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1. Do I need a visa to go to Canada?
Most foreign students will need a Study Permit to study in Canada. However If you wish to study a short-term course or program with a duration of six months or less you do not need a Study Permit. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada.

Students from the following countries will require a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada. This is an official document issued by a visa office abroad. It is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident.

To apply for a visa please refer to the nearest Canadian Consulate. Many visa offices have specific local instructions concerning the documentation to be submitted with applications. For a complete list of Canadian Consulates please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english /offices/missions.html

Valid Passport
Student or Temporary Resident Visa (if required for your country)
Proof of sufficient funds
Return airline ticket
Letter of Acceptance from school
Accommodation confirmation (Homestay letter if you have requested one)

3. Is Canada a safe country?
Yes, Canada has been designated by UNESCO as one of the best countries in the world to live in, and one of the safest.

4. What is the average temperature in Toronto?
Spring: 14 degrees Celsius
Summer: 25 degrees Celsius
Autumn: 15 degrees Celsius
Winter: -2 degrees Celsius

5. What is Toronto's population?
Approximately, 3 million people. It is Canada's largest city.

6. How good is the public transportation system in Toronto?
Toronto has an excellent public transportation system. It includes a Subway, Streetcars and Buses. We always recommend to buy a “Fare-saver”, that allows its holder to do unlimited travels within the system for a whole month. The “Fare-saver” costs $97CAD and can be purchased during the first five days of each month.

7. What is Age of Majority in Canada?
The Age of Majority varies from one Province to another. In Ontario and British Columbia, the Age of Majority is 19 years.

8. How much money should I bring with me?
This depends on the length of your course. You should consider your expenses for public transportation -$97CAD per month- plus other personal expenses, which could total around $300CAD per month. Remember that if you join the homestay program, this will include three daily meals.

9. How far in advance should I book my course?
You should book your course at least 15 to 75 days before the starting date, depending on the country you are coming from. Students coming from certain countries need a visa to be able to come to Canada. When a course lasts longer than 6 months, a Student Visa is required for every student.

10. How long before my course starts should I come to Canada?
In most cases, one or two days before is enough. As your course will begin on a Monday, you can arrive to Toronto the Saturday or Sunday before.

11. Can I open a bank account in Toronto?
Yes, but only when your course lasts more than 3 months. KEY2CAREERS has an agreement with the Royal Bank for these cases.

12. Can I get a job in Canada?
Unfortunately, no. Foreign students must have a valid work authorization if they wish to work in Canada. After completing studies the students have to apply for a work permit before they can work

The Visa Officer has to be satisfied that you will leave Canada by the end of the period authorized for your stay. So you have to convince them of following:

Your proposed studies are reasonable in light of your previous studies and/or employment and your future prospects.

Your parents have sufficient income and assets to justify your proposed studies.You have to show a minimum of CDN$10000 per year of living expenses per year + Tuition Cost

Students generally opt for Homestay which costs around $800 per month & includes breakfast. Other Students rent a sharing room which costs $400 per month. Students generally require $800 to $1000 per month as Room rent, living expenses & transportation.

1. By whom is KEY2CAREERS accredited?
By the Ministry Of Training & Colleges as a Private College.

2. What is the difference between an accredited school and a non-accredited school?
Accredited schools like KEY2CAREERS offer better programs and also give a bigger guarantee to the student. In order to receive these accreditations, KEY2CAREERS has passed several inspections and evaluations to confirm that not only are KEY2CAREERS's academic programs good, but also that KEY2CAREERS's facilities and student services are of high quality as well.

3. How does the fact that KEY2CAREERS is accredited benefit me?
KEY2CAREERS's accreditations means that you receive the best education and service you will find in Canadian Colleges.

Facilities Of KEY2CAREERS

KEY2CAREERS Toronto is located in downtown. It is just steps away from the principal intersection of Toronto's Subway (Bloor & Yonge), and right next door to the Metro Reference Library—the largest public library in Canada. Also close by are many of the most popular destinations for tourists.
Where are KEY2CAREERS's facilities?
KEY2CAREERS Toronto has two locations in downtown Toronto & other one in Mississauga.
3. How are the classrooms?
The classrooms are comfortable and are designed to seat up to 10 students.
4. What is the Class Size?
The average class size is 10 students but for some programs it is 5 students.

About KEY2CAREERS's Personnel

1. Does anybody at KEY2CAREERS speak my language?
Yes. KEY2CAREERS has full-time "counselors" that speak your own language. There are designated rooms for these "counseling" meetings.

2. How many employees does KEY2CAREERS have?
In total, KEY2CAREERS's staff and teachers number is over 50.

About KEY2CAREERS

1. How long has KEY2CAREERS been operating?
KEY2CAREERS was founded in 2001. It been operating for the last 6 years and is considered as one of the best private college in Toronto.

About KEY2CAREERS'S Students

1. Is there a limit for nationalities in KEY2CAREERS?
No, KEY2CAREERS has no nationalities' limits.

2. How many different nationalities of students does KEY2CAREERS have?
KEY2CAREERS has students from more than 40 countries. Depending on the season, one can find an even larger number of nationalities in the school.p

3. What are the predominant student nationalities in KEY2CAREERS?
India, Pakistan, Nigeria,China, canadian, USA, French, German, Mexico, Brazil, Korea, Japan, Germany, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are the countries where most of our students come from.

4. Does KEY2CAREERS offer unpaid work internships?
Yes. Through KEY2CAREERS you can have unpaid internships at a professional level with several top-level companies in the areas of Finance, International Commerce, International Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Auditory, Bookkeeping, Engineering, Production, Hotel and Tourism and Mass Media.
You must have an advanced English level and up to 12 weeks of internship can be done.

5. Can I extend my program once I am at KEY2CAREERS?
Yes. After you have started your program, if you feel you need to study for a longer period of time, you can extend it for as long as you need to. KEY2CAREERS will help you in the case that you need to extend your visitor or student visa.

6. Can KEY2CAREERS help me to find volunteer jobs where I can practice my skills.
Yes. KEY2CAREERS has available a list of more than 30 organizations that offer volunteer social jobs and KEY2CAREERS can also help you to contact them according to your interests.

About KEY2CAREERS's Extracurricular Activities

1. What kind of activities does KEY2CAREERS offer?
KEY2CAREERS offers social, tourist and sporting activities through its Special Activities Department.

2. Are these activities supervised by KEY2CAREERS?
Yes. Whenever you do a special activity coordinated by KEY2CAREERS, a representative of the school will be always with you.

3. Can I join all the special activities?
Yes. All you need to do is to book the activities with enough notice and pay the corresponding fees, where applicable.

4. Are these activities included in the price I pay for my program?
No the activity prices are not included.

About the Homestay

1. How do you choose the families the students will live with?
KEY2CAREERS has a Homestay Department to take care of that. Its work is to carefully choose the families who are going to receive our students. The selection process is very strict and the families must fulfill specific requirements in order to be selected.

2. What kind of families are those?
Usually, they are typical middle class families who live in safe neighborhoods and are as close to KEY2CAREERS as possible. Also, homestay families speak English only in the home.

3. Are there any rules in the homestays?
Yes. As in any normal house, each family has its own rules and they must be observed. The rules are simple, for example: “dinner is served at 7pm, if you can't make it please call and let them know”; “don't make any phone calls after 10:30 pm”, etc.

4. Does KEY2CAREERS have a written guide for these rules
Yes. On your first day of class KEY2CAREERS will give you an instruction manual where you will find useful information about the school, your program and your homestay. If you have any questions, you can ask an KEY2CAREERS counselor anytime while you are at school.

5. How far away are the homestay families from KEY2CAREERS?
The average distance is 30 minutes, using public transportation. Remember that the public transportation system in Toronto is punctual.

6. Can I change my homestay if I don't feel comfortable where I am?
Yes. You only need to talk to the Homestay Coordinator and explain your situation. If it is an emergency, the change will be done immediately. Otherwise, you will have to wait around two weeks until we find a new family for you to live with.

7. Are there any costs related to this change?
No. As long as you do it within the required time and following the regular procedures.

8. Does KEY2CAREERS offer residence accommodation?
Yes. But you need to make your reservation with enough advance notice, so that we can have the time to find something for you. Remember that living in a residence does not include your daily meals.