Thousands of Emirati students explore options at successful Gulf News research fair in Canada

Manish Paitka, CEO of Charms Education and Immigration Services, said the two-day event successfully provided comprehensive guidance for students seeking higher education in Canada.

“Our focus has always been on getting students to the right assessment because many students are not sure what is good for them. Here we do comprehensive assessment checks, we do qualification checks and we provide them with solutions based on their requirements. We Not only educational requirements are assessed, but other aspects such as scholarship eligibility, budget constraints (if any), or whether the course a student wants to take is really suitable for his or her future needs,” he said, explaining The process of evaluating and mentoring students participating in activities.

Exhibitors were also pleased with the way the event took shape and the turnout on both days. Karuna Ausman, an expert in international marketing and recruitment at the University of Waterloo, said the response to the event has been overwhelming. “The response has been amazing. People are driving away from Fujairah and Al Ain. I met students from Abu Dhabi who came to see us specifically and it was amazing. The quality of the students was also good, the big of them Most will be in school in September 2023, which is fantastic,” she said.

Adding to the positive response, for Carol St. Larente, vice president of international at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, is the fact that most of those who showed up were genuinely interested in choosing Canada for higher education. “The response has been very positive. We see a lot of people who have a real interest in coming to Canada to study before they walk into Canada and they already know which institutions they want to talk to and what those institutions offer. So usually, the ones who come to our kiosks are People already know we might offer the program they’re looking for. So, for that, it’s very positive,” she said.

Meanwhile, Vineet Bajaj, regional manager for South Asia and Mauritius at Algonquin College, was impressed by the diversity of disciplines that attendees sought. “Not only do we get high quality students, but I also see a lot of different populations here because they come from very different disciplines. Fortunately, at our school in Ottawa, we also offer such a diverse field. So , we have something to offer to each of them. I see this is a market that is more focused on countries like Australia and the UK, and now we’re seeing a lot of interest in Canada as well, which is nice.”

Here’s what Manish Paitka has to say about why the prospect of higher education in Canada is increasingly attractive to so many students and their families; “First, Canada offers education from schools to undergraduate and graduate levels, and even masters and doctorates There are different types of education programs. But the main attraction for students has always been the Canadian experience and the opportunity to settle in Canada through education. It also helps them pay less compared to other countries like the UK, US and even Australia Fees, and a wider variety of courses offered by universities and community colleges.” Paitka also pointed to Canada offering three admissions in a year as an attraction because it’s effectively like a “rolling” admissions process throughout the year. “If they miss a semester, there is a good chance that students will find the same course even after four months.

Agreeing with these sentiments is Varghese K., who visited the fair to select a shortlist for his son, who is currently in 11th grade. “Canada has a great education system. When it comes to education, it’s one of the best places to explore and offer a great future for students because students have great opportunities to get permanent residency, even passports and citizenship, ” Varghese said.

I just graduated from CBSE school. I’ve been looking for a university to complete my higher education, especially in Canada, because I’ve heard a lot about how affordable it is, especially for undergraduate programs. I heard about this educational show from my dad who saw it on the Gulf News website. I was a little skeptical at first, but we decided to visit anyway. I have to say I was really impressed. I definitely got what I wanted. It gave me a lot of clarification. I only thought I had a university that I could study all over Canada, but now I feel like there are more options for me to study. At first I had to narrow it down, which was very difficult for me. But now I feel it is much better and I am looking forward to studying in Canada.

I visited the Canadian Gulf News Research Show and chose a university for my son’s higher education. It was very helpful in making the choice and we chose Durham College. It’s also been helpful for us to choose the subject, and hopefully we’ll start the January intake process soon.