Friday 31 August 2012

Students Queries Canada


 Students Queries Canada

1. Can I get a scholarship or bursary to study in Canada?

Many educational institutions in Canada have scholarships for international students. You will need to contact the institution directly to find out more about the scholarships or bursaries they have available for international students.

2. What are the admission requirements for Canadian universities?
Each Canadian university sets its own policy regarding admission requirements. It would be advisable to identify which universities in Canada offer the program which interests you, and then contact those universities directly regarding their admission requirements.

3. Will the certification I receive after finishing my study program be recognized in other countries?
A certificate, diploma or degree from an accredited Canadian institution will be recognized by employers and institutions around the world. To find out if the institution where you plan to study is accredited, you should contact the university directly.





4. I would like to study English or French in Canada. Are there awards or grants available for studying a language in Canada?
Unfortunately, there are no grants or awards available for language study programs (English or French). Awards are available to international students only for masters or doctoral programs (except for some programs, namely medicine and tourism). Some language schools do provide promotional arrangements.

5. We have been living outside Canada for many years, but my child is a Canadian citizen. Which grade will my child go into when we return to Canada? Does my child need to apply as an international student?
Education in Canada is under the jurisdiction of the provinces, so you will need to contact the province where you plan to live. You may also want to find the contact information for the school board where you will live and contact them directly to find answers to your questions about which grade the child will enter.

Your child, as a Canadian citizen, would not be required to apply as an international student, and would not need a study permit.

6. Are there any grants or awards available for studying at the primary, secondary, pre-university or undergraduate levels?
Unfortunately, there are no grants or awards available to international students for study at these levels. There are only opportunities for awards at the graduate level (masters and doctoral levels) .



7. Are there any grants or awards for studying at the Masters or Doctoral level in Canada?
Yes, the Government of Canada Awards are announced every year around September; these are administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The competition is open until the first week of December and an average of fifteen awards are offered each year.

There are other institutions and government departments that may offer awards or supplementary assistance based on the study discipline.

Below is a list of some organizations that offer awards (please note this list is non-comprehensive):

Quebec Government Awards: Awards for research, post-doctoral studies, and masters and doctoral programs (All areas except MBA, tourism and languages)
Doctoral research scholarships
Postdoctoral fellowship scholarships
Short-term research or professional development scholarships
Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories: Awarded to scientists and engineers for research visits.
Trudeau Foundation: Awards are offered for doctoral studies in the area of human rights and social justice, responsible citizenship, Canada and the world, and the relationship between man and his natural environment.
Organization of American States: Awards for masters and doctoral studies and research in member countries of the OAS in the areas of education, environment and sustainable development, government and democracy, science and technology, reduction of poverty and social development, economic development, and trade.

8. Do I need special clothing for weather  in Canada?
Canada has four different seasons and we highly recommend you bring clothing for all seasons. During the winter months (November to March) you will need a warm clothes, a winter jacket, warm hat, scarf, some gloves and winter boots. All buildings and houses are heated during the winter to about 20ºC indoor temperature.




Here you can also get information about the climate at Canada  


In Canada, most schools are in session between September and June:

Season: Fall
When: September to November
Temperature variation: Between 20ºC and 5ºC
Average: 10ºC

Season: Winter
When: November to March
Temperature variation: Between 5ºC and -25ºC
Average: -10ºC

Season: Spring
When: April to June
Temperature variation: Between 5ºC and 20ºC
Average: 10ºC

Season: Summer
When: June to August
Temperature variation: Between 20ºC and 30ºC
Average: 25ºC