Education in Canada :

Education in Canada is truly one of the best choices when it comes to your education. TheUniversities of canada are among the top in the world in various fields and known for the quality of teaching and research. Degrees from Canadian Education system are considered to be equivalent to those from American and other Commonwealth Universities.

Most of the Universities in states other than Ontario and Quebec require a minimum of 12 years of formal education for entry in to Bachelor degree courses.Where as Universities of Ontario and Quebec require a minimum of 13 years of secondary education.i.e, 12 years of schooling and 1 year of college education .But if your Academic credentials are very impressive, some Universities may admit you in Bachelor degree with 12 years of education.

Many of the Canadian Universities require you to take one of the Standardized tests like GRE,GMAT along with English proficiency tests like TOEFL, TWE and IELTS.

However, TOEFL is commonly accepted but some of the Canadian universities often have their own tests or else they may accept other English examination tests such as theIELTS.

All International students are required to obtain a Student Authorization and Visa before going to Canada for education and should also meet the requirements of the Canadian immigration Act and Regulations.

• Completed student Application Form.
• Completed Supplementary Questionnaire for students and post doctoral researchers.
• Official letter of acceptance from the Province of Quebec(only if you plan for university of Quebec)
• TOEFL/IELTS Scores
• Passport( valid atleast for one year from the planned date of entry to Canada)

Students will be having an interview with a Canadian Visa Officer and student must pass a medical examination based on the medical instruction issued by the Canadian High Commission.

Top Universities of Canada :

• McGill University
• University of Toronto
• University of Western Ontario
• University of British Columbia
• Queen's University
• University of Alberta
• University of Montreal
• Universite Laval
• Universite de sherbrooke
• University of Saskatchewan

USEFUL SITES FOR EDUCATION IN CANADA:

• Canadian Education Site (http://www.studyincanada.com/)
• Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (http://www.aucc.ca/)
• Gudie for International Students (http://www.cicnet.ci/)
• Canadian Bureau for International Education (http://www.cbie.ca/)
• British Columbia Centre for International Education ( http://www.bccie.bc.ca/)

EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND

Education in New Zealand :

Education in New Zealand has reputed world wide for providing world class education with excellent study oppurtunities in a safe learning environment.New Zealand's national education system is based on the British System.Education system in New Zealand is fast becoming a popular choice for international student seeking quality education.Over 50 countries choosing New Zealand for their University and English language studies and the students are ranked amongst the top in the world academically. More over New Zealand is an extraordinarily beautiful country to visit and to study in.

For admission in New Zealand requires a completion of 12 years of elementary and secondary education, where most universities requires a minimum of75% aggregate marks and 60% in English as qualifying parameter. Most of the Universities accept only original copies of academic certificates and transcripts as evidence for the admission.

For admissions into Post graduation programmes, universities requires a good degree from a leading universities. Students may require to take the IELTS, if he is not proficient in English.(Every institute has its own minimum scores with respect to this test.)Some universities accept the TOEFLscores instead of IELTS.

You need a student visa if you want education in New Zealand for more than 3 months.Students will get the required froms by the New Zealand Government office in your country. To apply for an student visa normally includes:

• Have an Offer of a place from a New Zealand education provider
• Should meet the health and Character requirements
• Provide proof that you have enough funds to support yourself
• Provide proof that you plan to leave New Zealand once you finish your education
• Have passport that should be valid for atleast 3 months

For getting the student visa all these document are essential. When the New Zealand government office is satisfied that your application is complete, you will be issued a Studen Visa.

Top Universities of New Zealand:

• Auckland University
• Auckland University of Technology
• Waikato University
• Massey University
• Victoria University
• Canterbury University
• Lincoln University
• Otago University

Official New Zealand Education website ( http://www.educationnz.org.nz/)

EDUCATION IN FRANCE

Education in France :

Education in France is commonly accepted that the education in France isone of the best and is one of the more successful in the world.France education remain world leader in certain fields.Education in France is well organised, well-funded.

Education System in France has two different type of educational insititutions a student can choose from "Universities" and"Grandes Ecoles"(Competitive Insititutes).The graduate admissions to the universities are decided by the selection committees based on your previous academic background and experience to the course you are interested to study in. After that you will receive a letter of confirmation from the university.


"For admission into graduation require minimum of 50 % of marks in Secondary examination."

"For admission into postgraduation courses require minimum of 60 % of marks in graduate level and your age should not be more than 28 years."


Admissions into both levels require a bonafide confirmed admission letter from the concerned university and a recommendation letter from a professor of the University last attended.


Student have to appear for a competitive exam- " Concours", if he wants admission to a " Grande Ecole". For this competitive exam which will held in France, you can obtain a special 3 month competitive exam visa .

Admissions to Postgraduate system in France is highly competitive, as each institution sets its own admission standards and criteria.

For getting an visa following documents are required:
4A Valid Passport
4Registration Certificate from French University /Grandes Ecoles
4Proof that you are having sufficient resources to cover your education expenses & expenses for one year of stay. 


Top Universities of France :

• Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris
• Polytechnic School (France)
• University pierre and Marie Curie-Paris VI
• Ecole Normale Superieure de LYON
• Sciences Po Paris
• Paris-Sud XI University
• Paris - SORBOUNNE University
• University of Strasbourg
• Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees
• Ecole Normale Superieure Letters et Sciences Humaines.

The Franch government for education runs an information service calledEduFrance (http://www.edufrance.fr), which helps the international students with their application.