STUDENT VISA

In the Canadian educational system, there are both publicly funded and private institutes. These include community colleges or technical institutes, career colleges, language schools as well as universities and university colleges. But since the education system comes under a provincial jurisdiction, it may differ in different provinces, but a general high standard is maintained.

General requirements for-
Undergraduate studies:

• Successful completion of secondary academic studies equivalent to the Canadian secondary school academic program
• Strong academic records
• Proof of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB)

Graduate Studies:
• Completion of undergraduate program from a recognized university
• Strong academic records and reference letters
• Standardized tests like Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Please note that many Universities may vary with different Universities and they may have their own set of admission tests.

Visa for Canada:
Besides acquiring a student’s visa to study in Canada, one also has to meet the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations. Only successful compliance with the same will yield a student permission to enter Canada.

One needs to submit the following documents along with their visa application:
• Completed Student Application form.
• Completed Supplementary Questionnaire (students and postdoctoral researchers)
• Official acceptance letter from the chosen Canadian university, college or technical institute.
• In case plan to study in Quebec, a Certificate of Acceptance from the province of Quebec.
• TOEFL/IELTS scores, if applicable.
• Passport, valid for at least one year from the planned date of entry to Canada, plus valid passports of any accompanying dependents.
• Bank draft for the applicable visa processing fees.

A student must substantiate his/her ability to pay for the tuition fee, pay for day-to-day living for himself and his family, and pay for return ticket back to the country of origin once the program comes to an end. Once the essential documents have been submitted, a student may be called for an interview with a Canadian Visa Officer. Thereafter a student along with his accompanying family members would be instructed on taking a medical examination. On successful completion of the required formalities, the candidate would be issued a visa if there are no other concerns with the application.