Newcomers to Canada: What will education look like for my children?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:16 +0000

In Canada, there is both a public and private education system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Canadian government subsidizes public education from kindergarten all the way through to the post-secondary level. On average, the government spends almost six percent of its GDP on education. In Canada, there is an age of […]

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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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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 to maintain status in Canada as a CEC candidate with an expiring PGWP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:50:03 +0000

Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool have not been invited to apply for permanent residence since the last-all program draw, nearly two months ago, on January 18. Since then, draws have been program-specific for candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), leaving many Post-Graduate […]

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More international students than ever are using PGWPs as a springboard to Canadian permanent residency

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:00:17 +0000

Many international students who graduate from eligible Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) utilize the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) to extend their stay in Canada in order to work and build a life in this country. Note: As defined by the Canadian government, a DLI is “a school approved by a provincial or territorial government […]

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What are my financial aid options as an international student in Canada?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:00:19 +0000

Financial aid is a big part of the post-secondary education picture across Canada. In fact, financial assistance plays such a prominent role in post-secondary education that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) releases a report detailing the efforts and results of the Canada Student Financial Assistance (CFSA) program every year. In the 2020-2021 version of […]

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Canada breaks record by welcoming over 550,000 new international students in 2022

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:35:18 +0000

New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows Canada welcomed a record 551,405 international students from 184 countries, in 2022. Discover your options to study in Canada In addition, as of December 31st, 2022, there are 807,750 international students holding valid study permits, another all-time high number. The number of study permits issued […]

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Why Calgary is a premier destination for international students coming to Canada

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:30:59 +0000

Calgary, the world’s third most livable city according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Livability Index 2022, is among the top destinations for international students looking to pursue education and immigration in Canada. Here’s why. Life as a post-secondary student in Calgary As valued members of the Calgary community, international students will be able to […]

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How to increase your chances for study permit approval

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:00:16 +0000

Canada continues to be one of the world’s most popular destinations for international students. With an excellent standard of education and internationally accredited schools—Canada hosts a huge number of students from abroad every year—welcoming close to 450,000 new international students in 2021 alone. While Canada does host many international students annually, there are also those […]

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10 tried and tested money management strategies for students

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:27:11 +0000

Managing money as a student can be challenging. There are multiple ways to navigate the costs that come with a post-secondary program. Students can work, cut back on their expenses and/or find creative ways to save money. Here are ten tried and tested strategies.

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