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do I need to get a visa?
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Students studying less than six months can
enter Canada with a Visitor's Visa. Students studying 6 months or more
will require a Student Visa. In order to obtain a Student Visa you will
require:
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- A valid passport.
- A character reference.
- A statement indicating that you have
sufficient funds to support yourself for the whole duration
of your stay in Canada.
- A Letter of Student Enrollment.
- A round trip airline ticket.
- Possibly a health certificate.
These visa requirements may be different at
the Canadian Embassy in your country. Please contact
the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country for complete
visa requirements.
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| Will
I need to attend an interview to obtain a student visa? |
| If you are
studying for less than three months a visitor visa is sufficient and in
most cases you will not require an interview. After reviewing your
application for a student authorization (studies of more than 6 months), a visa officer will decide if an interview is
necessary. If so, the officer will contact you directly to set up a time and
place for an appointment. |
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What
happens when I arrive in Canada? |
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When you arrive in Canada, you must inform officials at the port of entry
(if you are studying for more than 6 months) and inform them that you are an international student picking up your student authorization. At
that point, you will show the letter issued by the Canadian visa office in your
country of origin to an immigration officer, who will issue your student authorization. Please note that authorizations are not issued by customs
officers. The immigration officer at the port of entry will determine whether
you may enter Canada and how long you may stay. You must either leave
Canada on or before the date set by the immigration officer or have your status extended by an immigration office in Canada.
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| Can
I extend my visa while in Canada?
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If you wish to extend your student authorization, you can do so within
Canada. Contact the nearest Canada Immigration Centre at least two months before the expiry of your
authorizations, and ask for an application to be mailed to you. All applications for student authorizations from within
Canada must be mailed to and processed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada's central processing centre. |
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May
I leave Canada and return during my course? |
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Yes. However, should your student authorization expire while you are out of
Canada, you may not be allowed to return to study. If you initially required a
visitor visa in addition to a student authorization, you will be able to return to
Canada providing your visa, passport and student authorization are valid.
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| What happens on the first
day of class? |
| Your first day at the school will include a day long orientation session where you will: |
- Receive a Student handbook
- Receive a backpack or a
briefcase
- Receive an Email account
- Receive a Student Identification
Card
- Receive a 24 hour per day
toll free emergency telephone number
- Attend an Orientation Session to
learn about our school, student services and activities,
Ottawa and classes.
- Write an evaluation to determine your
level of study.
- Attend an ESL class until your course
level is determined.
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| What
happens on the second day of school?
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You will receive your class materials and
attend a class with other international students to begin your first day
of regular classes and activities. You will have access to the Multimedia
Lab and Resource Library, Email, Student Lounge.
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What is
a typical school day itinerary? |
| Morning |
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| Period 1 |
Vocabulary / Pronunciation |
9:00 - 10:30 |
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Coffee Break |
10:30 - 10:45 |
| Period 2 |
Creative Writing / Idioms |
10:45 - 12:15 |
| Afternoon |
Lunch |
12:15 - 1:15 |
| Period 3 |
Reading / Role Playing |
1:15 - 2:00 |
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Coffee Break |
2:00 - 2:15 |
| Period 4 |
Listening / Speaking |
2:15 - 3:00 |
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This sample itinerary is for example purposes only, actual course
curriculum and time periods are subject to change based on course
and level.
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What is
not included in the course price?
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There are various services and activities that
are not included in the tuition price, but are available for an additional
fee. They include: |
- Optional Trips to various cities including Montreal,
Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls etc.
- Activities and Tours: Local excursions and tours to various national
museums.
- Airport Pick up Services.
- Medical Insurance Plan.
- Accommodations: Host Family, Campus or Apartment.
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National
Holidays: School Closed |
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The School’s offices and
classrooms are closed during the following holiday periods. There are no
make up for lost classes due to national holidays or student absences. |
| January |
April |
May |
July |
August |
September |
October |
December |
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13, 16 |
21 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
8 |
24, 25, 26,
27, 28, 31. |
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| Are the School's
teachers qualified language instructors?
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All instructors are
fully qualified in teaching English as a Second Language and must have
relevant teaching experience in Canada or abroad as well as a certificate
or degree from a recognized university or college.
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| When
do I pay for my course and other fees?
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A minimum deposit, or total payment is due immediately upon registration. The balance
amount is due no later than 5 weeks before your course begins. Please
refer to our Terms and Conditions in the Enrollment section before sending a payment or
registration.
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What
is the average temperature in Ottawa?
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Low |
High |
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Low |
High |
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Low |
High |
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Low |
High |
| January |
-8 |
-1 |
April |
3 |
12 |
July |
17 |
27 |
October |
7 |
15 |
| February |
-7 |
-1 |
May |
9 |
18 |
August |
17 |
26 |
November |
2 |
8 |
| March |
-3 |
4 |
June |
14 |
24 |
September |
13 |
21 |
December |
-5 |
1 |
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Click
here to get today's temperature in Ottawa! |
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| What
about daily transportation? |
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OC Transpo Company
provides public transportation services in Ottawa. It's a fast, economical
way to get school every day. |
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| Do
you offer Student Medical Insurance Plans? |
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Yes, comprehensive medical
insurance plans are available for short or long term courses at VISA
Language Institute. For more information please visit our Medical
Insurance webpage. |
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