SPP Colleges in Canada for International Students

What is SPP Colleges in Canada?

SPP is a short abbreviation for Student Partnership Program that came into existence in 2009. The Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges have collaborated to help the students of India who want to pursue their graduation and post-graduation in Canadian Universities.

This program helps the students with an easy visa application and process and lesser documentation.

Benefits of Studying in SPP Colleges in Canada

Being a part of SPP colleges in Canada has many benefits. Some of them are:

• Applying through SPP can help you with fast visa processing
• You will have a higher chance of being selected by an SPP college
• There is a lower chance of the visa getting rejected
• Income tax proof which is generally asked for while the visa process is not required
• There is less need for documentation as compared to non-SPP college 

List of SPP Colleges in Canada

Below is the list of all the SPP colleges in Canada that you can look into and apply to according to your choice of city and course.

These colleges are written alphabetically along with their location for easy reference.

Best SPP Colleges in Canada

Out of 46 SPP colleges, below is the list of best SPP colleges in Canada alphabetically.

• Algonquin College
• Centennial
• Fanshaw
• George Brown College
• Humber
• Mohwak
• Seneca

SPP Colleges in Canada for PG Diploma

Any international student looking to do a Post Graduate Diploma course in Canada can choose from the list shared below.

• Algonquin College
  
• Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology
• Columbia College
• Confederation College of Applied Arts & Technology
• Dawson College
• Durham College
• George Brown College
• Humber College
• Nova Scotia Community College
• Seneca College

Quick Read: PG Diploma in Canada

SPP Colleges in Canada: Eligibility Criteria

In order to be able to be a part of the Students Partnership Program and apply to the colleges linked to it, there is a certain eligibility criterion that needs to be fulfilled.

To help you understand the requirements below is all that you need to be eligible.

• A valid IELTS score. An IELTS score is generally valid for 2 years, and to be able to apply for SPP, one needs to ensure that you have a score of 6 and a bandwidth of 5.5 you are eligible.
  
• Most universities appreciate a study gap of not more than 2 years. However, a maximum of 5 years with excellent scores and proof of work experience is also eligible.
• A student applying for an SPP program can have certain backlogs, but these backlogs must not exceed 8.
• Also, the course you choose must be relevant to the education you have taken previously. The idea of SPP is to ensure that some value addition is done through these courses. Only then you will be eligible.
• A score of a minimum of 50% must be achieved in the previous degree or the higher secondary as per the SPP college requirement.
• You will also have to present the proof of the payment of the tuition fees for one year or a semester as per the SPP college requirement.
• In order to cover the expenses of living in Canada, a Guaranteed Investment Certificate, also known as GIC of CAD 10,000, must be purchased while still in India and shared the proof as and when required.
• Any student whose study visa has been rejected previously is not eligible and allowed to reapply under the SPP visa category.

Quick Read: Canada Student Visa

Exams Required to Study SPP Colleges in Canada

The only exam that needs to be studied for and required is the IELTS, with an overall score of a minimum of 6 and a bandwidth of 5.5. This score must be valid and should be taken within 2 years of applying for an SPP college.

Read More: Entrance Exam for Study in Canada

How to Apply for SPP Colleges in Canada?

All the students who pass the eligibility criteria for the SPP program can apply through the program. The checklist for students applying via SPP is easy to understand, improve and revise. After submitting all the required documents, the application is processed in due time.

Let us know more about the documents that need to be processed.

• An applicant must apply a few months in advance before the course begins. The safe and smooth process is by applying at least 3 months before the course begins.
• Choosing the correct college and course is another important step based on which a statement of purpose, letter of recommendation, and other important documents can be arranged.
• Post this, all additional papers such as the resume and the portfolio must be attached as per the course specifications.
• While applying online through SPP, the list of documents is relatively less, but these are very important. Below are the documents that must be kept ready to be submitted.
  1. Mark sheets of class 12, graduation or post-graduation
  2. Undergraduate or postgraduate degree
  3. IELTS score sheet
  4. Acceptance letter from the applied and accepted SPP college.
  5. Tuition payment proof
  6. Guaranteed Investment Certificate
  7. Official transcripts of the academics
  8. Leaving certificate
  9. Passport
  10. Photographs
  11. Family information form
  12. Valid work experience
  13. Application fee

The application process through the SPP program takes approximately 10-15 days once all the formalities have been met and all the documents have been submitted. A student looking at the September joining must apply before 1st August.

SPP initiative aims in making the dream of many international students, especially Indians' dream of studying abroad, come true. The admission process is easy; the documentation takes lesser time and is hassle-free. The list of colleges that collaborated is many, and hence making the correct choice needs patience and research.

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