Internationally recognized degrees
Canada boasts a wide range of quality educational institutions for both degrees and diplomas in technical and professional disciplines. Over 106,000 international students attend Canadian colleges and universities. This means that you can meet people from around the world as well as people from your own country.

Possibility to work in Canada after study
International students who have graduated from a Canadian university or college have the opportunity to work in Canada for up to one year after they receive their degree or diploma. International students can work on campus without a work permit. Plans are being made to allow international students to work off-campus, too.

A safe, stable country
Canada is a peaceful, politically stable, and safe country. There are laws that protect the rights of the citizens and the country is relatively unaffected by natural disasters. Almost 65 per cent of international students involved in a 1999 CBIE survey cited Canada's reputation as a safe country as an important reason for deciding to study here.

Excellent health care
Compared to other countries, medical insurance is inexpensive in Canada yet the services that Canadian hospitals provide are among some of the most advanced and accessible in the world.

Learn or improve another language!
For over a century, Canada's two official languages (English and French) have been taught as second a language. International students often choose to take language courses before beginning a regular academic program.

A multicultural country
Canada has a national policy for multiculturalism and works to ensure that people's customs and traditions are preserved and respected.

Welcoming to International Students
Canadians can be reserved with newcomers but are generally very welcoming and respectful of differences. Educational institutions encourage new students from abroad and many have targets to increase their numbers of international students. One thing is for sure--your time in Canada will be something that you will never forget!

Education System
Canada offers a wide choice of over 90 universities and 150 colleges and technical institutes, featuring virtually every program imaginable.

Education in Canada is provided, funded and overseen by federal, provincial, and local governments. Education is within provinicial jurisdiction and the curriculum is overseen by the province, without a ministry of education at the federal or national level. Education in Canada is generally divided by Elementary (Primary School, Public School), followed by Secondary (High School) and Post Secondary (University, College). Within the provinces under the department of education, there are district school boards administering the educational programs.[2] Education is compulsory up to an age of 16.

There are significant differences between the education systems of the different provinces of Canada. Secondary schooling in Canada could go up to Grade 11, 12 or 13, depending on the province unlike in India, where Grade 12 is standard all over the country.

Pre-University
Pre-University and secondary education combined are sometimes referred to as K-12 (Kindergarten through Grade 12).

Post Secondary Education
Post secondary education is offered by four types of educational institutions...

Universities
Canadian universities are largely public funded, and, as a result, offer consistently high quality education at lower tuition rates for international students than their counterparts in competing countries. They offer a broad range of courses and degrees from Undergraduate to Doctorate and also Certificate and Professional Degrees.

University Colleges
As a component of the Canadian university system, University Colleges offer students a choice of either academic oriented University Degree programmes or the more practical-oriented College Diplomas and Certificates. As a part of the Canadian college system, university colleges are distinguished by their strong student support services, small classes and strong campus environments. They also offer combined degree/diploma programmes and university transfer programmes.

Community Colleges and Technical Institutes
They typically have a more vocational-related curricula, with small classes, off-campus course offerings, a greater ratio of laboratory space to class room space, and an interactive teaching style. The uniqueness of Canadian colleges lies in the combination of employer-centered curricula. These institutes have the primary function of responding to the training needs of business, industry, and public service sectors. Most colleges and technical institutes offer diplomas and certificates rather than degrees, however, more and more now grant degrees and applied degrees.

Technical / Career College
This is a privately owned and operated school with the main objective of preparing students for the job market after a short period of instruction. The emphasis at career colleges is on practical skills over a broad range of programmes. They specialize in such areas as business, computers, and secretarial skills. Although privately owned, these institutes are provincially approved and regulated, ensuring that programmes standards and quality are maintained.

The living expenses range from CDN $ 7,200-11,000 per year. The expenses are high in big cities like Montreal and Vancouver

Scholarships
There are various organisations within Canada that administer scholarship programs but they are usually for graduate students and professors who are studying or researching a specific subject; Canadian studies is a typical area for which scholarships are awarded. Limited financial assistance is available for international students coming from abroad. However, some schools may offer scholarships (based on academic merit) specifically for foreign students.

Admission
The academic year usually starts in September and ends in May, and is normally divided into two semesters. Some institutes operate on a semester or trimester system and admit students in January and/or May as well as September. Many institutes offer a limited number of courses and special programmes during the summer session.

Application Procedure
In most Canadian universities and colleges, the academic year is divided into two semesters, the fall semester (Sept-Dec), and the winter semester (Jan-May), with a short vacation at Christmas. Many colleges also offer a summer semester beginning in May.

University deadlines for the September session vary from institution to institution, though are generally from mid December to the end of March.
Colleges may have a rolling admission policy and will accept applications while processing time still permits.

Documents Required for Admission
1. Application Form
2. Application Fee (if applicable)
3. Marksheets – 10th, 12th , Graduation (all years)
4. Transcripts
5. IELTS /TOEFL/ SAT/GRE/ GMAT – Marksheets
6. Letter of recommendation
7. Resume
8. Statement of Purpose
9. Work Experience Letter

Standardized Tests
Many Courses and Universities in Canada require you to take one of the standardized tests like GRE, GMAT along with English Proficiency tests like TOEFL, TWE and IELTS.

Visa
Visa Procedure
All International students are required to obtain a Study Permit (Student Visa) before going to Canada for studies.
The Canadian High Commission uses the services of VFS (Visa Application)

Documents Required for Student Visa:
1. Completed Student Application form
2. Completed Supplementary Questionnaire for students and     postdoctoral researchers
3. Official letter of acceptance from Canadian university, college or     Technical Institute
4. Certificate of Acceptance from the province of Quebec (Only if you     plan to study in province of Quebec)
5. TOEFL/IELTS scores if applicable
6. Passport, valid for at least one year from the planned date of entry     to Canada, plus valid passports of any accompanying dependants
7. Bank Draft for the applicable visa processing fees
8. Proof of Financial Support