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Canada has many reputable educational institutions. The following is a sampling of some of the excellent institutions and educational sites that can assist you in choosing your location for studies.

Many newcomers arrive in Canada and learn they do not have correct credentials or licensing requirements to work in their area of expertise. This causes long delays in starting work. Many new Canadians experience a great degree of frustration due to the differences in standards between their native country and Canada.

Depending on your profession or trade, you may be required to apply to regulatory bodies to receive a license to work in your preferred field in Canada. Regulations and credentials vary between professions and sectors. It is advisable to contact representatives in your field early on, in order to find out about possible licensing or upgrading requirements. Being properly informed about requirements will speed up the process of finding employment in Canada.

The following are some of the institutions that can provide you with professional and trade standard requirements


Colleges and Universities	McGill University	Located in Montreal, Quebec
	Schoolfinder.com	Comprehensive listing of universities and colleges in Canada. Also contains scholarship and career information as well as virtual tours of selected schools.
	Ontario Ministry of Training	Colleges and UniversitiesInformation on educational programs, training, apprenticeship and trades as well as job information
	University of Toronto	Lists courses offered, tuition fees, registration requirements, credential assessments and more.
	University of Western Ontario	Located in London Ontario, Western offers a variety of reputable courses. Access campus information, tuition fees, admission requirements and online registration forms.
	Council of Ministers of Education, Canada	CMEC is the national voice for education in Canada, acts on matters of mutual interest, and consults and cooperates with national education organizations and the federal government.
	CanLearn Interactive	CanLearn Interactive has information about learning resources in Canada, education loans, scholarships, bursaries, co-op programs and more
	The Directory of Canadian Universities	Lists all Universities in Canada and courses offered. Includes information for foreign students.
	Simon Fraser University	Located on Canada’s West Coast in British Columbia, SFU is a leader in Canadian studies.
	Seneca College	One of Toronto’s biggest community colleges
	George Brown College	Toronto’s City College
	Toronto District School Board	The largest school Board in Canada
Professions and Trades Regulatory Bodies Licensing Information/Associations	World Education Services	Established in 1974, is a not-for-profit organization specializing in foreign credential evaluation.
	Maytree Foundation	The Maytree Foundation has set up a fund to provide immigrants with the opportunity to apply for educational / skills training loan that could lead to certification.
	Canadian Information Centre For International Credentials	International CredentialsCollects, organizes and distributes information in regards to recognition of educational and occupational qualifications. It does not grant or assess qualifications, but rather promotes and provides information in this area.
	Association of Accrediting Agencies of Canada	Ensures highest quality evaluation of professionals and pursues excellence in the processes of accreditation in Canada. Provides excellent links to associations.
	Canadian Council of Professional Engineers	National organization that regulates the profession of engineering in Canada. Contains information on immigration and initial assessment.
	Professional Engineers of Ontario	Regulates the engineering profession of Ontario while enhancing engineering culture and practice. Includes an employment advisory service.
	Ontario College of Teachers	Represents Ontario teachers and promotes professional development and accreditation.
	Certified General Accountants of Ontario	Information on credentials and professional development in accounting. Resources for business immigrants to Ontario.
Mentoring Resources	Mentors Peer Resources	An excellent resource for mentors. Lists mentor resources, events, other mentoring programs, etc.
Credential Assessment and Related Services	Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials	The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) collects, organizes, and distributes information, and acts as a national clearing house and referral service to support the recognition and portability of Canadian and international educational and occupational qualifications.
Language Assessment/Upgrading	TOEIC	Provides the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), the world's leading English test with more than three million tests administered each year. Take the TOIEC test and include your score on your resume when job hunting.