
If you are considering Canada as your destination to study abroad, then you should be aware of a term called SDS. You may have read this term before, but do you know what this means? For overseas students studying in Canada, the Student Direct Stream or SDS system makes the process of getting study permits easier than ever before. It is only applied to a few countries and a few colleges. We will share a list with you of the top SDS colleges in Canada and SDS visa requirements.
Eligible Countries for SDS Canada
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Brazil
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- India
- Morocco
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vietnam
Candidates from any of these countries can apply for SDS Canada and get the benefits of easy application procedures and quick approvals.
Why you should choose the SDS visa type?
A Student Direct Stream visa type requires fewer documents than a regular visa and the visa processing time is far less than a non-SDS visa. A guaranteed investment certificate is necessary for SDS and only IELTS is considered valid under it. The visa success rate is quite higher but a candidate needs to pay the fees one year in advance. Overall, an SDS visa is highly preferred by eligible students of the above-mentioned countries.
Top colleges that accept SDS applications-
SDS Colleges In Ontario-
- Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning - Oakville – Ontario
- Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology- Toronto – Ontario
- Sault College-Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
- Northern College-South Porcupine – Ontario
- Niagara College-Welland – Ontario
- Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology- Hamilton – Ontario
- Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology-Belleville – Ontario
- Lawrence College- Kingston – Ontario
- Lambton College of Applied Arts & Technology- Sarnia – Ontario
- Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning- Toronto – Ontario
- Georgian College of Arts & Technology- BARRIE – Ontario
- George Brown College-Toronto – Ontario
- Fleming College- Peterborough, Ontario
- Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology- London – Ontario
- Durham College- Oshawa – Ontario
- Confederation College of Applied Arts & Technology- Thunderbay – Ontario
- Conestoga College- Kitchener – Ontario
- Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology- Windsor – Ontario
- Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology-Toronto Ontario
- Canadore College -North Bay, Ontario
- Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology- Sudbury – Ontario
- Algonquin College- Ottawa – Ontario
SDS Colleges In British Columbia-
- Camosun College
- College of New Caledonia- Prince George
- College of the Rockies- Cranbrook
- Columbia International College- Vancouver
- Douglas College- New Westminster
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University- Surrey
- Langara College- Vancouver-
- North Island College- Vancouver Island
- Northern Lights College – Dawson Creek
- Okanagan College- Salmon Arm
- Selkirk College- Castlegar
- University of the Fraser Valley – Abbotsford
- Vancouver Community College-Vancouver
- Vancouver Island University – Nanaimo
SDS Colleges In Alberta-
- Bow Valley College -Calgary – Alberta
- Lakeland College- Vermillion – Alberta
- Medicine Hat College- Alberta
- Norquest College- Edmonton – Alberta
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology- Edmonton, Alberta
SDS Colleges In Manitoba (GOVT) -
- Assiniboine Community College- Manitoba
- Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology- Winnipeg – Manitoba
- Red River College of Applied Arts, Science & Technology- Winnipeg Manitoba
SDS Colleges In Saskatchewan (Govt.)-
- Parkland College-SASKATCHEWAN
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic- SASKATOON
SDS Colleges In Quebec-
- Lasalle College-Quebec
To apply for SDS, there are a few Visa eligibility requirements that a candidate has to fulfill. To know about it, read the points below, if you fit in all these requirements then don’t wait any further and process your application.
1 Acceptance letter from DLI (Designated Learning Institute)
2 A valid proof of your residency in the country valid for SDS
3 You have to pay the tuition fees of the first year in advance and get the receipt of the same from your DLI and submit the receipt from the bank of this transaction.
4 A GIC or guaranteed investment certificate of CAD 10,000 is required.
5 Passing certificate of IELTS test with minimum 6.0 bands
6 A valid passport
7 Police verification and medical examination certificates/ documents
It is easy to apply under the Student direct stream category; you can apply only through online mediums. Get your documents completed and take professional guidance. It only takes 1 month or 2 months in some cases to get approval, which is half the time of a regular visa application.
Conclusion
Various ways and programs are developed for the benefit of candidates, but it is not possible for you to know it all and stay updated. That is why, we, immigration consultants, and stay aware of everything that can help you achieve your dream. We know these programs from the core and we will guide you in understanding. Offshore Immigration is here to make you understand this process and will help you apply too.