How SAIT invests in the success of international students to Canada

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:30:58 +0000

Mental health is an important consideration for international students deciding where they want to pursue their education abroad. According to a survey of over “10,000 prospective students from 181 countries” “there has been a 14% increase in the percentage of students who say that a university’s mental health support services are very important” since 2020. […]

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New to Canada? Protect Yourself from Financial Fraud

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:15:28 +0000

Fraudsters may target newcomers who are not familiar with the Canadian financial system and its regulations. Financial fraud can have long-lasting effects on your credit history[1] and financial security. To stay safe and confident, it is a good idea to educate yourself on what financial fraud is, the common types of fraud that target newcomers, […]

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International student life in Calgary compared to the rest of Canada

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:19 +0000

Moving away from home in pursuit of higher education can be a life-changing experience, one that many international students find fulfilling and satisfying. In fact, in 2019, Times Higher Education reported that Canada (along with New Zealand) was one of the two most popular “study-abroad” countries among international students in terms of likelihood to recommend.   […]

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How an ECA Helped Kirti Find Her Home in Canada

Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:00:52 +0000

Kirti Tambe was seeking new opportunities when she moved from India to the United States in 2013 to pursue a master’s degree from New York University (NYU). After receiving an undergraduate degree in computer science and engineering in India, Kirti was led to NYU by a desire to experience life outside of her home country. […]

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Canadian Tax Return Basics for Newcomers to Canada

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:00:40 +0000

As a newcomer to Canada, one important thing you may need to learn about is the Canadian tax system; including the process of filing a tax return. A tax return is a document that you file with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that reports your income, deductions, and credits for a given tax year. Filing […]

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8 Tips for the Speaking Component of your CELPIP Test

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:25:08 +0000

In this post, we have put together 8 helpful tips for the Speaking component of the CELPIP Test. We’ve heard from many of our test takers that the speaking component of an English proficiency test is one of the most challenging parts of proving their language skills. Follow these 8 strategies to gain confidence and […]

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IELTS Writing Task 2: Preparing to write, how to generate ideas

Credit to Author: IELTS| Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:30:18 +0000

Many students start writing before planning what they are going to say. This could lead to a writing response which is disorganized and could negatively affect their score. In this blog, we’ll look at how you can improve your writing skills and suggest some ideas for effective planning so that you are ready for test […]

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Want to protect your money as an immigrant or refugee to Canada? Avoid these fringe banking mistakes

Credit to Author: Windmill Microlending| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:30:31 +0000

Regulated by the federal government, Canada’s banking system is considered among the world’s safest and most stable. However, immigrants and refugees can sometimes find themselves being taken advantage of by fringe financial services in Canada like payday loan companies, cheque-cashing outlets, rapid-refund tax outlets or pawn shops. As a result, they can lose their hard-earned income […]

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10 tips for IELTS General Training Writing

Credit to Author: IELTS| Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:30:26 +0000

Do you need help with the IELTS writing section? In this post, we will look at what you need to know about the IELTS writing section in the General Training test so that you can be ready for success on test day. 1) Know the format You are expected to complete two tasks in 60 […]

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8 FAQs about Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs) from WES applicants immigrating to Canada

Credit to Author: World Education Services| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:38 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires applicants who are pursuing Canadian immigration pathways, the Express Entry pathway in particular, to submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). Every ECA submitted by a prospective Canadian immigrant is reviewed by IRCC to assess the equivalency of educational credentials (degrees, diplomas, certificates, and so on) earned in other […]

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