Provinces & Territories: 

• Canada is made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories. Going from West to East, the provinces are British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador. 
• The three territories in Canada are Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut.

Associate Degree:

• An associate degree is granted after a program of study generally lasting two years. It is considered more advanced than a high school diploma or a certificate, but less advanced than a Bachelor degree. 
• In Canada, universities and colleges may offer associate degree programs, which are often considered as foundational degrees which can be transferred to another university for further study.

Apply Alberta: 

• ApplyAlberta is an online application and transcript transfer system that anyone can use to apply to undergraduate programs at one or more of Alberta’s post-secondary institutions.  

EducationPlanner BC:

• An EducationPlannerBC account allows you to apply for admission to BC universities, colleges, and institutes. 
• You can save your personal and contact information, along with your academic history to make it easier to apply to multiple institutions. In-progress applications can also be saved to complete at a later date.

OUAC (Ontario Universities’ Application Centre):

• OUAC stands for the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre. It is a centralized application service for applicants to Ontario universities. 
• The OUAC receives and processes applications and then transfers them to the universities the applicants select.

OCAS (Ontario College Application Service):

• The ontariocolleges.ca website is the go-to information source for anyone looking to change their life with an Ontario college education.
• It’s built to help you explore colleges and programs by name or location and learn about student life, housing, services, and more.

Designated Learning Institution (DLI):

• A DLI is an educational institution that has been recognised by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
• To apply for a study permit, you need an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution (DLI). 

Student Visa (Study Permit):

• A document permitting temporary residence in Canada for the purpose of pursuing a study program at a Canadian university. In most cases, an international student pursuing a study program in Canada that is longer than six months in length requires a Canadian study permit. 
• It is the responsibility of the study permit holder to ensure that he or she meets the requirements of the permit and maintains his or her status in Canada.