Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area[7] and shares the world's longest common border with the United States to the south and northwest.It has been consistently ranked number one country in the world to live in.
Education
Education in Canada is provided, funded and overseen by federal, provincial, and local governments.[citation needed] Education is within provincial jurisdiction and the curriculum is overseen by the province.[12]
In some provinces early leaving exemptions can be granted under certain circumstances at 14. Canada generally has 190 school days in the year, officially starting from September (after Labour Day) to the end of June (usually the last Friday of the month).
Accommodation
Each institute has its own policy for housing and may offer a range of options for single and married students. Most common types of accommodations are:
School-Provided Homestays: This includes meals as well as a private, furnished room. (Cost: CDN $ 400 - $ 800 per month)
School-Provided Residence/Dormitory: There is usually an option of either shared or private room and dormitories.(Cost: CDN $ 3000 - $ 7500 per year)
Off Campus Housing: Usually many students share or rent apartments to save costs. Rents vary greatly according to the location and time of year. (Cost: CDN $ 250 - $ 700 per month).
Working
Employment opportunities for international students are limited. You should not plan on earning substantial money from a part-time job to help pay for your studies.
Health Insurance
This is another very important criteria for financial planning. Most Canadian Institutes require that all students including international students be covered by an insurance policy that will protect them against medical, hospital bills if they get sick or are injured while studying at the college, as health care is very expensive. Students studying in other provinces must arrange for private medical coverage through private insurance companies, which approximately costs about CDN $ 35 per month.
Welcome to Canada
