Randhawa Institute

Study In Canada

Why Canada?

Canadians place great importance on learning, and have developed a first-rate education system with high standards. The country spends more on education (as a percentage of GDP) compared to the OECD average, and is the second highest among G-8 countries.

Canadian teenagers consistently rank among the best in the world on international tests of reading, science and math - a testament to the outstanding quality of Canadian schools. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is well-regarded in business, government and academic circles around the globe.

One of the Best Places in the World to Live

Canada has ranked as one of the top ten places to live in the world since 1994 according to the United Nations (UN) and the Economist Intelligence Unit.  In the UN survey Canada earned particularly high marks for its access to education, high life expectancy (due to universal health care system); and low crime and violence rates. In addition, Canada's largest cities -- Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal -- have been recognized as world class cities in which to live and work, for their cleanliness and safety and for their cultural activities and attractive lifestyles.

High Standard of Living

Canadians enjoys a standard of living among the highest in the world. Almost 70 per cent of Canadians own their own homes, with a higher percentage owning durable goods, such as automobiles, refrigerators, washing machines, television, telephones and radios. Canada also has an extensive health care system and social security network.

Media, entertainment and artistic endeavors are well-developed in Canada. Canada's highly sophisticated broadcasting system includes more than 1,900 AM and FM radio stations and some 1387 television stations to serve, entertain and educate the listening and viewing audience. A wide range of cultural activities is also available, including museums, galleries, live theatre, dance and music performances and concerts.

Beautiful Environment

Canadians place a high value on their natural environment. There are currently 42 national parks and national park reserves in Canada. Students who come to Canada will witness one of the most beautiful, natural environments in the world. Canada is also a country of diverse geography, and there is much to experience in its great outdoors: from the lush coastline of British Columbia, the majestic Rocky Mountains of Alberta, the big skies of the prairies, to the 'maple sugar country' in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence and the rugged hills and picturesque coastline of the Atlantic Provinces

A Safe Place To Study

Canada is considered to be a relatively peaceful, safe and orderly country. Its violent crime rate decreased for ten consecutive years from 1993 to 2003. Unlike its US neighbors to the south, firearms are strictly controlled and generally are not permitted. International students who come to Canada should follow the same common sense safety precautions as they would anywhere in the world. Students can contact any Canadian Education Centre to learn more about personal safety, or attend a safety orientation session at their school upon their arrival inCanada.

Study Direct Stream

The Study Direct Stream (SDS) is an administrative framework designed and implemented in partnership between the Canadian visa offices in India and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC). The current list of participating ACCC members is the following:

  •     Algonquin College
  •     Bow Valley College
  •     Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology
  •     Camosun College
  •     Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology
  •     College of New Caledonia
  •     College of the Rockies
  •     Columbia College
  •     Conestoga College
  •     Confederation College of Applied Arts & Technology
  •     Douglas College
  •     Durham College
  •     Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology
  •     Fleming College
  •     George Brown College
  •     Georgian College of Arts & Technology
  •     Grant MacEwan University
  •     Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
  •     Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  •     Langara College
  •     Lambton College of Applied Arts & Technology
  •     Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology
  •     Marine Institute of Memorial University
  •     Medicine Hat College
  •     Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
  •     Niagara College
  •     North Island College
  •     Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
  •     Northern College
  •     Northern Lights
  •     Parkland College
  •     Red River College of Applied Arts, Science & Technology
  •     Saskatchewan Institute od Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)
  •     Selkirk College
  •     Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
  •     Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
  •     St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology
  •     St. Lawrence College
  •     University of The Fraser Valley
  •     Vancouver Island University
  •     Vancouver Community College
  •     Winnipeg Technical College


Please note that there are many other ACCC colleges which also welcome students from India. Applications to these colleges will also receive prompt processing and a fair and individual decision based on the documentation provided.  Further information on theACCC, including a full list of member institutions.

The Study Direct Stream is open to Indian nationals only. Students do not apply to the SDS; they apply to a participating college and may be considered under the program if they meet specific criteria. Application submission under the SDS is at the discretion of each participating college. Students interested in submitting applications under the program are encouraged to contact the participating college of their choice for information. The Student Partners Program involves close cooperative partnership and feedback from the participating colleges to ensure student compliance with the terms of their study permits. Essential to the program feedback mechanism is the student's consent for the institution to provide information on attendance. The student must sign the consent declaration on the SDS checklist in order to be processed under this program.

All Study Permit application checklists have been revised and improved as a result of the Study Dire Stream framework to help students make simpler applications. All students are strongly encouraged to submit supporting documents as indicated in the checklists to facilitate the processing of their applications. Checklists are available online.

It is strongly recommended that you submit your application by 01 August for September entry and by 01 December for January entry. Applications for a Study Permit received after those dates will not normally be processed in time for the start of classes and will likely be refused.