3. 6 Convincing Reasons
To Study In Canada
1 Many globally recognized qualifications
2 A multicultural society
3 Affordable education
4 Exciting campus life
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A beautiful country full of possibilities
Affordable education
4. Why should I work while
studying?
Studying in Canada offers a great opportunity
for anyone wanting a world-class education
whilst working.
Whether you choose to work on campus at the
university or off campus as an intern,
international students can:
• Earn money
• Gain valuable work experience
• Create contacts and networks
• Add references to your CV
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Work On Campus
Jobs available:
Library assistant
Office work
Waiter at the local coffee shop
Working without a permit is offered to full time
students
The requirements are:
• Study at a public post-secondary institution such
as a college or university or,
• A private post-secondary institution operating
under the same rules and regulations as a public
institution
• A valid study permit
• A SIN (Social Insurance number)
7. If you hold a study permit and you are a full
time student:
• You can work up to 20 hours per week
during the term
• Work full-time during your holidays
Off campus jobs:
Tutor
Barista
Nanny
Waiter
Work Off Campus
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Work As An Intern
Gain experience and meet influential people in your
field with an internship.
Requirements:
• Apply for a work permit as well as a study permit
• Your intended employment should be an essential
part of your study program
• Obtain a certified letter from a responsible
academic official of the institution
You will not be eligible if:
• You study English or French as a second language
(ESL/FSL)
• Participate in general interest or preparatory
courses
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Stay In Canada After You
Graduate
Is Canada the country for
you?
After graduating from a Canadian
University or college, there are a
few visa options available:
• A Post-Graduation Work Permit
• The Canadian Experience Class
Visa
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The Canadian Experience Class Visa
• Gives graduates the opportunity to make a
successful transition from temporary to
permanent residence
• Open to candidates that are familiar with
Canadian society and can contribute to the
Canadian economy
• Must have a knowledge of English or French
• Qualifying work experience
Post-Graduation Work Permit
• This visa allows you to gain valuable Canadian
work experience
• Issued for the length of the study program (up to
three years)
Example 1: If you graduate from a four-year degree
program, you could be eligible for a three-year
work permit
Example 2: If you graduate from an eight-month
certificate program, you would be eligible for a
work permit that is valid for no more than eight
months.
11. Bring your spouse or common-law partner
along for your study journey
How does it work?
• To qualify, you must be a full-time student
with a valid study permit at a public or private
post-secondary institution
• Your partner will have access to an open
work permit, which means that they do not
need a job offer to move to Canada
• They will have the opportunity to apply for a
job in Canada and work for as long as the
course is running
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Help your spouse find a job while you study
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For more information about studying
and working in Canada, as well as
obtaining a visa, visit our website:
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