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India visa processing will slow, according to Canada’s Immigration Minister

October 23, 2023 admin Canada, immigration minister, India, IRCC, marc miller, sds, study in Canada, study permit, vac

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:56:16 +0000

The ongoing diplomatic dispute between Canada and India will result in slower visa processing of Indians looking to come to Canada. Update: IRCC has said it expects its processing of India visas to return to normal by “early 2024”. This was just confirmed by Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller in a press conference in Ottawa […]

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Five reasons to choose Canada – and TOEFL iBT® – for study abroad

October 10, 2023 admin English, ets, International students, language test, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada, study permit, toefl

Credit to Author: TOEFL| Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:09:21 +0000

You’re considering study abroad. With all the opportunities abound, you might be wondering, where do I begin? One of the first decisions you’ll make is figuring out where you want to study. You may be looking into which country to study in, or which college or university to choose within a particular destination. If it’s […]

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Canada’s international student population continues to soar

October 2, 2023 admin immigration minister, International student, International students, IRCC, marc miller, sds, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:16 +0000

Canada is a top destination for international students. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has shared that Canada is on track to host around 900,000 international students in 2023. However, recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) suggests that number may be low. Discover your options to study in Canada An internal policy document has […]

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Senators release new report on improving the integrity of Canada’s international student program

September 21, 2023 admin canada international student, canada international student program, canada senate, canada study permit, designated learning institution, dli, guide for international students, international education, international student integrity, international students canada, sds, study, study in Canada, study permit canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:02:49 +0000

Four members of Canada’s Senate released a report on September 20, outlining how to strengthen the integrity of the country’s international student program. While the report suggests that international students are beneficial to Canada’s economy, as well as its social and cultural landscape, there are also a myriad of integrity issues within Canada’s international student […]

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How SAIT emphasizes international student diversification on its campus

September 11, 2023 admin Alberta, Calgary, designated learning institution, dli, immigration, International students, pgwp, sait, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:00:30 +0000

At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, international students have come from over 140 countries to pursue higher education in Canada. Accordingly, SAIT is one of the most globally diverse schools in this country, a vital characteristic of many of Canada’s best post-secondary educational institutions. Need support or have questions about applying […]

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Study in Canada: What we know about IRCC’s proposed Trusted Institutions Framework

September 5, 2023 admin COLLEGE, dli, immigration minister, International students, IRCC, marc miller, sds, student direct stream, study, study permit, trusted institution framework, University

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:02:52 +0000

CIC News has obtained more details on IRCC’s proposal to introduce a “Trusted Institutions Framework” for Canadian colleges and universities in 2024. As reported by ICEF, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is exploring introducing a two-tier model for study permit issuance as a means of strengthening the integrity of Canada’s international student program. Designated […]

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Want to study in Canada? Get ready for CAEL with these free webinars and resources

August 17, 2023 admin cael, english test, International students, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: CAEL| Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:36 +0000

With CAEL now accepted for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applications, we are excited to help our test takers prepare for their tests. Sign up for our live webinar on August 30: “Get the Facts and Know You are Prepared with the CAEL English Test” We are pleased to offer a variety of free resources, including […]

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IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization

August 12, 2023 admin cael, Canada, celpip, Express Entry, ielts, immigration, IRCC, ircc language testing, language testing, pearson, pte, sds, study

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:30:21 +0000

On August 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the criteria it uses to determine whether to approve a language testing organization. IRCC requires language tests for economic class permanent residence applicants as well as Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants to ensure the candidates meet the required level of English or French language proficiency. […]

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New language tests now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream

August 10, 2023 admin cael, celpip, designated learning institutions, dli, ielts, ielts academic, ielts general training, International students, international students in canada, pearson english test, sds, student direct stream, study, study in Canada, study permit, studying in usa vs. canada, toefel

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:58 +0000

As of today, August 10, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating four newly approved English language tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. The new list of approved language tests include: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General; Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL); and Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic; Test […]

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International Students to Canada: Get the Facts and Know You are Prepared with the CAEL English Test

August 1, 2023 admin cael, english test, International students, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada, study permit, webinar

Credit to Author: CAEL| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:59:55 +0000

If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment and increasing your chances of admission to a Canadian college or university, then this webinar is for you. CanadaVisa invites you to join us for our free, live, and interactive webinar: Get the Facts and Know You are Prepared with the CAEL […]

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