SDS STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM
Currently, the CES program has been discontinued since June 2018 and has been replaced by the SDS program. So how are these two programs different? Let's go with H&A to find out ✌
What is CES and SDS??
CES and SDS are generally programs that support faster student visa processing for international students when applying to study in Canada.
Specific:
♆ CES (Canada Express Study):
Is a faster student visa application program for students studying at the Association of Colleges and Institutes in Canada (CICan). The biggest advantage of this program is faster visa processing and no need to submit financial documents. To get a Canadian student visa quickly under this priority policy, students must meet the following requirements:
- Must be admitted to one of the Colleges of the Association of Colleges and Institutes in Canada (CICan) schools, with proof of having paid tuition for 1 year at that school.
- IELTS 5.0 or higher, no subject less than 4.5
- Must purchase a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) worth CAD 10,000 from Scotia Bank in Canada to cover living expenses for the first year of study.
- Visa application must be submitted at least 60 days before the date of admission.
- Student health check before submitting visa application 1 week.
☘SDS (Study Direct Stream):
Is a form of streamlining visa procedures for students in four countries: Vietnam, India, China, and the Philippines to study at universities and colleges in Canada, reducing financial documents. The program will initially be tested in 4 countries and then widely applied throughout Asia. The program also aims to tighten the selection of students to prolong the program of visa applications without financial proof. SDS is supported by Scotiabank, helping students to obtain a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) to meet their financial reporting needs when studying abroad under the above category. Conditions to apply the SDS program are as follows:
- Students are admitted to a full-time study program of a public post-secondary institution such as a university, college, or CÉGEP institute.
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (No skill less than 6.0) valid within 2 years
- Purchase a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a nominated bank worth $10,000 CAD
Proof of payment for 1 year of tuition
- Health check before submitting application at least 1 week
Comparison between CES and SDS
Basically, SDS is not too different from the CES program that was in effect in Vietnam two years ago. However, SDS still has its own requirements, raising the question whether this program will be applied in Vietnam in the near future and what will be the future of CES?
❀ Common point:
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SDS and CES |
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Characteristics |
Both simplify the process of preparing as well as considering visas for international students to study full-time educational institutions in the territory of Canada through the form of reduced financial proof. |
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Conditions apply |
Students need to meet entry requirements such as: - Purchase a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a nominated bank worth $10,000 CAD - Pay the full tuition fee for the first year of study - Health check at least 1 week before submitting the application |
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Advantage |
- Reduce financial documents - Create conditions to study in Canada for students who have difficulty in proving their finances |
❀ Distinctive:
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CES program |
SDS Program |
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Phạm vi áp dụng |
55 colleges and universities affiliated with CICan participate in the CES program Students do not have many options in choosing a school |
Post-secondary public institutions such as universities, colleges, and CÉGEP institutes in Canada The range of schools can be expanded beyond the CES program |
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Participating school system |
Mainly colleges, few universities |
The list expands to add more universities |
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IELTS Entry Requirements |
Minimum IELTS 5.0 (no band less than 4.5) |
Minimum IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)
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☞ Compared to CES implemented in recent years, it can be seen that the SDS Canada study abroad program brings more benefits to international students.
(▀̿Ĺ̯▀̿ ̿) Here, H&A will check with you the list of necessary documents to study in Canada in the form of SDS
1. Register online:
- Fill out the Study permit application form according to the instructions
- Application fee: $150 CAD
- Biometrics Fee: $85CAD
2. Required documents (scan to PDF)
- Valid passport.
Note: the validity of the passport is longer than or equal to the period of study in Canada because the Embassy will only issue a visa up to the period of validity of the passport, if it is shorter, it is required to apply for a new passport and visa.
- A copy of the health examination certificate at the designated examination facility
- A copy of the Letter of Consent issued by the Canadian school/educational institution
- Proof of first year tuition payment
- GIC Secured Investment Certificates from Designated Banks
- IELTS score of 6.0 or higher with no skill less than 6.0
- Degree, transcript of the last 3 years of study
- Criminal record number 2.
☞ SUPPORT FROM H&A
H&A understands the difficulties and problems of parents and students on the journey to study abroad.
H&A is ready to accompany you on your journey to study in Canada, please contact us for support and answer any questions.
Free support services from H&A include:
✓ Free consultation to study in Canada, economical solution.
✓ Advice on choosing the right school, major and course.
✓ Support in applying for admission, tracking progress, receiving confirmation letters from the school.
✓ Advice on accommodation, study abroad budget, support to book air tickets, equip skills before leaving.
