Naija - Aluta Continua!

[oceana]

Eyon mi thanks. Your analysis looks & feels just fine.

May the Lord grant each of us our hearts desire.

I say a very big Amen to that.

 

[chevchenko]

Hello Guys,

Is IELTS compulsory for English Speaking countries, My Wife has BSc English Language.

thanks

 

[kulikuli]

Hello Guys,

Is IELTS compulsory for English Speaking countries, My Wife has BSc English Language.

thanks

Chevchenko,
If she is not from one of the countries classified as English Speaking under the Immigration programme, then she will need a proof of english proficiency. This can either be IELTS result or a written explanation. An IELTS result will give you a specific points based on your score, while a written explanation will depend on the VO's judgement. So you are free to decide.

My 1 cent ...though..

Kuli

 

[chevchenko]

Thanks a lot Kuli,

In my own case, I have CGA (Certified General Accountants of Canada)

Will I still require the IELTS?

Rgds

 

[barsindoo]

Yes. You have to take the test man.

 

[tito]

Yes. You have to take the test man.

You meant to write that he should take the test? The test only help to eliminate any subjectivity.

 

[tito]

Been feeling good for about a week now, got a house after taking part in several bidding wars! This extreme capitalism that has brought uncontrolled greed will destroy the earth one day! I hope and pray not..
Watch out this space in the coming weeks, there may be an invite to open the house then.

The market is still hot in TO, anybody headed here should come loaded or be prepared to be a tenant for 1-2 years.

 

[igbehinadara]

Nice to hear from you about Toronto.Just keep in touch and remain blessed by his grace.Aluta must continue indeed,we are marching forward.Amen


Ig

 

[Odeks]

Tito,
Its nice to read from you here againg on the bidding war. You said one should be loaded --- to the tune of what are we talking about my brother? How many thousand of Dollar? Also this ur bidding stuff, did you paid all the money at once in full? Kindly put us tru here so that we should all have the fore knowledge of what is obtainable in due course. Once again i thank GOD for ur family life in Canada, and i pray that GOD in HIS infinite mercy see u tru all ur undertakings there. Thanks for all the info online here.

 

[oceana]

Thanks a lot Kuli,

In my own case, I have CGA (Certified General Accountants of Canada)

Will I still require the IELTS?

Rgds

Hard to say without knowing your background. What you can do is to look at your points tally outside of language proficiency factor ie if you score yourself zero under language proficiency, how many points do you have? If you deduct that from the 67 - you get an idea of how many points you need under language proficiency. If you require anything from 8points upwards - you should take ielts. It its 4 or less, you can safely pitch for written submission. 4 -8 depends on you.

But the safest bet ofcourse is to take ielts regardless. Aiming for 67 leaves one with no margin for errors. New changes coming into place in April eliminates the 2nd chance of providing ielts should written submission be insufficient, it will be a straight refusal.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2010/ob166.asp

 

[prof456]

Been feeling good for about a week now, got a house after taking part in several bidding wars! This extreme capitalism that has brought uncontrolled greed will destroy the earth one day! I hope and pray not..
Watch out this space in the coming weeks, there may be an invite to open the house then.

The market is still hot in TO, anybody headed here should come loaded or be prepared to be a tenant for 1-2 years.

What do you mean by "the market is still hot in TO"? Are you saying the house prices are high? I understand you may be a recent immigrant (correct me if I'm wrong) so you may not have studied the market trends. If you are looking to buy a house, you may want to consider NOW if you have the resources. Interest rates are low and house prices are relatively low/slow...that's for the over-inflated market as a result of the recession. If you are looking for houses in Toronto to drop, you are wasting your time. Toronto and Vancouver...those are places you'd find the most overpriced houses in Canada...similar to NY. It's all about supply and demand...and in TO, the demand is steady. If you are not looking outside Toronto, you may want to take a peak at the surburbs....good surburbs though; commuting might be an issue but it's not as bad as Lagos or a Friday evening in Atlanta. This is one issue you'd come to realise in Canada...everything is alot more expensive when you compare with our neighbours in the US. The good thing with the property market in Canada though is that the average value of your property will increase (more equity over the years) compared to some US cities. On the other hand, my sincere advice is if you do not have constant income, just keep renting. It's very easy to fall into the mortgage "trap"...inasmuch as I'd say it's a VERY good investment, the rule of thumb is to ensure that at most 25% of your income is towards your (family) mortgage. Remember, apart from paying your mortgage, you have utilities and property taxes (make sure you know how much taxes you are going to be paying as your property may be assessed every year, and the taxes will definitely go up) which must be paid. On the other hand, if you have enough disposable cash to buy a house, cash down, I'd say put about 60%-70% down and invest the rest in something else. Just my 2 cents which must be taken with a huge bag of salt.

BTW, whereabouts Toronto are you?

 

[tinuadeadebola]

FELLOW NAIJAS,
AM SORRY IF I AM SOUNDING REPEATITIVE ON THIS ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE ME PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO HAVE LANDED. I HAVE JUST SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION THIS MARCH. IF THINGS WORK OUT AS PLANNED THEN, BY JUNE NEXT YEAR LATEST MY PR WOULD BE OUT. I AM CURRENTLY A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT FROM NIGERIA. ICAN AND ACCA HAS AN AGREEMENT THAT WILL MAKE YOU WRITE ONLY THE FINAL STAGE OF ACCA IF YOU ARE A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT FROM NIGERIA.

I ALSO LEARNT ACCA AND CGA OF CANADA HAVE MUTUAL RECOGNITION POLICY HENCE I AM GOING TO UK BY AUGUST , TAKE SOME CLASSES AND WRITE ACCA FINALS SO WHEN I GET TO CANADA I CAN CONVERT TO CGA. I ALSO INTEND TO DO AN MBA AND HAVE BEEN OFFERED ADMISSION BY STRATHCLYDE WHILE AM WAITING FOR AN OFFER FROM WARWICK. MY QUSTION THEN IS DO I PROCEED TO UK IN SEPT AND START THE MBA AND ROUND UP BY JUNE NEXT YEAR BEFORE MOVING TO CANADA OR SHOULD I BETTER STILL WRITE ACCA ALONE AND WAIT TILL I GET TO CANADA BEFORE I DO THE MBA? I AM A BIT CONFUSED DO THEY RECKON WITH UK MBA? DOES CANADIAN MBA HAVE ADVANTAGE? A KEY SETBACK FOR THE CANADIAN MBA FOR ME IS THAT MANY OF THEM ARE 1.5-2YEARS DURATION AS AGAINST UK 12 MONTHS.

SENIORS AND THOSE LANDED ALREADY PLEASE SHED MORE LIGHT?


T

 

[prof456]

FELLOW NAIJAS,
AM SORRY IF I AM SOUNDING REPEATITIVE ON THIS ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE ME PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO HAVE LANDED. I HAVE JUST SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION THIS MARCH. IF THINGS WORK OUT AS PLANNED THEN, BY JUNE NEXT YEAR LATEST MY PR WOULD BE OUT. I AM CURRENTLY A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT FROM NIGERIA. ICAN AND ACCA HAS AN AGREEMENT THAT WILL MAKE YOU WRITE ONLY THE FINAL STAGE OF ACCA IF YOU ARE A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT FROM NIGERIA.

I ALSO LEARNT ACCA AND CGA OF CANADA HAVE MUTUAL RECOGNITION POLICY HENCE I AM GOING TO UK BY AUGUST , TAKE SOME CLASSES AND WRITE ACCA FINALS SO WHEN I GET TO CANADA I CAN CONVERT TO CGA. I ALSO INTEND TO DO AN MBA AND HAVE BEEN OFFERED ADMISSION BY STRATHCLYDE WHILE AM WAITING FOR AN OFFER FROM WARWICK. MY QUSTION THEN IS DO I PROCEED TO UK IN SEPT AND START THE MBA AND ROUND UP BY JUNE NEXT YEAR BEFORE MOVING TO CANADA OR SHOULD I BETTER STILL WRITE ACCA ALONE AND WAIT TILL I GET TO CANADA BEFORE I DO THE MBA? I AM A BIT CONFUSED DO THEY RECKON WITH UK MBA? DOES CANADIAN MBA HAVE ADVANTAGE? A KEY SETBACK FOR THE CANADIAN MBA FOR ME IS THAT MANY OF THEM ARE 1.5-2YEARS DURATION AS AGAINST UK 12 MONTHS.

SENIORS AND THOSE LANDED ALREADY PLEASE SHED MORE LIGHT?


T

I'd do the MBA program if I were you. Make sure whichever institution you are attending is accredited. You'd be fine. Do not put your life on hold because of the Canadian PR....not worth it IMHO. The MBA with your certifications and experience will give you some good advantage even in a tight job market. Goodluck.

BTW, make you try lose your upper caps next time.

 

[prof456]

On second thoughts, a new immigrant might be able to benefit immensely from the MBA programs in Canada. It will definitely help your adaptability, socially, networking and more importantly the job market. There are 12month MBA programs in Canada....and then 18mths and 24mths. The good thing with some MBA programs in Canada is coop (internship) option...which helps you get into the job market while studying and earning some good pay. You impress your bosses, and you have a guaranteed job when you graduate. It's priceless. Infact, the Canadian degree helps "neutralise" your Nigerian degree and the "Canadian experience" becomes less of a factor. The other thing is that it will probably cost you alot less as a PR in Canada to study. It's a hard choice...not as easy as I thought I do not know where you are with your career, age, etc...but quite frankly, I'd take my chances and do the MBA in the UK with alot of planning and second and third options....but that's me. You need to weigh both benefits and take your pick...sorry, I hope I did not end up confusing you the more.

I'd do the MBA program if I were you. Make sure whichever institution you are attending is accredited. You'd be fine. Do not put your life on hold because of the Canadian PR....not worth it IMHO. The MBA with your certifications and experience will give you some good advantage even in a tight job market. Goodluck.

BTW, make you try lose your upper caps next time.

 

[oceana]

FELLOW NAIJAS,
AM SORRY IF I AM SOUNDING REPEATITIVE ON THIS ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE ME PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO HAVE LANDED. I HAVE JUST SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION THIS MARCH. IF THINGS WORK OUT AS PLANNED THEN, BY JUNE NEXT YEAR LATEST MY PR WOULD BE OUT.

Too long i think, you should be able to get it much earlier than that.

I AM CURRENTLY A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT FROM NIGERIA. ICAN AND ACCA HAS AN AGREEMENT THAT WILL MAKE YOU WRITE ONLY THE FINAL STAGE OF ACCA IF YOU ARE A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT FROM NIGERIA.

You're a bit vague on the ACCA finals. I thought ICAN were only getting partial exemptions, and were required to write Papers F7-F9, P1-P3, and 2 from P4-P7. Has it changed now?

I ALSO LEARNT ACCA AND CGA OF CANADA HAVE MUTUAL RECOGNITION POLICY HENCE I AM GOING TO UK BY AUGUST , TAKE SOME CLASSES AND WRITE ACCA FINALS SO WHEN I GET TO CANADA I CAN CONVERT TO CGA.

It will be a tall order if this will be done alongside the MBA, except ofcourse you split the modules and take 2 papers

I ALSO INTEND TO DO AN MBA AND HAVE BEEN OFFERED ADMISSION BY STRATHCLYDE WHILE AM WAITING FOR AN OFFER FROM WARWICK. MY QUSTION THEN IS DO I PROCEED TO UK IN SEPT AND START THE MBA AND ROUND UP BY JUNE NEXT YEAR BEFORE MOVING TO CANADA OR SHOULD I BETTER STILL WRITE ACCA ALONE AND WAIT TILL I GET TO CANADA BEFORE I DO THE MBA?

It is all up to you. I'll go for top rated US business schools above UK and Canadian ones. You could factor in your pockets too, studying as an Intl student in the UK Vs Canada as home student. Also depends on your horizon, do u just wanna stay in canada for next 10-15years, or you'd rather go to London, US or 9ja after getting your CAD citizenship. Top tier UK/US business schools have more mobility in the European/North American market

I AM A BIT CONFUSED DO THEY RECKON WITH UK MBA?

Only relevant if you're staying put in canada. Strathclyde & Warwick are very good. I think they both have Equis, AMBA & AACSB accreditations. If you're going to get a canadian one - i'll suggest you go for ROTMAN or Schulich(GMAT score permitting). One good thing about North american Biz schools is the level of funding they have, it dwarfs whatever facilities the ones in UK might have, and their internship programmes is also a good way of getting some experience

DOES CANADIAN MBA HAVE ADVANTAGE? A KEY SETBACK FOR THE CANADIAN MBA FOR ME IS THAT MANY OF THEM ARE 1.5-2YEARS DURATION AS AGAINST UK 12 MONTHS.

You do get some support anyways in grants loans etc, as a landed PR, and this is not just limited to Canadian schools. Opportunities also abound for GA positions/bursaries. You also get some opportunity to intern for months at some of the top graduate recruiters. Some of em even do their ROI for prospective applicants, and go ahead to publish average starting salaries of their graduates. If you really want to fly - look into taking the CFA[color]

SENIORS AND THOSE LANDED ALREADY PLEASE SHED MORE LIGHT?

Not landed yet.

T