STUDY IN CANADA

Canada borders are open for international students who want to study in Canada this year 2021.

 

The wide-ranging benefits and globally acclaimed higher education system of Canada attracts a large number of international students from around the globe. Canada is being preferred by international students including Pakistani students to study in Canada over other major potential studies abroad destinations like the US, UK, and Australia.  A major factor contributing to making Canada a favorite study abroad destination is definitely post-graduation visa opportunities and safety factors.

 

If you desire to study in a country that offers internationally recognized degrees at affordable costs then Canada is the right choice for you. 

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WHY STUDY IN CANADA?

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• Canada spends more per capita on its education system than any other country in the G-8 and is among the top three countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
   

• A degree from a Canadian university is recognized worldwide and as a result, international students who graduate from Canadian universities enjoy successful and prosperous careers.
   

• Canada's universities and colleges are world-renowned for their high standards, safe campuses, and educational excellence.
   

• They are at the forefront of the information technology revolution and ensure that their students are equipped for the 21st century.
   

• A degree from a Canadian university is considered equivalent to an American degree.
   

• The wide choice of schools in Canada includes major research institutions as well as small liberal arts schools and a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs
   

• Many Canadian Universities offer the opportunity to go beyond an ordinary degree by participating in international exchanges and co-operative work-experience programs or by participating in extra-curricular activities and athletics. Co-op work experience programs allow students to combine academic semesters with work terms that relate directly to their degree.
   

• Sports at Canadian universities and colleges are popular and competitive.
   

• Canada is a world leader in software development, telecommunications, aerospace engineering, urban transport, biotechnology, mining technology, and environmental industries.
   

• Canada offers a wide choice of 90 universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes, offering a wide range of programs.
   

• You will find excellent professors, reputable scientists, and world-renowned artists and writers a part of the faculty at Canadian universities.
   

• Outstanding facilities: First class libraries and sports facilities, museums and art galleries, theatres and concert halls: campuses have it all, including radio stations, newspapers, and stores that are run by students.
   

• With the latest in computer labs, wired classrooms, and Internet access from campus, you will find a world of technology at your fingertips.
   

• More than ninety universities span this country, which, according to the United Nations, offers the highest quality of life in the world.

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Here are the basic steps of the application process:

 

1. Choose a Program: Your program choice is one of the most important factors of your study permit application. You must present a strong case for studying in Canada in this particular program. We make program recommendations based on your work experience and education history. This will give you the best possible chance of submitting a successful application.
 

2. Apply to the School/College/University: After deciding on a program, we will help you prepare and submit your application. You need to have a letter of acceptance from a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI) before you can apply for a study permit.
 

3. Apply for a Study Permit: With your acceptance letter in hand, you’ll be ready to apply for your study permit. We will help you to prepare and submit your application to Canadian immigration authorities.

 

The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing program for those who are applying to study in Canada at a post-secondary designated learning institution (DLI). The SDS is available to legal residents who also reside in

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• China

• India

• Morocco

• Pakistan

• Philippines

• Senegal

• Vietnam

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About the SDS (Source by CIC Website)

Some international students can get their study permits faster by using the SDS. IRCC processes most SDS applications within 20 calendar days if the eligibility requirements are met.
 

Only applications submitted electronically are eligible for SDS processing. All paper applications are processed under the regular study permit application stream and are subject to the associated processing times.

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Foreign nationals who are eligible for SDS processing are still subject to all other eligibility and admissibility requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).

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Eligibility criteria

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The applicant must include the following documents to be eligible for SDS processing:

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1. proof of a valid language test result, completed within 2 years of the date the SDS application was received, showing either of the following:
    

   • an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in each language skill: listening, reading, writing, and speaking

   • a Test d’Evaluation de Français (TEF) score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of at least 7 for each ability: at least 310 for speaking, 249 for listening, 207 for reading, and 310 for writing
      

2. proof of a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAN$10,000 or more from any bank insured by the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) or any bank listed on the IRCC SDS web page
    

   The GIC must meet the following criteria:
    

   • When the GIC has been purchased, the bank provides a letter of attestation, the GIC certificate, the Investment Directions Confirmation, or the Investment Balance Confirmation to the applicant.

   • The bank holds the funds in an investment account or a student account that is inaccessible for release to the applicant until the applicant’s arrival in Canada.

   • Upon entry to Canada, the bank must validate the client’s identity before releasing funds to the study permit holder.

   • The applicant receives an initial disbursement upon identifying themselves, and the remaining funds are disbursed in monthly or bimonthly installments over a period of 10 to 12 months.
      

3. proof of full payment of tuition for the applicant’s first year of study

   
   This may be in the form of the following:
    

   • a receipt from the DLI

   • an official letter from the DLI confirming payment of tuition fees

   • a receipt from a bank showing that tuition fees have been paid to the DLI

   • proof that the tuition fee amount has been transferred into a repository account at the DLI to be applied to the tuition bill at a later date
      

4. letter of acceptance from a post-secondary DLI
    

5. most recent secondary or post-secondary educational transcripts
    

6. proof of completion of upfront medical examination from a panel physician for applicants
    

   • who have lived or traveled for 6 months in designated countries or territories during the year before coming to Canada