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International students General Information
Information about
Visa
Privacy / Refund Policy
Airport Pickup Service
Part Time Employment
Visa Extension
Internet And Photocopying
Accommodation
Social Life
Evening Seminars
VISA INFORMATION
Stouffville College welcomes students from many faiths and cultural backgrounds who seek the distinctive education that we offer. Students are drawn from a wide variety of countries including those from Southeast and North Asia, Africa, Europe, South America and the USA.
Applying for a Visa: Once you have been offered admission you should immediately apply for your visa. The Embassy or High Commission will be able to tell you the average turnaround time for a visa application. In some countries this can be anything up to three months.
The Visa Interview** As part of the application process you will be required to attend an interview with a Visa Officer. The documents that you will need to produce at the visa interview are listed below:
1. A copy of your application form to Stouffville College. (If you did not keep a copy, Stouffville College’s Admissions Office can fax or mail a duplicate copy to you.)
2. The letter from Stouffville College confirming that you have been accepted to study a full-time course.
3. Valid Passport.
Documentary evidence of your ability to cover the costs of your stay (for example, accommodation costs, tuition fees and maintenance including food, clothing and transportation).
Other Requirements** 1. Evidence of your intention to return to your home country once you have completed your studies. Documentary evidence is preferred.
2. You should also be prepared to talk about why you wish to study at Stouffville College and why you have chosen your particular course(s). You will need to convince the Visa Officer that you do not intend to work full-time during your stay in Canada.
**You must satisfy the Visa Officer on all of the above points.
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PRIVACY/REFUND POLICY
General Information: Stouffville College’s Privacy Statement is designed to protect the personal information of students and interested parties. Disclosed below are our information-gathering and dissemination practices for this website:
Stouffville College does not share information about students unless the student has signed a waiver with a Government Agency or Corporation/Sponsor or has made a specific request in writing granting permission for the school to disclose information to a sponsor or parent/guardian. In all other circumstances personal information is kept confidential and not shared with any third party.
Our Privacy Pledge: Stouffville College will use your personal information solely for the purposes of enhancing your experience with our site and to answer any questions you may have concerning the College. We will not sell or rent your personal information to a third party.
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Refund Policy: Refunds are calculated in accordance with the Tuition Refund Policy for those students who officially drop the program or classes during the first two weeks of the Program Start Date (PSD).
| Withdrawal Period |
Tuition Refund |
Tuition Obligation |
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Withdrawal prior to the first day of the (PSD)
PROGRAM START DATE (PSD)
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75% LESS ADMIN. FEE
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25% |
| Withdrawal during the first calendar week of the (PSD) |
50% LESS ADMIN. FEE |
50% |
| Withdrawal during the second calendar week of the (PSD) |
25% LESS ADMIN. FEE |
75% |
| Withdrawal during the third calendar week of the (PSD) |
0% + ADMIN. FEE |
100% |
Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw prior to the first day of the classes in the given program, the college will retain 25% of the fees paid and refund the balance.
Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw after the beginning of the first day of the classes but before the first week of the classes has elapsed, the College wil retain 50% of the fees paid and refund the balance.
Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw after the first week of classes but before the second week of classes elapsed, the College will retain 75% of the fees paid and refund the balance.
Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw after the second week of classes has elapsed, no tuition refund shall be given.
All refunds pending will be paid within thirty (30) days of written notice of withdrawal.
The percentage of refund is determined by the date stamp issued by Stouffvillle College’s Admission Department indicating official withdrawal from classes.
Failure to attend class, merely giving notice to the instructor, or making a stop payment on a cheque is not considered an official drop or withdrawal from the program.
Student who paid the tuition fees by credit card will get refunded back into to the same Credit Card less banking charges along with the above percentage calculated.
Student granted with payment plans option towards the tution fees is required to clear the balance due based on the above refund schedule.
The initial Registration Fee and other student service fees are non-refundable (e.g. accommodation arrangements, courier charges).
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International students arriving in Canada for the first time may wish to be met by a Stouffville College representative. Students wishing to be met at the airport must inform Stouffville College of the following at least four weeks prior to arrival and provide the following information:
Date of Arrival
Arrival Airport
Airline and Flight Number
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
Full-time students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during term time, and any number of hours during vacations. Stouffville College provides an advisory service to students to help them find part-time jobs. Conditions apply to part-time employment. Please visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada's web site for details. (http://www.cic.gc.ca)
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VISA EXTENSION
An international student requiring a visa extension during his/her stay at Stouffville College should submit their passport to the College Registrar 60 days prior to their VISA EXPIRY DATE. The Registrar will apply for visa extension on the student’s behalf. All documentation is then prepared by Stouffville College and all correspondence with the Citizen and Immigration Canada is conducted by the school. Submit the following documents:- (i) Copy of Study Permit (ii) Bank Letter (iii) Filled Visa Applciation Form
INTERNET AND PHOTOCOPYING FACILITIES
Students can access the internet and use the College’s photocopying facilities free of charge.
ACCOMMODATION
Stouffville College can arrange, on request, student accommodation. Initially, Stouffville College can reserve one-bedroom, shared accommodation within reasonable traveling distance. The monthly rent for this type of accommodation may range from $300 to $400 per month. The majority of our students reserve accommodation for an initial period of one month. After that period they either extend the contract or look for alternative, usually cheaper, accommodation.
In order for accommodation to be arranged by Stouffville College, students must advise the College at least four weeks prior to when accommodation is required. Stouffville College charges a non-refundable fee of $100 to arrange for the first month's accommodation. You can download our Accommodation Form and fax it to (416) 352 5505.
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SOCIAL LIFE
We encourage students to make the most of their leisure time in Toronto. We know from experience that cultural and social activities contribute greatly to a student’s success. A variety of activities are arranged throughout the year. Subject teachers and Heads of Departments organize educational trips to the Business Development Bank of Canada, the Toronto Stock Exchange, and visits to such places as the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario,City Hall and the CN Tour. Excursion trips to Niagara Falls are also arranged.The College also holds staff/student parties and organizes cultural events thatreflect the variety of nationalities represented in the student population.
EVENING SEMINARS
Several courses are conducted during the evenings, subject to demand. Full-time students are allowed to attend these courses to reinforce their daytime studies at special discounted fees.
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AIRPORT MEETING SERVICE
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