Visa
Refund Information
Airport Pickup Service
Part Time Employment
English Language Support (Free Of Charge)
Visa Extension
Internet  And Photocopying
Accommodation
Social Life
Evening Seminars
Career Advice

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.

Refund Policy:
Refunds are calculated in accordance with the Tuition Refund Policy for those students
who officially drop a class or classes during the first three weeks of the semester.

The percentage of refund is determined by the date stamp issued by Stouffvillle
College’s Admission Department indicating official withdrawal from classes.

Tuition will be refunded 100 percent for those courses which, at any time, are
cancelled by the College. 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.

Students who pay their tuition in full and subsequently withdraw will have their
refund calculated according to the above Tuition Refund schedule. Refunds are
mailed directly to the student’s home by the College’s Admission Department.
Students who pay by credit card can request the Admissions Department process
their refund through their credit card. Otherwise the College will mail the refund
cheque to the student’s home.

The initial Registration Fee and other student service fees are non-refundable
(e.g. accommodation arrangements, courier charges).

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AIRPORT MEETING SERVICE

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

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)

Students enrolled in full-time courses who wish to improve their use of English
are encouraged to attend language classes while continuing with their studies.
This service is offered free of charge.

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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

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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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.


CAREER ADVICE

Students are given advice about their choice of courses and guidance for
their future career. Specialists in their field, Heads of Departments and industrial
coordinators provide career guidance.

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