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Categories : Canada, College, COVID-19

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Covid-19 border reopening for international students

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Designated learning institutions reopening to international students in Canada. As of October 20, 2020, some designated learning institutions (DLIs) are now ready to reopen to international students who aren’t currently in Canada and who  have, or are approved for, a study permit  are travelling to Canada for a non-discretionary or non-optional purpose COVID-19 readiness plan for DLIs Canadian schools with coronavirus readiness plans can start accepting new study permit holders, as of October 20.  Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) are now ready to accept international students regardless of the date the study permit was obtained. DLIs are colleges, universities, and other educational institutions approved by the government to welcome international students. Before, the sole international students that would visit Canada were those that held a legitimate study permit as of March 18, 2020, the date that Canada’s coronavirus travel restrictions took effect. To be ready to enter Canada as a student, you want to meet these two requirements: you want to have a legitimate study permit or a letter of introduction that shows you were approved for a study permit. you want to be attending a delegated learning institution (DLI) with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by its province or territory. Your visit to Canada is going to be considered essential if you’ve got all of the specified documents and your DLI is on the approved list. Travel exemptions and restrictions for international students: To be able to enter Canada as a student, you must meet 2 requirements: You must have a valid study permit or a letter of introduction that shows you were approved for a study permit. You must be attending a designated learning institution (DLI) with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by its province or territory. Your travel to Canada will be considered essential (non-discretionary) if you have all of the required documents and your DLI is on the approved list. As a student, your travel to Canada won’t be considered essential (non-discretionary) if your study program has been cancelled or suspended you’re entering Canada for any reason other than to study When you travel to Canada Make sure your school is on the list of DLIs with COVID-19 readiness plans approved by their province or territory. When the border services officer greets you, they look at several factors, including your reason for travelling to Canada your ability to complete a 14-day quarantine period as.....

Montreal as a study destination

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Why studying in Montreal is a great idea?

6 Reasons why Montreal is an ideal study destination: So you’ve decided that you want to study in Canada. What is next? Well, you have to narrow down your options even further  to select the city to study. While there are many wonderful cities both small and large in the country, studying in Montreal has definitely been one of the top contenders. 1. Vibrant Student Life Montréal blends all the good things in North America with the beauty and culture found in Europe. It’s known for its laid back yet vibrant lifestyle, unique and creative industries, nightlife and café culture.   Students can choose to stroll down narrow cobblestone roads in Old Montréal, or explore modern, high-tech buildings in the downtown core. Montréal draws inspiration from many things making it a very eclectic city. All of these factors combined with the friendliness and diversity of the city make Montréal very attractive to not only international students, but also Canadian students. As a result, Montréal has one of the largest student population in the world. 2. Affordable Housing Finding a place to live in your own city can be a challenge, let alone in a foreign one. You’re likely unsure of what the standard cost is, what locations are best, what is included, the list goes on. One thing to note is, student accommodation in Montréal is very affordable. In fact, the city is one of the most affordable to live in all of Canada. One key reason students enjoy it so much. Similar to most cases, the further you live from the downtown core, the cheaper your accommodations will be.    However it is possible to find affordable housing near your host school. Often times, schools are affiliated with housing companies and help students find a home or housemates. If you plan to search the web, here are a few guidelines to help you with your house hunt. 3. Stress-free Transportation Montréal, being a medium-sized city with just enough urban space to balance out the green space, has a simple transportation system. The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is the local network of trains and buses that take students anywhere they need to go in the city.   Even if you face a difficulty, locals are very friendly and are always happy to help. What’s nice about Montréal is due to its high number of students, the STM offers a lower monthly fee to students.....