List of four major cities studying in Canada
First of all, Vancouver
Vancouver is a city of great concern in Canada, and it is also the first intention city of many international students. 10 was rated as one of the top ten cities in the world.
The climate, environment and development level are self-evident, and the convenience of Vancouver's overall life is also loved and praised by international students. Vancouver is a city surrounded by the sea and a garden city. It is known as the Pearl of the West Coast and the second largest Hollywood, attracting a large number of international students.
Vancouver can be the first choice for undergraduate study, but Vancouver is more inclined to master's degree and doctor's degree in immigration policy, and has a clear list of immigration majors.
Second, Toronto.
The economic center of Canada, located in Ontario, is at the same latitude as Beijing and has four distinct seasons. Climate is relatively accepted by most international students and is the core of Canadian economy and education. The choice of schools is wide, and because of the developed economy, it provides a large number of employment opportunities for international students, and the immigration policy is relatively loose.
Three. Montreal
Montreal, known as Paris in the north, is located in Quebec, a romantic city in Canada. Its beautiful lawns and buildings are pleasing to the eye. Montreal is the second richest city in Canada, so there are many employment opportunities. In addition, Quebec's immigration policy is provincial, so the number of places is still relatively abundant.
The fly in the ointment is that everyone is advised to speak French. If you don't reject and dislike learning foreign languages, you will love Montreal.
Four. Edmonton
Quebec, one of the four largest cities in Canada, is rich in oil and gas, very rich, vast in territory, rich in natural resources and very developed in economy. The cost of living is much lower than the above three cities, and it is a city with high cost performance for studying abroad.
Because it is high latitude, winter is longer, but because it is rich in oil, indoor heating facilities are perfect, and municipal snow removal is also very good. If you like snow sports and the romance of snowflakes flying in winter, then Edmonton is worth our choice.
Extended Reading: Analysis of Misunderstandings in Canada's Application for Studying Abroad
First, position determines quality.
In fact, there is not much difference in the teaching level in different cities. Although the number of schools will be different, there is basically no big difference in teaching level between cities or between urban and rural areas, and each has its own advantages.
Because schools in big cities can provide better supporting facilities, but there are more large class meetings and more international students; However, schools in smaller cities will adopt small classes because of their low popularity and relatively simple language environment.
Second, the earlier you apply, the better.
Students' application for studying abroad should be completed after their own preparation, so that everyone's application will be more likely to pass the examination. The key to ultimately determining whether everyone can pass is their own strength and completeness of materials.
Moreover, the audit of colleges and universities is generally carried out in stages, which does not mean that the earlier the application is submitted, the earlier the audit will be carried out, and the unified audit will be carried out after the application has accumulated to a certain amount, so the time still depends on the time when you submit it.
Third, double admission is very common.
Because of the high language requirements, students must produce IELTS or TOEFL transcripts, and students who fail to meet the standards unilaterally can submit double admission applications, that is, language and academic admission and separate admission.
Although there is this shortcut, you need to confirm with the school whether to accept this application and whether there are any additional admission requirements after completing the language study, so as to ensure that you can successfully enter the school before submitting the application.
Fourth, bad weather conditions.
Although Canada has a vast territory, most of the land is located in the sub-cold zone, but these places with relatively difficult conditions will not be the choice targets for international students. Popular British Columbia and Ontario are located in the southern region.
Therefore, from the beginning, we set our goal on a city with a better environment, and the construction of living infrastructure in Canada is still relatively perfect. All residents have heating in their homes, which can ensure the comfort of life.
Further Reading: List of Accommodation Methods for Studying in Canada
First, the way to study in Canada
1. school dormitory/apartment
Most universities in Canada provide accommodation for students, especially freshmen, usually in the form of dormitory apartments and townhouses.
Usually, dormitories on campus are in the form of single rooms or shared rooms, and dormitories on campus generally have supporting furniture and facilities, so bags can be accommodated and the price is not expensive.
In addition, the general school dormitory will also provide students with public entertainment areas, such as lounge, game room or kitchen. Many campus apartments have restaurants, and the rent may include meals.
2. Off-campus accommodation
These schools may provide accommodation for students after the first grade, but many students choose or ask to find "off-campus" apartments near the campus. Finding your own apartment can provide an exciting opportunity to discover a new community, meet new people and find a place that really feels like home to settle down. Maybe it is a challenge to find an apartment off campus, but it is also a meaningful challenge.
Cities in Canada generally have apartments for rent, and houses will appear regularly. In many cases, supply and demand fluctuate seasonally, and large demand often appears in summer. The rental market in small towns may be small, but if you live in a university town or a university town, you will rent out the house no matter how small the demand is. It can be assumed that when other students leave or graduate, there will be vacancies. Most universities and colleges give advice to students, and may have their own internal apartment recommendation lists, so if you have any questions, you can contact the student housing or welfare office.
You can choose to share a house or apartment to share the cost. You can find roommates through online resources, such as simple roommates or roommates. Or you can read newspapers and magazines. Here, you will rent a room and use the kitchen, bathroom and social places. The rent price will vary from city to city, with Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver and other large areas being the most expensive (although on average, it is much cheaper than new york or London). Share suggestions that your monthly off-campus housing budget is around 250-850 Canadian dollars.
3. Host family
Many families in Canada welcome international students. This method is most suitable for students who have just arrived in Canada. Usually, the basic services provided by host families include: a fully furnished independent bedroom; Convenient and comfortable bathroom; Water, electricity, Internet, heating and other facilities; Daily diet [three or two meals] Living in a host family, there is basically no need to go out to buy food and daily necessities.
Guardianship is actually a very important part of the host family, but it is the most neglected part. The difference between homestay families and ordinary rental houses is that the house is mainly responsible for certain guardianship. In BC province, students under 19 must live in a host family, because the law requires that students under 19 must live with their guardians and cannot live outside alone.
Two. Notes on study and accommodation in Canada
1, safe
When we choose a place to stay, we must first consider the safety factor. In many big cities in Canada, the general level of public security is very good! However, it does not rule out that there will be some "dead corners" in some areas, such as drug addicts gathering places, bars gathering places or areas with high local crime rates. When choosing, the rent in these places may be cheaper, but I feel that none of them should be chosen, at least not the first choice.
Step 2 facilitate
Reading is the primary task of our international students. Sometimes it is unreasonable to spend too much time on the road and shopping, so the living facilities in the selected area are convenient, and the transportation range is generally within 30-40 minutes from the school.
3. Roommates
Many times, when we choose accommodation, we will consider "sharing" with friends or classmates, so that everyone will form a "roommate" relationship. It is suggested that in dealing with the roommate relationship, we must "put the villain before the gentleman" and make three chapters first, not embarrassed or too embarrassed. Because, only in this way can we have a long-term friendship!
In addition, when choosing a roommate, don't naively think of it as "internationalization". After all, everyone has "cultural differences", different living habits and so on. Reluctantly living with "westerners" for the sake of "language environment" often leads to negative results. This is mainly what our parents should understand!
4. legal
No matter which way you live, you need legal procedures, such as a legal lease contract, and you need to get a qualified receipt for future reference. The terms must be clear and not confused. Many students, because the contract is not signed, the interests can not be guaranteed, or the contract is unreasonable, they can only submit to humiliation.
Further Reading: Interpretation of Tax Refund Benefits for Studying in Canada
1.GST/HST tax refund
GST/HST is the full name of Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax, that is, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax. The GST in Canada is 5%, and different provinces have their own tax savings (PST). The combination of these two taxes is HST. In our usual shopping, we will pay a certain amount of GST/HST, and in the annual tax refund season, the government will refund some taxes to individuals.
Canadian students who come to study can also get this tax rebate. As long as you are 19 years old and live in Canada, that is, you meet the requirements of tax residents, you can get a quarterly tax rebate in 62 yuan.
2. Tuition refund
Tuition during studying abroad should be a huge expense. Tuition fees play a role in reducing income when filing tax returns, thus reducing the tax to be paid. If there is no income in the tax year, the amount of tuition deductible income will be accumulated and used in future work. Once you have a job income, when you start to pay taxes, tuition will help you get a tax refund.
If you forget to declare the tuition fee when you file your tax return, you can pay the tuition fee no matter how long it takes. The tax deduction of tuition fees can be accumulated for a maximum of five years, and the tax that has not been deducted by international students within five years can be deducted from their current taxes at one time.
3. Scheduled tax refund
North American textbooks are notoriously expensive, and a book costs tens of Canadian dollars at every turn. Full-time students in Canadian schools can get a tax refund of 65 Canadian dollars per month, and even half-time students can get a tax refund of about 20 Canadian dollars.
4. Consumption tax rebate
This tax rebate is basically only available to international students, and it is ***$ 100.
5. Accumulated RRSP quota
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is an account designed to help Canadians plan their future. For international students, a certain amount of RRSP investment can be accumulated every year for tax declaration. When there is work income in the future, the money saved in RRSP every year can be deducted from the income of that year, thus reducing the income tax to be deducted in that year. However, international students who come to Canada do not need to open an RRSP account in a hurry, because there is no RRSP quota in the first year, but they can learn about RRSP in advance, and they can use RRSP for reasonable tax relief after they have the conditions for work and investment in the future.