Courses

There are significant differences in curriculum, assessment, and accountability policies among the jurisdictions that express the geography, history, language, culture, and corresponding specialized needs of the populations served. The comprehensive, diversified, and widely accessible nature of the education systems in Canada reflects the societal belief in the importance of education. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered in Canadian universities, as well as professional degree programs and certificates. Most institutions provide instruction in either English or French; others offer instruction in both official languages. In 2005, Canadian universities employed close to 40,000 full-time faculty members.

Beautiful country to Live

Many people from other parts of the world think of Canada as a very cold and snowy place. In some cities the temperature can get very cold in the winter. Warm air systems moving in from the Pacific Ocean bring more rain than snow to the Pacific coast, while colder temperatures further inland do result in snow. Most of Canada can get quite hot in the summer, often over 30 degrees Celsius to live in the world since 1994 according to the United Nations (UN) and the Economist Intelligence Unit have been recognized as world class cities in which to live and work, for their cleanliness and safety and for their cultural activities and attractive lifestyles.

Affordable Cost Studying

Studying in Canada is comparitively affordable for international students. Tuition fees in Canada vary across programs, universities and provinces. Generally degrees in professional schools like law, medicine and the MBA will have a higher tuition fee. Undergraduate program tuition fees: CAD 6,000 – 25,000 per year, Graduate program tuition fees: CAD 6,500 - 32,000 per year.

Rent costs will vary greatly depending on where you study, and if you live on or off campus. If you choose to live off campus you will likely pay around $600 a month to rent a room and at least $1,800 a month to rent an apartment.

The average cost for a foreign student for one school year (8 months) in an undergraduate program is C$11,903.

Colleges and Technical Institutions

Colleges and Technical Institutions are popular education choices in Canada. They offer professional programs of 1 to 3 years (often including a work term) that are highly applicable in the job market.

University Colleges

University Colleges combine Canadian university and college traditions, with a strong base of applied and academic programs offered in campus environments.A university college offers university degrees as well as college diploma and certificate programs. Students can expect to find a wide range of program choices at university colleges.

Universities are internationally known for the quality of teaching and research. They offer a broad range of courses and a full range of degrees from undergraduate to doctorates, and can also offer certificates and professional degrees. Fees for universities differ depending on the province, institution and program of study.

Academic Calendar

The university year in Canada usually runs from September to May. Some universities are on a semester system, the fall semester (Sept-Dec), and the winter semester (Jan-May), or trimester system, with all courses available even in the summer beginning May.

Documents required for Undergraduate Study

Students who are applying for a Bachelor program or another undergraduate course would be required to submit a secondary school report and transcripts of the qualifying exams.

The form should be filled out by a school authority like the principal or a headmaster. This form should indicate your whole school experience in relation to the other students in your class to help admission committees judge your performance in your own educational system. The school report should talk about your accomplishments during the school tenure.

Due to variation in the styles of scoring ask your school to attach a guide to the grading standards used in your educational system and your school. Also the ranking system used in your school should be clearly highlighted.

Transcripts should be translated by the issuing authority into English for those issued in a language other than English otherwise it may not be accepted by the University.

Documents required for Statement of Purpose

The Statement of Purpose is the single most important part of the application form, that will introduce the applicant to the admissions committee. It will also give a brief of the applicant’s current career path and professional interests and goals for the future.

Documents required for Letter of Recommendation

One of the most important elements of your college application is the Letter of recommendation. It is a signed statement from preferably a teacher who knows you well and has taught you in a subject that is related to the course you are applying to.