PUBLIC
COLLEGES

ABOUT PUBLIC COLLEGES IN
CANADA

Created in the 70s', public colleges in Canada prepare you in a certain area of study to meet the needed requirements to find employment in Canada. Working while studying is the best you can do while taking a public college in Canada, and also meeting industry professionals while in classes. Surround yourself with the best people and start your networking from day one. These colleges are all over Canada, so you just need to have in mind where do you want to study.

WHY CHOOSE
A PUBLIC COLLEGE?

Public colleges in Canada are the number 1 option for you to obtain the best academic and hands-on education and at the same time be ready to obtain a job offer within the 3 months after your graduation. Also, it is the best option if you want to obtain a Canadian permanent resident under the CEC (Canadian Experience Class) option.

Applying to a public college in Canada will allow you to study and work at the same time (work part-time during the semesters of studies, and work full-time during the vacation period).

An immigration rule for you to have in mind is that:

STUDY 1 YEAR OBTAIN 1 YEAR
PGWP

STUDY 2 YEARS OBTAIN UP TO
3 YEARS PGWP

STUDY 3 YEARS OBTAIN UP TO
3 YEARS PGWP

STUDY 4 YEARS OBTAIN UP TO
3 YEARS PGWP

PGWP - Post Graduation Work Permit - This permit is an open work permit that you need to apply for within 90 days after your graduation from the program. But, this permit is granted to you only once, so be careful and chose wisely. We are here to advise you on the best program for you.

HOW TO CHOOSE
A COLLEGE IN CANADA?

OPTION 1: BASED ON LOCATION

1. Immigration

Search the best immmigration program for you. Some provinces will help you faster to obtain your permanent residency.

2. Program

Select the program that best suits you and help you to succeed. All programs will provide you with future job opportunities.

3. Start Date

It is very important for you to choose the start date to your program. Not all programs are offered on the intakes. September is the best time.

4. Apply

We Study Canada will guide you and help you in the whole process. It can take up to 8 weeks to be accepted, but we will make it fast for you.

OPTION 2: BASED ON PROGRAM

1. Program

First, select the program you want to apply to. Some of them have more demand than others, so keep an eye and talk to us.

2. Documents

Gather the list of documents that we need from you to apply. Remember that all documents must be in English or French.

3. Payment

You need to be serious about your application. An initial payment will be needed to secure your spot.

4. Visa

Apply for your visa. The process can take up to 8 weeks and the documents you need to show are many.

UNDERSTANDING
CONCEPTS

1

One year of a program will be considered 8 months long (this is the minimum time to study to be considered by the government of Canada). Although the program will state that its duration is one-year, the length will depend on how many semesters a year has.

2

A semester is 4 months long. Even if the public college state the term as a semester this one is considered 4 months long. This is important to know because your payment will be based on each semester basis. Please, talk to us about this to understand better the system.

3

Apply at least 6-8 months in advance. We know that sounds too early but programs fill out very fast. A series of documents will be needed to apply for a college and gathering them can take time. So be ready if you want to enter at the right time for you.

4

Colleges have 3 intakes or start dates per year. All programs are offered starting in September (called fall semester), some busy programs are also offered in January (called winter semester), and a few of them in May (called summer semester). Check with us, which intake is your program available.

5

You can bring your family with you. Once you applied for your study permit and it is approved, your partner (married certificate or common-law certificate if needed) and kids can accompany you. Your partner will be able to work full time and your children (4 years and more) can go to school for free.