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ABOUT EDUNOVA • Founded in 2004 • Non-profit Co-operative • Association of Education and Training Providers • Mandate to Build International Linkages and promote Nova Scotia’s education and training expertise • Focus on International student recruitment and project work • Members Include: All 10 Nova Scotia universities,13 NSCC campuses, 7 public school boards (through NSISP), 4 language institutes, 2 boarding schools.
10 University Members
Where is Nova Scotia? A place where sky meets the ocean Counsellors’ Tour, July 2015
East of Maine, New England’s backyard
Canada Facts – Why Choose Us? • Canada spends more per capita on post secondary education than any country in the G8 (includes US, UK and Australia). • Consistent high quality of Education across the country at all levels of study. Academic credentials valued worldwide. • • Canada is officially a Bilingual Country and a world leader in both English and French Language Training.
Why is Nova Scotia such a great place to go to university? Counsellors’ Tour, July 2015
International, not foreign.. -Attractions- •“International, close to home”; “something a little different” • An international experience without leaving North America • An international background can be that leg up down the line •Many reports list Canada as one of the best places to live, work and study
Nova Scotia Facts – Why Choose Us? • The province has the highest number of educational opportunities per capita in Canada. More than 300 programs to choose from. • Nova Scotia is multicultural but distinctly Canadian. • Nova Scotia’s pathways programs make it easy to apply and be accepted. Reasons to love learning in Nova Scotia Safe and welcoming • • Multi-Cultural • Modern facilities • Degrees and diplomas are recognized worldwide Small Class Sizes • • Affordable
Admissions Process • Application deadlines • Required documents • Deadlines for grades (IB predicted, final year mid-term grades, etc.) • Online applications/paper applications • Admission Decision timeline • Quantitative evaluation/Qualitative evaluation • Role of Standardized Test scores Students’ Tour, November 2015
Admission to Professional Programs • Most universities require previous university study or the completion of an undergraduate degree in order to apply for professional programs • Programs such as Law, Medicine, Architecture, Pharmacy, Health Administration and Business Administration Stay Launch 2016
Finances • Total approximate cost for one year of study • Budgeting: tuition, living expenses, health insurance, text books • Tuition differential fee for domestic versus international students • Scholarships (merit-based or non need-based aid; need-based aid) • Bursaries (a very Canadian term) • U.S. Financial Aid applied to Canada (FAFSA deadlines, No Federal Grants, Loan Options, etc.) • Athletic Awards Students’ Tour, November 2015
Government Funding Study and Stay Launch 2016, China Study and Stay Launch 2016 Suzhou, China • US student loans are portable • Most institutions recognized as a participant by the US Department of Education Direct Loans Program • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Stafford Loan , Parent Plus Loan • Colleagues offer similar provisions for US students
Work and Study LATAM Agents’ Tour, October 2015 • Co-Operative Education • Internships • Experiential Learning Opportunities • Career Services on Campus • Careers in Canada, United States and World, post- graduation • Study Permits and Student Work Permits/Work Allowances • Post-Graduation Work Permit
Ability to Work USIF Student Survey Prize Winner from King’s • Possible to work in Nova Scotia as a university student with a Study Permit. • Students are eligible to work on or off-campus for up to 20 hours per week during the school year (and up to 40 hours during breaks and holidays) • Further information is available at: www.cic.ca/english/study/work.asp • Post-graduate work permits available, currently for up to three years.
Study Permits • Students in Canada for more than 6 months need a Study Permit. • Students interested in Canada should use the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website as their most reliable resource www.cic.ca. • Current requirements: letter of acceptance, proof of funds, study permit fee, passport and custodianship agreement. • Americans can currently apply for study permits at their port of entry. Students’ Tour, November 2015
Student Services & Student Life • Student Advisors – Academic Advisors, Residence Assistants, Peer Mentors, Student Success Leaders available to help with preparation and first year transition • Welcome and Orientation – Edunova Airport Welcome program in August/September in Halifax – Each school offers a welcome and orientation program. Many of these are prior to the arrival of Domestic students and include both Academic programming as well as social and orientation activities • Academic Support and Resources – Writing Centres, Health & Counselling Centres, Accessible Learning, Faculty Office hours, Resident Assistants, Peer Groups, Tutoring • Clubs and Societies Counsellors’ Tour, July 2015 – Universities have hundreds of societies available to students that include academic, humanitarian, social activity based, and many others. They are encouraged as a great way to get involved on campus.
Student Services & Student Life • Athletics – Some of the strongest and most competitive teams in the Country. Our Atlantic teams often contend in National Championships in all sports. – There is a strong emphasis on academics and a high percentage of Academic All Canadians. • Residence and Off Campus Housing – Residence is encouraged in first year as it is a great way to get involved and meet new people. Many institutions have questionnaires on the application to best place students for their residential experiences. • Campus Community – East coast hospitality is found everywhere Counsellors’ Tour, July 2015 – Often know each other and others in the community and city – We look out for each other and help out where we can.
High Quality of NS Universities and Portability and U.S. Certification of Programs A Great Education • A degree from a Canadian university is recognized and respected worldwide • Nova Scotia is the education capital of Canada with more education institutions per capita than anywhere else in Canada - and since 1789! • Global communities with 150+ countries represented • Range of experiences in challenging and supportive environments Thai Counsellors’ Tour at StFX in May 2016
Government Funding and Oversight • Through provincial and federal support the Canadian government aims to make post-secondary education accessible for domestic students • In each of Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories there is legislation in place to establish, govern and recognize the quality of post- education programming in that province or territory • Two types of post-secondary institutions, public and private, with varying levels of involvement from government bodies • Several organizations that promote quality and rigorous academic standards Thai Counsellors’ Tour at NSCC
Government Funding and Oversight • Public Universities- autonomous and in some provinces councils or other government appointed bodies have been established with the responsibility for planning and coordinating the development of post secondary institutions • Private Universities-undergo a quality assessment by provincial government authorities as do private institutes and apprenticeship training programs • Also a number of organizations that promote quality and rigorous academic standards Thai Counsellors’ Tour
Accreditation Study and Stay Launch 2016 Suzhou, China • Accreditation is regulated by the provincial government, not the federal government like in the US • Canadian professional regulatory bodies participate in the establishment and review of post-secondary curriculum standards, particularly important for professional degrees • This results in students receiving a world class education with qualifications that are valued both in Canada and abroad Thai Counsellors’ Tour
Portability of Credentials outside Canada • Students transition seamlessly into US grad schools and jobs • A Canadian degree is also recognized around the world as a high-quality degree that well-prepares individuals for the job market • Each institution here has their own success stories
Counselors’ Tour- July 16-23, 2017 Thai Counsellors’ Tour
Visit us at www.studynovascotia.ca
Thank You! Contact EduNova Wendy Luther, President & CEO 1533 Barrington Street, Suite 300 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 1Z4 (902) 424- 8178 wendy@edunova.ca Thai Counsellors’ Tour
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