Study in Canada
The education system in Canada encompasses both publicly-funded and private schools, including: community colleges/ technical institutes, career colleges, language schools, secondary schools, universities and university colleges.
Education is a provincial responsibility under the Canadian constitution, which means there are significant differences between the education systems of the different provinces. However, education is important to Canadians, and standards across the country are uniformly high.
In general, Canadian children attend kindergarten for one or two years at the age of four or five on a voluntary basis. All children begin Grade One at about six years of age. The school year normally runs from September through the following June but in some instances, January intake dates are possible. Secondary schools go up to Grades 11 or 12, depending on the province. From there, students may attend university, college or Cégep studies. Cégep is a French acronym for College of General and Vocational Education, and is two years of general or three years of technical education between high school and university. The province of Québec has the Cégep system.
Program and Process of Study Visa:
SDS(Student Direct Stream) – Eligibility requirements To be eligible for faster processing through the Student Direct Stream, you must:
- Have an acceptance letter from a post-secondary DLI College(Designated Learning institution).
- prove that you’ve paid the tuition fees for your first year of study
- live outside of Canada when you apply
- have a GIC- Guaranteed Investment Certificate of CAN$10,000
- If planning to study in Quebec -have a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion
- Get a medical exam before you apply from panel doctor suggested by High Commission.
- Educational documents transcript(s)
- Have a language test result that shows: o a score of 6.0 or higher in each skill (reading, writing, speaking and listening) on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or We may ask you to give additional documents to support your application. In this situation, your application will take longer to process.
USA study visa
Your course of study and the type of school you plan to attend determine whether you need an F visa (University or college/ High School/ Private elementary school/ Seminary/ Conservatory Another academic institution, including a language training progr) or an M visa (Vocational or other recognized non-academic institution, other than a language training program.
Documents Required:
Gather and prepare the following required documents before your visa interview:
- The first step is to apply to a SEVP-approved school in the United States. After the SEVP-approved school accepts your enrolment, you will be registered for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
- Passport valid for travel to the United States – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements). Each individual who needs a visa must submit a separate application, including any family members listed in your passport.
- Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.
- Application fee payment receipt, if you are required to pay before your interview.
- Photo – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. If the photo upload fails, you must bring one printed photo in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements.
- Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status-For Academic and Language Students, Form I-20 or Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status for Vocational Students, Form I-20 – Your school will send you a Form I-20 once they have entered your information in the SEVIS database. You and your school official must sign the Form I-20. All students must be registered in the Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS). Your spouse and/or minor children, if they intend live in the United States with you, will each receive an individual Form I-20.
- Schedule an Interview – You should schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live.
Study Australia
The Australian education system is distinguished from many other countries by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The AQF was established in 1995 and is a national policy that covers qualifications from the tertiary education sector (higher education and vocational education and training) in addition to the school-leaving certificate; the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.
If you are studying an AQF qualification, you can be sure that your institution is Government-authorised and nationally accredited, and that your degree or other AQF qualification will be genuine.
To be eligible for study in Australia as international student: Sub class 500
Be enrolled in a course of study and Provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
You must be enrolled in a full time course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Applying outside Australia: provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each course of study with your visa application. Make welfare arrangements if you are under 18 years.
If you are applying for a student visa and you are under 18 years of age, you must have adequate welfare arrangements in place while you are in Australia.
Meet English language requirements
Be a genuine temporary entrant.
You meet the English language skills according to level of education.
You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:
- You are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
- You are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
- You are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course.
- you have completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
- In the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.
Have enough money for your stay You must have enough money to pay for your stay in Australia. To see how much money you need to have for cost of living, your course and travel expenses.
UK Study visa with and Without IELTS
Tier 4 is UK study visa program. You can apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over. Eligibility to study in UK:
- You must have: an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor.
- CAS-Your education provider will send you a reference number called a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) once they’ve offered you a place on a course. You’ll need to enter this on your visa application.
- Enough money to support yourself and pay for your course – the amount will vary depending on your circumstances and the funds should be 28 days old.
- Students should be informed that the UK Visa is a point based visa system and it is essential for applicants to meet all the requirements of the Immigration Rules and have 40 points in total.
Note: Students are required to have a valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from a fully licensed Tier 4 sponsor. UK government allow for up to two years PSW rights for international students.
Study in New Zealand
New Zealand education is recognized all across the world. The cost of living is much lower as compared to the other countries promoting higher education. Traditionally based on the British Model, the university learning system is research based which ensures a high quality learning experience. All the institutions are based in a lush green setting offering peaceful and a favourable study environment to all its students. New Zealand welcomes international students and the cultural diversity is appreciated by the society. The universities and Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics are government funded and focus on research based learning and maintain strong links with the industry.
Study Pattern of Newzealand Ten tertiary qualification levels exist in New Zealand, from Level 1 certificates to Level 10 Doctorates.
They are:
- Level 1 certificates
- Level 2 certificates
- Level 3 certificates
- Level 4 certificates
- Level 5 certificates and diplomas
- Level 6 certificates and diplomas
- Level 7 graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and Bachelor’s degrees
- Level 8 postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas and Bachelor’s Honours degrees
- Level 9 Master’s degrees
- Level 10 doctoral degrees.
Documents Required for New Zealand Student Visa. Valid passport – Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your period of stay in New Zealand
- Completed Student Visa Application Form (INZ 1012)
- Visa application fee and VFS Charges payment receipt
- An offer of a place – You need to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand institute/university. The forms are usually issued after the tuition fees have been received.
- Letter from your current institution confirming status as a study abroad student
- Health insurance receipt
- You may be required to show Health and Character certificates, to prove that your intention of staying in New Zealand is genuine
- Two passport-sized photographs Note: Additional documentation may be required. During the personal interview, additional documents may be requested by the interviewer. These may be documents to prove evidence of academic or financial status.
- Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from schools you attended
- Language proficiency -Scores from tests that your college required.
- How you will pay for all educational, living and travel costs (Funds)