Canada
Why study in Canada:
Canada provides a world-class education to the students from around the world. Canada is on the list top 10 countries of the world which provide quality education.
Canada tops the list of educational spending per capita of all the countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is globally recognized as being equivalent to those obtained from the United States or Commonwealth countries.
The crime rate in Canada is very low and is safe country to live. The United Nations consistently ranks Canada as one of the best places in the world to live.
- Unemployment rate in Canada is 5.7%.
- Crime rates are among the lowest in the world.
- Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship within three years of your immigration or arrival.
- Dual Citizenship allowed..
- A Top Ranking Country among the G-8 Nations, Canada offers unlimited potential and opportunity..
Education System: 12 + 4 + 2
After 12th a student can opt for 2 years Diploma or 3 years Advance Diploma courses offered by Government (SDS) colleges or can opt for 4 years Bachelor degree courses offered by University.
Numbers of course offered by Colleges have Co-op terms which allow students to gain hands on experience in relevant field.
After completion of 3 years Bachelor Degree from India students can pursue 1 year Graduate Diploma Degree.
After Completion of 4 years Bachelor Degree students can pursue 1 year of Graduate/ Postgraduate Diploma or 2 years of Master Degree.
Most of Master Degree courses in Canada are research based and are highly competitive.
Students will need to appear for IELTS and score as under in order to get eligible for admission:
| Diploma : | Overall 6.0 bands with no less than 6.0 in any module |
| Graduate Diploma : | Overall 6.5 bands with no less than 6.0 in any module |
| Master Degree : | 7.0 bands minimum. |
Some Universities require GRE / GMAT for Master Degree
Canada has developed a first rate education system with high standards.
Studying in Canada is not free, but it is affordable.
- In general with study student can work part time i.e. 20 hours per week. During vacation as well as during Co-op terms students can work full time.
- Dependents of students are allowed to work fulltime / part time after getting necessary permission to work in Canada.
- Students need to study at least 2 years to be eligible for 3 years open work permit.
- If the course duration is less than 2 years, then students get work permit equal to their course duration.
FAQ's
You should have a valid IELTS score, and a valid passport to apply under the SDS program. You need 6 bands each in IELTS in academic module or other exams as acceptable by IRCC. You also need to prove that you have already paid 1 year of tuition Fees, Living and Food (GIC) and have adequate funds to pay your remaining tuition fee and living expenses along with proof that you have a clean background and no criminal record.
Students require a minimum of 6 overall bands in the IELTS Exam (Academic module) with no band less than 6 in any module to apply under SDS program, for certain courses requirements may vary from 6.5 (no less than 6) or 7 (no less than 6.5) bands.
For Visa under SDS category IELTS is required however for admission and visa under non-SDS category PTE and TOEFL are accepted.
Some universities in Canada accept a maximum of 5 backlogs, Backlogs should not exceed to more than 2 per year for the last education duration- i.e. for a graduate student with 3 years of study, and the maximum backlogs are 6.
Canadian government-funded institutes like public colleges are affordable and pocket-friendly options for students who wish to study in Canada. The average tuition fee for public colleges in Canada is 16,000-20,000/year CAD for Diploma and PG Diploma courses. Universities range from 30,000-50,000 CAD/year.
NO, Studying in Canada for Indian students is not free, but Canada is one of the top options when it comes to studying abroad for Indian students due to its affordable tuition and living expenses.
YES, Indian students are allowed to have an open-work visa of up to 3 years after successful completion of a minimum of 2 years of study in Canada, during this time it is very easy for students to find a job, after completing their course, students need to apply for Post-study Work permit, find a job, then convert to a work permit which can lead to PR. Other students, who study only for 1 year, are granted an open-work visa of 1 year only, during which applying for post-study work permit, finding a job is difficult within 12 months, they are obligated to return to their home country.
YES, Indian Students are legally permitted to work Part-time odd jobs for 20 hours/week during academic semesters and full-time during academic breaks in Canada.
YES, IELTS or TOEFL or PTE is necessary to get admission in Canadian Institutes however it is possible to start the admission process for some colleges since they issue conditional offer letters if you have registered for Test and don’t want to wait till results to apply. Some Universities may also waive Test requirement for admission if you have studied through CBSE, ICSE, IB Board.
Most Indian students study in Ontario or British Columbia because of many reasons which include the cost of living expense, climate, Indian communities, and part-time job opportunities in these provinces.
YES, Indian students who have a Canadian education, experience, and job offer often find it easy to score higher in the CRS system which helps them smoothly sail to PR possibilities.
Compared to other countries, education, and living expense in Canada is lower. With the benefit to work part-time (20 hours/week as of now) while studying and full-time during academic breaks, Canada has been the most preferred study destination for Indian students.
Normally, Admissions in Canada are very competitive, so it would be better to have a very good academic background. Most Colleges and Universities require 55-60% minimum marks in Academics.
Normally after 12th std, 2 years, and after a bachelor’s degree, a maximum of 5 years of gap is acceptable. If you have more gaps, please contact Educationworld office for more information.
Normally, once you have all your academic documents, it is advisable to start applying for admission as soon as possible. At least 6-9 months before the intake you want to go in. Contact Educationworld for FREE profile evaluation and personalized timeline to start your study abroad journey.