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· Questions for Students
· Questions for Educational Institutions and
Associations
Questions for Students
Q: How can I get a scholarship or bursary to study in Canada?
A: There is information about scholarships, bursaries and fellowships at our
Study In Canada web portal. Many educational institutions in Canada also
have scholarships for international students. You will need to contact the
institutions directly where you plan to apply for study to find out more about
what scholarships or bursaries they have available. You can find the contact
information for each university when you do a search for programs at
www.edu-canada.gc.ca. Just click on the name of the university in the
program list and it will link you directly to the university's web site and
contact information.
Q: I have been accepted by an educational institution in
Canada. Will the certification I get after finishing my
study program be recognised in other countries?
A: An education from an accredited Canadian institution will be recognised by
employers and institutions around the world. To see if the institution where
you plan to study is accredited, you can check the Directory of Universities,
Colleges and Schools in the Provinces and Territories of Canada on the website
of the Canadian
Information Centre for International Credentials. This is a directory of
public institutions accredited by Canadian provinces. Some programs offered by
private institutions are also included in the list.
Q: What are the requirements for admission into Canadian
universities?
A: Each university in Canada has its own policy regarding admission
requirements. Your best course of action would be to identify which
universities in Canada offer the program which interests you, and then contact
them directly regarding their admission requirements. You can find the contact
information for each university when you do a search for programs at
www.edu-canada.gc.ca. Just click on the name of the university in the
program list and it will link you directly to the university's web site and
contact information.
Q: I have been accepted to study English as a Second
Language (ESL)/French as a Second Language (FSL) at a
private institution in Canada. How can I make sure that it
is a good quality program?
A: There are two associations of language schools in Canada (which are soon
joining as one association), the Canadian Association of Private Language
Schools (CAPLS) and the Canada Language Council (CLC). The members of these
associations have undergone quality assessments. You can find their lists of
approved programs and members at www.capls.ca
and www.c-l-c.ca.
Q: Do I need a Study Permit/Visa? If so, how do I get one?
A: Anyone planning to study for more than six months in Canada needs a Study
Permit. If you plan to study for less than six months, but might decide to stay
longer, you should apply for a Study Permit before coming to Canada for your
studies, as it is very complicated to apply for a Study Permit from within
Canada. Citizens of certain countries may also need a Temporary Resident Visa
in order to come to Canada for their studies. You can get information about
applying for a Study Permit/Visa at
www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.
Q: I am a citizen of one country, but have lived in another
country for a long time. Where should I apply for a Study
Permit/Visa, in my country of citizenship or my country of
residence?
A: You can apply for your Study Permit/Visa in your country of residence, your
country of nationality or the country where you have been legally admitted. For
information on where to send your application, see the list of Canadian Visa
Offices at
www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/apply-where.asp.
Q: I have finished two years of my program in my home
country. I would like to finish the last year of my program
in Canada. Will a Canadian institution accept my first two
years of study and allow me to start in the third year of
the program in Canada?
A: Each university in Canada has its own policy regarding recognition of
credits from other institutions. Your best course of action would be to
identify which universities in Canada offer the program which interests you,
and then contact them directly regarding recognition of your previous studies.
You may also want to research if your previous institution has any agreements
with institutions in Canada which would allow for credit recognition. The
international relations office of your university may be able to help in that
regard. You can find the contact information for each university when you do a
search for programs at www.edu-canada.gc.ca.
Just click on the name of the university in the program list and it will link
you directly to the university's web site and contact information.
Q: I was accepted at a Canadian institution and sent in my
application for a Study Permit/Visa a few weeks ago, but I
haven't heard anything. Can you tell me when my Study
Permit/Visa will come? Can you do anything to speed up the
process so I get my Study Permit/Visa right away?
A: Visas and Study Permits are administered by Citizenship and Immigration
Canada, and any questions regarding applications should be directed to them.
Please see their website at www.cic.gc.ca.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has no involvement or
influence in regards to Visas and Study Permits.
Q: Can I work in Canada during my studies?
A: Many students are eligible to work part-time during their studies in Canada,
either on- or off-campus. To find out more, see the website of
Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Please note that you will need a
Work Permit to work off-campus.
Q: Can my spouse work in Canada while I study?
A: Your spouse or common-law partner may apply for a Work Permit if you are a
full-time student at an authorised institution and have a Study Permit. For
more details see the website of
Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Q: Can I work in Canada after finishing my studies there?
A: The Post-Graduation Work Program allows some international students to gain
Canadian work experience in their field of study. For more information, see the
website of Citizenship and
Immigration Canada. Please note that you will need a Work Permit to work
in Canada after finishing your program of study.
Q: I want to come to Canada to do an internship. What do I
need to do to get an internship in Canada? How do I find a
company to work for?
A: You should look at the information at the
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) Foreign Worker Program
site, the
HRSDC Apprenticeship site and the directory of Canadian enterprises at
http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ic1.nsf/en/00133e.html
Q: My child is a Canadian citizen, but we have been living
outside Canada for many years. How can I find out what
grade my child will go into when we return to Canada? Does
she need to apply as an international student?
A: Education in Canada is under the jurisdiction of the provinces, so you will
need to contact the province where you plan to live - the contact information
for each province can be found on the website
of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada. If you know in which
city/community you will live, you may also want to find the contact information
for the school board there and contact them directly to find answers to your
questions. Your child, as a Canadian citizen, would not be required to apply as
an international student, and would not need a Visa or Study Permit.
Questions for Educational Institutions and Associations
Q: I want to go to Country X for an event/international
business development/to recruit students. Can DFAIT give me
funding for my trip?
A: DFAIT does not have funding for individual companies wishing to travel
abroad on business, including recruitment visits. For specific events, there is
a program to provide exposure for outstanding Canadian achievements in the arts
and scholarship which do not meet the eligibility criteria of other existing
programs. Applications from all cultural, social or academic sectors are
entertained, with priority accorded to the promotion of Canadian Studies
abroad. For more information, see
www.international.gc.ca/culture/iear/cultural-en.asp .
For activities by an association of companies planning international trips of
their members for business purposes, the Program for Export Market Development
for Associations (PEMD-TA) provides financial support to Canadian national
sectoral associations for the generic export promotion of their industry’s
products or services. Eligible activities must relate to the improvement of
market access or the development of market intelligence. In addition,
activities must be for the benefit of the association’s entire industry;
members and non-members alike. See
PEMD web site for more details.
Q: Whom can I contact at the Embassy in Country X for
assistance in my international work? How can they help me?
A: You can find a list of all Canadian Missions abroad at
www.infoexport.gc.ca, with access to country information and the Mission
websites, including contact information. Education Officers at our Missions
abroad can assist Canadian education stakeholders with information about the
local market, key contacts and local companies, as well as advice about visits.
Services do not include hotel reservations, translation/interpretation
services, or transportation during visits.
Q: In order to better focus my institution's efforts abroad,
I need market information, including statistics regarding
international students coming to Canada. Where can I access
this information?
A: DFAIT is working in cooperation with CIC and education associations to
improve the gathering and dissemination of statistics.
Market reports are currently in development for a variety of countries,
and will be made available to Canadian industry stakeholders as part of
upcoming improvements in communication planned by DFAIT.
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