1. Introduction
2. Information on Canadian universities
3. Canadian grants, scholarships and awards
4. Visa requirements

Table of Contents - Studying in Canada

1. Introduction

2. Information on Canadian universities
   2.1 Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada - AUCC
   2.2 Association of Canadian Community Colleges - ACCC
   2.3 Canadian Education on the web
   2.4 Canadian Bureau for International Education - CBIE
   2.5 International Council for Canadian Studies - ICCS
   2.6 Flight schools
   2.7 Maritime academies

3. Canadian grants, scholarships and awards ICCS
   3.1 Grants and scholarships (French-language)
   3.2 CIDA awards
   3.3 Various grants and scholarships

4. Visa requirements

1. INTRODUCTION

Canada has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, and research constitutes an important part of its universities' activities. Canadian institutions offer a wide range of courses in French and/or English.

2. INFORMATION ON CANADIAN TEACHING ESTABLISHMENTS

Canada has a vast network of universities, and its secondary and primary schools offer a high standard of education in French or English. For pertinent information on programs, courses and activities, please consult the following sites:

2.1. Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: AUCC

2.2. Association of Canadian Community Colleges: ACCC

2.3. Canadian Education on the Web, a site about universities and colleges:

2.4. Canadian Bureau for International Education: CBIE

This bureau is dedicated exclusively to international education.
This Canadian organization can provide information on questions relating to foreign students; the site is:

2.5. International Council for Canadian Studies: ICCS

The mandate of the Council is to promote and support research, education and publications in all fields of Canadian studies and in all countries.

2.6. Flight schools:

There is an abundance of flight training units in Canada that provide training for both commercial and private pilots. Visit these two [sic] sites to learn more about aviation:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/ActivePages/ftae/indexf.htm
http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/index/e_f.htm
http://lannon.qc.ca/aeroloisirs/

2.7. Maritime academies:

Canada has an international reputation for excellence in maritime education. Maritime academies have placed their expertise at the disposal of foreign maritime teaching organizations and establishments for a number of years. Visit these two sites to discover Canadian know-how.

http://www.imq.qc.ca/
http://www.uquebec.ca

3.1 Grants and scholarships (French-language):

http://www.aucc.ca
http://www.crcp.nb.ca/cpnb/html/bourses.htm

3.2 CIDA awards:

http://www.ulaval.ca/fes/bourses/C2/index.org9.html
http://cf.yahoo.com/ Type: "CIDA awards"

3.3 Various grants and scholarships:

http://www.cmsf.ca
http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/ythlink/sec1indx.shtml

4. VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Students who wish to pursue their studies in Canada must obtain a student visa and authorization. Please refer to the Immigration and Visas section (click here) of the Embassy's site.