why choose cdi college montreal?

As an international student at CDI College, you will receive high-quality instruction while experiencing the many benefits of being in Canada, which is often ranked as one of the best places to live in the world.

To make it easier for you to get started on this path, we have simplified our international application process and offer frequent start dates throughout the year.

In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada remains a top destination for international students. When we last looked at the impact of the pandemic on post-secondary education in Canada, data was only available for the first half of 2020. Now, with full-year 2020 data,1 we can take a more complete look at how Canada’s post-secondary sector fared throughout the year. Specifically, we can assess which Canadian post-secondary schools attracted the most international students in 2020, and how this compared to 2019.

Here’s what this post will cover:

The pandemic made international recruitment harder than ever in 2020. Kudos to all the top schools that appear in the lists below, especially those partner schools that we have the pleasure of working with to educate the world!

In our ApplyInsights spotlight on the impact of COVID-19, we observed a roughly 30% shortfall in issued study permits for post-secondary students in the first six months of 2020. How did full-year 2020 ultimately compare to 2019?

The chart below shows the number of new Canadian study permits issued for post-secondary students in 2017 through to 2020:

The total number of new study permits issued to post-secondary students dropped from 221,927 in 2019 to just 56,656 in 2020. This amounts to a decline of 74.5% year-over-year. Unfortunately, we don’t yet have study permit extension data for calendar 2020. But study permit extensions issued between January and October 2020 exceeded the total number of extensions issued in 2019. This will certainly reduce the total decline for the sector year-over-year.

For new study permits issued, the decline was not uniform across all post-secondary institutions. We’ll start with the top 10 Canadian colleges for international students in 2020 and see how their rankings compared to 2019.

On average, the number of new study permits issued for the 2020 top 10 colleges dropped 65.5% from 2019 to 2020. Eight of the top 10 Canadian colleges were based in Ontario. The other two colleges, based in Quebec, were generally more stable than their Ontario peers in 2020.

Let’s look at the top five colleges more closely:

Canada College also deserves recognition as the only post-secondary school in the top 30 to increase its study permit numbers in 2020. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada College achieved 49.3% new international student growth from 2019 to 2020. Like CDI, this is likely largely due to Quebec’s implementation of the PGWPP for private colleges.

Here’s the full list of the top 10 colleges for international students in Canada in 2020:

Canadian universities saw lower new international student enrollment in 2020 compared to colleges. New study permits for the top 10 universities fell 74.6% from 2019 to 2020. This was right in line with the all-institutions decline of 74.5%. Unlike the top Canadian colleges, only two of the top 10 universities were in Ontario.

Here are the top five universities for new international students in 2020:

Here’s the full list of the top 10 Canadian universities for international students in 2020:

One other post-secondary school in the top 30 deserves special mention: the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC). The only language school to make it into the top 30, the number of new study permits issued to ILAC students dropped 66.4% from 2019 to 2020. This was 8.1% better than the average decline among all post-secondary schools in 2020.

Here’s the top 30 list of Canadian post-secondary institutions in 2020:

2020 was a hard year in nearly every sector. Post-secondary institutions were especially affected by travel restrictions forcing students to cancel or delay their plans to study abroad. But Canadian colleges, universities, and language schools are well poised to recover post-pandemic. The recent election of President Biden could lengthen Canada’s recovery time due to renewed interest in US post-secondary studies providing competition from down south. However, the recent announcement that international students who complete their studies online are still eligible for the PGWPP will help Canadian schools continue to attract students from abroad.

As additional 2020 data comes in, we’ll be sure to break down specific study trends for Canadian schools. Next week, we’ll look at the top Canadian colleges and universities for Indian students in 2020; stay tuned!

Published: March 5, 2021

Meti Basiri Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Meti is driven by the belief that education is a right, not a privilege. He leads the International Recruitment, Partner Relations, and Marketing teams at ApplyBoard, working to make education accessible to people around the world. Meti has been instrumental in building partnerships with 1,500+ educational institutions across Canada, the United, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Working with over 5,000 international recruitment partners, ApplyBoard has assisted over 150,000 students in their study abroad journey. Follow Meti on LinkedIn for more access to ApplyInsights and key industry trends.

FOOTNOTES:

CDI College Montreal has been transforming lives through education and inspiring students to build careers for the past 50 years. As one of Canada’s leading career-training providers, it provides robust, market-driven programs that focus on assisting students in developing the skills that leading employers in the business, technology and healthcare industries require.

CDI graduates have gone on to have successful careers in the fields of their choice. The main goal of CDI College has always been to provide students with a superior education geared toward a successful and long-term career, from the quality of instructors to the facilities and resources. Its career-focused programs ensure that you gain the necessary skills to begin a meaningful career. CDI College prepares students to enter the workforce with practical, hands-on learning experiences.

CDI recognizes that many people want to further their education but cannot afford the time or money required to complete a four-year degree. While students at other schools are still studying, CDI College graduates are already working.

The instructors at CDI College bring years of professional experience to the classroom. They can improve curricula to meet the needs of potential employers because they have spent time in the fields they teach. As classes at CDI are smaller and more focused than at other schools, its teachers can give you the one-on-one attention you deserve in addition to field experience.

Students get hands-on training with many of the same tools and equipment that professionals use. They also get to work on projects that will prepare them for challenges in the workplace. CDI College commits to providing high-quality programs that combine professional skills and career-focused education.

Students at CDI College have the opportunity to learn from industry-experienced instructors. Community cultural services, banking, lodging, and transportation are examples of essential skills, resources, and assistance that CDI teaches. Students get access to e-resources, such as e-books, which they can access for the entire duration of the programs. The college demonstrates its generous and caring nature by providing Community Counselling Services to candidates looking for student housing in Canada.

The Newcomer Community Supports provide incoming students with various college life and expectations assistance. International students can apply for Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan coverage (AHCIP). Students will need to find accommodation on their own.

International students can apply to the CDI College for admission to a variety of programs in eight disciplines. The college is well-known for its extensive business programs, dental courses, and paralegal programs.

International students can pursue 36 programs in Alberta, 58 programs in British Columbia, 18 programs in Manitoba, 47 programs in Ontario, and 19 programs at the CDI College Quebec campus. Before applying, students should carefully review their course outlines.

For those with busy schedules, CDI allows them to choose between daytime and evening classes to fit their availability.

One of the primary arrangements for CDI College student services is job placement assistance. Some programs provide students with practicum placements, allowing them to explore essential skills through on-the-job training.

Every year, approximately 1000 students graduate from CDI College. Approximately 86.3% of students have a job in top companies in Canada. Over the last few years, the college has directly contributed 36 million CAD to the Quebec economy. Approximately 500 CDI College graduates are currently working in the province.

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Q1. What is the cost of studying at CDI College?

Ans- The cost of attending CDI College varies depending on the program and the cost of housing. The cost of attending this private institution ranges from 21,000 to 78,000 CAD (12,70,000 to 48,00,000 INR).

Q2. Does CDI College offer online programs?

Ans- Yes, CDI College provides on-campus and online programs to international students.

Q3. What are the English proficiency requirements for admission to CDI College?

Ans- For admission to CDI College, international students must score at least 560 in TOEFL PBT, 71 in TOEFL iBT, or 6.0 in IELTS with at least 5.0 in each section. The college also accepts students with CLBA scores of 7 and CAEL scores of 60.