Funding
A student planning to apply under Student Partners Program (SPP) process needs to purchase a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (G.I.C.) account and deposit CAD$ 10,200 as a proof of their living expense for one year in their account.
After receiving the Letter of Acceptance from the college, the student needs to process for the G.I.C., which takes around 10 to 15 working days.
Initially, the student needs to create a new email id with Scotia Bank. This process takes 4 to 5 days. After that the student needs to make a payment from his/her account through a wire transfer and pay CAD$ 10,200 and from that CAD$ 10,000 would be deposited in their G.I.C. and CAD$ 200 is deducted as Administration charge by Scotia Bank.
After the payment is done, it may take up to 3 or 4 days for the money to get credited in the G.I.C. account.
The student needs to take a print of the receipt of payment in G.I.C. and the receipt should be self-attested in the file while during the application of the Visa process.
Once the student lands in Canada, they need to open a Savings account in Scotia Bank where they will get CAD$ 2000 right away for their living expense and the remaining balance gets transferred in their account every alternate month in equal installments for their living expenses in the entire year.
English Language Requirements
| Programs | English Test Score |
| Diploma programs | IELTS - Overall band score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 PTE – Overall 45; no less than 36 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0, no less than 5.5 PTE – Overall 50; no less than 45 |
| Graduate Diploma | IELTS - Overall band score of 6.5 no less than 6.0 PTE – Overall 6.5; no less than 50 |
| Master Programs | IELTS - Overall band score of 6.5; no less than 6.0 PTE – Overall 6.5; no less than 50 |
Study Expenses
The cost of education in Canada is low compared to other countries like UK Australia and New Zealand. The country offers a great opportunity to international students to save a considerable amount of money on education courses without compromising with the quality.
However, the tuition fees varies across different provinces and programs. The table given below can help you get an idea of the average cost for international students in different provinces of Canada for different fields.
| Provinces | Cost of Undergraduate Studies in Canada | Cost of Graduate Studies in Canada |
| Quebec | $9,168 - 10,518 | $8,268 - 20,000 |
| Alberta | $6,293 - 11,078 | $5,298 - $19,200 |
| Ontario | $6,900 - 16,204 | $5,432 - 29,000 |
| British Columbia | $4,462 - 15,870 | $2,272 - $17,499 |
| Newfoundland | $7,260 | $1,896 - 3,549 |
| Manitoba | $4,940 - 6,900 | $3,795 - 9,685 |
| New Brunswick | $7,063 - 10,720 | $5,610 - 8,465 |
| Prince Edward Island | $7,510 | $6,100 |
| Saskatchewan | $7,779 - 10,890 | $5,313 |
Living Expenses
The minimum amount required by the Department of Home Affairs to issue a Canadian student visa is $10,000 for 12 months (excluding the cost of spouse or any other dependent family member.
Accommodation Expenses
| Type | Expenses |
| Off Campus Lodging | $250 - $ 750 per month |
| School/University Provided Home-stays | $ 400 - $800 per month |
| School/University Provided Residence/Dormitory | $3000 - $7500 per year |
Other Costs
| Bus Fare One Way | $2.00 - $3.00 |
| Groceries | $150 - $200 per month |
| Utilities & Miscellaneous | $300 per month |
| Average Restaurant Meal | $10.00 - 25.00 per person |
| Movie | $11.50 - $13 Approx |
| Air ticket | $500 to $2000 |
| Health/Medical Insurance | $300 to $500 |
Work Opportunities on Canadian Student Visa
International students, while studying in Canada, can work up to 20 hours per week to meet their living costs. The country offers many part-time employment opportunities in different sectors including hospitality, travel, tourism, Food Service, etc. However, it is essential for an international student to get aware of the requirements and obligations of their visa.
While the international graduates are also allowed to work for 2 years. They can also apply for permanent residency after completing 1 year of working in the Canadian workforce.
Before applying for a job in Canada, you must get a Social Insurance number (SIN). It is a nine digit number that provides an access to government programs and benefits whilst allow employers to process payroll and inform Canadian Revenue Agency of the amount of money you earn.
Industries Offering Part-time Work in Canada
- Hospitality (Restaurants and cafes)
- Retail (Super markets, clothing stores, libraries)
- Tourism (Hotels and Motels)
- Sales and Telemarketing