1. Accommodation

2. Costs

3. About Canada

4. Tourism

5. Test Requirements

6. Visa

7. Universities

8. Education System

9. Working in Canada

1. (A) Accommodation

Canada puts forward three types of housing options for the international students:

Homestay

Dormitory

Private

Accommodations The homestay helps the students to have a Canadian living and learning experience. The dormitory provides reasonable accommodation for the students within the campus. Students who prefer to find their own accommodation can get their private accommodations with the help of newspapers or by checking with the campus.

(B) Climate

There are many climatic variations in Canada, ranging from the permanently frozen ice caps north of the 70th parallel to the lush vegetation of British Columbia's west coast. On the whole, however, Canada has four very distinct seasons, particularly in the more populated regions along the US border. Daytime summer temperatures can rise to 35°C and higher, while lows of -15°C are not uncommon in winter. More moderate temperatures are the norm in spring and fall.

Over the years, Canadians have adapted extremely well to the colder periods of weather by installing heat in housing and cars, and by having heated public transportation systems, and in some instances - in walkways to and from buildings in schools.

(C) High Standard of Living:

Canadians enjoy a standard of living among the highest in the world. More than 65 per cent of Canadians own their own homes, with a higher percentage owning durable goods, such as automobiles, refrigerators, washing machines, television, telephones and radios.

Media, entertainment and artistic endeavours are well-developed in Canada. Canadians are proud of their world-renowned and highly sophisticated broadcasting system which includes more than 1,000 AM and FM radio stations and some 719 television stations to serve, entertain and educate the listening and viewing audience.

(D) Environment

(I) Welcoming Environment Canada is a country of immigrants and has both a tradition and policy of encouraging multicultural diversity. Almost all of the world's ethnic groups are represented in Canada. As a result, most ethnic foods and recreational activities associated with specific cultures are available in Canada. Clubs, informal clubs and associations representing a multitude of ethnic backgrounds are also easily accessible. International student advisors at schools can help students get in touch with such groups. All major urban centres have a variety of shopping malls, restaurants, theatres, art galleries and museums. Canadian cities provide numerous parks, gardens and beaches for public use, as well as excellent sports and recreation facilities. (II) Beautiful Environment Canadians place a high value on their natural environment. There are currently 39 national parks and national park reserves in Canada, located in every province and territory. Each province and territory has also designated areas as provincial parks, wilderness areas, ecological and nature reserves. There are over 2000 of these designated areas across the country. Students who come to Canada will witness one of the most beautiful, natural environments in the world. Canada is also a country of diverse geography, and there is much to experience in its great outdoors: from the lush coastline of British Columbia, the majestic Rocky Mountains of Alberta, the big skies of the prairies, to the 'maple sugar country' in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence and the rugged hills and picturesque coastline of the Atlantic provinces.

(E) Safe Place To Study

Canada is well-known as a safe, just and peaceful society. Canadian crime rates have been falling steadily since the 1990s. Canada's police-reported a decrease in the crime rate for the sixth year in a row, falling by five per cent. Violent crimes declined for the fifth year in a row and Canada's homicide rate now accounts for less than one percent of all reported violent incidents. Unlike its US neighbours to the south, firearms are strictly controlled and generally are not permitted in Canada.

(F) High Tech Country

Canada is an international leader in computer and information technologies and has a reputation for excellence in such sectors as telecommunications, transportation and engineering; and specifically, aerospace, urban transport, microelectronics, medical devices, advanced software, hydroelectric and nuclear power, lasers and opto-electronics, biotechnology, food and beverage processing, geomatics; and ocean and environmental industries.

High points in Canada's telecommunications industry include Teleglobe's CANTAT 3 cable, which is the first of its kind in the world, and which supports high-speed and high-capacity delivery of transoceanic, multimedia transmission. The Stentor Alliance of telephone companies is investing $8 billion to provide the latest in broadband technology to 80 per cent of Canadian households by 2005. Canada was also among the first in the world to recognize the need to connect schools and libraries to the Internet, and its SchoolNet program is being copied around the world. Industry Canada's SchoolNet has successfully made Canada the first nation in the world to connect its schools and libraries to the Information Highway.

(G) Bilingual Nation

Canada is a bilingual country with two official languages, English and French. The vast majority (75 per cent) of Canada's French-speaking inhabitants live in the province of Québec, which is located in the eastern part of the country but there are French-speaking communities throughout the country. According to a 1991 census, French is the mother tongue of 82 per cent of Québec's population and is spoken at home by 83 per cent of Québecers.

High points in Canada's telecommunications industry include Teleglobe's CANTAT 3 cable, which is the first of its kind in the world, and which supportInternationally, it is estimated that some 800 million people speak English and 250 million speak French. As a bilingual nation, Canada offers superior English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) training for students wishing to learn either or both languages.

2. Costs

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for international students vary from province to province and depend on your faculty of choice. The following table shows the range of tuition fees for each province. Fees are in Canadian dollars - for general arts and science programs.

Province	Undergraduate tuition fees for the academic year (International students) Approx	Graduate tuition fees for the academic year (International students) Approx
British Columbia	$4,304 - $15,480	$4,000 - $17,325
Alberta	$5,983 - $10,364	$4,416 - $19,200
Saskatchewan	$7,170 - $9,701	$5,313 - $7,170
Manitoba	$5,004 - $6,630	$5,435 - $9,685
Ontario	$6,082 - $12,666	$5,174 - $26,000
Quebec	$8,868 - $10,188	$4,961 - $20,000
New Brunswick	$6,540 - $ 9,960	$5,230 - $8,216
Nova Scotia	$6,882 - $11,718	$4,065 - $14,800
Prince Edward Island	$7,270	$5,947
Newfoundland	$6,660	$3,000 - $6,000

Living Cost

Studying in Canada is not free, but it is affordable. The average cost for a foreign student for one school year (8 months) in an Arts & Science program is approximately C$7100 (US$4765). However, tuition varies from institution to institution. See below for:

One month's lodging, one-bedroom apartment: $400 Approx

Bus fare, one way: $2.25 Approx

Local telephone call: $0.25 Approx

Modest restaurant meal: lunch $7/dinner $14 Approx

Movie: $11.50 - $13 Approx

International Postage (letter): $1.40 Approx

Canadian winters are chilly, an adequate warm clothing budget is essential. Budget around $250 - $350 US approximate for proper winter wardrobe. You will need approximately $12,000 US ($18,840 Cdn or 13,000 Euro) to cover your expenses for an academic year. This includes your tuition and living expenses but not your air-fare. Please remember that this figure is an average only. Actual expenses may vary depending on the region of the country you live in, the tuition fees at the university you attend and your field of specialisation. Consult us to assist with your financial planning

3. About Canada

History

The first inhabitants of Canada were Aboriginal peoples, believed to have arrived from Asia thousands of years ago by way of a land bridge between Siberia and Alaska. Four hundred years ago, travellers from France and Great Britain began to explore the country in earnest. Permanent settlement by these two nations began in the early 1600s.

Up until World War II, most immigrants came from the British Isles or eastern Europe. Since 1945, however, Canada's cultural make-up has been enhanced by increasing numbers of southern Europeans, Asians, South Americans and people from the Caribbean Islands, with the greatest numbers of immigrants arriving from countries in the Asia Pacific region.

Today, the country is made up of 10 provinces and three territories, most of which are populated by Canadians who can trace their ancestry from virtually everywhere in the world. A recent census showed that over 11 million Canadians, or 42 per cent of the population, reported having an ethnic origin other than British or French. Study in Canada, With out IELTS in Canada. Contact us for Study in Canada, With out IELTS in Canada.Sunlumia oversease provides study program in Canada,without IELTS admission can be possible,study in Canada and choose various courses,we give information about cost of study in canada,we administer more than 130 scholarship,call us at +91 97234 45102 or Call +91 79 23224104 or email us at : sunlumiaoverseas@gmail.com

Economy

Land Mass:

Canada is the world's second largest country with a land mass of 9,970,610 km², spanning across six time zones.

The Provinces/Territories:

Canada has 10 provinces and three territories, each with its own capital city:

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland

Northwest Territories

Nova Scotia

Nunavut

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Québec

Saskatchewan

Yukon

4. Tourism

Canada, you will discover a multitude of cultural, leisure, and other activities year-round. You can enjoy the many museums, seasonal festivals, and exciting nightlife that each province and territory has to offer. Canada also has a beautiful countryside which means that most outdoor recreational activities are very popular here, whether it be skiing, cycling, hiking, camping, sightseeing, or even ice sailing.

Government

Capital City:

Ottawa, Ontario

Type of Government:

Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy

Head of Government:

Prime Minister

National Emblem:

Maple leaf

Population:

In 1999, the population of Canada is estimated to have reached 30.4 million.* However, Canadians are spread over a large geographic land mass, giving Canada one of the smallest.population density ratios in the world at 2.9 persons/km².

5. Test Requirements

It is important to become proficient in English to make your stay in Canada a good one. You will probably be required to take the International English Language Testing System(IELTS) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) before you will be admitted to a Canadian university. The school may also have additional tests for graduate students who are prospective teaching assistants like GRE or GMAT and for undergraduate students SAT is required.

GRE

GMAT

SAT

TOEFL

IELTS

6. Visa

The documents required for visa application are given below:

Completed Student Application form.

Completed Supplementary Questionnaire for students and postdoctoral researchers.

Official letter of acceptance from Canadian university, college or Technical Institute.

Certificate of Acceptance from the province of Quebec (Only if you plan to study in province of Quebec)

TOEFL/IELTS scores if applicable

Passport, valid for at least one year from the planned date of entry to Canada, plus valid passports of any accompanying dependants.

Bank Draft for the applicable visa processing fees

7. Universities

Look here for Selecting an Institute and Program, Canada Universities, Career Colleges, Technical Colleges.

8. Education System

Admissions are granted purely on students academics. Students need to provide CV, academic documents, any professional certifications, work experience if applicable, etc. However the eligibility criteria of selecting students vary in different provinces of Canada. Certain eligibility details are given below:

Programs/ Level of study	Graduate/Post-Graduate level
Business	2-3 years full time work experience GMAT : 580-600 min TOEFL : PBT: 580-600 min CBT: 237-250 min 4 yr Bachelors degree, 70% aver.
Computer Science	4 yr Bachelors degree, 70% aver., preferably in Computer Science TOEFL : PBT: 580-600 min. CBT: 237-250 min. Some universities will require GRE Score (1200-1500)
Engineering	4 yr Bachelors in Engineering, 70% aver. TOEFL : PBT: 580-600 min. CBT: 237-250 min. Some universities will require GRE score (1200-1500)
Fine Arts	4 yr Bachelors in Fine Arts Portfolio/audition TOEFL : PBT: 580-600 min. CBT: 237-250 min.
Media/ Communications	4 yr Bachelors in Mass Communications Portfolio TOEFL : PBT: 600 min. CBT: 250 min. Work experience is an added advantage Some institutions may require written samples or copies of published work

Programs/ Level of study Graduate/Post-Graduate level Business 2-3 years full time work experience GMAT : 580-600 min TOEFL : PBT: 580-600 min CBT: 237-250 min 4 yr Bachelors degree, 70% aver. Computer Science 4 yr Bachelors degree, 70% aver., preferably in Computer Science TOEFL : PBT: 580-600 min. CBT: 237-250 min. Some universities will require GRE Score (1200-1500) Engineering 4 yr Bachelors in Engineering, 70% aver. TOEFL : PBT: 580-600 min. CBT: 237-250 min. Some universities will require GRE score (1200-1500) Fine Arts 4 yr Bachelors in Fine Arts Portfolio/audition TOEFL : PBT: 580-600 min. CBT: 237-250 min. Media/ Communications 4 yr Bachelors in Mass Communications Portfolio TOEFL : PBT: 600 min. CBT: 250 min. Work experience is an added advantage Some institutions may require written samples or copies of published work

9. Working in Canada

Canada provides work permit to students which allow them to work off campus. The work permit, however, restricts the working hours to 20 hours a week during academic sessions. During extended vacations no restrictions are given.