Prepare To Study in Canada

Canada is among the best study overseas destinations in the world. That is because Canadian degrees and certificates are widely universally recognized. Also, Canada has plenty of educational institutions with lots of degrees, and the cost of tuition is too affordable.

Perhaps, you are planning to study in Canada. Before you prepare to study in Canada, you should know every single detail about Canada’s educational systems.

How to prepare yourself to study in Canada

Different Programs and Schools

Canada has a separate education system in each province and territories. Canada’s education system consists of primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Whereas;

Primary schools include grades 1 to 8
Secondary schools include grades 9 to 12
Post-secondary schools include colleges, universities, and private career colleges, vocational and technical schools.

Get a Study Permit

Canada greets more than 130,000 international students each year. It is truly great news for international students. So, you are planning to study in Canada, but you need a Canadian study permit for that.

Apart from that, Canada has different language schools that teach English and French.

You can get more information on Canada’s education system in;

EduCanada– Information for international students about Canada’s education system
Ministries And Department Responsible For Education– Education information of each province and territory

Canada’s Designated Learning Institutions

In Canada, each province and territories approves a lot of schools for international students. These schools are known as Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

The international student must apply to DLI to get a study permit. Other than that, their application won’t be approved. All primary and secondary schools are under DLI.

Get a Study Permit Faster

If you want to get your study permit faster, depending on your country, you can get it through the Student Direct Stream (SDS). The government of Canada may try to process your SDS application within 20 calendar days. It may take longer, as well.

How to Apply in Designated Learning Institutions?

First and foremost, you need to choose a school or college or university where you will apply. Check each institution’s websites to know their application rules. Once you decided the institution, you must apply at least;

Six months before you apply for a primary or secondary school.
One year before you apply for a post-secondary program.

Contact that particular institution to get the following information on;

Application cost
Tuition fees
Health insurance

Language test requirement
Rent and other expenses to live in Canada

Then find the application form and fill out the form according to your choice. Then submit your application as per the institution’s demands. If you got selected as their student, they would send you an acceptance letter. You will need this letter to obtain a study permit.

Work as A Student

You can work in Canada as an international student if your study permit allows you to work both on and off-campus. The best part is you don’t need a work permit to work as a student.