Students who have passed their 12th (10+2) can choose from below course types for their further study in Canada

Course type options for study in Canada for 10+2 Students

Option 1 Diploma for Study in Canada

  • This is a 2 years program
  • Students need to have an IELTS band score of overall 6.
  • The tuition fee is tentatively about CAD 16000 per year. The tuition fee may vary depending on the student’s choice of college.

Option 2 Advanced Diploma for Canada study visa

  • This is a 3 years program
  • Students need to have an IELTS band score of overall 6
  • The Cost of this course is about CAD 16000 per year

Option 3 Bachelor in Canada

  • This is 4 year degree program
  • The Cost of the course is about 18000 per year. The fees may be less or more depending on the choice of college
  • Students need to have IELTS with overall band score of 6.5 and no less than 6 in each of the four components.

Option 4 Associate Degrees

  • This is a 2 years program
  • Students need to have an IELTS band score of overall 6.
  • The tuition fee is tentatively about CAD 16000 per year. The tuition fee may vary depending on the student’s choice of college

Option 5 – DEC- Diploma of college studies in Quebec

Diploma of college studies are technical training programs of generally three years in length in Quebec

Post study work visa after study in Canada

Students may qualify for 3 years of Post Graduation work permit after successful completion of 2 years of Study in Canada

How to select a college which qualifies for Post study work visa

Designated learning institute must be authorised to recruit international students. DLI programs must have PSW rights associated with it.

Course relevancy

Choose a course showing the study progression. Irrelevant selection of proposed course may result in refusal of Canada study visa. Choose a program relevant to your academic background.  Proper course selection is one of the very important criteria influencing your Canada student visa application

Major intakes in Canada

September and January are major intakes for study in Canada. Then there is May intake but the course options are not as vast as other intakes

When the students should start Canada study visa process

Canada is a favourite study abroad destination .The students must start the process well in advance about 6 to 8 months before the intake as the seats gets filled very quickly in colleges.

Tuition fee and cost of living

Fees for diploma advanced diploma, bachelors program

It varies according to the choice of Student’s College or university

Students need to have $ 10000 per year as a proof of their cost of living

Canada student visa requirements

For SDS applications the students must fulfil following requirements

  • Payment of tuition fee of 1 year
  • GIC of $10000
  • IELTS score sheet with band score of 6 in all of the four modules
  • Letter of explanation
  • Properly filled application form
  • Medical

For NON SDS applications

All above documents and in addition documents showing that you have funds available for your next years of study. For non Sds applications students must attach verifiable evidence of their financial standing. The document must indicate that you have funds available for your stay while on Canada student visa.

5 Important tips for Canada study visa

  • Take care of your study progression.
  • Attach English language test  evidence
  • Attach evidence of finances to pay for your tuition fees and cost of living.
  • Attach a letter of explanation with your visa application
  • Attach documentation which reflects your level of your establishment in your home country.

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