hi terki
Im from Philippines. Actually, I am planning to re-take IELTS to add on my points (currently under CLB7 only). also, husband will take IELTS in March. But Im still looking if we can go with the student visa. I would like to verify, do I need to take a course related to what I took up in college here in the Philippines? Is it okay if once granted with Student permit, can I shift to another course once Im there? (from IT-related course to Child Care)
How delicate is the OWP for spouse if I have the student permit? Husband is currently working in Dubai, will it affect the application?
In every province, including Qeubec, is the education for kids (5 and 6 yrs old)
free?
yes education will be covered for kids in Canada
you can change the course without notifying cic however as per new rules you must be actively engaged in studies
Regarding EE
if your CRS is hitting around 400+ with your current IELTS and retaking the test may add up another 50 points with CLB 9 - can safely get you ITA or Ontarip Notification of interest
I would put my time on IELTS and crack it - else of course student visa is indeed an option
since your husband is in DUBAI - you must prove that he doesn't intend to stay back in Canada -
I would just do the student visa and child dependdant first and invite husband after a semester on a tourist visa and inland - convert to owp
cheers / lance
thank you for your reply

I really appreaciate it!