The majority of parents of high school students in China are concerned about their children's career prospects after graduation. Families with a certain economic foundation often choose to send their children abroad for further study. Choosing a suitable country for studying abroad is very important. In recent years, Quebec in Canada has attracted widespread attention from parents and students due to its first-class education level and low tuition fees. High school students who study in Quebec universities can obtain a three-year work visa upon graduation. After working for one year, they can apply for immigration. Moreover, in order to attract talent, the Quebec government has launched a scholarship project covering 90% of tuition fees, which amounts to 150,000 RMB for a three-year undergraduate program. This greatly reduces the cost of studying abroad for international students.
So, what are the ways for high school students to study at the University of Quebec in Canada? Quebec study experts provide detailed guidance:
1. University of Quebec: Obtain an associate degree, immigrate, then continue for a bachelor’s degree.
One path for high school students to attend university is to generally study a language for half a year, then enter university if their scores are qualified. The usual duration is four years, following a credit system. If their grades are excellent, they can graduate in as little as two to three years. Another path is to first complete a two to three-year associate degree, then work for one year and apply for immigrant status. After obtaining permanent residency, they can continue studying for two more years to earn a bachelor’s degree. The greatest advantage of this second path is that it significantly reduces the cost of studying abroad, equivalent to one-third of the tuition for international students, because Quebec in Canada offers substantial tuition discounts for citizens with green card status.
2. Work-study: Not exceeding twenty hours per week.
In Canada, international students can work part-time on and off campus. Work-study positions include computer maintenance, teaching assistants, restaurant work, company clerks, research assistants, etc. Their spouses can also seek employment. Generally, they work no more than twenty hours per week, or forty hours per week during holidays. After graduating, with approval from the immigration office, both the student and their spouse can apply to work locally.
3. Effectively utilize paid internship programs to gain income and accumulate work experience.
Many Canadian universities offer paid internships (Co-op), where participants can earn between 1,000 to 3,000 Canadian dollars per month. Co-op course settings vary by school; some universities require participation in certain majors to graduate, while others need students to apply. The University of Quebec's Organizational Management program provides students with a six-month paid internship opportunity. According to official information from the University of Quebec, the employment rate has been as high as 95% for five consecutive years. You can gain knowledge, Canadian work experience, earn tuition (15 Canadian dollars per hour), and some students may even be directly hired by companies after graduation. It’s truly a win-win situation where graduation equals employment. Upon graduation, students immediately receive a three-year work visa, and after working for one year, they become eligible to apply for immigration, with the application process potentially completed in as fast as two months. The doors to Canadian immigration are open, making the transition from studying to immigrating seamless.
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