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Canadian licensing
and trainings requirements are widely recognized as competitive in the world
market. Canada is a member of the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which governs international
pilot standards.
Persons wishing to attend a course of six months duration or less, at any level,
do not require a study permit.
The exchange rate
in Canada is very appealing to many students. http://www.bank-banque-canada.ca/english/exchform.htm
Costs are much lower in Canada than in many other countries.
A Canadian Private
Pilot Licence allows you to obtain a United States PPL with no additional flight
training or written exams. Some training,
exams and flight testing may be required to obtain an equivalent foreign
licensing document elsewhere.
Commercial students will gain the required flight experience in a structured
time-building program.. This planned program will assist pilots in
maximizing the diversity of flight experiences offered while in Canada.
Canada's terrain and variable weather challenges pilot decision-making and
improves flying skills.
Attending School in Canada
If you are a
non-Canadian and are considering enrolling in a pilot program for more than 6
months, you must meet
immigration requirements. If you
are not a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a dependant of a
diplomat accredited to Canada, you must obtain student authorization.
http://www.icao.int
Student
Authorization Visa
A student
authorization form is issued by an immigration officer at any Canadian visa
office. It allows you, after your
admittance, to remain in Canada for flight training.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp
To apply for
authorization you must:
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Have
a valid passport
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Provide
a letter of acceptance from St. Thomas Flight Centre
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Have
enough money to support yourself
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Complete
an application form
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Pay
a processing fee to the immigration office
Admittance Requirements
Prior to issuing a
“proof of unconditional acceptance” letter to you for Immigration Canada, we require a completed
application form including a processing fee of $500 (Cdn)
payable with the application. Payment by credit card or Canadian money
order are acceptable. DO NOT send a personal cheque or cash.
Applications will be refused if incomplete.
Upon receipt of
the application and fee we will provide you with a letter
confirming your registration, course of study, duration of program and the last
date you may register.
Payment
You pay for
each lesson upon completion. Major
credit cards are accepted. A pre-pay account system is also available.
Accommodation
We will assist you in making arrangements for your stay in Canada. |
