We have picked these universities to recommend international students who wish to study in Canada for a better future.

Click on the university name to know more about it

Alberta

1. Athabasca University, Athabasca

2. Concordia University of Edmonton, Edmonton

3. MacEwan University, Edmonton

4. Mount Royal University, Calgary & Springbank

5. The King’s University, Edmonton

6. University of Alberta, Edmonton

7. University of Calgary, Calgary

8. University of Lethbridge Lethbridge

British Columbia

9. Capilano University, North Vancouver

10. Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver

11. Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langley, Surrey, Richmond, Cloverdale & Surrey

12. Royal Roads University, Victoria

13. Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver

14. The University of British Columbia, Vancouver & Kelowna

15. Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops

16. Trinity Western University, Langley

17. University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Terrace, Fort St John, Quesnel, Gitwinksihlkw

18. University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford

19. University of Victoria, Victoria

20. Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo

Manitoba

21. Brandon University, Brandon

22. Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg

23. St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg

24. The University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg

25. Université de Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg

26. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

New Brunswick

27. Mount Allison University, Sackville

28. St. Thomas University, Fredericton

29. Université de Moncton, Moncton, Edmundston & Shippagan

30. University of New Brunswick, Fredericton & Saint John

Newfoundland & Labrador

31. Memorial University of Newfoundland, Corner Brook & St. John's

Nova Scotia

32. Acadia University, Wolfville

33. Cape Breton University, Sydney

34. Dalhousie University, Halifax

35. Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax

36. NSCAD University, Halifax

37. Saint Mary’s University, Halifax

38. St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish

39. Université Sainte-Anne, Pointe-de-l'Église

40. University of King’s College, Halifax

Ontario

41. Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton & South Porcupine

42. Brescia University College, London

43. Brock University, St. Catharines

44. Carleton University, Ottawa

45. Huron University College, London

46. King’s University College, London

47. Lakehead University, Thunder Bay & Orillia

48. Laurentian University, Sudbury

49. McMaster University, Hamilton

50. Nipissing University, North Bay

51. OCAD University, Toronto

52. Ontario Tech University, Oshawa

53. Queen’s University, Kingston

54. Redeemer University, Ancaster

55. Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston

56. Ryerson University, Toronto

57. St. Jerome’s University, Waterloo

58. Trent University, Peterborough & Oshawa

59. University of Guelph, Guelph

60. University of Ottawa, Ottawa

61. University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto

62. University of Sudbury, Sudbury

63. University of Toronto, Toronto, Mississauga & Scarborough

64. University of Trinity College, Toronto

65. University of Waterloo, Waterloo

66. University of Windsor, Windsor

67. Victoria University, Toronto

68. Western University, London

69. Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo & Brantford

70. York University, Toronto

Prince Edward Island

71. University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown

Saskatchewan

72. Campion College, Regina

73. First Nations University of Canada, Regina, Saskatoon & Prince Albert

74. Luther College, Regina

75. St. Thomas More College, Saskatoon

76. University of Regina, Regina

77. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

We have picked these colleges to recommend international students who wish to study in Canada for a better future.

Click on the college name to know more about it

Alberta

1) Bow Valley College

2) Centre collégial de l’Alberta – Campus Saint-Jean

3) Grande Prairie Regional College

4) Keyano College

5) Lakeland College

6) Lethbridge College

7) Medicine Hat College

8) NorQuest College

9) Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

10) Northern Lakes College

11) Olds College

12) Portage College

13) Red Deer College

14) SAIT

British Columbia

1) British Columbia Institute of Technology

2) Camosun College

3) Capilano University

4) Coast Mountain College

5) Collège Éducacentre

6) College of New Caledonia

7) College of the Rockies

8) Columbia College

9) Douglas College

10) Justice Institute of British Columbia

11) Kwantlen Polytechnic University

12) Langara College

13) Native Education College

14) Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

15) North Island College

16) Northern Lights College

17) Okanagan College

18) Selkirk College

19) Thompson Rivers University

20) University of the Fraser Valley

21) Vancouver Community College

22) Vancouver Island University

Manitoba

1) Assiniboine Community College

2) Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

3) Red River College Polytechnic

4) Université de Saint-Boniface

5) University College of the North

New Brunswick

1) Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick

2) Maritime College of Forest Technology

3) New Brunswick College of Craft and Design

4) New Brunswick Community College

Newfoundland and Labrador

1) Centre for Nursing Studies

2) College of the North Atlantic (CNA)

3) Marine Institute

Northwest Territories

1) Aurora College

2) Collège nordique francophone

Nova Scotia

1) Cape Breton University

2) Dalhousie Agricultural Campus of Dalhousie University

3) Nova Scotia Community College

4) Université Sainte-Anne

Nunavut

1) Nunavut Arctic College

Ontario

1) Algonquin College

2) Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology

3) Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology

4) Centennial College

5) Collège Boréal

6) Conestoga College

7) Confederation College

8) Durham College

9) Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology

10) First Nations Technical Institute

11) Fleming College

12) George Brown College

13) Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology

14) Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

15) Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute (KTEI)

16) La Cité

17) Lambton College

18) Loyalist College

19) Michener Institute of Education at UHN

20) Mohawk College

21) Niagara College

22) Northern College

23) Sault College

24) Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

25) Sheridan College

26) Six Nations Polytechnic

27) St. Clair College

28) St. Lawrence College

Prince Edward Island

1) Collège de l’île

2) Holland College

Saskatchewan

1) Carlton Trail College

2) Collège Mathieu

3) Cumberland College

4) Dumont Technical Institute

5) Great Plains College

6) North West College

7) Northlands College

8) Parkland College

9) Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)

10) Saskatchewan Polytechnic

11) Southeast College

Yukon

1)  Yukon University

Safety is always the top priority in Canada. A safe workplace is your employer's responsibility and it is illegal to terminate a person's employment for refusing to do an unsafe work.

If you get injured at work then the workers' compensation board investigates the incident and compensates for your wages while recovering. You must not let the injury go unreported to them even if your employer insists not to report it.

Federal Workers' Compensation Service

Federal Workers' Compensation Service (FWCS)

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) [previously HRDCC]

Ottawa, ON, K1A 0J2

Workers' Compensation

Employment and Social Development Centre

Labour Program Offices

Alberta

Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta

9912 - 107 Street

PO Box 2415

Edmonton, AB T5J 2S5

Telephone: (780) 498-3999 or (403) 517-6000 (Calgary)

Toll-Free: 1-866-922-9221 (Alberta) 1-800-661-9608 (Canada)

Fax: (780) 427-5863 (Edmonton) or (403) 517-6201 (Calgary)

http://www.wcb.ab.ca

British Columbia

WorkSafeBC (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia)

6951 Westminster Highway

Richmond, BC V7C 1C6

Claims Call Centre

Telephone: (604) 231-8888 or Toll-Free: 1-888-967-5377

http://www.worksafebc.com

Prevention Information Line

Telephone: (604) 276-3100 or Toll-Free: 1-888-621-SAFE (7233)

Emergency and Accident Reporting

Telephone: (604) 273-7711 or Toll-Free: 1-888-621-SAFE (7233) 

Manitoba

Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

333 Broadway Street

Winnipeg, MB R3C 4W3

Telephone: (204) 954-4321 or Toll-Free: 1-800-362-3340

Fax: (204) 954-4999

http://www.wcb.mb.ca

New Brunswick

WorkSafeNB

1 Portland Street

PO Box 160

Saint John, NB E2L 3X9

Telephone: (506) 632-2200 or Toll-Free: 1-800-999-9775

Fax: (506) 632-6972

http://www.worksafenb.ca/

Newfoundland and Labrador

WorkplaceNL

146 - 148 Forest Road

PO Box 9000

St John's, NL A1A 3B8

Telephone: (709) 778-1000 or Toll-Free: 1-800-563-9000

Fax: (709) 738-1714

https://workplacenl.ca/

Northwest Territories and Nunavut

Workers' Compensation Board of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

5022 49th Street 5th Floor

Centre Square Tower P O Box 8888

Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3

Telephone: (867) 920-3888 or Toll-Free: 1-800-661-0792

Fax: (867) 873-4596

http://www.wscc.nt.ca/

Iqaluit

Telephone: (867) 979-8500 or Toll-Free: 1-877-404-4407

Inuvik

Telephone (Industrial Safety) (867) 678-2311

Nova Scotia

Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

5668 South Street

PO Box 1150

Halifax, NS B3J 2Y2

Telephone: (902) 491-8999 or Toll-Free: 1-800-870-3331 (mainland NS); 1-800-880-0003 (Sydney)

Fax: (902) 491-8002

http://www.wcb.ns.ca

Ontario

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

200 Front Street West

Toronto, ON M5V 3J1

Telephone: (416) 344-1000 or Toll-Free: 1-800-387-0750

Fax: (416) 344-4684

https://www.wsib.ca

Prince Edward Island

Workers' Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

14 Weymouth Street

PO Box 757

Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L7

Telephone: (902) 368-5680 or Toll-Free: 1-800-237-5049 (in Atlantic Canada)

Fax: (902) 368-5705

http://www.wcb.pe.ca

Quebec

Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST)

[Administrative Head Office]

524, rue Bourdages

Québec, QC G1K 7E2

Telephone: 1-844-838-0808

https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/Pages/accueil.aspx

Regional Offices: http://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/nous-joindre/pages/nous-joindre.aspx#bureau_regionaux

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board

Head Office

200-1881 Scarth Street

Regina, SK S4P 4L1

Saskatoon Office

115 - 24th Street East

Saskatoon, SK S7K 1L5

Telephone: (306) 787-4370 or Toll-Free: 1-800-667-7590

Fax: (306) 787-4311 or Toll-Free: 1-888-844-7773

http://www.wcbsask.com

Yukon

Yukon Workers' Compensation, Health and Safety Board

401 Strickland Street

Whitehorse, YK Y1A 5N8

Telephone: (867) 667-5645 or Toll-free: 1-800-661-0443

Fax: (867) 393-6279

http://wcb.yk.ca/

Association of WCBs of Canada

AWCBC

40 University Avenue, Suite 1007

Toronto, ON M5J 1T1

Telephone: (416) 581-8875 or Toll-Free: 1-855-282-9222

Fax: (416) 581-1635

E-mail: contact@awcbc.org

http://awcbc.org/

Tips for Scoring Well in IELTS

Reading 9.0

Technique: Skimming and Scanning

1. Skimming involves reading quickly for general understanding, while scanning is searching for specific information within the text. Underlining keywords in the test can help organize the text and save significant time.

2. Avoid spending time reading the entire passage. Instead, read the title and quickly glance at any pictures or diagrams, then move directly to the questions. Read 3 or 4 questions together and start looking for answers for all of them. As you search for an answer to one question, you may find answers to other questions. Keeping multiple questions in mind can make the process more efficient.

3. Skim but read in detail when searching for specific information. Familiarize yourself with the types of questions before fully reading the passage. You may be able to answer some questions while reading. The goal is to find answers, not to study the material in detail. Solve practice exercises and make mental notes of any mistakes.

4. Read at least 4 news articles, magazines, or other texts daily to practice both writing and reading.

Listening 9.0

1. Always focus on spelling to avoid losing marks unnecessarily.

2. Get familiar with different audio formats by listening to them even after finishing the test.

3. Listen to high-quality English daily.

4. Be aware of common traps in listening tests, such as answers appearing later in the text, especially when discussing prices.

5. Practice quickly shifting your focus from missed sections to the next ones. Consistent practice is essential.

6. Listen to English podcasts, news, or your favourite shows for at least one hour daily. Avoid distractions and work on concentrating hard. Follow the instructions and read the questions beforehand to be prepared to answer as you listen. For matching questions, it’s often best to listen fully before answering.

Speaking 8.0

1. Practice speaking with friends, co-workers, classmates, teachers, or mentors well before the exam to build confidence.

2. Provide detailed answers to questions. If you make a mistake, avoid spending too much time correcting yourself; moving on quickly is better.

3. Practice answering sample speaking test questions, record yourself, and listen to the recordings. Avoid self-correction and long pauses.

Writing 8.0

1. Write regularly in English, including thoughts, emails, and messages. Use online tools like Grammarly and Quillbot to check your writing.

2. Practice with known topics and get your responses evaluated. Read at least 4 news articles, magazines, or other texts daily to enhance both writing and reading skills. Focus on broader topics such as health, money, environment, and education, and work on relevant vocabulary to excel in the essay section. Practice regularly to keep your word count close to 180 for Task 1 and 280 for Task 2.

3. In the test, THINK and PLAN before you start writing. Rushing without attention to the question may lead to losing marks. Allocate enough time to revise and correct your writing.

General Tips

1. Approach the IELTS test with a positive mindset. Try to enjoy the entire test-taking process.

2. Regular practice is crucial. Attempt at least two practice tests a day once you are familiar with the test pattern (which may take about a month if you are new to IELTS). Practice diligently to achieve a good band score. I used preparatory materials from my teacher and practiced for about 1 hour and 30 minutes daily for 45 days. I began with the standard Cambridge book and other test prep materials. Once I understood the format, I focused on polishing my technique, speed, and efficiency.

3. Besides improving your English skills, become familiar with the test format, flow, and strategies for each section.

How to Prepare Best:

1. Practice thoroughly; there are no shortcuts.

2. Regularly practice speaking in public to improve your speaking skills. This area often needs the most attention, but it's also one of the easier sections of IELTS.

3. Read newspapers and magazines regularly to enhance your reading and writing skills and expand your vocabulary. 

4. Engage in conversations in English to improve listening and speaking skills. This will also enhance your general knowledge, benefiting the writing exam.