British-based daughter to study in Canada - costs
Oct 17th 2018, 6:52 pm
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British-based daughter to study in Canada - costs
My bilingual (French/English) daughter (19, UK passport, 2 A levels) eventually wants to live in Canada. Are there any affordable universities, perhaps even in the French part of Canada. Part time work could supplement my contribution. Any advice/suggestions please?
Oct 17th 2018, 7:23 pm
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Re: British-based daughter to study in Canada - costs
My bilingual (French/English) daughter (19, UK passport, 2 A levels) eventually wants to live in Canada. Are there any affordable universities, perhaps even in the French part of Canada. Part time work could supplement my contribution. Any advice/suggestions please?
She initially worked part time in a branch of Premiere Moisson before graduating to being a bagel bagger in a famous deli. I don't know if such prestigious work is available to those who don't have a Canadian passport.
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Oct 17th 2018, 8:21 pm
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Re: British-based daughter to study in Canada - costs
Costs for foreign students are incredibly high at most universities across Canada ....... they basically subsidise the costs for students who are Canadian residents and citizens.
The best thing is for you to identify some universities offering the subject(s) and degree(s) that your daughter would like to take, go to the website, and check to costs.
Be aware that 2 A levels may not be enough for her to gain entrance ............. most Canadian students are offering graduation from Grade 12, with 6 or more subjects, and many university faculties are not offering places to students with less than a B+, or even A-, across the board.
The best thing is for you to identify some universities offering the subject(s) and degree(s) that your daughter would like to take, go to the website, and check to costs.
Be aware that 2 A levels may not be enough for her to gain entrance ............. most Canadian students are offering graduation from Grade 12, with 6 or more subjects, and many university faculties are not offering places to students with less than a B+, or even A-, across the board.
Oct 17th 2018, 10:56 pm
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Re: British-based daughter to study in Canada - costs
Costs for foreign students are incredibly high at most universities across Canada ....... they basically subsidise the costs for students who are Canadian residents and citizens.
The best thing is for you to identify some universities offering the subject(s) and degree(s) that your daughter would like to take, go to the website, and check to costs.
Be aware that 2 A levels may not be enough for her to gain entrance ............. most Canadian students are offering graduation from Grade 12, with 6 or more subjects, and many university faculties are not offering places to students with less than a B+, or even A-, across the board.
The best thing is for you to identify some universities offering the subject(s) and degree(s) that your daughter would like to take, go to the website, and check to costs.
Be aware that 2 A levels may not be enough for her to gain entrance ............. most Canadian students are offering graduation from Grade 12, with 6 or more subjects, and many university faculties are not offering places to students with less than a B+, or even A-, across the board.
Oct 18th 2018, 12:12 am
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Re: British-based daughter to study in Canada - costs
I don't know the requirements for an international student ......
............. although. I would note that I needed 3 A levels at B+ or higher to attend a British university back in the early 60s. Two at any grade were not sufficient even back then.
............. although. I would note that I needed 3 A levels at B+ or higher to attend a British university back in the early 60s. Two at any grade were not sufficient even back then.
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Oct 18th 2018, 12:22 am
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Re: British-based daughter to study in Canada - costs
I Googled the requirements at UBC for an International student at undergraduate level ..........
https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/inte...united-kingdom
In addition to these basic requirements, different faculties have different requirments that are usually MORE strict than above.
https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/inte...united-kingdom
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (United Kingdom [same requirements as British-patterned education])
- Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Standing in at least six academic subject areas, including English, with at least three UBC-approved academic A Levels (or six at the Advanced Subsidiary Level). A subject may not be counted at both the A Level and the GCSE Level (O Level). A Level and AS Level courses that are not sufficiently academic in content (as determined by UBC) cannot be used.
- Admission average calculated on final year academic courses/exams: Your admission average is calculated on at least two GCSEs (O Levels) and three GCE A Levels (or six Advanced Subsidiary Levels).
In addition to these basic requirements, different faculties have different requirments that are usually MORE strict than above.
