Senators release new report on improving the integrity of Canada’s international student program

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:02:49 +0000

Four members of Canada’s Senate released a report on September 20, outlining how to strengthen the integrity of the country’s international student program. While the report suggests that international students are beneficial to Canada’s economy, as well as its social and cultural landscape, there are also a myriad of integrity issues within Canada’s international student […]

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How SAIT emphasizes international student diversification on its campus

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:00:30 +0000

At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, international students have come from over 140 countries to pursue higher education in Canada. Accordingly, SAIT is one of the most globally diverse schools in this country, a vital characteristic of many of Canada’s best post-secondary educational institutions. Need support or have questions about applying […]

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Study in Canada: What we know about IRCC’s proposed Trusted Institutions Framework

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:02:52 +0000

CIC News has obtained more details on IRCC’s proposal to introduce a “Trusted Institutions Framework” for Canadian colleges and universities in 2024. As reported by ICEF, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is exploring introducing a two-tier model for study permit issuance as a means of strengthening the integrity of Canada’s international student program. Designated […]

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IRCC extends transition period for distance learning measures to December 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:00:51 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced they are extending distance learning measures that were implemented throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who completed less than 50% of their PGWP-eligible studies outside of Canada will be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) until December 31, 2023. Before the pandemic, all international students needed to […]

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New language tests now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:58 +0000

As of today, August 10, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is incorporating four newly approved English language tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. The new list of approved language tests include: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General; Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL); and Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic; Test […]

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Most popular ways to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:13:21 +0000

In 2023, Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents. By 2025, this target is increased to 500,000. Pakistan is one of the top source countries of new immigrants to Canada, which is currently home to over 300,000 Pakistani people. The largest share of Pakistani people live in Ontario, especially in Toronto, Mississauga and Milton. […]

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Study in Canada: Top reasons for international students to choose Calgary

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:02:18 +0000

When deciding where to study internationally, prospective post-secondary students have an abundance of options at their disposal, both from the perspective of choosing what country to study in and what institution to attend.    So, why should international students heading to Canada choose Calgary? Calgary is one of Canada’s youngest major cities, full of education, career, […]

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IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 19:45:26 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that it will accept language test results from four new tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. IRCC will begin to accept test results from these four new tests effective August 10, 2023. The newly eligible tests are:  CELPIP General CAEL PTE Academic TOEFL iBT Test […]

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The cheapest DLI programs for international students eyeing Canada’s three most in-demand careers

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 21 May 2023 13:00:12 +0000

According to Randstad, an employment agency and consulting firm with over 60 years of industry experience, the three most in-demand jobs across Canada are developers, human resource managers and mechanical engineers. Appropriately, it can be expected that international students coming to Canada may lean toward pursuing educational programs that will prepare them for careers in […]

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