Education in Canada, Universities, Courses, Admissions, Visas, Visit your nearest Edwise branch or contact us on 1-800-200-3678 / 08600911333.

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The Great White North, as inflected in the name, houses some of the greatest educational institutions which provides students with a qualitative learning experience that allows them to gather the knowledge, experience and connections required to enter their chosen work field.

Accommodating over 92 public canadian universities and about 175 community colleges, offering various  disciplines ranging of courses in canada IT, Engineering, Business, Healthcare, Hospitality, Construction and Media; Canada has become a popular overseas option. Sumit Aggarwal, International officer from Algonquin College states, “Over 130,000 international students choose Canada as their preferred choice of study, due to the superior education system. The high standards of the Canadian Universities educational system and outstanding quality of Canadian schools are acknowledged globally.”

Canadian colleges design relevant courses, which fulfill all requirements needed to enter the job market. One such practice followed by most university canada is offering students an option for a co-operative work term, this allows student to earn course credits by working for a full semester in the industry of their choice, thus enabling them to gain a first hand experience of the Canadian work culture and get relevant work experience. Sahil Joglekar who is pursuing post graduation from George Brown College in Human Resource Management, says, “the Canadian education system has shaped me well to enter the workforce and the experience has been wonderful”.

While university canada is a relatively inexpensive education option and has maintained one of the lowest inflation rates worldwide, it still offers options in terms of scholarships, financial aids and grants for deserving candidates. Students can also opt to cover their living expenses by considering part time opportunities within or near the campus. As per the rules, they are allowed to participate in a 20 hour work week during the term and a 40 hour work week during vacations.

With the changing Canadian demographics and new industry trends, there is a rising demand for skilled workers who hold degrees in various fields such as IT, Business and Engineering. Moreover, with recent changes in immigration policies, students who have graduated from with a post secondary qualification from Canadian Universities are now eligible for an open work permit, which is valid for up-to three years, depending on the number of years of education.

When it comes to visa applications, the Canadian High Commission has initiated a successful new program know as the Student Partnership Programs (SPP), which is a venture aiming to reduce the visa application formalities (for example requiring very limited documentation), and faster visa approvals; provided that the  students apply for study programs with participating colleges.

Thus with an excellent educational system and a welcoming immigrant policy, Canada continues to charm all who wish to pursue further education. However, students should take precautions so that they are not be misled by unauthorized agents, sub-agents, immigration consultants etc who claim to provide guidance regarding applications, job opportunities, work permits etc. Approaching a direct university representative is always the safest course.

With the 'Ed- Mission Canada', educational fair being held between 14^th April - 3rd May in 11 cities all over India, students can get an opportunity to directly interact with various Canadian universities and colleges. 

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Canada has majorly emerged as the most preferred destination for Indian students. It is an excellent option for international students with a wide array of study programs. International students are flocking to many reputed Universities and Colleges in Canada to pursue Masters Degree which requires 16 years of education or a Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma accepting 15 years. Large number of students from India enroll for PG programs in Canada in areas like business, engineering, computer, science & IT, hospitality –tourism, media and animation.


Over 7,00,000 people of Indian origin currently reside in Canada. "Recognized globally, the Canadian education system provides students with a quality a learning environment and a great deal of flexibility. With quality vocational and academic course offerings the college and university system in Canada allows students a truly personalized learning experience." says Mike Henniger, International Director of Thompson Rivers University.

Theses factor have charmed Indian student resulting in an increase of about more than 25% in enrollments. In Canada most of the institutions are public institutions. With over 92 universities and 175 colleges and technical institutes , featuring virtually every program imaginable, from nuclear science to engineering, MBA to arts and music.


Wendy Curtis , International Director of Fanshawe International Center says “Canada is a safe and economically- strong country with an excellent education system. It has immigrant- friendly policies that allows eligible international students to work for up to 3 years after completing education in Canada.”

Several international students who complete post-secondary education in Canada wish to stay on and obtain Canadian work experience. A wise move considering Canada has also been consistently ranked by the UN as the number one country in the world to live in.

The Canadian High Commission launched the immensely successful Student Partner's Program with the idea of increasing the approval rate for study permit applications at participating Canadian Colleges. This SPP program assists students to get a Visa faster, provided they meet a specific list of conditions with very limited documentation.

The courses in Canada are designed as per the requirements in Job market. Many of these programs offer Co- operative education program which is a work term of one semester providing opportunity of working full time during their study. The major intakes for studying in Canada is September January and May. Students are allowed to work part time on campus for the first 6 months for 20 hrs per week during the course and thereafter off campus. As per the recent immigration rules the student graduating from an eligible programs (2 years) form Canadian Post secondary institution will be eligible for an Open wok permit for 3 years and can work for any Canadian employer in any industry. For those who have studied for 1 year is eligible to work for 1 year on completion of the course.

Maulik Doshi pursued PG in Project management from Humber College, Toronto says- “It was the best decision of my life, good people, safe surrounding and ample of opportunities to work and permanently settle down. I currently have a good job a respectable salary and now my younger brother is planning to come here for a program in animation.

We have organized Mission Canada from 15th April - 1st May in 8 cities across India. Visit our website www.edwiseinternational.com for more information.

Clearly the rewards of a Canadian education will last you a lifetime.

Sushil Sukhwani
Director, Edwise

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