The number of Indian students moving to Canada for study is growing tremendously. According to industry experts, in 2017, around 75,000 visas were granted to Indian students, and in 2018, the number is expected to go up to 12,500. These growing numbers confirm the continuously mounting inquisitiveness and keenness of the Indian students to study in Canada in a practice-oriented, research-based education system and a project-based education system. Moreover, I believe that in contemporary times, employers across industries prefer hiring candidates possessing Canadian education from world-recognized universities and colleges. Factors contributing to Canada being the preferred overseas education destination The reasons that make Canada the most preferred overseas education destination may include its reputation for being the safest international education destination in the world, the high quality of life and education that it offers, world-renowned universities and colleges, and technologically advanced infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities. In addition to these general factors, there are numerous parameters that make Canadian education the most preferred one. These may include: Wide range of programs: Students can explore a wide range of programs like UG degrees, PG degrees, diplomas, certificate programs, short courses, and so on across industries including; computer technology, medicine, telecommunications, agriculture, business studies, paramedical technology, environmental science agriculture, fisheries, and so on. Affordable fee structure: Canada is the most affordable overseas education destination as compared to other prime overseas education destinations like the US, UK, New Zealand, Australia, and so on. Scholarship or financial assistance: The Canadian Government acknowledges the fact that international students bring fresh, innovative ideas to Canada, thus contributing a great deal to its wide range of disciplines, and thus offers various scholarship and financial assistance schemes to the most deserving international students. Bright career prospects: Acquiring a Canadian education makes students the preferred choice of employers across industries, thus enhancing their career prospects. Steps towards acquiring Canadian education The steps towards acquiring a Canadian education are as follows: • Select the program and the institute; • apply for admission to the selected institute; • get an offer letter; • apply for a study visa. Documentation required for the study visa • Valid passport; • Acceptance letter from a designated learning institution (DLI); • Latest medical report; • Proof of Funds; • Receipt of a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000. • Proof of submission of tuition fees for the first year of study; • Proof of graduation from a Canadian curriculum high school or a language test form showing a score of at least 6 bands for English (IELTS); • Passport-size photographs; • Personal Statement Students are advised to keep their program starting dates in mind before applying for study visas and should apply for a study visa to get the decision adequately before the start date of the selected program.
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