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Do you need an exam to enter a famous foreign school?

Take Canada as an example.

(1) Choose a school

Although many schools offer the same or similar majors, there are great differences between different schools. When choosing a regular school, you should pay attention to the fact that the school you apply for should be a regular school that has been recognized by the provincial Ministry of Education. Toronto and Vancouver in southern Canada have a large population and many schools. Asian students choose these two cities for admission. Most of its schools are concentrated in urban areas and suburbs. There are also all kinds of very informal "learning shop" schools with insufficient teachers and poor conditions, which are purely for profit. Such schools can also issue admission notices after charging fees, but often embassies do not issue visas.

The following points are briefly explained.

1. The enrollment system of Canadian universities

Canadian universities do not have a unified national college entrance examination. The admission of students is mainly based on their high school graduation results. Those who have passed all subjects and scored above 65-70 in the main subjects can enter the school. Due to different academic systems, admission conditions are also different. Most provinces implement the consistent system of 12, and students can enter school after graduating from 12 middle school. There are two special provinces: students in Ontario must finish 13 years before they can go to college; The educational system of primary and secondary schools in Quebec is 1 1 year. After graduating from high school, you must take two years of preparatory courses before you can enter the university. The specific admission conditions vary from school to school.

Generally speaking, to apply for studying in Canada, China students should provide a diploma equivalent to a Canadian secondary school or university education, provide financial guarantee, prove that they have enough financial resources to pay for their study and living expenses, and prove their language ability. Canadian universities accept TOEFL, Michigan English Test or Cambridge English Proficiency Test.

Canada generally does not provide scholarships to foreign undergraduates, and the financial assistance provided by universities and the Canadian government is mostly limited to graduate students.

At present, Canada's financial assistance to foreign students has decreased. What China students who go to Canada can get is the scholarship of the university itself, or some professors set aside some subsidies from their own research funds as their research assistants. Universities have different policies to provide financial aid to international students. Many universities only pay tuition fees and do not provide other fees. Others offer scholarships or part-time jobs on campus; Some schools don't provide any financial aid to foreign students, at least in the first year. When applying for a school, students should know more about the financial aid of each school.

[color=Red] Classified ranking of Canadian universities [/color] Starting from 199 1, Maclean magazine began to rank Canadian universities once a year. The latest ranking list divides universities into three categories: medical/doctoral universities, comprehensive universities and basic bachelor's universities. The first category includes those universities that offer doctoral programs extensively and have medical schools; The second category refers to those universities that conduct various academic research and award professional degrees to graduate level; The third category is those universities that mainly focus on undergraduate courses.

A medical/doctoral university

1 University of Toronto (Toronto)

Queen's University (Queen's University)

3 McGill University (McGill)

4 University of British Columbia (British Columbia)

McMaster University (McMaster)

University of alberta (Alberta)

Dalhousie University

8 University of Montreal *

9 University of Western Ontario

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1 1 University of Ottawa (Ottawa)

12 University of Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan)

13 University of Calgary

14 sherbrooke) * University *

university

1 Simon Fraser

2 Kiev University (Guelph)

3 University of Victoria (Victoria)

4 University of Waterloo (Waterloo)

5 York University (York)

Memorial University of Newfoundland.

7 Carleton University (Carleton)

8 University of Windsor (Windsor)

9 New Brunswick.

10 university of regina

Concordia University (Concordia)

Basic bachelor's degree university

1 Mount allison

Acadia University (Acadia)

3 Trent University (Trent)

4 Saint Citizen University (Saint Francis Xavier)

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6 Bishop University

7 University of Winnipeg (Winnipeg)

university of lethbridge

University of St. Thomas (St. Thomas)

10 moncton *

1 1 St. Mary's University

12 Mount Saint Vincent

13 Brock University (Brock)

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How to choose and apply for schools in Canada

The level of Canadian universities is very high. The famous universities of British Columbia, McGill University, Toronto University, Western Ontario University and Dalhousie University are all world-class institutions of higher learning.

Overseas students can write to the university to ask for admission guides, including application forms and calendars. In recent years, the Canadian government has continuously reduced subsidies to universities, and universities have increased overseas students with higher tuition fees to make up for the lack of funds, so they are happy to send relevant information.

When choosing a university, most students first consider fame, and sometimes they believe too much in the "university ranking list" or "the dragon and tiger list of famous schools". Canada has never had a university ranking. Starting from 199 1, McLean magazine began to rank all universities in Canada annually. Unfortunately, ordinary readers only pay attention to the ranking of universities, and seldom study the ranking methods carefully, such as grading standards, investigation methods and result analysis. In fact, there are many loopholes in the "research method" adopted by McLean magazine. Every year, there are university protest ranking results, and McClane adjusts his research methods every year, but it is still not perfect. 1993, Manitoba University and other famous universities threatened to withdraw from the ranking, which shows that this ranking is difficult to be absolutely objective and reasonable.

McGill University (replaced by the University of Toronto last year), which has topped the list for several years in a row, is the leading university in Canada, but not every department is as excellent as expected. On the other hand, the universities ranked lower are not so bad. For example, Concordia University, located in Montreux with McGill University, is famous for its computer science, business and art departments, and its level is even higher than McGill University. Therefore, the ranking list is for reference only and should not be trusted. Students should consider the individual departments and their own interests more realistically.

In addition, some students or parents will consider economic factors when choosing schools, hoping to enroll in cheaper universities. If so, try Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and other central provinces first. Followed by four Canadian provinces: Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. As for Quebec, British Columbia and Ontario, the tuition fees for international students are very high, and the burden on parents is not light.

After students have selected the schools and departments to enroll in, they can fill in the application form and send the application fee together with the application form. After that, they should ask the relevant institutions or people to send the documents needed by the university directly as soon as possible, such as Offcial transcripts, letters of recommendation, TOEFL scores, etc.

If students go to Canada to study for one year before university, the chances of admission are higher if they enroll in local universities with the results of preparatory courses. However, secondary schools in Canada charge high tuition fees for overseas students, and the cost of one year of secondary school is more expensive than that of one year of college. If parents can afford it, they might as well have a try. Moreover, local middle schools provide graduates with the latest information on further studies, which is much more convenient than foreign registration.

In addition, Ontario adopts the joint enrollment method, and all 65,438+06 universities in the province recruit overseas students through the Ontario University Application Center (OUAC). These universities include Brock University, Carleton University, Kiev University, Lakehead University, sudbury University, McMaster University, Ottawa University, Queens University, Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto University, Trent University, Waterloo University, Western Ontario University, Wilfrid Laurier University, Windsor University and York University.

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The first thing is to find out whether the school teaches in English or French to avoid language barriers affecting learning.

Second, the temperature in different parts of Canada, especially in the north and south, is very different. The lowest temperature near the Great Lakes is between 0 and 10 degrees, so students who go to the south of China can adapt better.

Third, Toronto and Vancouver in Canada have large populations and many schools, while universities (colleges) are in urban or suburban areas. There are many commercial "learning shops", with poor school buildings, incomplete equipment, insufficient teachers and poor teaching quality, and even some selling credits and degrees.

Fourth, you should know the nature of the school before applying for study. Who runs it? Is it approved by the provincial Ministry of Education? Is it included in the list of schools published by the provincial Ministry of Education? Is there a scholarship? This information can be inquired from the Cultural Section of the Canadian Embassy in China.

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(2) Language requirements

When choosing a school, students should consider the language requirements of the school. As English and French are used in Canada, applicants must find out which language is used in schools to avoid unnecessary troubles caused by language barriers. The admission criteria are generally TOEFL 550 for undergraduates and TOEFL 580 for postgraduates. However, this achievement is a requirement for obtaining basic entrance qualifications, not a condition for obtaining scholarships.

If the current language level can't meet the requirements, you can also consider taking a preparatory class first. TOEFL scores are not required for preparatory classes, and schools should classify students according to their actual level. After graduating from the language preparatory class, you will enter the professional study.

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Are you going to study in Canada? When choosing a school, we must consider the language requirements of the school. As English and French are used in Canada, applicants must find out which language is used in schools to avoid unnecessary troubles caused by language barriers. Generally, schools that teach in English require applicants to have a certain English foundation. Both undergraduate and graduate students (including some adult education) require TOEFL scores (or other English scores). The admission criteria are generally TOEFL 550 for undergraduates and TOEFL 580 for postgraduates. However, this achievement is a requirement for obtaining basic entrance qualifications, not a condition for obtaining scholarships. Although the English requirements of undergraduates are lower than those of postgraduates, the language level actually used by undergraduates in class is not low. Sometimes, it is more difficult for international students studying in graduate schools to choose some undergraduate courses. Because undergraduates have to take exams besides listening to extracurricular activities. Exams are generally time-limited. If the language ability does not reach a certain level, even if you master the knowledge you have learned, it is difficult to get good grades or even fail. Graduate students generally do not use the method of closed-book examination in a limited time, but write small papers in stages. Although the difficulty is not low, there is plenty of time. Some international students in China can finish their tasks successfully by burning the midnight oil.

If the current language level can not meet the requirements, you can also consider taking a preparatory class first. You don't need TOEFL to attend preparatory classes, but you should grade students according to their actual level. After graduating from the preparatory class, I entered the professional study.

IELTS experts explain the secret of high scores in detail.

Recently, the IELTS test in Shanghai suddenly caught fire. Zhang Zhijie, director of the Foreign Examination Center of China Normal University, told the reporter: "At 2 am in August, the students were waiting at the entrance of the IELTS test center. At 6 o'clock, the registration team has been lined up from the fifth floor to the 1 building. At 9 o'clock, the team was like a long dragon, and it was lined up twice around the building ...' Yellow Cattle' got wind of it, and a registration form blew up 500 yuan. "

The warming of IELTS is naturally related to the promotion of IELTS "status". For example, the Australian Consulate announced new regulations. From July 1, the TOEFL score limit of 570 points will be cancelled for visas to Australia, and only IELTS scores are required without GRE scores.

For China people, the IELTS test is relatively new and doesn't seem to have "skills" to follow like TOEFL, so the candidates' scores are generally not high ... But there are always experts in the examination room. Our reporter found two IELTS experts from the latest IELTS test. Their IELTS scores reached 7.5 and 8 respectively-people who generally reached CET-6 can get 6-7 points through intensive training; If you get 8 points, it means that you can use English very skillfully; It is almost impossible to get 9 points.

How did you get high marks?

Eunice: 2 1 year-old academic category

Test scores: 8 points for listening, 8 points for reading, 6 points for writing and 8 points for speaking, with a total score of 7.5 points. June 16 is the day of IELTS test. I arrived at the 30 1 examination room of the Literature and History Building of China Normal University early according to the notice. Candidates' names and test numbers are posted at the entrance of the examination room. I read them from beginning to end, but I can't find my name. I panicked. This is not a good start. After searching for a long time, I temporarily arranged it in the examination room of 3 15.

At 8 o'clock sharp, candidates began to enter. Candidates line up according to the test number, check one by one and enter in turn. At that time, the sound of the horn and the voice of the candidate were in chaos. There are 70 candidates in my examination room, and I was called 45th.

I'll check my headphones as soon as I find my seat, so as not to affect my listening test because of the poor quality of my headphones. There is only one female voice speaking Chinese in the earphone, which is quite clear. Then, calm down and look at the exam rules on the blackboard carefully.

There are 4 invigilators, 2 foreigners and 2 teachers from China in the examination room.

At 8: 53, the listening test paper will be handed out. The test paper is light pink, which is quite cute.

Note to examiner: Don't open the test paper before the recording is officially played. However, some bold candidates still opened the test paper in advance. I don't think it is necessary, because there is plenty of time to read the topic.

SectionOne tells the story of a middle-aged woman who witnessed the robbery of an old woman and asked to draw a chart indicating the robbery place and the waiting place of the robbery partner. The second and third questions are relatively short and simple.

The fourth section, the longest, is a speech by a female professor, which talks about the history and development track of the land transfer system in Britain. It seems difficult, but in fact I only got the fill-in-the-blank question of 10-then I deeply realized the "being kind to others" of IELTS: for the convenience of candidates, the questioner gave a hint on the test paper, and I could guess some answers roughly before listening to the recording. IELTS listening text is clear and pure, and the speaking speed is very slow. Especially when you read the name, you will read it twice. It feels like a kindergarten aunt telling a story to her children, which is simpler than a training class.

One thing should be noted: the words on the listening tape are often different from those in the test questions, but their meanings are the same. This word must be a test center, because IELTS attaches great importance to the diversity of words used by candidates, that is, different words or sentence patterns express the same meaning.

Secondly, reading. Questions 1 to 5 of SectionOne are true/false/not given. It is very simple, and there are several open-ended questions. I almost made a big mistake-in order to save trouble, I wrote "T, F, NG" on the answer sheet. Later, I learned that these words must be filled in completely, otherwise they will not be scored!

The third part is the cleverest. The topic is about how cobra venom causes death, and how the drugs studied by scientists are beneficial to the development of nervous system diseases ... There are too many professional words, and the answers listed in some questions are very similar, so it is difficult to choose.

Generally speaking, the reading part is relatively simple, but some "T/F/N" questions are easy to understand and difficult to get right, so be sure to read the article carefully. I have a trick: read the topic first, then read the article and find the answer according to the topic. If you read every article carefully, you won't have enough time.

10: 35, the reading test is over.

There is a 10 minute break before the "writing" exam.

10: 52, the written test begins. I'm unlucky. These two questions are one-sided. Task 1 Let me analyze the automobile insurance industry according to three data tables. It took me 30 minutes to finish this article. Task2 wrote an article about landing on the moon, which is quite strange to me. In addition, the first article spent too much time, obviously not enough time, and finally had to scribble. ...

I was in a bad mood after writing-the teacher repeatedly took care of the writing skills: Task 1 control within 20 minutes, and ensure that I have 40 minutes to write Task 2；; Write the more difficult Task2 first, and then write Task 1 ... I forgot!

In addition, my lesson is: I must ask the teacher to modify my writing at ordinary times, so that I can control the paragraphs of the article freely and accurately during the exam; Read a lot of model essays and memorize all kinds of article frameworks, so that you can play freely even if you encounter unfamiliar writing topics.

At 2: 40 pm, the oral exam begins.

I was ecstatic to learn that Alex was the examiner-Alex was the Englishman who invigilated us this morning, and I was already familiar with his accent.

Each person will speak for 20 minutes. According to the regulations, I should enter the examination room at 2: 40. At 2 o'clock, I will wait at the entrance of the examination room. An experienced person told me that if the former candidate's oral English is poor and the examiner can't communicate with him for a long time, the exam will be over soon and the exam time of the latter candidate will be advanced. It is said that there was a candidate 10: 50, but when he 10: 40 entered the examination room, the examiner had been waiting for him for half an hour, and his impression was imaginable. Sure enough, at 2: 20, Alex asked me to take the exam. Along the way, Alex began to ask questions at will, such as his name, hometown, why he came to work in Shanghai and so on. These are all expected questions, and he answered them easily.

In the second part of the oral test, the examiner gave me a card with some information about the "wedding banquet", and I will ask questions. Then, Alex asked me which country I was going to study in and what my major was. Nowadays, many people choose to study MBA. What do you think of this problem? During the whole interview, I tried my best to "ask the examiner a question and I'll answer ten sentences"-the focus of the oral test is "fluency and coherence", followed by vocabulary and grammar, and pronunciation is the most important, so don't worry about pronunciation, speak boldly! In addition, I don't use abstruse words to answer questions, because the British prefer to express their views in popular words.

IELTS also has a "routine"

Chen Heng: 22-year-old academic.

Test scores: 8 points for listening, 8 points for reading, 7 points for writing, 8 points for speaking and 8 points for the total score. In the IELTS test on June 16, Chen Heng was the only candidate who got 8 points. He said: "IELTS is different from TOEFL: TOEFL is quite accidental. Even if you don't know the answer, you can choose one of the four options and try it. " However, the topic and scoring method of IELTS are subjective, which requires high language control and cannot be achieved overnight. The trick is to practice' internal strength'. "

In IELTS listening test, reading questions are slower and easier than TOEFL. However, IELTS has dug two "traps" in listening questions: First, the accent is complex. In order to flaunt its internationalization, IELTS usually sets three British accents, 1 American accent and 1 Canadian accent in five listening questions. Many people are familiar with American English, so when they encounter different pronunciations, they may have some slight hearing impairment. This kind of obstacle affects the mood and will distract people; The second is to induce obstacles. In the last part of listening, candidates will hear a long article. The questioner talked a lot, but you finally understood, but you couldn't find the answer. This is the preferred way for the British to set questions. In fact, there are also "routines" to follow. Candidates can deal with it calmly as long as they straighten out their thinking, remember the order listed in it and summarize it into a table.

IELTS reading is much easier than GRE, and there are not many professional vocabulary. Ability to read and test. Although the article looks professional, you can still find the answer as long as you read it carefully.

Writing tests your ability to use words, so you have to try to use words flexibly and change different wording. To sum up: make your composition smooth and easy to understand through various methods.

Spoken English is the item that most people lose the most points. When I was waiting in line for the exam, I saw many people reciting articles. In fact, sometimes it helps. Because examiners are native speakers of English, they can find inconsistent expressions as soon as they listen.

Before the oral exam, I read an article by Michael, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Pan and Frank, a professor of English literature? An interview with Kemed. Their language is very colloquial and easy to understand, and you will enter the state when you look at me.

When taking an exam, you should learn to add some small "lubricants" to Chinese. A few good conjunctions not only make the language look authentic, but also prolong your thinking time. Generally speaking, middle-aged and elderly examiners are more difficult to serve, and you can estimate your level in five or six minutes; The young examiner is very patient and likes to communicate with you, which makes people feel very relaxed.

IELTS is the abbreviation of International English Language Testing System. If you want to enter a higher education institution in a country where English is the main teaching language, you must pass the IELTS test. At present, IELTS is also used to test the English level of people who are going to settle in English-speaking countries (mainly Commonwealth countries).

IELTS can be divided into two types: academic and training. It mainly tests listening, reading, writing and speaking. The examination adopts a grade 9 grade system, with grades ranging from 1 to grade 9, and the total grade is comprehensively evaluated by the computer according to the candidates' four individual grades.

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Canadian Language School Application Procedures and Precautions

Step 1: Contact the school and get financial guarantee.

First, contact the Canadian Language School (about two months)

(1) I will write to the school directly in English (see the attachment for the school and address). Introduce your resume and study plan, ask for school information and application for admission.

(2) Fill in the application form sent by the school in English, remit the registration fee and tuition fee to the school through China Bank, and send the application form.

(3) Obtain the admission notice (school admission notice) and tuition receipt.

Second, economic security.

While contacting the language school, we must start to get financial guarantee. Its contents are as follows:

(1) Money order in the name of students-the amount is about 1 0,000-10,000 Canadian dollars (about US$ 3,000). Drafts can be handled in large Canadian or third country banks (including China Bank). The payer will give the original draft to the student himself, and the student can apply for a passport and visa with the draft. After arriving in Canada, students can withdraw money by draft as living expenses.

(2) An economic guarantee, issued by the guarantor, stating that he or she will provide you with the amount notarized by a local lawyer, accompanied by the guarantor's tax bill, payroll or proof of payment for the last six months, and the guarantor's bank deposit statement for the last six months, or the certificate of time deposit for the last six months. If the guarantor is a Canadian citizen, go to the Immigration Center (CIC) in that country to go through the guarantee procedures; If the guarantor is a third person or a fourth person (including Hong Kong), the guarantee materials must be sent to the Canadian embassy or consulate in that country (or region) for approval.

Note: The guarantor in Taiwan Province Province must send the guarantee materials to the Canadian Consulate in Hongkong for approval.

Step 2: Apply for a passport (about one month).

Bring the admission notice, draft, economic guarantee letter, household registration book, work permit and five two-inch bareheaded photos to the Foreign Affairs Office of the public security bureau where the application is located to apply for a passport.

Step 3: Apply for a visa (about three months).

(1) Send the original admission notice (with a copy) to the Student Affairs Office of the Canadian Embassy in China (No.Sanlitun 10, Beijing).

(2) The Canadian Embassy will send back the visa application form.

(3) Fill in the visa application form in English. Attach the draft, financial guarantee and four two-inch bareheaded photos to the Canadian Embassy.

(4) The embassy will send back the application form for medical examination.

(5) Take the passport and medical examination application form to the designated municipal hospital for medical examination, and then send the passport and medical examination form to the Canadian Embassy.

(6) Increase the results of sending visas back by the embassy.

Applying for a visa generally does not require an interview, but can be done by email. If the embassy requests an interview, please do so at the time specified in the notice.

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(3) Apply for admission

apply for admission to a school

To apply for an undergraduate course, all colleges and universities require applicants to have a diploma equivalent to a Canadian high school graduation. When applying, you can generally cast a net, and at the same time ask for information from several universities of your choice to understand the school's academic system, curriculum arrangement, admission requirements, tuition fees and so on. Then you can study for yourself.

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Generally speaking, applicants need to issue:

1. Report card. To apply for an undergraduate course, you must submit a high school diploma and a report on the courses in the last six years. Graduate students are required to submit undergraduate transcripts and graduate transcripts (depending on the master's or doctoral application).

2. Resume, stating personal experience, education level, papers and future plans. This also needs to be translated into English or French.

3. One to four letters of recommendation. This letter is filled in by the teacher, professor, department head or dean of the applicant's original school. Explain the reasons for recommendation.

4. Applicants do not need to take the professional examination of the school they apply for, but they must pass the relevant language proficiency test.

After receiving these documents, the relevant schools in Canada will send an admission notice to the applicant after a period of examination and approval. Some schools will only issue a letter of intent for temporary admission when the tuition fees for the first year have not been paid in full, and then issue a formal admission notice after the tuition fees have been paid in full.

It will take some time to complete the above procedures. As an applicant, you must make reasonable arrangements according to your actual situation and the regulations of the school to avoid accidents. All schools have the peak of admission and the dead line of application time. The following timetable is for reference only.

Applicants ask the school for information nine months before the start of school. Carefully understand all aspects of the situation, choose a university, and issue an application for admission. About two weeks later, the application is sent to the Canadian school, and the school usually sends the application form to the applicant within two weeks to 1 month. Two weeks later, the applicant received the form. Fill it out carefully and send it back to the school together with the above documents and the required application fee. Two weeks later, the school receives these documents and application forms, and will consider whether to accept the applicant within two to three months. If it agrees to accept the application, it will send an admission notice.

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