STUDY AND

RESEARCH IN CANADA !

The Canada Course for Education AgentsForeign Affairs and International Trade, CanadaLanguages Canada (Member of the CCIEM)ICEF

World of Opportunity

• Highest percentage of 25-64 year-olds achieving higher education among OECD countries

• Consistent high quality of education across the country

• Academic credentials valued worldwide

• 3 Canadian universities in the Top 50 of the QS University Ranking and 20 in the Top 500 of 2012

• 5 Canadian MBA schools in the Top 100 Financial Times Global MBA Rankings of 2012

EDUCATION EXCELLENCE

Barometer Rising

Note: Excludes respondents that indicated they ‘Do not know’ Traditional markets remain top of ‘attractive’ list

Attractiveness of Study Destinations in 2011

Barometer Rising

Note: Excludes respondents that indicated they ‘Do not know’ Canada continues to se more ‘very attractive’ responses, whilst continues to

Australia recovering from the 2009 and 2010 dip

Attractiveness of Study Destinations year on year Traditional Markets

INTRODUCING

• Costs

• Scholarships

• Living In Canada

• Education

Systems

• Application

Processes

• Promoting Canada

• And More!

Canada's international

education outreach will include a

focus on training to ensure the

most accurate and current

information is accessible for

consultants so they can best serve

students in their decision to study

in Canada.

THE CANADA COURSE FOR EDUCATION AGENTS

A NATURAL COLLABORATION FOR AGENT TRAINING

• Canada’s engagement in promotion

• ICEF leadership with education agents

• Languages Canada’s role with agents

Developed by DFAIT in participation with ICEF and Languages Canada (on behalf of the CCIEM)

Signing Ceremony 27th October 2012Canadian Embassy, Berlin

WHAT IS THE CANADA COURSE?The Canada Course was created to support educational agencies in providing the best possible advice to international students planning to study abroad in Canada.

The intent of the Canada Course is to contribute to the professionalism of Canada-focused agents by equipping them with the most accurate and current information about studying in Canada.

Above all, the goal of the Canada Course is to ensure that students who choose an education agent have access to informed, ethical professionals who have the most current and accurate information on Canadian education institutions and programs.

The content of the Canada Course has been reviewed by all CCIEM associations, institutions and relevant government departments.

WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?The course is divided into several sections:Introduction Section A: About Canada Section B: Systems of Education in Canada Section C: Elementary and Secondary School (K-12) Education in Canada Section D: Language Schools in Canada Section E: Universities in Canada Section F: Colleges and Polytechnics in Canada Section G: Costs of Studying in Canada and Scholarships Section H: Living in Canada Section I: Promoting Canada

The Canada Course is free and is delivered in a self-paced modular format.

• Know why Canada is one of the top study destinations in the world

• Comprehensive knowledge of the study options and credentials available in Canada in all areas of education.

• Information about how to apply to study, as well as costs and scholarships tools

• Tips about how to best prepare for living and studying in Canada

• Notification and online notice upon your successful completion of an exam

BENEFITS OF THE CANADA COURSE

Completion of an exam after taking the course does not provide authorization, endorsement or accreditation by Government of Canada.

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