Canada, over the years, has built for itself an excellent reputation for the education of international students with its diverse range of colleges and universities.

• Canada is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, with a high per-capita income.
• Canada is known for its quality of education and world-class universities.
• It is the second largest country in the world with a population of 32 million and ranks 7th among the most popular travel destinations in the world.
• Canada per capita expenditure on its education system is more than any other country in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
• Over the last three years, Canada’s inflation rate has remained one of the lowest in the industrialized world.
• International students can apply for their Permanent Residency after completing their studies if they qualify as per the existing rules and regulations.

Applying for a Course or Institute

Intakes

The academic year in Canada varies between provinces and institutions. Major intakes for studying in Canada are the Winter intake i.e. January and the Fall intake i.e. September. Furthermore, a limited number of specialized programs are offered in the summer session that commences in May.

English Language Requirements

All students must be fluent in English, as most courses are taught in it, if they are to succeed at university in Canada. A band score of 6.0+ for an undergraduate program and 6.5+ for a postgraduate program in the IELTS examination or its equivalent is desirable.

Provinces

Canada has 10 provinces with each one having its separate government. The education within each province is handled by its own government so rules and regulations may vary. However, all standards are kept extremely high and in accordance with a set national standard. Canada’s provinces are Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island etc.