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Study

Canada is well known for its high standard education and living and is the most preferred destination for international students to pursue their studies and make their future. Every year Canada welcomes more than 100,000 students to study and explore amazing career opportunities.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada made some changes to the International Student Program. According to the new rules, the students can work part-time (up to 20 hours a week) without a work permit. It allows students to learn about Canada and its culture. It also allows students to work on-campus or off-campus.

 

Study Permit Outside Canada

More than 600,000 students come to study in Canada every year and even more come to the country to learn English or French.

What are the requirements?

You must:

  • Have been accepted by a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada.
  • Convince an officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your studies.
  • Prove you have the economic means to pay for the expenses of tuition fees, living and transportation costs for yourself and accompanying members during your stay in the country.
  • Have no record of criminal activity.
  • Produce any additional documents requested by the officer to establish your admissibility.
  • Complete a medical examination, if required.

Study Permit Inside Canada

If you are in Canada as a visitor and wish to apply for a study permit to attend a designated learning institution, you may be able to do so from within Canada. As of June 1, 2014, certain foreign nationals may apply for and receive a study permit from within Canada. These include:

  • minor children studying at the primary or secondary level;
  • exchange or visiting students; and
  • students who have completed a short-term course or program of study that is a condition for acceptance at a designated institution.

Upon successfully graduating from the program of study, the student receives a Graduate Work Permit for a minimum of one to a maximum of three years.

 

Students can apply to become the permanent resident of Canada after their studies. Please visit the “Immigrate” section of the website for information on becoming permanent Canadian resident.

 

ESL

Whether you’re already in Canada and you need to upgrade your language skills for work or school, or whether you’re abroad and want to come to the country for an intensive English Language course, Canada has a wide range of ESL courses available for you to choose from. From high-end business-oriented programs to free community options, there’s an ESL course that will fit your needs. It’s just a matter of finding the right one for your particular situation. Let’s dive down and see what choices are out there for you.

 

PRIVATE LANGUAGE INSTITUTES IN CANADA

These institutes generally offer ESL courses that are shorter in terms of the length of the course but are intensive with a lot of hours of instruction per week. The cost is often over $500 for a 2-week basic course but can vary depending on the option you choose. Because the courses generally last for a range of 2 to 24 weeks, you often don’t have to get a study visa as your visitor visa generally allows you to stay in Canada for up to 6 months at a time. And if you’re already living in Canada, the short but intensive schedules fit in nicely with your other work, school, or family responsibilities.

Please note that some private institutes do offer ESL courses that last from 24 to over 40 weeks which means in those cases you will need a student visa if you are coming from abroad. As well, most private institutes may charge administrative and other fees so please check with the institution you wish to attend before putting together a budget.

 

PUBLIC INSTITUTES/COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES WHICH OFFER ESL IN CANADA

As well as specialized private ESL schools you can take English as a second language courses at certain public institutions in Canada. For example, in Ontario, many colleges offer ESL courses as a way to ensure that international students can upgrade their language skills in order to get the most out of the rest of the courses. In order to take an ESL course at an Ontario college you must:

  • Have an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or it’s equivalent
  • Undergo an assessment (usually by taking an English-language test like TOEFL or IELTS) in order to assign you a level of English ability.
  • Some of the more advanced ESL courses may require you to complete a beginner’s English course beforehand.

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