‘Check credentials’: High Commission of India advises Indian students seeking higher education in Canada

NEW DELHI: The High Commission of India has advised seeking higher education in Canada to make thorough checks of credentials and standing of the institution where they are seeking admission before making any payments to such institutions.

The Commission urged students to demand a certificate of recognition by the Canadian or provincial government from the institutions and verify that the selected institution is included in the list of designated learning institutions published on the Government of Canada website.

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It advised students to not make any payments or reveal their personal information to any unverified person or institution offering students visa on payment.

In an official notice issued on February 19, the High Commission of India said it has been approached by several students from India who were enrolled in the three institutions run by Rising Phoenix International Inc, namely, M College in Montreal, CED College in Sherbrooke and CCSQ College in Longuell, located in the province of Quebec, Canada, who have been affected by the closures of these institutions.

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“Should they require any immediate assistance, students from India, currently in Canada affected by the closures of these colleges may approach the Education Wing of the High Commission of India in Ottawa by addressing an email to inf.ottawa@mea.gov.in or the Consulate General of India in Toronto by addressing an email to com.toronto@mea.gov.in,” said the Commission.

The Commission said that it has been in close contact with the federal government of Canada to provide support to such students.

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The provincial government of Canada has advised the affected students to directly contact their institution for reimbursement and transfer of fees and in case of any difficulty, file a complaint with the Ministry of Higher Education, Quebec.

The Commission further said that it has been told by the Quebec government that affected students will get a grace period to seek a change in their institute of learning and seek admission in alternative institutions.