• Canada Express Study (CES) Frequently Asked Questions

    GFIC - The Canada Express Study (CES) program provides a streamlined study permit application process for students planning to attend a CES member school. It is delivered in partnership with Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan). There are many benefits to applying under the CES program, including reduced financial document requirements and...
  • Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from Scotiabank

    GFIC - Scotiabank is one of the largest banks in Canada, serving over 23 million customers all over the world. When you bank with Scotiabank, you will have access to over 1,000 branches and nearly 4,000 Scotiabank ABMs across Canada, so it's easy to find one near your school or residence. Colleges...
  • Canada Express Study Program (CES) launched in Vietnam

    GFIC - The Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City, the Embassy of Canada in Hanoi, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in cooperation with Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) are delighted to announce a pilot initiative called the Canada Express Study Program, that aims to facilitate visa...
  • Canada Express Study (CES) College Partners

    GFIC - CES aims to reduce the stress of students who are preparing to leave home and study in Canada by improving the Study Permit application checklist, which helps students ensure they have all the necessary documentation to apply to study in Canada. Only students wishing to study full-time in Canada...
  • Certificate of Acceptance of Québec (CAQ) Application Guide

    GFIC - Each year, Québec’s various francophone and anglophone educational institutions welcome some 25,000 foreign students. To enjoy access to higher education in Québec, you have to meet the admission requirements of the institution of your choice (no examinations required), demonstrate your ability to finance your studies, and obtain the necessary...