Post-Graduate Canadian Education and Express Entry

[UnleashedFX]

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I am planning to move to Canada and attend a college or a university for one year to acquire new skills and in the process obtain a one-year work permit and increase my CRS score.

I am about to apply to several institutions, however I am confused as to the length of the program and how it relates to express entry and the one-year work permit.

One course is offered in an 8-month duration, which equates to one academic year. Another course is offered in a 12-month duration also accounting for one academic year.

The question is: for which of the two programs should I apply in order for me to obtain the additional CRS points for one full year of post-graduate education and a one-year work permit?

Thank you in advance for your reply.

Kind Regards,
Pete

 

[Specterz]

8-months program is typical what I have seen in the colleges. It can either be Study Semester > Break 4 Months > Study Semester, or it can be straight 8 months study. Either way, you will get 1 year of PGWP.

Another possibility is to get a 16-months program, which will get you 3-years of PGWP. I believe the latter one is more beneficial, as sometimes, it's hard to find job right away, after graduation. With 3-years permit, you will have more flexibility.

 

[UnleashedFX]

8-months program is typical what I have seen in the colleges. It can either be Study Semester > Break 4 Months > Study Semester, or it can be straight 8 months study. Either way, you will get 1 year of PGWP.

Another possibility is to get a 16-months program, which will get you 3-years of PGWP. I believe the latter one is more beneficial, as sometimes, it's hard to find job right away, after graduation. With 3-years permit, you will have more flexibility.

Thank you Specterz.

Does having an 8-month course and a 12-month course give you +15 points for the graduation certificate as well or the program has to be 12 full months?

 

[Specterz]

8 & 12 months, both of them, should give you 15 points, since they are 1 year diplomas.

For 15 points, the requirement is 1-2 year Canadian Diploma, not number of months.