StudyCanada guide · reviewed October 2026
Choose a study pathway
Start with the qualification and skills you want to gain. Compare the subject, teaching language, delivery format and location before choosing an institution.
University, college, vocational, secondary and language programs serve different goals. A familiar school name does not establish whether a particular campus or program fits your project.
- Write down your goal
- Compare at least three programs
- Check the institution’s own admission pages
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Temporary residents in Canada (including visitors and The list below includes just some of your study options. For more information and ideas use Some of your study options… NEW! University of Alberta (Edmonton, Alberta) Program length varies from 3-6 weeks. Choice of courses varies during May-June and July-August semesters. Scholarships available. Bodwell College (Vancouver, British Columbia) Certificate in Art & Design Studies Certificate in Computing Technology Studies Capilano College (North Vancouver, British Columbia) Certificate in Animation Fundamentals Certificate in Computer Animation and Visual Effects Certificate in Accounting Support Certificate in Business Fundamentals Citation in Film Craft Certificate in Home Support / Resident Care Attendant Certificate in Wilderness Leadership Advanced Certificate in Wilderness Leadership College of the Rockies (Cranbrook, British Columbia) Ecotourism Expedition Leadership Program Conestoga College (Kitchener, Ontario) Certificate programs in many areas Including: Human Resources, Management Skills, Office Assistant, Project Management, Health & Community Services, Digital Media & Information Technology, General Arts & Science. Program length varies from 200 hours to 24 weeks. Norquest College (Edmonton, Alberta) Licensed Practical Nurse Continuing Education Health Care Aide Continuing Education Revelstoke English Language School / Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design (British Columbia Rockies) http://www.englishlanguagesschool.ca or http://www.cs.eciad.ca Outdoor Art Series Workshops Workshops are for 6 days. C$3,500 includes accommodation, meals, local transport and tuition. Available in summer (June or August). Université de Montréal (Montréal, Québec) Summer School Language Programs Including: Allemand, Anglais, Espagnol, Français, Italien, Japonais Program length varies from 4-8 weeks. Most courses are available in May or June.
http://www.international.ualberta.ca/summerschool
International Summer School
Including: Academic undergraduate credit courses in various disciplines including: Humanities, Life & Environmental Sciences, Native Studies, Physical Education and Recreation (wilderness, river, and dance).
(320 hours / 4 months, C$5,600)
Many available part-time.
will receive a certificate of completion for each course taken