Coming to Canada to study? How to get your study permit

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:38:14 +0000

Studying abroad can be an exciting adventure. To help you get started there are a few things that you should be aware of if you plan to come to Canada as an international student.    Study permit[1]: What you need to know A study permit is a document from the Government of Canada that allows […]

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Exploring the Student Direct Stream for studying in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:00:57 +0000

Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a fast-tracked program designed to accelerate the study permit process for qualified international post-secondary students. Presently, the SDS program aims to quickly provide foreign students from the following 14 countries with a permit to study in Canada: Countries Eligible for the SDS Program Antigua and Barbuda Brazil China Colombia […]

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What is the Student Direct Stream?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:00:17 +0000

Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a program designed to expedite applications for a study permit for international students from 14 countries. Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will aim to process applications of individuals applying through this program within 20 days. The eligible countries are: Antigua and Barbuda; Brazil; China; Colombia; Costa Rica; India; […]

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Canada commits to attracting and retaining more international students

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have released their response to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM); on needed measures to attract, aid, and protect international students coming to, and already in Canada. Discover your options to study in Canada CIMM is an internal government committee that studies matters […]

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How to get a Canadian study permit

Credit to Author: Gabriel Dumitrascu| Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 12:30:39 +0000

Last year, Canada welcomed 450,000 new international students, an all-time record. Among the reasons Canada is so attractive to international students include the country’s high-quality of education, safety, security, and multiculturalism. Canada allows international students to work during their studies and be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after completing their program. The PGWP […]

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IELTS: What is helpful leading up to your test?

Credit to Author: IELTS| Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:30:22 +0000

IELTS is the world’s most popular high stakes English language test. Many take IELTS to realize their academic and professional ambitions. There are some key areas of IELTS that you should cover in the time leading up to the test to ensure you get the best IELTS band score possible. In this article we will […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from Pakistan

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:00:40 +0000

There are a number of ways to move to Canada depending on your circumstances in Pakistan. Pakistan is one of the top source countries of new immigrants to Canada. In 2021, more than 8,400 Pakistan citizens moved to Canada, making it the tenth-largest source country overall. It is also in the top 20 source countries […]

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What you need to know about life in Canada as an international student

Credit to Author: Scotiabank| Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re considering coming to Canada as an international student or you’ve already been accepted and are currently planning your move, you’re likely curious about life in Canada as a student. From how to get a study permit to suggestions on ways to make friends once you arrive, we have you covered. Here are the […]

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642,000 international students: Canada now ranks 3rd globally in foreign student attraction

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:03:59 +0000

Canada is now the world’s third-leading destination of international students, with a staggering 642,000 foreign students. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data, Canada’s international student population grew by 13 per cent in 2019 compared to the previous year, marking yet another year of double-digit growth. Overall, 404,000 international students saw their study […]

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Canada is making it easier for Senegal and Morocco students to come and study

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:08:21 +0000

Students from Senegal and Morocco who wish to study in Canada will soon have access to a fast-track study permit processing program. The Student Direct Stream (SDS) allows eligible students to apply for a study permit online. The processing time for most SDS applications is 20 days, though some may take longer. On Sept. 9, […]

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