85% Canadians live within 300 kms of the US border
More than 6 lakh Canadians trace their roots back to India
Welcoming over 2 lakh immigrants per year
CLIMATE
Canada has 4 distinct seasons.
Day time Summer temperature rises to 35oC
Lows of - 15oC are not uncommon for Winters in not coastal Canada
Moderate Temperatures are the norm during Spring & Fall
Welcoming over 2 lakh immigrants per year
IMPORTANT CITIES
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Quebec, Victoria etc.
GEOGRAPHY
Canada is bordered by three oceans the Arctic, the Pacific & the Atlantic
Niagara Falls
Lush coastline and Rocky mountains
Great lakes, rugged hills & picturesque coastline
Big Skies of the Prairies
43 National Parks
6 Time Zones
SPORTS & RECREATION
Ice Hockey & Basketball
Skiing & Skating
Rugby & Soccer
Cinemas, Theatre & Film Societies
Pubs and Night Clubs
Canadian Immigration
There are few ways to settle in Canada my Permanent Residency. Mainly applicants prefer to apply under Federal Skills Worker Professionals (FSWP), but besides those are not eligible to apply under FSWP they have other options like Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Different provinces of Canada have their own individual Immigration Policies to attract Migrants for Development of particular Province.
Generally there my many Province who inviting Migrants from overseas for development of particular province. We found Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is easy compare to other province as applicant can apply without Employer Sponsorship. MPNP has introduced new point system from 1st April 2013. Find below details for the same to apply.
Education in Canada is under the complete jurisdiction of the provinces and territories (States) and as such, there is no Federal (Central) education system in Canada. In keeping with the national commitment to education, public education in Canada is free up to and including secondary school ( 12th Std), in all the provinces. At the post-secondary level, institutions are divided into community colleges and universities. A significant number of university graduates attend college upon completion of their degree in order to acquire vocational skills for employment.
INSTITUTIONS
The degrees & diplomas from Canadian Institutions are among the most widely recognized in the world. The education system in Canada encompasses of both public funded & private institutions. Students have a diverse choice of 92 Universities & 175 Community Colleges offering a wide array of programmes. While pursuing their studies, the students, are allowed to work for the first 6 months on-campus and thereafter off-campus.
Post Secondary education is offered by four types of educational institutions:
TECHNICAL / CAREER COLLEGES
These are privately owned and operated with the main objective of preparing students for the job market after a short period of instruction. The emphasis at career colleges is on practical skills over a broad range of programs.
COMMUNITY COLLEGES & TECHNICAL INSTITUTES
They typically have more career oriented, practical / technical related curricula, with small classes, off-campus course offerings, a greater ratio of laboratory space to class room space, and an interactive teaching style.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGES
As a component of the Canadian University system, University Colleges offer students a choice of either academic oriented university degree programmes or the more practical-oriented college diplomas and certificates.
UNIVERSITY
Canadian Universities are largely public funded and as a result, offer consistently high quality education at lower tuition rates for International students than their counterparts in competing countries. They offer a broad range of courses and degrees from Undergraduate to Doctorate and also certificate and professional degrees. Class sizes in universities are generally large.
Type of Certification
CERTIFICATE
Certificate is a qualification awarded upon successful completion of a programme which is usually one year in length.
DIPLOMA
Diploma is a qualification awarded on the basis of one or two year's of successful study.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Advanced Diploma is a 3 years program some of which may lead to a Bachelors Degree.
BACHELOR DEGREES
Are awarded by Universities/ University Colleges/ Community Colleges after four years of full-time study and lead to graduate level studies.
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMAS / CERTIFICATES
It lead to a Masters Degree. These programs have work terms which provide full-time opportunities to gain practical experience along with theoretical studies. A typical co-op term lasts 12 to 17 weeks. The prerequisites to participate in these programs is a Bachelors Degree of 3 or 4 years duration.
MASTER DEGREE
Master Degree is an option for Bachelors Degree. Graduates who have an interest in further learning and research, and for those who want to broaden their career possibilities. It is for 2 yrs duration and can be pursued after a 4 yrs Bachelors or a 3 yrs Bachelors & a 1 year Post Graduate Diploma from Canada.
DOCTORATE OR PHD
It is a degree ranking above the Masters Degree and generally requires four to seven years to complete.
