Study abroad
Lower tuition than the US or the UK at a comparable standard, plus a clear post-graduation immigration path. The trade-off is a long, hard winter across most provinces.
Why here
Tuition typically runs about a third below the US and the UK at a comparable ranking, and living costs outside Toronto and Vancouver are moderate.
The post-graduation work permit runs up to three years depending on programme length, and that work experience counts towards permanent residence.
Quebec teaches largely in French at markedly lower tuition; the rest of the country teaches in English.
High safety rankings, public healthcare, and international student policy that rarely shifts abruptly.
Entry
These are the common thresholds for most programmes. Individual universities and departments may ask for more — the authoritative list is on the admissions page of the institution you are targeting.
A 7.0 average for college programmes, 8.0 for universities in the upper ranking tiers.
IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for bachelor's programmes. Some college programmes accept 6.0.
A GIC account at the level published by the government for first-year living costs, plus proof of tuition.
A letter explaining your study goals, your choice of institution and field, and your plans to return home or work legally in Canada.
Costs
The figures below are reference ranges as of the last update.
Language preparation
Canada asks for IELTS 6.5 with a 6.0 floor per band at bachelor's level. College applications sit at 6.0, which shortens the roadmap by a few months.
Academic vocabulary and grammar, plus familiarity with the test format. Target 5.5.
Even work across all four skills, weighted towards Writing, which is usually the weakest for Vietnamese candidates. Target 6.0.
Weekly mock tests and feedback, holding the 6.0 floor while pushing the overall to 6.5.
The courses below prepare for the exact tests this country requires. A consultation will confirm your entry point once we have measured your current level.
Band 0.0 – 4.5
For complete beginners, or anyone rebuilding their English from the ground up before starting exam preparation.
What you study
For anyone new to TOEFL iBT who needs a base in academic English and some practice on the computer before joining an exam class.
What you study
Scholarships
A few awards currently open. The search page has full filters by study level, award type and language test.
Partial scholarship · 5,000–20,000 CAD, one-off or renewable annually
Scholarships awarded by individual Canadian universities to first-year international students on the strength of their high school average. Most are automatic; some require a separate application with an essay.
Full scholarship · 50,000 CAD per year for three years
A Canadian government doctoral scholarship assessed on academic excellence, research potential and leadership. Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian university rather than applying directly.
Process
Only institutions on the Designated Learning Institution list qualify you for a study permit.
Submit transcripts, language certificate and statement of purpose; the institution issues a letter of acceptance.
Open a GIC with an accepted bank and pay the first tuition instalment.
Apply online with the acceptance letter, GIC, financial evidence and medical exam. Biometrics are collected at VFS.
Receive the approval letter, book flights, and complete port-of-entry formalities to receive the permit itself.
A general checklist. A specific institution or visa category may require further documents.
Services
The centre handles the application work and the language preparation. Choosing the institution and the field of study stays with you.
12,000,000 CAD
28,000,000 CAD
FAQ
A guaranteed investment certificate held at a Canadian bank, proving you have first-year living costs available. The money is released to you monthly after you arrive.
College is shorter, cheaper and more vocational, and still qualifies for the post-graduation work permit. University suits you better if you plan to study further.
Quebec teaches mainly in French, charges lower tuition than the rest of Canada, and runs its own assessment plus an additional provincial acceptance certificate.
No. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada decides. We help you assemble a complete file and write a clear statement of purpose.
Book a consultation so we can review your current level, budget and timeline. We will tell you what your application is still missing and how long the language threshold is likely to take.
