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Studying Abroad in Canada

Canada has over 90 universities and more than 150 colleges ranging from small liberal arts schools, to major research institutions that offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs.

Since Canada is a bilingual country, students have the option of studying in French or English. Canada offers superior English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL), as well as the option to enter into a total French immersion at many of our bilingual universities.

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* 4 years work experience
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HERO - Higher Education Information

HERO stands for Higher Education and Research Opportunities, it is the official gateway to universities, colleges and research organisations in the UK. It has a wide range of information for those young people who are interested in going on to further study.

The site has a University Finder, you can search by area or postocde.

Uni Money

Going to uni could be the best investment you ever make. So don’t let finance get in your way.

The Government has put together the Uni Money website which will help you find out what help you can get.

A Level Choices

There can be many factors that influence your decision on what A levels you take.
Employers think that TV shows like Silent Witness and CSI are encouraging young people to specialise in forensic science instead of studying maths, science, technology or engineering at university.

University in Oldham

Oldham College now have a University Centre which was officially opened in May 2005 by world-famous actor Patrick Stewart, our Chancellor.

What is Connexions?

Connexions is the young persons service which provides advice, information, guidance, support and personal development for all 13-19 year olds in Trafford.

If you're between 13 and 19, you will be thinking about what the future holds. At times like this, you could use someone to talk to.

This is where Connexions can help. You might:

• be wondering where you're going after school or college.
  
• have concerns about drugs or your health in general.
  
• need to know about benefits, housing or relationships.

Whatever is on your mind, we are there to help you.

Use the information on this website, or call us for a chat with one of our Personal Advisers. Quite often, the biggest worries have easy solutions.

If you can't find the information you need here, let us know. Your views are important to us, and we'll do our best to deal with your concerns.