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Canadians have developed a first rate education system as they attach a great significance to learning. A significant portion of the GDP is spent on education. Canadian students are ranked amongst the best in the world on international tests of reading, mathematics, and scientific studies. Canadian certificates, degrees, or diplomas are well-recognized globally.

About Canada:

Canadians have developed a first rate education system as they attach a great significance to learning. A significant portion of the GDP is spent on education. Canadian students are ranked amongst the best in the world on international tests of reading, mathematics, and scientific studies. Canadian certificates, degrees, or diplomas are well-recognized globally.

Consistently it is ranked as the best place to live. The international students studying in this country enjoy high standards of living. The welcoming environment in Canada is often an attraction for the international students. The international students join the clubs and the associations and lead to the collaboration of multitudinal ethnic backgrounds.

It is also considered to be a relatively safe and a peaceful place. Thus, the international students studying in the various Canadian universities experience a sense of safety and security.

All persons who want to study in Canada need to apply for a student authorization and obtain the written approval of a visa officer. To apply for an authorization you must:

* have a valid passport;

* have a letter of acceptance from an educational institution;

* have enough money to support yourself;

* complete an application form; and

* pay a fee.

Definitions of terms used and information on completing the form follow the instructions below. If you want to study in Canada you must meet some important immigration requirements and you may require a visitor visa. If you do require a visitor visa, the visa officer will issue it at the same time as the documentation necessary for your entry to Canada as a student. Before you apply for a student authorization, you must be accepted as a student by an approved educational institution. The institution will decide if you meet its academic and language requirements.
Note: To obtain such acceptance, you must deal directly with the educational institution in which you are interested.

What is a student authorization?
A student authorization is a form issued by an immigration officer. It allows you, after your admittance, to remain in Canada to take an academic, professional or vocational training course at an approved university, college or other institution.

Who needs a student authorization?
If you are not a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a dependant of a diplomat accredited to Canada, you must obtain a student authorization.

Are there any courses for which a student authorization is not required?
A student authorization is not required if the course is:

* an English or French language course that lasts a maximum of three months;

* not academic, professional or vocational; for example;
o self-improvement, general interest courses such as arts and crafts;
o courses included in tour packages as a secondary activity for tourists; and
o day care or nursery school programs which are not a compulsory part of the elementary school system.

There are 9 steps to apply for a study permit:

* Collect the application package.

* Carefully read the guide: The guide entails all the important information about migrating to Canada.

* Check the provincial guidelines for Quebec.

* Complete your application for a study permit.

* Attach the correct processing fee.

* Attach required information and/or documents

* Check your application.

* Find out where to submit your application: The list of visa offices is contained in the guide.

* Submit the application form along with additional information or documents