It is well known that Canada is one of the countries with high educational quality globally, with a leading educational philosophy and a significant investment in education as a proportion of the national GDP. Canada has always been a popular destination for many students studying abroad.
According to data from the Canadian Immigration Department, the number of Chinese students studying in Canada has been steadily increasing from 50,000 in 2009 to 143,000 in 2018, with a growth rate of 184%. For Chinese students intending to study abroad, Canada offers advantages such as high educational quality, flexible and diverse study options, and a good cost-performance ratio for living and studying expenses.
So, what are the differences between studying in Canada with immigration status and as an international student?
Different Admission Opportunities. If you have Canadian identity, your child can apply to schools as a local student without quota restrictions. However, international students cannot, as they face strict quota limitations. Additionally, if you wish to transfer schools, transferring with Canadian identity is not subject to visa restrictions, while international students must reapply.
Different Tuition Standards. Education in Canada is free for 12 years of compulsory education, and adult basic education is also free. Students with Canadian identity are charged according to local student standards, and higher education and vocational education are eligible for interest-free loans and funding regardless of age or gender. In contrast, international students pay tuition fees of over CAD 20,000 per year and are not eligible to apply for government interest-free loans.
Different Employment Opportunities. With Canadian identity, you can accumulate work experience and support tuition fees through part-time work during your studies. You can freely choose your profession and have equal employment opportunities; you can also work in the United States with the same salary level as locals, without restrictions due to being a student. However, international students can only work on campus and face time restrictions. Due to visa limitations, they have fewer employment opportunities and cannot work in the United States, resulting in lower salary levels.
Healthcare Benefits. Students with Canadian identity can enjoy Canada's healthcare benefits. Canada implements a universal healthcare plan, providing residents with free medical services. If hospitalization is needed, your hospitalization fees, medical expenses, and meals are covered by the healthcare plan. In contrast, international students cannot enjoy Canada's healthcare benefits and must purchase expensive private health insurance on their own.
Parental Relationship. Immigrant parents can quickly reach their children to provide care and companionship. Since parents can freely and promptly travel between their residence and their children's school location, it is easier to care for and guide their children's studies and lives, facilitating timely communication and benefiting the parent-child relationship and child development. In contrast, if international students experience sudden illness or emergencies, parents cannot visit and care for them in a timely manner.
Educational planning should prioritize identity. Various comparisons indicate that if you want your child to enjoy quality education in Canada, obtaining Canadian identity for your child is the better choice. Canada is a culturally diverse country with strong inclusivity, making it highly favored by global investors. Education for children cannot wait; identity planning should be done early.
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