Facts to know before studying in Canada

Studying abroad requires a lot of perseverance and preparation. It is important to be well-informed about various aspects related to your country of preference.

It is always better to get a heads-up before you are actually living in a foreign country with a clueless insight. So, if you are planning to go to Canada for further studies, here I have a few facts you should know before studying in Canada.

·         Carry proper clothes with yourself

The winter conditions in Canada can get extreme, make sure you invest in the right type of warm winter clothes to protect you against the weather.

·         The availability of food

You do not have to worry about the availability of food in Canada. Thanks to the British and french ancestors of the nation, there are a variety of delicious cuisines available in Canada today.

Being an Indian student, you will obviously be finding suitable Indian food. Let me tell you that due to the multi-cultural aspect of Canada, you can surely find good Indian food to eat.

·         You have to do everything yourself

If you are totally dependant on servants for all your day-to-day menial tasks, it is going to get tough for you in Canada. This is because you will have to cook your own food, clean, wash, and do other household chores on your own.

It is difficult to afford servants in Canada because they may cost you up to 2000 CAD/month which is not very economical if seen from the view of a student’s spending capacity.

·         Accommodation

Many universities in Canada provide the facility of on-campus housing, but off-campus options are also available if you are not comfortable staying on-campus.

Besides the facts related to living in Canada, there are also a few things you should know before applying for a Canadian university.

·         You should meet all the requirements

In order to be successful in getting admission to a Canadian university, you must make sure that you meet all the requirements of the institution.

You must know about:

Language requirements and the IELTS score acceptable by the institute.

Which intake do you wish to apply for?

Does the institute cater all your education needs and is it suitable for you in terms of money, location, and atmosphere?

Also, there is always an option to apply for admission to a Canadian university with the assistance of professional counselors available at the best study visa consultant in Chandigarh, Western Overseas. With the immensely helpful guidance of this consultancy service, you can apply at your desired university without any hassle.

·         Submit all the necessary documents

Below mentioned are the documents that you must have before applying to a Canadian university.

·         An updated CV (if necessary or mentioned as a requirement by the university you are applying for)

·         Certified Copy of Your degree or Diploma

·         Complete Application Form with all the necessary details

·         Statement of Purpose.

·         Tests to prove your English proficiency Like IELTS, C1 Advanced, or TOEFL. If you think you can better excel in French, then you can also take French Proficiency Tests Like TCF, TEF, DELF, and DALF.

·         A Proof that shows that you are financially able to support your study cost in Canada.

·         Remember! If you are applying for a Masters or Ph.D. program, you may need to provide two letters of academic reference with previous letters of employment showing your work experience. And if you haven’t studied in a Canada educational institute before, you will need an ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)

·         Ensure that all documents are in either French or English.

Now, talking about the test to prove your English language fluency, IELTS is the most popular test for the purpose. The IELTS score you acquire is an essential part of the process of applying to a Canadian designated learning institute. You should be aware of the minimum score required by the CLB, Canadian Language Benchmark.

The candidates are assessed on their English language skills and proficiency based on national standards. In case you are applying for a student visa, you need to score an overall band score of 6 and a minimum of 5.5 in each module of the IELTS exam, for all the undergraduate degrees offered to study in Canada. For postgraduate degrees, you need to score a minimum of 6 in all the four sections and at least an overall 6.5 band score. 

If you have any more queries regarding applying for admission at a Candian DLI, contact one of the best student visa consultants inChandigarh.