Top 8 reasons Why Canada is a Good Destination to Study

Canada plays host to more than 180,000 International students in any given year. Canada is increasingly becoming one of the world’s most popular destinations for education. 

1) High standard of living: Canada is a country with highest standard of living. All major urban areas have a variety of shopping centers, restaurants, theaters, art centers and museums. Canadian cities have many open to the public parks, gardens, beach and sports and leisure facilities.

2) Low cost of living: In the past three years, Canadian inflation rate compared to industrial countries is one of the lowest. Canadian Institutes, charge lower tuition fees for international students than their counterparts in competing countries and at the same time, maintain excellent educational quality. However as the fees are more affordable, admissions are more competitive.

3) Safe learning: Canada is a safe, just and peace-loving nation.  Canada’s crime rate has steadily declined. Every step is taken to ensure the safety of students in campuses. Most universities / colleges have their own campus security 24 hours a day. There are also “Walk Safe" programmes to assist people in getting to public transportation during late hours.

4) The world’s highest quality of life in recent years: The UN survey shows that Canada is the world’s best residential area. Ranked as the Number one Country for the past 9 consecutive years, a United Nations survey has found Canada to be the best place in the world to live. Canada’s high levels of universal education, long life expectancy (due to universal health care system), low crime, less violence are factors which make Canada the survey to get a high score.  In addition, Fortune Magazine named Toronto and Ontario as the best international city.

5) Canada is a bilingual country with two official languages, English and French. The vast majority (75%) of Canada’s French-speaking inhabitants lives in the province of Quebec, which is located in the eastern part of the country but there are French-speaking communities throughout the country. English is the main language of communication in all provinces other than Quebec.

6) Excellent natural environment: Canada has one of the most beautiful natural environment. Students here will be fortunate enough to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. Canada is a co-existence of geographical conditions, the wild landscape: stretches from the coastline of British Columbia, Alberta majestic Rocky Mountains, the vast expanse of high prairie to the “maple sugar town, “said the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence and the Atlantic coast province of rugged mountains and picturesque provinces of the coast.

7) Permanent Residency and Canadian Immigration - International students can apply for their Permanent Residency which takes up to 15 to 18 months from within Canada. However they need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria of 67 Points.

8) Work during and after and co-op program- Students in Canada are allowed to work part time on campus during the first 6 months of their program and off campus part time thereafter. The duration permitted is upto 20 hours per week. Several programs may even have a paid co-op term where one gets hands on experience on working in the industry. Further students on the completion of their program of 1 year can work upto 1 year and students applying for 2 years program can work for 2-3 years.

Education Consultant

We at Edwise streamline and personalize the process for each student irrespective of the destination, institution, course or any level of study. Our team of experienced professionals will provide you individual attention and exceptional guidance throughout your process of application. We provide assistance related to course selections, admission, visa, bank-loan and scholarships. We also host University delegates for direct student interaction and all these services are provided free of cost. We have established since 1991 and have been maintaining strong networks with over 575 universities in 16 countries, hence giving us a unique insight into the finest educational establishments worldwide.

Start your education in Canada with valuable information on everything you need to know about studying abroad from study permits, temporary resident visas and how much it costs, to finding a program. 

Do visit your nearest Edwise branch & choose your university carefully under our expert guidance and ensure that you have all your paperwork in order. Once you apply, and the wait is over, you can really begin to look forward to not only studying in a beautiful and vibrant country, but also to a life experience quite like no other.

For complete details on Study in Canada, contact Edwise on 1-800-200-3678 / 08600911333.

Meet Top University Delegates at International Education Exhibition

The International Education Exhibition organized by Edwise Overseas Education Consultants assists you to meet with internationally renowned University Representatives.
 
Delegates from Top Universities will be present here, for ON –THE – SPOT Offers, interaction, admissions and will offer scholarships and application fee waiver for complete applications.
 
Queries related to the bouquet of courses available, admission requirements, accommodation etc will be answered by the delegates. The fair will also help avail on-the spot offers, scholarships that will be given to meritorious applicants and application fee waiver among other things. Edwise assists students with their applications to study abroad for free. 

Highlights of the Fair:

1. Interactive session with University Delegates.
2. Spot offers & Scholarships available
3. Guidance on courses selection, university campus visa process.
4. Guidance on GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL/PTE/IELTS training.
5. FREE assistance to the students from admission till visa who apply in the fair
 
Universities present at the fair include

UK
•    Aberystwyth University
•    Bangor University
•    Birmingham City,
•    Bournemouth University
•    Coventry University
•    Cardiff University
•    Cranfiled University
•    De Montford University
•    Glasgow Caledonian University
•    Kingston University,
•    Lancaster University
•    London South Bank University
•    Loughborough University
•    Manchester Metropolitan University
•    Middlesex University
•    Newcastle University
•    Northumbria University
•    Queen Margaret University
•    Regent's University London,
•    Sheffield Hallam University
•    University of the Arts London
•    University of Bolton
•    University of Central Lancashire
•    University of Exeter
•    University of Essex      
•    University of Glasgow      
•    University of Hertfordshire      
•    University of Nottingham      
•    University of Portsmouth      
•    University of Reading      
•    University of Salford      
•    University of South Wales
•    University of St. Andrews      
•    University of Strathclyde      
•    University of Surrey      
•    University of the Arts London      
•    University of Westminster      

Australia

•    Australian National University
•    Deakin University
•    Deakin College
•    Le Cordon Bleu
•    UTS Insearch
•    Southern Cross University**
•    The University of Sydney
•    The University of Queensland**       

New Zealand

•    Ntec Tertiary Group      
•    PIHMS      
•    The University of Waikato

Singapore

•    Amity Global Business School**      
•    James Cook University
•    Lasalle College of the Arts      
•    PSB Academy
•    Singapore Institute of Management

Canada

•    Fanshawe College      
•    King's University College at The University of Western Ontario      
•    Vancouver Island University

USA

•    Hult International Business School
•    New York Film Academy**

Switzerland

•    Swiss Education Group

Dubai

•    Institute of Management Techonology

Ireland

•    University College Dublin

Sweden

•    Lund University

International

•    Amity Education Group (Dubai & UK)   
•    European Business School    
•    S P Jain School of Global Management      
        
Save time by pre-registering online or by call for personal interview with University delegates. For complete details & free registration, 

visit www.intleduexpo.com 
or 
Contact us on 08600911333 /1 800 200 3678

Things You Should Know While Appearing for PTE Exam

PTE Academic is a computer-based test which assesses the Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing abilities of non-native speakers of English. The test is accepted in 3000 courses worldwide UK, Australia, USA, etc. The PTE score is valid for a period of 2 years. Students have to first provide a personal introduction. Your response will be sent together with your score report to the institutions selected by you.

Tips that you need to know while appearing for the PTE are

Speaking

• Use the seconds before the microphone opens up to understand the topic
• Begin reading as soon as the tone sounds and the recording status changes to a blue bar. Do not remain silent, the microphone turns off automatically if there is no sound for three seconds
• Enunciate the punctuation and grammar
• Click next only when the microphone closes
• If you make an error, correct it and move on
• For describe image, identify the type of image whether it is a diagram, map, graph or chart.
• Take notes for retell lecture, use key words. Write quickly and focus on the important points
• For answer short question, you will have ten seconds to give your response, listen carefully for the whole question

Writing

Summarize written text

• Your response must be a continuous sentence and must be within the word limit of 50-70 words, you can make use of  as many conjunctions and punctuations
• Check your grammar and vocabulary. Your sentence should begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop.
• Write an essay
• You will have twenty minutes to plan, write and revise an essay
• Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position and organize your ideas
• You should write 200-300 words

Reading

• Always read the question before you read the passage
• Scan the text to get a main idea of what the passage is about
• Identify whether the answer you need is located in the whole text or in part of it
• If you don’t know the meaning of a word, try reading the sentence as a whole to guess its meaning
• For re-order paragraphs, identify the paragraph that is the main idea. This probably goes first. Any paragraph that begins with a conjunction such as however, nevertheless, but, also, furthermore and so on cannot go first
• Paragraphs that contain pronouns are probably referring to something mentioned in the earlier paragraph
• Never leave a question unanswered. It will be marked as incorrect

Listening

• Read the question before the audio begins to know what to listen for
• Pay attention to the on screen word count. Write between 50-70 words only
• Take notes, use the erasable notepad and pen provided. Do not try to write down every word you hear. Focus on key words
• Key words include names, numbers, dates, times, words or phrases that are stressed. Words that are repeated are usually central to the main idea
• You will have ten minutes to complete your summary. Manage your time wisely

Student Testimonial
I am writing this testimonial to Edwise International and especially to my tutor for PTE. I was tensed before giving my PTE exam because I got my passport late and I had to clear the exam in a single attempt. I explained the situation to her. She helped me a lot. Those two sessions were really very crucial for me as I scored 77/90 in PTE with 90/90 in speaking. This score has also helped me in getting a part time job in Australia as well. My tutor was very calm, understanding, I am really thankful to Edwise and for the overall experience with a Coaching Dept
Siddhesh Lad - PTE Coaching

 
Education Consultant
We at Edwise streamline and personalize the process for each student irrespective of the destination, institution, course or any level of study. Our team of experienced professionals will provide you with individual attention and exceptional guidance throughout your process of application. We provide assistance related to course selections, admission, visa, bank-loan and scholarships. We also host University delegates for direct student interaction and all these services are provided free of cost. We have established since 1991 and have been maintaining strong networks with over 575 universities in 16 countries, hence giving us a unique insight into the finest educational establishments worldwide.

Do visit your nearest Edwise branch & choose your university carefully under our expert guidance and ensure that you have all your paperwork in order. Once you apply, and the wait is over, you can really begin to look forward to not only studying in a beautiful and vibrant country, but will also be introduced to a life experience quite like no other.

For complete details on PTE,Contact Edwise on 1-800-200-3678 (Toll Free) / 08600911333.

Study in USA: Visa Guide for Students

As far as studying abroad goes, the United States of America is the most popular destination worldwide, each year attracting more and more foreign students. If you’re hoping to study abroad in the US and grab a slice of the American dream though, you’ll need a USA Student Visa. Whilst this is a vital step in the studying abroad application process, it needn’t be confusing. This article takes you through each step of applying and securing a student visa for studying in America.

Getting your visa to study in the United States takes time but can be a surprisingly easy procedure. It is well worth the effort. In many countries, the number of student visas issued by the United States has grown significantly in the last year.

While the application process for an international student or exchange visitor visa can be confusing, hundreds of thousands of students are able to meet the requirements for a visa each year. 

US Department of Homeland Security's follow the policy of- “Open Doors Secure Borders”

USA visa is divided broadly into two categories:

Non Immigrant and Immigrant visas.

A non immigrant visa basically is a short term visa for a temporary stay, while an Immigrant visa facilitates permanent stay in U.S.

Students who wish to study in the US are required to apply for a non-immigrant visa and the type of visa is mentioned on the I-20 which is F1, M1, J1

When should a Student apply?

•  As soon as the student receives the I - 20 from the University he / she can start with the visa process

•  He / She cannot take a visa date more than 120 days before the program start date on Form I-20

•  A student cannot enter USA more than 30 days prior to the program date.

Basic Requirements

Student wishing to study in USA must satisfy an officer that

• Must satisfy that his intentions to enter USA are for educational purposes only.

• That they have sufficient funds for their tuition fees, to maintain themselves and stay in USA.

•  They will leave USA by the end of the period authorized for his stay.

•  That they will not contravene the conditions of admission (for example that they will not work without prior authorization or waiver).

Eligibility for USA Students Visa

1. Student should have a valid I – 20 from the Educational Institution from USA.

2. SEVIS payment.

    3. Relevant academic or admission tests like TOEFL, GMAT, etc are recommended but not mandatory.
 

4. Students who has sufficient funds for the duration of the course. 1st year’s funds in liquid assets. 

How to pay the visa fees and payment options?

Each visa applicant is required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable machine readable visa (MRV) application fee, whether a visa is issued or not. 

There are 3 modes of payment for paying the visa application fees of 160 USD. (Check current rate available on payment page of the profile)
 

1) National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT)

2) Through Mobile Phones (IMPS)

3) Pay in cash over the counter at 1,800 Axis and Citibank branches. Druk bank is only in Bhutan.

USA Visa Interviews

There are two appointments to be scheduled at the same time and both interviews are on two different days.

Appointment 1 -Student have to visit Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC) to submit fingerprints and photo prior to actual visa interview.

Appointment 2 – Actual consular visa interview at US Embassy or Consulate.

Supporting Documents for USA Visa Interview
All original documents should be carried, make sure that there are no fake documents.

1.Passport, Visa fee receipt, Interview appointment letter, DS-160 Confirmation page.

2. I – 20 in original with the student’s signature.

3. SEVIS fee receipt.

4. Financial resources: Original documents required. Proof of liquid assets sufficient to pay for the entire first year expenses as well as proof of semi liquid assets to cover the remaining years of studies and IT Returns of the sponsor.

5. Academic documents.

6. Acceptance letter or rejection letter from any other university. 

Education Consultant

We help you with the entire USA visa process like, filling up applications, preparing financial statements, and also guidance and training for mock interviews and much more.

We are regularly advised by the consulates about the latest visa documentation and rules and have a success rate of over 99%. Visa guidance is free for all Edwise students for all countries. 

For any queries, contact Edwise on 1-800-200-3678 / 08600911333.

IELTS – Opening Doors, Creating Opportunities

IELTS i.e. International English Language Testing System is a standardized English proficiency test. It assesses English language skills in the areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking. It is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP- Australia and University of Cambridge ESOL EXAMINATIONS. 

IELTS has two types of modules - Academic and General Training. Academic Module is required to be given by students who plan to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. While, General Training Module is generally a prerequisite for the people who either want to pursue vocational studies or plan to immigrate. 

20 tips for IELTS success

IELTS teaches skills that you need in your whole life, listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Listening

• In listening, use the example at the beginning of the first section to familiarize yourself with the sound, the situation, and the speakers.
• Keep listening until the recording stops, looking only at the questions that relate to the part being played.
• There are often pauses in the recording between different sections. Use these to prepare for the next set of questions.
• Answer listening questions in the order they appear on the question paper. Remember that they normally follow the order of the information in the recording.
• At the end of the recording you have some time to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. Check your grammar and spelling as you do so.

Reading

• In Academic reading, begin by going quickly through each passage to identify features such as the topic, the style, the likely source, the writer’s purpose and the intended reader.
• As you read, don’t try to understand the precise meaning of every word or phrase. You don’t have time, and those parts of the text might not be tested anyway.
• Reading tasks sometimes have an example answer. If this is the case, study it and decide why it is correct.
• Some tasks require you to use words from the text in the answer; in others you should use your own words. Check the instructions carefully.
• The instructions may also include a word limit, e.g. Use no more than three words. Keep to this by avoiding unnecessary words in your answer.
  
  

Writing

• In Academic writing, you must always keep to the topic set. Never try to prepare sections of text before the exam.
• Keep to the suggested timing: there are more marks possible for task 2 than task 1.
• Organize and link your ideas and sentences appropriately, using a wide range of language and showing your ability (in Task 2) to discuss ideas and express opinions.
• If you write less than 150 words in Task 1 or less than 250 in Task 2 you will lose marks, but there is no maximum number of words for either.
• When you plan your essay, allow plenty of time at the end to check your work.

Speaking

• In speaking, don’t try to give a prepared speech, or talk about a different topic from the one you are asked to discuss.
• Always speak directly to the examiner, not to the recording equipment.
• Whenever you reply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the examiner’s questions, add more details to your answer. In each case, aim to explain at least one point.
• Remember that you are not being tested on your general knowledge but on your ability to communicate effectively.
• Organize and link your ideas and sentences appropriately, talking clearly at normal speed and using a wide range of structures and vocabulary.

Students may enroll under the FREE IELTS SCHEME. Under this scheme, if a student has enrolled in a university represented by Edwise and applies for visa with that university offer, then he/she is entitled for a refund after net deduction of taxes and cost of official course ware. The refund is applicable whether visa has been granted or not. 

For complete details on IELTS, contact Edwise on 1-800-200-3678 / 08600911333.