Most families with a certain economic strength in China have plans to send their children to study abroad. In recent years, the University of Quebec in Canada has been deeply favored by many parents and international students for its high-quality education and low tuition fees. High school students who want to study in Quebec, Canada may encounter many difficult problems. Here, the experts of the Quebec Study Abroad Network will reveal them one by one:
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 1: Education System
The university admission system in Quebec, Canada adopts an open-entry and strict-exit education system. Students can apply to first-class universities in Quebec, Canada as long as their high school scores are around 75 points. The universities in Quebec, Canada focus on cultivating students' independent thinking ability and practical ability. The courses are credit-based, and students can graduate from undergraduate studies in as fast as three years if they complete the credits; if the credits are not enough, they need to continue studying until they complete the credits to obtain a degree certificate.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 2: Application Preparation Time
In general, you should start the application process a year in advance. If you want to apply to prestigious universities, the admission requirements will be higher, and the application work should also be done earlier. If you are just starting to prepare now, make sure to handle it quickly and try to avoid the peak period of applications after the college entrance examination.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 3: Can high school students directly apply for undergraduate studies in Quebec, Canada?
For many excellent high school students, they can completely apply directly for undergraduate studies in Quebec, Canada, but they need these students to have outstanding high school scores and language scores. For example, a high school average score above 85 points, a college entrance exam score above the first-tier line, and an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of over 80. These scores will give the Canadian universities a clear signal that the applicant is strong in learning ability, excellent in academic performance, and proficient in language. For such students, as long as they scientifically apply under the guidance of study abroad experts, they will successfully study in Quebec, Canada in most cases.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 4: Common Ways to Apply for Undergraduate Studies in Quebec, Canada
For students in the third year of junior high school or the first year of high school, the feasible study abroad plan is "(language) high school + undergraduate"; for students in the second or third year of high school, the feasible plan is "(language) preparatory course + undergraduate"; for high school graduates, the feasible plan is "language + undergraduate", or through "language + university transfer credit course + undergraduate (third and fourth year)" or "language + diploma course" to complete the application.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 5: What does double admission in Quebec, Canada mean?
The so-called "double admission" in Quebec, Canada refers to two admission notices sent by the university in Quebec, Canada to the applicants. One is the admission notice from the school's language center, and the other is the admission notice from the school. As long as the student can successfully complete the language center of the school, he/she can directly enter the admitted university in Quebec, Canada. This is a reasonable choice for Chinese high school graduates who temporarily do not have language scores but want to study at universities in Quebec, Canada as soon as possible.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 6: Requirements for Applying for Undergraduate Studies in Quebec, Canada
The admission conditions for undergraduate studies in Quebec, Canada are graduation from high school and a high school average score of at least 75 points or more; tcf430 score; if there are no language scores, schools providing conditional admissions can be applied for. Generally speaking, the application work should begin when the first semester of senior three ends. If you want to apply to prestigious universities, the admission conditions will be higher, and the application work should also be done earlier.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 7: Transfer and Change of Major
Strong autonomy in transfer and change of major is a feature of education in Quebec, Canada. During the undergraduate stage, determining what major you want to study and what major suits you may sometimes be more important than choosing a school. Because most Chinese high school students choose majors passively and do not understand many majors. The level of undergraduate education in public universities in Quebec, Canada is basically the same. Students can transfer to the university they want to go to as long as they provide corresponding scores and meet the admission conditions of the target school. The first year of university mainly focuses on basic courses, and targeted professional selection begins in the second year of university. Even if you have already entered professional courses, if you feel you don't like them, you have the opportunity to choose again.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 8: Part-time Work
Originally, cities like Vancouver and Toronto did not allow part-time work, but now they are fully open. Students can actively participate in part-time work on and off campus during their spare time from study. The specified working hours are no more than 20 hours per week. Schools also provide paid internship opportunities to help students understand the local culture and accumulate valuable overseas work experience.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 9: Study and Immigration
Canada is one of the most attractive immigration countries in the world. According to the new immigration law, future immigrants will mainly consist of international students with a Canadian educational background. International students can apply for immigration after graduating from undergraduate studies for more than one year. The experience-based immigration in Quebec, Canada makes immigration more convenient and quick for students, which can be described as a one-step process from studying to immigrating.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 10: Study Expenses
The study expenses in Quebec, Canada are approximately RMB 150,000 per year (tuition plus living expenses). Among them, the monthly transportation fee is about CAD 600, the monthly food expense is about CAD 150, and the annual boarding or homestay fee is about CAD 8,000-10,000.
In fact, as long as the family has a certain economic strength, they can completely prepare the guarantee fund a year in advance under the guidance of professional study abroad intermediary agencies, and reasonably sort out the history of funds to meet the requirements of the embassy. The requirement for the study abroad guarantee fund in Quebec, Canada is to have a deposit history of more than 12 months, the real intention is not necessarily to pursue 12 months, but to prove that these deposits are indeed the income source of the applicant or guarantor, rather than being temporarily pieced together for studying abroad. The requirement for a 12-month deposit history is not inflexible. Some funds that do not reach a 12-month history may still possibly obtain a visa if explained clearly and reasonably.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 11: Community College, Diploma Courses
To apply for a qualification certificate or diploma course at a community college, a security deposit of about RMB 300,000 is required; to apply for an undergraduate course, a security deposit of about RMB 400,000 is required; to apply for a postgraduate course, a security deposit of about RMB 250,000-300,000 is required. Depending on the special circumstances of some students, the amount of the security deposit can also be reduced. As long as the family has sufficient income, the threshold of the Canadian security deposit history is not insurmountable.
Common Problems of Studying in Quebec, Canada 12: Transfer Guarantee Fund
With the enhancement of China's economic strength, the visa officers of the Canadian Embassy in China also understand the national conditions of China. Therefore, bank deposits can be used as guarantee funds, and funds, bonds, stocks, insurance can also be used as part of the guarantee funds, but the reasonable source must be explained. When handling study abroad in Quebec, Canada, relatives with economic strength, residing domestically or internationally, can also provide guarantees. It is also emphasized that when applying for study abroad in Quebec, Canada, do not falsify information. Once falsification behavior is found, you cannot apply again within two years.
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