Study in Canada: English test options for fall 2020 If you are looking to study in Canada this fall, here is an overview of English language tests that are widely accepted by Canadian universities and colleges. With the fall 2020 semester just around the corner, prospective international students around the world are preparing their applications to study in Canada. By Kareem El-Assal
Quebec international students can submit documents online It is now possible for international students who are applying to study in Quebec to submit supporting documentation electronically via Quebec’s Arrima platform. Candidates who are in the process of applying for Quebec’s international student program will be able to submit supporting documents online. By Alexandra Miekus
Quebec announces major immigration program reforms; 2 new pilots Quebec government announces reforms to its popular Quebec Experience Program and its intention to launch two new pilot programs. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Following public consultations, the Quebec government announced today long-awaited reforms to its Quebec Experience Program. It will also launch two new pilot programs. By Kareem El-Assal
Benefits of studying in Canada from the MENA region Thousands of Middle Eastern students complete their studies in Canada every year. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can be one of them. Canada welcomes the third highest number of study visa holders in the world, right after the United States and Australia. In fact, there are currently over 640,000 international students in Canada. By Mohanad Moetaz
Quebec: International students may begin studies from abroad The government of Quebec introduced a major policy change that will make it possible for international students to meet program conditions if they begin their studies abroad, Radio-Canada reports. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEES) said international students who are forced to stay in their country of origin because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions will be allowed to begin their studies online in the province this fall, Radio-Canada reports. By Alexandra Miekus
Québec : Les étudiants étrangers pourront commencer leurs études à partir de l’étranger Le gouvernement du Québec aurait mis en place une importante mesure qui permettra aux étudiants étrangers de satisfaire aux conditions prévues dans le cadre des programmes d’études même s’ils entreprennent leurs études à l’étranger, rapporte Radio-Canada. Le ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec (MEES) a déclaré que les étudiants étrangers qui sont obligés de rester dans leur pays d’origine en raison des restrictions de voyage liées au coronavirus seront autorisés à commencer leurs études en ligne dans la province cet automne, rapporte Radio-Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada will accept incomplete study permit and PGWP applications New IRCC updates allow flexibility when applying for study permits, and Post-Graduation Work Permits Some international students can’t submit all the required documents for their study permit or Post-Graduation Work Permit application, so Canada is keeping their files open until they can. By Shelby Thevenot
Want to work in Canada and immigrate? Starting your Canadian studies online in fall 2020 can make you eligible to work in Canada. It can also improve your chances of obtaining permanent residence under Express Entry, the PNP, or other immigration programs. In recent years, obtaining a Canadian permanent residence (PR) visa has become more competitive. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada announces major study and work visa change for fall 2020 International students will be able to enrol in online courses while abroad this fall and still be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit after moving to Canada. Canada is making a major change to its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) rules for international students who want to study in Canada beginning this fall. By Kareem El-Assal