Planning to Study in Canada? A Checklist for International Students

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:45:36 +0000

Studying in Canada can be an exciting and life-changing experience for international students. Before you start your journey, however, there are a few recommended steps you should take to help ensure a smooth transition. Here’s a checklist of things you could do before coming to Canada as an international student. Sign up to our upcoming […]

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Planning to Study in Canada? A Checklist for International Students

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:45:36 +0000

Studying in Canada can be an exciting and life-changing experience for international students. Before you start your journey, however, there are a few recommended steps you should take to help ensure a smooth transition. Here’s a checklist of things you could do before coming to Canada as an international student. Sign up to our upcoming […]

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

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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CAEL and CELPIP are now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS)

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2023 09:05:54 +0000

We are pleased to announce that international students looking to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution can now choose a Canadian-made English language proficiency test when applying for a study permit with the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that starting on August 10, 2023, the Student Direct Stream […]

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Federal Court rules IRCC can refuse Canadian study permit applications due to low grades

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The Federal Court has ruled that it is reasonable for an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) visa officer to refuse a study permit application if the applicant has low grades from a previous program of study in “core courses” or “core subjects” that are related to their intended program of study in Canada. Discover […]

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Prepare for IELTS by learning English in Canada

Credit to Author: IELTS| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:33 +0000

Are you planning on getting a study permit to learn English in Canada? If so, read on to find out why this is a great idea with many benefits. Learning English in Canada can be a great way to improve your language skills and prepare for the IELTS test. Following this, you can open up […]

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Coming to Canada to study? How to get your study permit

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:38:14 +0000

Studying abroad can be an exciting adventure. To help you get started there are a few things that you should be aware of if you plan to come to Canada as an international student.    Study permit[1]: What you need to know A study permit is a document from the Government of Canada that allows […]

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Exploring the Student Direct Stream for studying in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:00:57 +0000

Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a fast-tracked program designed to accelerate the study permit process for qualified international post-secondary students. Presently, the SDS program aims to quickly provide foreign students from the following 14 countries with a permit to study in Canada: Countries Eligible for the SDS Program Antigua and Barbuda Brazil China Colombia […]

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What is the Student Direct Stream?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:00:17 +0000

Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a program designed to expedite applications for a study permit for international students from 14 countries. Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will aim to process applications of individuals applying through this program within 20 days. The eligible countries are: Antigua and Barbuda; Brazil; China; Colombia; Costa Rica; India; […]

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Canada commits to attracting and retaining more international students

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have released their response to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM); on needed measures to attract, aid, and protect international students coming to, and already in Canada. Discover your options to study in Canada CIMM is an internal government committee that studies matters […]

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