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Inscription fees and conditions
Every university sets its own requirements and conditions
for admissions. They generally include the following requirements :
- official school transcripts
- copies of previously attained diploma(s) equivalent to
Canadian education hierarchy system
- letters of recommendation (one from the Head of School
and one from the Head of the Department),
- proof of financial capabilities to pay tuition and live
in Canada
- a completed application returned to the university
Some universities may require more information.
It
is recommended that you apply as soon as possible, and up to 6
months before the deadline because spaces are limited. Some institutions
accept students up until the programs or courses are full. You
also need to allow time to apply for and receive your Letter of
Acceptance, Student Authorization and other documentation that
you will need to process a student visa. For this information,
contact the particular institution you wish to attend.
Diploma equivalence:
Canadian Information Center for International Credentials
(CICIC) advises individuals on what they need to do to have
their credentials assessed and recognized in Canada. They also
supply information to students about the appropriate institutions
and organizations that can give specific assistance. CICIC itself
does not grant equivalencies or assess credentials, nor does it
intervene on behalf of applicants or participate in appeals. Only
the college or university, or for professional qualifications,
the appropriate licensing body, may recognize overseas programs
or degrees. In some provinces, credential evaluation services
have been established to provide expert opinion regarding the
value of foreign credentials, which are mainly for general employment
purposes. Although these evaluations are not binding, they do
provide a useful comparison with the credentials obtained in a
Canadian province.
Accreditation Associations:
The Canadian Information Center for International Credentials
(CICIC) was established in 1990, after Canada ratified the UNESCO
Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees
concerning Higher Education in European states, to assist Canada
in carrying out its obligations under the terms of the convention.
The convention's purpose is to promote international mobility
by advocating wider recognition of higher education and professional
qualifications.
Association of Accrediting Agencies of Canada website
is another place where one can find additional information.
http://www.aaac.ca/eHome.htm
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