School in Canada

Official languages in Canada are English and French. Some schools use one or both as their primary language or even have a third language. Be sure your kid can study and communicate in the necessary one.

There are many different types of Schools in Canada. The education system has both publicly funded and private schools. Including community colleges/ technical institutes, career colleges, language schools, secondary schools and summer camps.

Each province and territory is in charge of its education system. In general, these are the levels of education at school:

• Early childhood education.
• Elementary education.
• Intermediate school.
• Secondary school.

Make sure you research the area where each school is located. Are you looking for an urban, suburban, or rural location?

Do you prefer a large campus and extensive lectures? Or a small campus with small seminars? Both options have their pros and cons. The most important thing is to decide which is the best for you and your kid.

Spend time doing the research and find out the job placement rate of graduates of each school you consider.

It is essential to check the libraries, labs, and technical equipment offered to students.

Are there interesting vocational studies for your children?

Studying abroad can be expensive. Be sure you checked if the schools you are considering offer scholarships to help you afford the fees.

Is there any professor or teacher you particularly want your kid to study with?

It is also essential to verify if the school offers accommodation for students with physical or learning disabilities.

Some activities can be more important than others. Feel free to customize as you wish.

If the school your child (or if you are the student applicant) decides to move forward and accept you as a student at their institution they will send you a Letter of Acceptance (includes an official letterhead, exact tuition fees, start and end dates, deadline for registration).
This letter MUST be included within the student permit application (an original or electronic copy).

If you plan to send your child(ren) on his/her own to Canada and they are a  minor (age 17 or less), your child(ren) requires a custodian. A Custodianship Declaration form needs to be completed and certified by a notary.

Canada needs to ensure that you are able to support your child(ren)/student applicant financially and your family upon arrival.   A few different ways of how to prove that are the following (provide a couple at least) – minimum $10,000 CAD per year per student:

• If funds have been transferred to Canada, proof of a Canadian bank account in your name.
• Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian financial institution.
• Proof of a student or education loan from a bank.
• Your bank statements for the past 4 months.
• A bank draft that can be converted to Canadian dollars.
• Proof of  paid tuition and accommodation fees.
• A letter from the person or school giving you money.
• Proof of funding paid within Canada, scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program.

This letter reflects your goals and reason for wanting to study in Canada as well as proving that you understand student responsibilities.

A medical exam might be requested to prove that you are in good health standing.  Also, a Police Clearance Certificate might be requested to prove that you are a law-abiding citizen and free of any criminal activities.