Applied Education in Canada: Colleges

Education in Canada

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Canada has become a beacon for immigrants, especially those in search of higher education opportunities. With more than 140 languages spoken in Toronto and a considerable part of the population being born abroad, it makes Canada an easy place for exchange students to adapt. People are attracted by the low level of crime, high life expectancy, a high-quality health care system, and cultural diversity.

For international students, the diploma is prestigious, but education is paid, and there are almost no scholarship programs. However, studying is the easiest and most reliable way to stay for permanent residence.

Practice-oriented education is valued in the country, so college education is very common. Philosophy, history, languages, and art are areas that are widely developed at Canadian universities. 

But if you need to get an applied specialty, then you should choose a program from one of the colleges. Studying there is much cheaper than at university, and there are small scholarships: from $400 to several thousand. But full coverage is not offered. The cost of studying in Canada, as in most countries, differs for local and international students. For foreigners, a year in college will cost $10,000—16,000, at university – $24,000 – 48,000.

Colleges have the status of higher educational institutions and offer professional courses for specialists from the 1st year to 3–4 years. Some educational institutions offer bachelor’s degree programs, but most often in partnership with a local or foreign university.

Popular areas of study: engineering, technical science, medicine, biotechnology, and business.

Employment in Canada

After completing a 2-3-year program at a public college or university, you can get a work permit for up to 3 years. If the program lasted a year, then the work permit will be up to the 1st year.

There are many jobs in Canada, and it is not difficult to get a job after graduating from college or university. During your studies, you can earn extra money: up to 20 hours a week, and during the holidays — up to 40 hours.

After graduation and 12 months of work, you can apply for a residence permit.

A university bachelor’s degree may be required to move up the career ladder. In this case, international students can use the following scheme:

To study at college for 2–3 years and get a work permit (work permit for up to 3 years)

to get a job and in a year to enroll in a bachelor’s degree part-time already as a resident of Canada.

When studying part-time, the student must gain a number of credits, the amount of which does not differ from full—time programs, but more time is given for this. In this case, it will be cheaper to study. The tuition fee will be the same as for local students.

How to choose a program?

The most difficult thing in the process of admission and moving to Canada is obtaining a student visa. The easiest way to get it is for a school graduate. The older the student, the more often they refuse a visa. 

The standard package of documents for admission includes a document of previous education, GPA, proof of identity, letters of recommendation and statement of purpose. The last is the most important. Motivation should be logically justified and understandable. You need to explain why and how this particular program in Canada will affect your personal and professional development.

To do this, you need to represent the specifics of the region. There are more universities and colleges in Ontario than anywhere else in Canada. The province borders the United States. New York, Boston and Washington are relatively close. This accelerates personal and career growth: more opportunities for practice, student exchange and work. Graduates of Ontario universities have the highest employment rate — 92%. In addition, the financial centers of the country, Toronto and Ottawa are located in this province. Francophone foreigners usually go to Quebec. There are more than 10 universities in the province where programs are taught in French.

It often happens that a student, having already arrived in Canada, is disappointed in the chosen direction. Expectations are not being met, and the wrong area of study is to blame for everything. Therefore, it is necessary to consciously approach the choice of profession. Some colleges help with this and conduct career guidance tests.

Conclusions:

  • Staying in Canada for permanent residence after graduation is quite simple;
  • Canada is not overpopulated, there are a lot of jobs, so there will be no problems with work both during study and after graduation;
  • If you don’t want to connect your life with science, then colleges are the best option;
  • College tuition is much cheaper than university;
  • The easiest way is to enter Canada after school, it is easier to get a visa

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