SPP and Non-SPP Visa Requirements in Canada for Indian Students
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When you apply to Canadian colleges, you have the option of either applying through SPP or not. SPP's full form is the Student Partners Program. Even the colleges participating in the SPP program accept non-SPP applications. The main difference between these two applications is the number of documents required for visa processing. There can be many reasons for not applying through SPP, as it is not the only acceptable way to get admission to Canadian universities. Here are the differences between documents for both SPP and non-SPP application processes.
Student Partnership Program (SPP)
SPP is an arrangement between selected Canadian colleges and Canadian High Commission in India to provide quick and easy study visas for prospective students. The visa processing is easier and quicker under SPP and you have to show fewer documents.
Documents required for SPP visa application
- Letter of Acceptance from participating colleges under SPP
- IELTS score sheet with at least an overall band of 6.0 for undergraduate courses and an overall band of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 for postgraduate programs
- 12th-grade mark sheet with at least above 55% score for undergraduate programs
- A Bachelor's degree or three to four years of Advance Diploma with a minimum of 50% or above, is required for post-graduate courses
- Proof of work experience
- Proof of payment of Tuition Fee
- Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000 for living expenses
- Medical test results conducted only by approved panel doctors
- Visa fee of CAD 150
General (Non-SPP)
You have the option of applying for a non-SPP visa application, where the required documents and visa process will be different as more detailed documents are required. The reason behind this is to solidly prove financial stability and the source of income. You can apply to colleges participating in the SPP program through the non-SPP application.
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The main difference between SPP and non-SPP applications is the requirement for more detailed proof of funds. Under non-SPP applications, Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) is not compulsory. Savings in the bank, other investments, and education loans are all considered part of financial funds. However, documents required under non-SPP are relatively more.
Documents required for non-SPP visa application
- Letter of Acceptance from College
- IELTS score sheet with at least an overall band of 6.0 for undergraduate courses and an overall band of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 for postgraduate programs
- 12th Grade mark sheet for undergraduate programs
- A Bachelor's degree or three to four years of Advance Diploma with a minimum of 50% or above, is required for post-graduate courses
- Proof of work experience, along with pay slips for the last 3 months
- Proof of payment of Tuition Fee
- Proof of funds to support living expenses - bank savings, investments, education loan etc.
- Form 16 or Income tax return documents of either the student or sponsor are the acceptable proof of income
- Medical test results conducted only by approved panel doctors
- Visa fee of CAD 150
SDS Canada
Thanks to the recently introduced student visa programme (SDS Canada), Indian students who apply to Canadian universities can now anticipate a quicker visa processing period. In order to speed up processing times for students from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada has introduced the Student Direct Stream (SDS) programme.
Documents required for SDS Canada
- Copy of your acceptance letter from the DLI
- Most recent secondary or post-secondary education transcript
- Copy of your upfront medical examination confirmation
- Proof of GIC payment of $20,635
- An official letter from DLI confirming payment of the tuition fee
- Proof of English language requirements is an IELTS score of 6.0 in each module or the candidate must have graduated from a Canadian curriculum high school
Students must note that every college and institution having a registered DLI comes under SDS increasing the options for students. Now that the students are aware of SPP Canada and SDS Canada, they must visit our page on SDS Canada for more information. For help with university applications, students seeking to study abroad can contact our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors. The comments section below allows candidates to contact us as well.
Q: Â What is the processing time for the application process at Northern College, Canada?
Q: Â What IELTS score is required for UCW Canada?
Yes, the minimum English proficiency requirements for admission in the University of Canada West are:
| TEST | MINIMUM OVERALL SCORE | MINIMUM WRITING SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS – Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| IELTS – Indicator | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| CAEL | 70 | 60* |
| CAEL Online | 70 | 60* |
| CAE* | 176 | N/A |
| Duolingo* | 110 | 100* |
| Password | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| PTE – Academic | 61 | 60 |
| TOEFL – iBT | 88 | 20* |
*The minimum writing score is also applicable to all assessed components of the test.
*May be either of the following three tests; Cambridge B2 First; Cambridge C1 Advanced; or Cambridge C2 Proficiency
*After July 31, 2023, UCW will only accept Duolingo from applicants from Ukraine, Russia, Iran and Belarus. However, UCW may accept Duolingo from applicants in other countries where no other English proficiency test is available. If an applicant is submitting a Duolingo test score from any country other than Ukraine, Russia, Iran or Belarus, they must send it along with an explanation letter, but acceptance is not guaranteed. All other applications with a Duolingo result submitted after July 31, 2023 will be returned.
*Writing is assessed as the average score for achievement in both Literacy and Production.
Q: Â How to apply in Royal Roads University Canada?
International students can apply for Royal Roads University admissions by following the below steps:
Step 1: Find your programme from Royal Roads University courses
Step 2: Check programme specific deadline and admission requirements
Step 3: Now, fill your Royal Roads University admission application online as early as possible
Step 4: Pay non-refundable Royal Roads University application fee
Step 5: Submit all your supporting documents
Step 6: Once submitted, check the status of your application online to see how it's progressing
Q: Â Is Canada or USA cheaper to study?
International students are more likely to receive financial help or scholarships from Canadian universities than from American ones, which is quite uncommon. Furthermore, tuition at Canadian institutions is typically 27% less expensive than that of US universities. However, some United States universities offer international students Financial aid and other scholarships that help them to study in the United States.
Q: Â How do I get admission in Humber College, Canada?
Humber College Canada requires international students to apply through the international college portal and view the programme and term in take availability as the admissions are offered based on programme space availability. Every programme has its own requirements and eligibility criteria. International students are also required to submit English Language tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo. Humber College application deadline is Feb 01,2025 for equal consideration. Post this date, admissions are offered on the space basis available. Therefore, students are required to apply as early as possible.
Q: Â What is the University of Canada West acceptance rate?
As per some unofficial sources, the University of West Canada acceptance rate is 80%, which means out of every 100 applications, around 80 are selected, which makes it fairly easy to get selected into the university.
The university gives preference to students having higher grades or have exceptional academic or research experience. Hence, having higher grades increases your chance of getting selected at University of West Canada.
Here is the list of eligibility requirements to get into Canadian Universities.
Q: Â What are the popular degree courses at University of British Columbia?
University of British Columbia offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree courses for international students every year. Some of the popular degree programs at the university are given in the pie chart below:
Others Denote Finance, Marketing, Political Science and Government, etc.
Q: Â How many intakes are there in Saskatchewan of Polytechnic?
Applicants aspiring to get admissions into the Saskatchewan Polytechnic are required to submit their applications before the set deadline of that particular year. Following are the general admission deadlines, however, applicants should check the official website for program-specific application dates.
Entry Term | Deadlines |
|---|---|
January Intake | Oct 1, 2024 |
September Intake | May 1, 2024 |
Note: For international applicants with student visas, the application period closes on December 31.
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Please refer to the following article: https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/difference-between-sds-and-non-sds-colleges-in-canada-articlepage-116119
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Northern College can take up to 6 weeks to provide an offer letter to international students. Since thousands of applications are enrolled at the college for programs under different specializations, the college reviews each application and segregates them. The whole process is quite time-consuming. The segregation of applications is done based on the student’s academic performance, English language scores, extracurricular activities, and relevant experiences.