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Study: Newcomers who use social media before arriving in Canada are more likely to find skilled work

January 20, 2024 admin canada immigration, canada immigration news, canada permanent residence, English, french immigration, immigration fraud, temporary foreign worker, temporary resident visa, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:00:56 +0000

According to a study conducted by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in 2023, 65% of surveyed “pre-arrival newcomers” used social media for job prospects before coming to Canada. Speaking to the general benefits of utilizing social media during pre-arrival, the TMU study notes that “in the first six months of arrival, [pre-arrival social media users] had, […]

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How TOEFL iBT® remains the premier test of English-language proficiency

October 24, 2023 admin English, ets, International students, language test, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada, study permit, toefl

Credit to Author: TOEFL| Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:45:01 +0000

Have you heard? TOEFL iBT is now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) Program. This means you can use your TOEFL iBT score to help you fast-track your application to the Canadian government for a study visa. In addition, the TOEFL iBT is accepted by 100% of colleges and universities in Canada. In addition, […]

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Five reasons to choose Canada – and TOEFL iBT® – for study abroad

October 10, 2023 admin English, ets, International students, language test, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada, study permit, toefl

Credit to Author: TOEFL| Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:09:21 +0000

You’re considering study abroad. With all the opportunities abound, you might be wondering, where do I begin? One of the first decisions you’ll make is figuring out where you want to study. You may be looking into which country to study in, or which college or university to choose within a particular destination. If it’s […]

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Podcasts: The newcomer’s guide to Canada

October 5, 2023 admin Canada, English, immigrate to canada, life in canada, newcomers in canada, settle

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:00:55 +0000

Since their widespread adoption (roughly dating back to 2010), podcasts have exploded onto the worldwide media scene. Today, these audio conversations occupy a central part of most people’s content consumption—with close to a third of Canadians devoting roughly an hour a day to listen to their favourite podcast. Newcomers to Canada are part of this […]

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Newcomer access to credit in Canada improves over time, according to new study

September 28, 2023 admin banking in canada, canada employment, canada immigration, canada jobs, credit history, employment, English, life in canada, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:30:18 +0000

Credit invisibility occurs when an individual’s credit history is too short for a reporting agency to calculate a credit score, or they lack enough information to calculate “the most” accurate credit scores. Due to the widespread importance of building credit in Canada – whether to finance a vehicle, apply for a student loan or acquire […]

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CAEL and CELPIP are now accepted for Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS)

June 3, 2023 admin article position 3, celpip, celpip general, clb, CRS, crs score, English, english language proficiency, Express Entry, language proficiency, language test, PNP, sds, sponsor content, student direct stream, study permit

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2023 09:05:54 +0000

We are pleased to announce that international students looking to study at a Canadian post-secondary institution can now choose a Canadian-made English language proficiency test when applying for a study permit with the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that starting on August 10, 2023, the Student Direct Stream […]

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Immigration to Canada: 7 Tips for the Writing Component of your CELPIP Test

May 15, 2023 admin article position 3, celpip, celpip general, clb, CRS, crs score, English, english language proficiency, Express Entry, language proficiency, language test, PNP, sponsor content

Credit to Author: CELPIP| Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 09:46:05 +0000

To help you get ready for the written portion of your CELPIP Test, we’ve put together the 7 following strategies. We know that for some test takers, making sure their written English skills measure up to their speaking, reading, and listening skills can be a challenge. With these 7 strategies, you’ll be able to build […]

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Moving to Canada: Top 10 Pre-Arrival Checklist (Part 1)

May 3, 2023 admin article position 3, bank with td, banking in canada, English, French, language, language skills, life in canada, settle, settlement, settling, sponsor content, T&D, td bank

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Wed, 03 May 2023 11:00:56 +0000

Moving to a new country is a big step and being well-prepared can make all the difference. If you’re planning a move to Canada, there are a lot of things to consider before you arrive, from gathering the necessary documents to finding a place to live and preparing for employment. To help you make a […]

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Prepare for IELTS by learning English in Canada

April 25, 2023 admin article position 3, CRS, English, Express Entry, ielts, ielts academic, ielts general training, PNP, sds, sponsor content, student direct stream, study, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: IELTS| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:33 +0000

Are you planning on getting a study permit to learn English in Canada? If so, read on to find out why this is a great idea with many benefits. Learning English in Canada can be a great way to improve your language skills and prepare for the IELTS test. Following this, you can open up […]

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What are language test requirements for Canadian immigration?

April 12, 2023 admin canadian language benchmark, English, Express Entry, French, immigration, language requirements, language requirements immigration canada, language test, language testing, PNP, provincial nominee program, Quebec, skilled worker

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:57 +0000

Canada’s federal and provincial skilled worker immigration programs require that you complete a language test. The language test requirement applies to the federal Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canada’s other various skilled worker streams. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Completing a language test is necessary to demonstrate that […]

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