Canada is a country that most international students are keen on. Many people choose to study in Canada, but do you know what the application procedure is? Here, I will introduce the steps of studying in Canada in detail for international students who come to study in Canada, from choosing schools to application procedures, visa procedures and funds for studying abroad. . .
1, school choice When choosing to study in Canada, you must first understand the education situation in Canada. Education in Canada is the responsibility of provincial education departments and has its own characteristics, while the federal government only subsidizes and is responsible for some special schools (minority schools, military children's schools, prisoners' children's schools, etc.). ). Canada implements compulsory education 10 years, and primary and secondary schools generally 12 years, with a length of 6,33 years. Because Canada uses two official languages, English and French, primary and secondary schools also teach in English and French respectively, and French schools are mainly distributed in Quebec. Canada's primary and secondary school credits are public and private, mainly recruiting local students, and there are basically no dormitories. Private schools are mainly run by churches and subsidized by the government, and some have dormitories to recruit overseas students. 12 Canadian secondary school graduates can directly apply to enter the university, and there is no university entrance examination system. In Quebec, students need to complete the grade of 1 1, and then transfer to the college of general and vocational education in the province for one or two years before entering the university. There are about 70 institutions of higher learning in Canada, of which 6 are in French, 6 are bilingual in English and French, and the rest are in English. There are ten levels in the structure of higher education: doctor's degree, master's degree, master's degree, license (referring to the qualified practice certificate of lawyers or doctors), postgraduate diploma, bachelor's degree, university diploma, specialist certificate, graduation certificate and certificate. A general bachelor's degree usually lasts for 3 years. An honorary bachelor's degree usually lasts for 4 years. Most universities in Canada adopt the credit system. On the basis of obtaining an ordinary bachelor's degree, you can get a master's degree only after studying for another two years and reaching 60-70 points. The Bachelor of Honours only takes one year. If you apply for a doctoral program, you must get 70-80 points or above in the bachelor's program. Those who have completed the master's program are also eligible to apply, and the study period is generally 3 years. Full-time colleges and universities have two semesters each year, from September to 65438+February as the autumn semester and from June to April as the spring semester. ***8 months, some universities are divided into three semesters. In addition to universities, there are more than 250 community colleges in Canada, whose teaching contents are mainly applied, such as professional training in fine arts, engineering and business. The general term is 1 to 3 years. These colleges only issue certificates or diplomas, not bachelor degrees, but they can choose some courses that can be transferred to universities for further study in the future. Study duration 1 to 2 years, equivalent to freshman or sophomore. After studying, they will transfer to the second or third year of regular universities to continue their undergraduate courses, so most international students are willing to attend these schools.
2. Matters needing attention in choosing a school first ask whether the school teaches in English or French, so as to avoid language barriers affecting learning. Second, the temperature in different parts of Canada, especially in the north and south, is very different. The lowest temperature near the Great Lakes is between 0 and 10 degrees, so students who go to the south of China can adapt better. Third, Toronto and Vancouver in Canada have large populations and many schools, while universities (colleges) are in urban or suburban areas. There are many commercial "learning shops", with poor school buildings, incomplete equipment, insufficient teachers and poor teaching quality, and even some selling credits and degrees. Fourth, you should know the nature of the school before applying for study. Who runs it? Is it approved by the provincial Ministry of Education? Is it included in the list of schools published by the provincial Ministry of Education? Is there a scholarship? This information can be inquired from the Cultural Section of the Canadian Embassy in China.
3. The qualification to enter a Canadian university mainly depends on the applicant's high school graduation. Some international students go to Canada by transferring to a middle school, where they go directly to college after graduating from high school. Some schools require TOEFL scores when applying for the secondary school level of 12 or 13. China and Canada have the same level of secondary schools. China Middle School Newfoundland Ontario Quebec Other Provinces Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 19 Grade 10 Grade 10 Grade 3 1 Grade 12 Grade ce GEP 12
4. application procedure applicants can write to the school of their choice nine months before the start of the course to obtain the application form and related materials. Fill in the form before the application deadline and send it back to the school together with the documents required by the school and the application fee. After receiving the documents and forms, the school will check and consider them. If it decides to accept, it will send an acceptance letter. However, some schools will issue a temporary admission notice first, and then issue a formal admission certificate after the applicant pays the annual fee.
5. Three months before the visa formalities, the applicant submitted a formal application to the embassy or consulate with the admission certificate and a copy (the applicant's education, English or French level, the deadline for admission registration, etc.) issued by a Canadian institution. ). (1) Submit (send) the application form to the embassy after completion, and attach: a. One original and one copy of the admission ticket; B. official receipt of tuition fees; C. Proof of academic qualifications (graduation certificate, scores in the last semester of high school, TOEFL scores); D. proof of financial status of parents or financial guarantors; Bank certificate, passbook, time deposit certificate (in the last 6 months), profit or salary tax bill (in the last 6 months), employer's certificate and house or real estate contract, rate bill or property tax bill (rent); Certified by the Chinese Embassy in Canada; E. Certificate of guardian (permanent resident) living in Canada; F.4 registration photos; G. valid passport or identity certificate; H there is a draft of $65,438+00,000 in the name of the applicant for the fixed living expenses in Canada; First, sometimes it is necessary to have a physical examination or vaccination certificate issued by a special doctor. Please don't have a medical examination until you get the official medical examination form from the embassy. The embassy will send you a physical examination form after receiving the application form and photos. (2) Students who are required by the embassy to interview should come to the museum at the time specified in the notice, and other times remain unchanged. (3) It usually takes 6-8 weeks from the submission of the visa application form to the completion of the visa. Even if the passport has not been issued, you should start applying as soon as possible.
6. Tuition fee of study abroad fund (1) The tuition fee required by the university each academic year depends on the province and the subjects studied. Quebec is about 4,200 Canadian dollars, Ontario is about 2,700-4,400 Canadian dollars, and other provinces are about 800-2,000 Canadian dollars. The tuition fees of community colleges are the same as those of universities, but different colleges and courses are different. Generally, 500 yuan-1000 yuan is required every year. (2) Accommodation and meals include three meals at school, and the annual cost is about 2,250-4,200 Canadian dollars. Sharing a room with others can save about 1, 000 yuan. (3) The cost of books and stationery is 200 yuan -400 yuan every year. You can use books and bring stationery in China. (4) Medical expenses Medical expenses are very expensive, so you should participate in student medical insurance as soon as possible after completing the registration procedures. (5) Generally estimate the daily living expenses (transportation, communication, entertainment, laundry, etc.). ) You need about 800 yuan every year. To study in Canada at your own expense, the financial guarantor must be willing and able to pay your tuition and provide you with living expenses of at least 8,500 Canadian dollars per year and written guarantee materials. (6) clothing, food, housing and part-time "clothing" Some places in Canada are cold and dry in winter. Wool coats, down jackets, leather gloves and cotton trousers should be prepared. The staple food of "eating" Canada is bread and potatoes, and the dishes are monotonous, especially in the canteen. I'm afraid the quality and taste of food should not be too high. "Accommodation" is best to write to the school board or office six months in advance to register accommodation. Living in a dormitory can show mutual care and consideration. Off-campus rental is generally calculated on a weekly basis. If you don't renew the lease, you should inform one week in advance and one month in advance for the monthly rent. If you sign a lease, you'd better ask the international student consulting service or the student union in advance. Canada prohibits international students from taking part-time jobs or taking part-time jobs outside the school. If they are found, they will be sent back to their original place of residence immediately. As for whether to apply for a work permit and stay in Canada after graduating from university, it mainly depends on whether the majors studied by students are lacking in Canada and whether they are employed.