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- 1. Quality EducationCanada holds a proud international reputation for high educational standard. Canadian degree’s are internationally equivalent to degrees from the United States or Commonwealth countries. To ens...
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- Choose Your Own AdventureYou’ve decided you want to continue your education by studying abroad – but what now? If you start with a simple web search on studying in Canada, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of informa...
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- Print, Fill, RepeatNow that you know where you are going, you can start planning how to get there. Paperwork is by far the most extensive (and labour intensive!) part of the application process, so part two of this lesson aims to b...
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- Print, Fill, Repeat – Win Valuable Prizes!You may have thought the paperwork was over in part two; unfortunately, you were wrong. There is still much more paperwork to do, but this next round of paperwork comes with fin...
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Studying English in Canada
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- If you are interested in learning English as a second (or third, fourth or fifth) language one of the best ways to learn is by studying in a country that speaks English. By immersing yourself in an English speaking culture you are ...
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How to choose an MBA program
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- The most important question to ask oneself when choosing an MBA program is “What contacts do I want to make in my MBA?”. To expand further, the best value that a person gets out of an MBA course is the value of creating a net...
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- Speaking notes for the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration at a lunch reception Mumbai, India, November 3, 2007 * * * * Na-Ma-STAY! (Hello!) Thank you for that kind introduction. On behalf of Canada’s Prime Mini...
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- Picking the Right School for YouPicking a university or college should be exciting, not intimidating or stressful. To make the process easier, we have designed the simple, 4-step Canadian School Finder that will match your personal inter...
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- If you’re a prospective student in Canada who is coming from India, you will find this step-by-step guide to your application process invaluable. If you have not yet decided on what program to apply for in Canada, we suggest that y...
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- If you are planning on going abroad for your post-secondary education, and have the US as a destination in mind, we’d like to share with you a few of the myriad reasons why Canada could be a better choice for prospective internatio...
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- Engineering is the discipline and profession of applying scientific knowledge and utilizing natural laws and physical resources in order to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that realiz...
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Canadian Higher Education
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- Much like the American higher education system, the Canadian post-secondary education system has two different paths that students can choose to follow. Note that despite the overall structure being the same (in terms of order of complet...
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- A totally biased, yet informative, discussion of post-secondary schools in Ontario, Canada Ever wondered how the Ontario post-secondary situation actually looks like from the perspective of a real Ontario post-secondary student? (T...
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- Help, I’m Afraid I Might Make a Mistake on My Application!Applying for a study program abroad can be a nerve-wrecking proposition, especially considering the stringent rules with respect to immigration and visa dispensation to pros...
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- Before You Begin: Preliminary Considerations The government of Canada has determined that in order to qualify to study in Canada, you must fullfill the following criteria: You must have been accepted by a school, college, university or o...
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Study in Canada Checklist
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- Before You Leave ChecklistTo help you kick-start your application process, consider including the following items in your checklist:Get to know your host country and local customs. Read up on current events, research the surroundings of ...
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- In this lesson, we will go through the form completion process from the point of view of an Indian prospective student. Devendra Shankar has been accepted to the University of Waterloo for a Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Mechani...
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- You’ve decided to become a student in Canada. Don’t let the prospect of a bureaucratic maze scare you out of a great opportunity. Get to know the system and the necessary steps you must take to get your Canadian academic career started. ...
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- If you are planning to come to Canada as an international student, one of your concerns is probably the financial aspect of your education plans. Along with awards and financial aid at home, you can also apply for work permits that allow...
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- It is vital for any student studying abroad to keep in touch with his or her family back home. Adding the cost of calling home can be an expensive addition to your already stretched budget. One of the most popular ways to keep in touch a...
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- An important checklist to get you from high school to college This checklist, adapted from About.com’s list, contains simple and important steps you should take while in high school to get admitted into the college of your dream...
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- Getting to Know Canadafrom the 2007 edition of Welcome to Canada – What You Should Know by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) The Canadian way of life Canada is an immense country. It is very diverse in its people, its...
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- If you are planning to come to Canada as an international student, one of your concerns is probably the financial aspect of your education plans. Along with awards and financial aid at home, you can also apply for work permits that allow...
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Canadian Weather Tips
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- Surviving the Weather in Canada Some countries get storms, hurricanes and tornadoes. Some have major earthquakes. Other countries host a volcano or are subject to a tsunami. Canada doesn’t. It’s got enough trouble with ...
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- An Evolving Information Society with Pioneering SpiritAlthough Canada is a relatively young country, it has a rich cultural make-up encompassing contributions from all continents. A large part of the multi-faceted Canadian identity is in...
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- Scholarships, the best way to finance your studies A Scholarship is defined as a financial award for a student scholar for the purpose of furthering their education. %{font-family:verdana}Education can be expensive. Very expensive....
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- Meal Plans vs. Cooking for YourselfMost dormitories at U.S. or Canadian colleges and universities are equipped with cooking facilities. However, for those who do not have the time or facilities to cook for themselves, there is the option...
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TOEFL Overview
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- TOEFL PBT & iBT: A Brief OverviewIf you are planning to study abroad, the TOEFL test is the one test that can take you anywhere. In fact, more institutions accept TOEFL test scores than any other test scores in the world — more than ...
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- International Student Internships and Co-opAre you an international student who wants to get both academic and work experience while abroad? Want to earn money while still achieving and learning through your program? Look no further, the...
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- S.I.N.Your Social Insurance Number is a nine digit code that you need in order to access Canadian programs, benefits as well as get paid for your work while you’re here. It doesn’t matter whether you are a Canadian citizen, a...
