STUDY IN CANADA
Studying in Canada is a popular choice for international students due to its high-quality education, diverse cultural experiences, and welcoming environment. Here's a guide to help you understand the process and considerations for studying in Canada:
Choose a Program and Institution:
- Research universities and colleges in Canada to find programs that align with your academic and career goals. Consider factors like program reputation, location, tuition costs, and available scholarships.
Admission Requirements:
- Review the admission requirements for your chosen program and institution. These might include academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores (like IELTS or TOEFL for English proficiency), and a statement of purpose.
Application Process:
- Apply to your chosen institutions by submitting the required application materials. Some universities use a centralized application system called the "Ontario Universities' Application Centre" (OUAC) for undergraduate applications.
Diploma and Certificate Programs
Community Colleges are government-regulated post-secondary establishments supplying one-to-two year educational and pre-professional certificates, diplomas, two-year associate’s stages and even three-and
four-year specialised bachelor’s degrees.
Indian college students matriculating to schools below
Student Partnership Program (SPP) can practice for learn about allows thru SPP category.
Undergraduate /Bachelor Programs
Colleges and universities (both public and private) provide bachelor degrees. With a Bachelor’s degree, students are organized for expert careers and/or postgraduate study.
An honors baccalaureate diploma generally shows a greater diploma of awareness in the honors subject, as nicely as a greater stage of tutorial achievement.
Applying to a Canadian post-secondary institution takes much planning and preparation. APR overseas provides all required information on the choice of programs, intakes, costs etc. so that you can make informed decisions. We take into account factors like test prep, university research, application submission and VISA in addition to completion of the current academic program, work commitments etc. to choke out a plan that is customized to your needs
Standardized Tests
Depending on your program of interest, the test requirements may vary. Determine which tests are required and device a test prep plan with a tentative test date in mind. Register and appear for the exams. The results may take 1-3 weeks depending on the type of test.
Don’t forget these supporting documents
Official Sealed Transcripts
Undergraduate Applicants: 9th - 12th std mark sheets & certificates. Graduate Applicants: Semester/ year wise mark sheets and/or consolidated statement of marks and degree certificates.
Third Party Transcript Evaluation
Determine if the university requires third party transcript evaluation as part of the application. Apply early for the evaluation so that the report reaches the university before the deadline.
Official Score Reports
Standardized test scores to be reported directly from the test agency to the university. Copies of the score-cards are sometimes accepted by the universities.
Personal Essay/ Statement of Purpose
Our Editorial Review team is well versed in the structure ideas and flow of a good SOP and we help students realize how they can write a strong and SOP.
Letters of Recommendation & Resume
Letter of recommendation play an important role in the application and choosing your potential recommenders is equally important. APR overseas Editorial team reviews resume for content, structure and grammar to provide feedback on the appeal of a resume.
Copy of Passport
Bank Statement
A recent bank statement with account holder’s name in English and balance in foreign currency, equivalent to one year’s expense at the university.
Financial Statement
Financial Statement/ Affidavit of Support signed by student and sponsor.Additional requirements as necessary (eg. portfolio, auditions, interview, additional essays).
SCHOLARSHIPS & LOANS
Cost of education is an important concern for students who aim to study abroad. Apart from tuition fees, students also have to plan for their other expenses like living, books & supplies, health insurance, transportation etc. Hence, it is imperative to understand the financial aspects of higher education abroad and scholarship opportunities available for international students.
Important Guidelines to improve your chances of Scholarships
Work on your finances
Assess your budget for higher education and funding options available to you. Students fund their education by any of the following means.
Improve your profile
Scholarships for international students are merit-based than need-based. Hence, improve your chances of scholarship by achieving high scores in academics and standardized tests (SAT, GRE, GMAT).
Location Matters
Choose your location wisely as cost-of-living and tuition vary to a greater extent across the countries.
Choose wisely
Be wise and choose universities which meet both your financial constraints and career goals. Public universities are considered cheaper than private institutions and many offer out-of-state tuition waivers for academically strong students.
Apply Early
Most universities have priority deadlines for students looking for scholarships. Applications for admission are automatically considered for scholarship, though some universities may have separate applications. Be sure to submit individual scholarship application by the deadline, if any.
FUNDING OPTIONS
These are funds held by any of the student’s immediate family member including parents which can be utilized for documentation and actual expenses, as long as they are willing to sponsor the student. Financial documentation in these cases should accompany a ‘Sponsorship letter’ or an ‘Affidavit of Support’ from the sponsors apart from the capability certificate.
Educational Loan
The number of students funding their education through bank loans is consistently increasing with a growth rate of about 15% each year. As per RBI’s regulations, banks in India are subsidizing student education loan for overseas studies under the priority lending sector (PSL) segment. Interest rates may vary with respect to the loan amount, course of study and the tenure with a moratorium period of one year from course completion or six months after getting a job, whichever is earlier.
Funds from Schools
Universities offer financial assistance to students who are academically outstanding. Usually, a student’s past academic records along with their performance in standardized tests (GRE/ GMAT/ SAT/ ACT) is considered.
The financial support may be from any of the following means;
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