CANADA STUDENT VISA

Update 28 March 2010 on English (IELTS) requirments both for SPP Students and General Canada Student Visa Students - Canadian High Commission and Consulate General in India will reject any student visa application including General Student, University Student or applying under SPP which does not include IELTS or has in valid IELTS less then overall 6.0 bands.This has come into effective from applications being submitted from May 2010 onwards.

Studying in Canada: More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year and even more come to Canada to learn English or French. Foreign students bring a rich culture to Canadian Colleges Universities. Your knowledge and skills are welcome in Canadian schools and Colleges. 

The provinces regulate education and schools in Canada.

SPP (Student Partners Program): The provinces regulate education and schools in Canada. Canada immigration has started a SPP (Student Partners Program) exclusively for India in which 20 Colleges and 18 added in months of March 2010 of Canada are participating in this program. This program is only limited to these 38 Colleges.
For list of 38 approved colleges, their locations and admission requirments: please click here for new 2010 SPP colleges names(more...<< 38 Approved College list under SPP program only >>).

Benifits of SSP - Student has to only show 1 year living expences and 1 year tution fee, where 80% of the amount has to be in the form of LOAN.

General Student Visa: We can also assist you in getting admission in following colleges and universities in Canada.

For details please click on college/university name to know more about avaliable courses:

Canadian Universities
University of Calgary, Calgary, (Alberta)
University of Manitoba, Winnepeg
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge & Calgary (Alberta)
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, (Saskatchewan)
University of Waterloo, London, Ontario (For MBA only)
University of Montreal, Montreal, (Quebec)
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, (Ontario)
Laurentian University, Sudbury, (Ontario)
Nipissing University, North Bay, (Ontario)
Queen's University, Kingston, (Ontario)
Trent University, Peterborough, (Ontario)
St. Thomas University, Fredericton, (New Brunswick)
Memorial University, (Newfoundland)
University of Phoenix, Vancover, (B.C.)

Canadian Colleges
Capilano College, Squamish, Sunshine Coast, North Vancover, (B.C.)
King George International College, Vancover, (B.C.)
Sproott-Shaw Community College, Vancover, (B.C.) & Calgary, (Alberta)
Pattison College, Vancover, (B.C.)
St. Clair College, Windsor, (Ontario)
Tourism Training Institute of Vancover, Vancover, (B.C.)
Dubrulle International Culinary & Hotel Institute of Canada, Vancover, (B.C.)
Malaspina University College, Nanimo, (B.C.)

Canadian Schools
Balmoral Hall School, Winnipeg, (Manitoba) (For girls)
Bodwell High School, Vancover, (B.C.)
Columbia Int'l College, Hamilton, (Ontario)
Dominion College, Toronto, (Ontario)
Dorset College, Vancouver, (B.C.)
Pickering College, New Market, (Ontario)
Queen Margaret's School, Duncan, (B.C.)
Ridley College, St. Catharine's, (Ontario)
St. John's-Kilmarnock School, Breslau, (Ontario)
St.John's International School, Vancover, (B.C.)

Benefits of Students Studying in Canada
There are many benefits for international students to study in Canada. Each benefit creates opportunities for the students to increase their international experience and improve their English. Here is a list showing all benefits for students and parents considering studying in Canada.
  1. - Students studying in Canada will get a chance to live and study in the Canadian Public School System, Private Catholic High School, or College and University.
  2. - Students can participate in athletic activities as well as in music programs.
  3. - Students interact and make friends with Canadian students thus improving communication in English.
  4. - Students may not have to complete some English language tests in order future continue study in a post secondary institution in Canada. (based on three years of study in Canada)
  5. - Parents and relatives can visit students in Canada subject to visa requirements.
  6. - Parents can stay in Canada with the students but can not work. (under 6 months)
  7. - Parents pay a one time fee to have their children study an entire year, this includes transportation, food, living expenses and education fees.
  8. - Students studying high school will live in a small community with the chance to travel and experience a friendly atmosphere.
Grey Matters Settlement Solutions INC., Canada and OCS-Consultants consule with the entire visa application process whether it is studying or for parents/spouse/children visitor visa/dependent to Canada.
  1. - Students completing High School in Canada can immediately start University in Canada when the semester begins, if they meet the qualifications. (based on 3 years of study)
  2. - Students can work in Canada while studying in University. (apply for "Open Work Permit") 
  3. - Students can complete an undergraduate and apply for a masters program.
  4. - When students finish University they have the opportunity to work in their field of study for up to 3 years. (if offered a full time position)
  5. - Parents have an excellent opportunity to apply for permanent residency to Canada.
  6. - It is a great experience for any student to engage in a different culture and living in a multi cultural society.
  7. - Students will have the opportunity for choose wide range of courses in different colleges/universities with low annual international student fee on the basis of matric/10+2/bachelor’s/master’s with the consultation of OCS-Consultants.
For more details or apply under study permit category please check requirements for obtaining /study permit.