About Canada
Do I need a Student or a visitor visa to study in Canada?
Study Permits (student visas) are not required for English language courses that last 6 months or less. People from some countries however, need Temporary Resident Permits (visitor visas).
Citizens of Mexico and Spain are not required to have visa to enter Canada for a period of six months. Make sure to contact the Canadian embassy and verify if your country requires a study or visitor visa.
Visitors inside of Canada won’t be able to change the status of their visa or apply for a student permit from Canada. To avoid disappoint we recommend that you apply for a student visa before you enter to Canada.
To apply for a student visa you require an acceptance letter confirming that you have been accepted in the institution. Subsequently it is necessary to take a medical test and prove to the embassy that you or your parents will be able to support all the expenses during your stay in Canada.
What documents do I need to show when I arrive to Canada?
You need to show your acceptance letter from the school, confirmation letter from your accommodation, round trip plane ticket and your visa if it is applicable.
Why choose Vancouver?
Vancouver is one of the three largest cities in Canada and the most important city in British Columbia. According to Statistics Canada in 2001 the population of the city was about 550,000 inhabitants, although in its metropolitan area there are more than 2 million people. Vancouver is a dynamic and multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment. Vancouver has been designated by several international organizations, the best city in the world to live. The combination of natural beauty, the mountains, the Pacific Ocean and the modernity of the city, makes Vancouver a magnet for not only immigrants worldwide but also tourists and students.
The International Olympic Committee selected Vancouver as the Host City for the XXI Winter Games. Athletes and spectators from around the world will gather in Vancouver and the alpine resort of Whistler in 2010 to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Selected for its beauty, accessibility, unlimited services and activities, Vancouver looks forward to hosting the world!
Can I work while studying in Canada?
It is not possible for visitors to work without Work Permits in Canada. If you possess a work permit and have a high level of English it is very easy to find a job in Vancouver.
