Most students in India have thought about pursuing foreign education. Among the many destinations that Indians end up choosing is Canada. The decision to study in Canada can get attributed to many factors like the nation’s welcoming immigration policy.
The Express entry system that grants additional points to Canadian education. According to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada), the number of students in the country from India grew by 40% in 2018.
Join an IELTS Institute
Every year, Canada study visa for Indians gets issued in large numbers, and if you want to pursue higher education in Canada, then there are specific requirements. One of the most important is the IELTS test to prove your level in the English language to speak, read, write, and listen satisfactorily.
Many experts suggest joining an IELTS institute, which you can trust. British IELTS is one of the best IELTS institutes in Chandigarh region. You can join the institute to get trainers with years of experience and small-sized classes to give you the maximum focus. It also provides weekend classes for professionals.
It’s online arm, eBritish IELTS is also a great way to prepare for IELTS. If you can’t find time to go to the institute, then you can stay at home or study from anywhere and anytime. It provides affordable courses for all three levels of English
– Basic – 6 weeks
– Intermediate – 4 weeks
– Professional – 2 weeks
Basic is the lowest level of English level to Professional, which is the highest level.
Get a Good Score in IELTS
Preparing for IELTS is not a cakewalk, and if you want to study in Canada, then you need an average IELTS score of 6.5. Some courses may require a high band score. All of this needs a good foundation in the language.
There are some useful tips suggested to get a good IELTS band score:-
- It is advisable to start the preparation early, be consistent in practice, and frequently monitor your progress.
- Try to master English grammar systematically.
- Try to have regular communication with as many people as possible in English.
- Watch and listen to English content daily in different accents like Movies, Television shows, especially lifestyle and cultural shows, Documentaries, News channels, Podcasts.
- Read classic materials, news, magazines, and articles to study their sentence formation, vocabulary, and structure of paragraphs to understand the proper way to explain a topic.
- Join a trusted IELTS training institute to adhere to tasks and preparations in a structured format.
- Take mock tests and practice tests to get a reality check and feedback on your level of preparation for the IELTS exam.
- In the last stages of IELTS test preparation, an attempt at least 1 full-length IELTS mock test to mentally getting prepared for the final examination.
Get Acceptance Letter
After getting a good band score now the most considerable part is the acceptance letter from the certified institute, which will lead you to get a study visa to Canada.
These are some of the requirements: in the letter of acceptance to get a study visa or permit-
- Full name of the applicant student, date of birth, and official mailing address.
- The ID number of students, if applicable.
- Name of the institute and official contact person.
- Contact information about the institute.
- DLI number.
- Licensing information of the institute, if it is a private institute.
- The kind of school or institute.
- Name of the study program, level, and the year of study into which students get accepted.
- Study program’s estimated duration of the estimated date of completion when the study program gets completed.
- The start date of the study program.
- The latest date for the filing of a study visa when the student may register for the study program.
- Is the study program part-time or full time?
- The approximate tuition fees for the first year of the study program and scholarship or financial add (if applicable)
- Details of a work placement or internship that is required, if applicable.
- The expiry date of the letter of acceptance.
- If there are special requirements to get a letter of acceptance.
- DLI in Quebec will require a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (QAC).
Prepare and Submit Your Study Permit Application
To Study in Canada, you require a Canada study permit. There is a process that needs to get followed to get to that final step.
These steps are:-
- Documents
If you want to apply for a study permit, you need:-
– Acceptance letter from a Designated Learning institution (DLI).
– A valid passport or travel document.
– Proof to support yourself and family members if they are coming with you.
- Fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
You have to pay the biometrics fee in most cases. Once you have paid the biometrics fees, you have 30 days to give you biometrics in person. The consulate will send a letter with the information on how and where to give your biometrics.
- Additional documents
If your application is incomplete, they may ask you to
– An interview with Canada officials in your country.
– Additional information
If required
– Medical exam
– Police certificate
– Update the application if there is any change in address, telephone number, or any other contact information.
Ready to Join Canada
The process is complete, you have all the documents available, and now you are prepared to enter Canada to start the journey of your academic journey. These are the steps to follow:-
When you arrive, the border services officer will be the first to meet you. The officer will ask for
– Passport or travel documents.
– A few questions.
– You fulfill the requirements to enter Canada.
Documents needed
– A valid passport or travel document.
– Letter of introduction you received from the visa office when they approve your study permit containing the permit reference number.
– Copy of the valid letter of acceptance from the academic institute.
– Proof to show enough finance to support your stay in Canada.
– Letter of reference or any other documents visa office had told you to bring with you.
– The valid Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or Visitor Visa (Temporary resident visa)
Keep all your documents with you when you enter Canada.
Funds to be disclosed
If you happen to arrive in Canada with more than 10,000$, then you must tell the Border officer. If the information does not get disclosed and the money gets found, then you are liable for a fine. Amount can include
– Cash
– Banker’s drafts, cheques, traveler’s cheques or money orders
– Any securities that belong to you like stock, bonds, debentures or treasury bills, etc.
Conclusion
As a dream destination to study, Canada is only soaring in popularity. The friendly immigration, people, and economic well being continue to add to the attraction, and not to forget the vast Indian diaspora that has reached the Canadian parliament. If you want to study in Canada, approach Chopra Consultancy today for a hassle-free process to get to your dream course in Canada as soon as possible.