CONDITIONS TO STUDY IN CANADA
According to the latest survey by U.S News and World Report, Canada is in the top 2 best countries in the world for immigrants globally. Not only is Canada highly appreciated in the field of economy and income equality, but Canada is also a study abroad country with a recognized quality of education worldwide.
Education policies and human training system are also a great factor contributing to attracting international students to study in Canada. Because this country is lacking in human resources, especially specialized human resources. Canada is always open to all residents in the world, suitable for all ages with the need to study, work and settle in Canada.
The trend of studying in Canada is still quite popular, for those of you who just intend to study in this developed country, you need to understand the following requirements and necessary conditions to study in Canada, it will help You get the best results.
Here are 4 necessary conditions to study in Canada, only when you meet these conditions can you complete your student visa application.
Conditions of study
You can study in Canada at the high school, college, university or graduate level. However, no matter what level you study abroad, you need to have good academic results, the score must be from average or higher.
When applying for admission, any school in Canada considers your study results in Vietnam. The Canadian government is especially interested in your education, they consider the records quite carefully on this issue, it can be said that it is more difficult than the conditions to study in the US. If you have a plan to study abroad for yourself, you must definitely try to get good academic results.
Conditions for English proficiency
The problem of English ability is very necessary for international students when studying in Canada, because English is the main language of instruction in most schools in Canada. If you do not have a certain level of English, schools in Canada will still have a training program for you (ESL program). However, if your English is too weak, do not decide to study in Canada right away because you will easily feel frustrated when entering a new environment, which will slow down the learning process because it takes too much time to study. study English, and pay for these extra courses.
Some English requirements for all levels of study in Canada:
High school level: no English proficiency required
College: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 71 or higher
Undergraduate: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 or higher
Graduate: IELTS 6.7 or TOEFL iBT 90 or higher.
For students who are able to speak French, they can apply for admission to universities in the Quebec region, where many schools teach in French.
When is English not needed?
In the case of studying in Canada without English, it only happens when entering high schools, high schools. IELTS or TOEFL English certificates are not required, but it will be very inconvenient when studying or hindering communication.
Canadian high schools have a pre-test to help classify students into English classes based on the most accurate level.
Conditions of financial ability
The cost of studying in Canada is relatively not too high compared to other countries like the US or Australia. High school about 14,000 – 25,000 CAD, College from 8,000 – 18,000 CAD, University 15,000 – 25,000 CAD. And when considering the option to study in Canada 2020, you need to carefully calculate the total cost that you have to cover during your study abroad period, and must ensure financial ability for the amount of tuition + accommodation + living expenses, not just for the first year based on the savings book.
The financial proof to apply for a Canadian student visa normally consists of 2 parts:
Passbook: Usually the amount in your family passbook must be equal to or more than the total cost for 1 year you live in Canada, including tuition fees + accommodation + living + insurance (about 500-800 million VND). VND / year depending on the study program). The savings book must be valid for 6 months or more before the time of visa application.
Monthly Income: The Government of Canada pays special attention to the monthly collection of the applicant's parents. They believe that this money is really stable for your family to support you to study abroad. Therefore, your parents must have documents proving this monthly income clearly (from salary, business, trading ...). If your family cannot prove financial in this way, you should refer to the application for a Canadian student visa under SDS, perhaps it will be more suitable for your case.
>> See more about the cost of studying in Canada here
Requirements for health status
According to Immigration and Citizenship Canada, Visa applicants may be denied for health reasons, if their condition would pose a danger to public health or public safety.
To fully meet the conditions to study in Canada, you must be in good health, specifically not having infectious diseases, skin diseases. For lung disease and hepatitis you must be cured to be able to walk. For those who apply for a visa under the new SDS program, they must conduct a medical examination at least 1 week before the time of submitting the application to the Embassy.
On the other hand, the weather and climate environment in Canada is completely different from that in Vietnam, in the winter the weather is very harsh, the cold can make Vietnamese students shocked and easily catch the flu. degrade health by living in a cold climate. Therefore, the Canadian government will require you to undergo a medical examination at designated centers, this is the final condition that you need to pass.
H&A please note: Living in a completely unfamiliar environment can make you feel homesick, easily bored and affect your studies. To overcome this problem, you should participate more in extracurricular activities and volunteer activities. This will not only help you integrate more quickly with the way of life here, but will also help you get a more outstanding CV to score points with future employers.
>> See more Canada study route here
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