Educational Opportunities in Canada for International Students: Why to Study in Canada:

Educational Opportunities in Canada for International Students

Why to Study in Canada:

1.    Second largest country in the world by the territory with a small population of around 33 million people.

2.    Canada is one of the economically developed, safe and stable countries in the world, is a full member of G-7 and G-20. http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/countries/canada/

3.    Canada and its cities have great living conditions and some of them are ranked in the top cities of the world: (http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/08/15/vancouver- toronto-and-calgary-all-rank-in-top-five-on-list-of-worlds-most-liveable- cities/

4.    According to PISA and IEA studies and rankings the Canadian students are in the top 5 countries in reading, math, etc. http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pisa/pisa2009highlights.asp

5.    Cost of education and living expenses are 15% below than the USA or Great Britain. The quality of education and the living conditions is the same or higher.

6.    Canadian educational system is based on British educational system. It has been changed and adapted to the country specifics (mostly publicly funded education, immigration policy, trade avenues and the multicultural values).

7.    The official languages are English and French give students and opportunity to study in one of them and or learn one or both of them.

8.    Canadian (federal) and Ontario (provincial) government invest in attracting international students. The application process is simple and clear.

9.    The country of immigrants, promotes diversity, respect to people, multiculturalism.

10.  The clear process of applying for an educational program/study option and applying for entry visa/study permit. All the information is easily accessible.

11. Students have a choice to study in a big city or a small community. The small community promotes the ability to communicate and immerse in English and Canadian culture. There are fewer distractions to excel and complete the studies.

12. The education in accredited Canadian educational institution is recognized all over the world.

13.  Students from all over the world can immerse themselves in the Canadian culture and English language and learn the customs and culture of the North America.

14.  The international students during their studies in the program get to meet and interact with motivated young adults from Canada and all over the world. This will help to build long lasting friendships and professional network.

15. QS World University Rankings: http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2012

and Maclean’s http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2011/10/26/macleans-2011-university-rankings-2/ for 2011 and for 2012 http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2012/11/01/2013-university-rankings/ ).