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Canada’s education reputation is based on quality and recognized for excellence across the entire education sector. Canadian credentials are valued around the world. International Elementary and secondary (K-12) students in Canada are consistently ranked among the world’s top five academic performers in reading, mathematics and science in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment. International students benefit from supportive environments with a focus on student-centred learning.
The Student Partners Program is a scheme developed in partnership between the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC), the Government of Canada and the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi. The objective is to increase the number of study permits and to make the system more efficient.
The Student Partners Program (SPP) is an administrative framework designed and implemented in partnership between the Canadian visa offices in India and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC). The current list of participating ACCC members is the following:
Applications to these colleges will also receive prompt processing and a fair and individual decision based on the documentation provided.
Only IELTS is accepted
Students do not apply to the SPP; they apply to a participating college and may be considered under the program if they meet specific criteria.Application submission under the SPP is at the discretion of each participating college.
Almost 100% success ratio as the program is streamlined as per specific and clear requirement. So if you are meeting the requirements you will get visa easily.
| Particulars | Regular Streams | Student Partners Program |
| Processing time | Minimum 6 to 8 weeks | Maximum 14 days (generally 5 to 7 days) |
| Educational institutes Institutions | Colleges and Universities | Only 42 reputed, Govt. owned and recognized Community Colleges are included in this program offering variety of courses. |
| IELTS | IELTS with min 6 or 6.5 bands required & TOEFL | IELTS bands required for Post-secondary programs is 6.0 with no bands less than 5.5, and for Post-graduate programs is 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0. TOEFL is not accepted. |
| Funds | Savings + Investments + loan | Guaranteed Investment Certificate |
| Income Proof | Required | Not Required |
| Sponsorship | Required | Not Required |
| Success Ratio | Good | Excellent as it is stream lined program |
Budget
Total tuition fees + Living Expenses + Transportation expenses (with return)
Normally it would be Tuition fees + $ 10000 to 12000 CAD p.a.
For each dependent cad $ 4000 p.a. additionally
Student has to pay 1st Semester/term/year fees (as mentioned in the offer letter) and the remaining fees can be paid on the later stage. If student is going for two three or four year program he has to show funds for the first year only. Funds have to be shown less to the amount which has already been paid.
Funds Requirement:
In SPP, GIC is mandatory.
ESL Studies:
Canada doesn’t issue offer letters to students with low IELTS with ESL. The student is required to have the IELTS score as per requirements in order to apply for VISA under SPP.
Work Allowed:
Students are allowed to work (20 hours/week) during college and full time(40 hrs/week)during semester breaks.
In order to get off-campus work permit student is required to show letter from college confirming his 6 months regular attendance from last 1 year of course.
Spouse can work for the full time.
Dependent student can study but their study permit is required.
After Student Visa
Can extend study permit and get a Full time permanent job and file for PR.
It is strongly recommended that you submit your application by 01 August for September entry and by 01 December for January entry. Applications for a Study Permit received after those dates will not normally be processed in time for the start of classes and will likely be refused.
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