Getting an education in a foreign country is a great option for students today.
Here are some easy steps to help you study in Canada.
Canada is ranked third in student attraction as there are over 300,000 international students in Canada now
1) SELECT A PROGRAM
This is the first step, and it determines the rest.you choose a program that you are passionate about or that helps you in your career path.
2) APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP
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3) PREPARE YOUR FINANCES
Studying in Canada can cost between $10,000- $40,000(less if given a scholarship) per year, depending on where you are studying, and how long you are studying.
4) FIND A SCHOOL
Choose a school that is within your budget and offers the course you want to study. Most importantly, ensure that it is a DLI (Designated Learning Institution) because if you want to study in Canada for more than 6 months, you will need a Canadian study permit, which only a DLI can provide.
If you also want to work in Canada after graduation, ensure that the program/school you are choosing has a PGWP ( Post Graduate Work Permit).
5) CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM
Every school has a general entrance requirement and a program-specific entrance requirement. Ensure you meet all the requirements for both.
6) SUBMIT A SCHOOL APPLICATION
School applications can be submitted either online or on paper.
There are a few documents that are required by most schools when submitting a school application.
There are:
School Application
Passport Copy
Application Fee
Letter of Intent
If you submit these and the admissions office reviews them and informs you that you have been given a spot, then you will be given an LOO (Letter of Offer).
7) PROCESS LOO:
A LOO simply states that you have been given a conditional application in which you need to send some documents to convert it to a LOA (Letter of Acceptance).
These documents are:
Returning and signing your LOO
Transmitting your official transcript
Paying your security deposit
7) APPLY FOR A STUDY PERMIT AND STUDENT VISA
When applying for a study permit and student visa, all these steps have to be followed:
Fill in application forms.
Uploading necessary documents (e.g., LOA)
Writing a letter of intent
Pay application fees
After you have submitted your study permit, you will have to wait for a decision from CIC (Citizen and Immigration Canada).
If your application is approved, Congratulation
If it is rejected, consider reapplying or seeking legal help from RCIC (Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant).
