learning connection

Learning about Brazil and Canada

Centre for Enquiries and Research on Brazil – CERB
http://www.unites.uqam.ca/bresil/English/
IndexEn.html.
Université du Québec à Montréal. The Center for Enquiries and Research on Brazil (CERB) is an interdisciplinary space that unites all of UQAM's research and teaching programs concerning Brazil. Affiliated with the UQAM Communication Faculty, the CERB is active in cultural, social, economic and political domains as well as in many science fields. The university is associated with over twenty-two Brazilian universities, institutes and research centres, from the Amazon to Rio Grande do Sul including Pará, Bahia, Minas Gerais, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. These partnership projects concern arts, literature, education, physical sciences, health sciences, communications, environmental sciences, urban planning, diplomatic studies and any other field of study that can benefit from Canada-Brazil relations. [French, Portuguese, English]
Canadian source

Visiting Research Chair in Brazilian Studies
http://history.uwo.ca/latinamericanstudies/
University of Western Ontario. The University is home to the Canada Visiting Research Chair in Brazilian Studies, which twice a year sponsors a two-week series of seminars and talks in Canada by a Brazilian Professor on current issues of Brazil’s economic, political and social reality. Participating universities are University of Western Ontario, University of Calgary, York University, Université du Québec à Montréal and Saint Mary’s University. Former Brazilian President Fernando Cardoso is the 2008 Canada Visiting Research Chair in Brazilian Studies. [English]
Canadian source

Associação Brasileira de Estudos Canadenses (ABECAN)
http://www.abecan.com.br
Brazilian Association of Canadian Studies. Click on “Núcleos” to find contact information for 15 Canadian Studies centres throughout Brazil. [Portuguese]
Brazilian source

 

Studying in Brazil

Studying Abroad
http://www.cicic.ca/en/page.aspx?sortcode=2.18 Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials. Canadians who are thinking of going abroad to pursue their higher education will find a fact sheet and answers to Frequently Asked Questions plus an inventory of online resources on higher education in the various regions of the world. [English, French]
Canadian source

Go Abroad Fair
http://www.goabroadfair.ca/
The Go Abroad Fair showcases opportunities for Canadian youth to "take on the world" through study abroad, work and volunteer opportunities, cultural programs and overseas adventure travel. The fair is widely popular with young Canadians pursuing opportunities abroad. It covers study abroad and student exchange programs; education institutions from around the world; eco/adventure and language travel opportunities; internship and volunteer abroad opportunities; work abroad programs for students and youth; and international job opportunities with an emphasis on teaching English as a foreign language. [English]
Canadian source

Ministério da Educação (MEC)
http://portal.mec.gov.br/
Ministry of Education. Under “Universidades e Cefets, pull down links to univesrity websites. [Portuguese]
Brazilian source

Associação Brasileira de Educação a Distância (ABED)
http://www2.abed.org.br/.
Brazilian Association for Distance Education. Click on “Catálogo de Cursos a Distância” to find distance education courses. [Portuguese]
Brazilian source

Studying in Canada

Centro de Educação Canadense (CEC)
http://www.studycanada.ca/brazil/brasil_cec.htm
The Canadian Education Centre (CEC) Network is a private, independent non-profit company that was founded in 1995 with support from the Government of Canada to promote and market Canada as a study destination for international students. Under “Encontre uma escola”, search for schools and programs. [Portuguese]
Brazilian source

Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association (BELTA)
http://www.belta.org.br
BELTA gathers the major Brazilian institutions offering courses, training and exchange programs abroad. Currently, its members represent more than 90% of the international education market. Under “Affiliated members” is an alphabetical directory of members. [Portuguese, English]
Brazilian source

Studying in Canada: A Guide for Foreign Students
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/ publications/study.asp
Citizenship & Immigration Canada. To study in Canada, you may need a study permit or a temporary resident visa. This guide, and other resources under “studying in Canada”, describes the process for applying for a course, and then applying for a study permit. It takes about 14 days to process a study permit. [English, French]
Canadian source

Studying in Canada
http://www.cicic.ca/en/page.aspx?sortcode=2.20
Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials. Provides a directory of universities, languages schools, fact sheets and other information on admission to Canadian universities and colleges including information on foreign credential evaluations and qualification recognition. [English, French]
Canadian source

Canadian Universities – Information for International Students
http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/student_info/intl_student/
resources_e.html
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Search for academic programs offered at Canadian universities, consult the database of Canadian University International Exchange Agreements, and find courses, degrees, diplomas, and certificates available online and through distance education. [English, French]
Canadian source

Canada Language Council
http://www.c-l-c.ca/students.html
Study English or French in Canada. This page links to officially approved programs for learning English or French, and provides details about how to apply to a program. The website advises that you should send your application 6 months before the start date of the program. [English, French]
Canadian source

Canadian Association of Private Language Schools
http://www.capls.com
Canadian Association of Private Language Schools (CAPLS) is the largest association of private English and French language schools, with 100 study locations across Canada. “CAPLS Member Schools” lists the schools alphabetically, or use “Find a School” to search by province and type of program. [English, French, Portuguese]
Canadian source