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Vancouver・Canada
Study abroad agentsVancouver, Toronto
Milestone Canada
Suited to people considering a Canadian public college or co-op program who want a local office to visit after arriving.
Official websiteKey facts
- Type
- Study abroad agents
- Based in
- Vancouver, Toronto
- Founded
- 2012
- Languages
- Japanese
- Help in Japanese
- Available
- Cost
- Fees per service (study abroad support for short stays $300, college or university application support $500, homestay arrangement fee $270 [$150 in Toronto], and so on. In Canadian dollars, excluding tax, tuition not included)
- Countries
- Canada
- On this site
- 108 schools to ask about
What you can do
From language schools and working holidays to co-op programs at private colleges, public colleges, university transfers and post-graduate programs, you can discuss study in Canada through one contact point. They handle school selection and the application, and payments to the school go through Milestone. For the visa, you can apply yourself with their help, or pay a partner visa consultant to apply for you (from $350). Tuition can be paid by domestic bank transfer in yen, international transfer, or credit card.
From applying to after you arrive
Contact them by form or LINE, then talk through the outline of your plan by email, LINE or Zoom (replies are usually within 2 business days, Canadian time).
Once the school and budget are settled, you receive a link to the application form and the terms.
Milestone handles the school procedures and emails an invoice. After confirming your payment, it pays the school.
When the school's letter of acceptance and receipt arrive, those who need a visa go on to apply.
You receive guidance on preparing flights and insurance. If you requested a homestay, you get your host's details about 2 weeks before departure.
At the orientation after arrival, you can go over residence registration, your SIN, opening a bank account, and everyday information such as food and hospitals.
What sets it apart
You can keep using the local office after you apply. At the Vancouver office you can take IELTS and TOEIC mock tests as many times as you like, and use the study room, reference book loans, printing, and rice at $1 per kilo (for people who have applied to a school; the Toronto office offers different services).
They have depth in advice on further study. The official site names its record with public colleges as its main strength, and it covers everything from co-op programs to post-graduate programs and university transfers. Applying to several colleges or universities costs $300 for each additional school, so you can estimate the cost of multiple applications from the start.
The team is small, with fewer than 10 people on the ground in Canada. The official site says it values deepening its expertise over growing in size, and describes aiming to be an academic-minded agency. It also lists support for 350 people a year.
It suits people who are considering a college or co-op program in Canada and want to use the office for mock tests and a study room after they arrive. If you are also considering countries other than Canada, it's worth comparing it with agencies for those countries.
Schools you can ask about (108)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Milestone Canada cost?
Fees are set per service. Support for a short stay (under 4 weeks full-time, under 8 weeks part-time) is $300. College or university application support is $500, and each additional school in a multiple application costs $300. The homestay arrangement fee is $270 in Vancouver and $150 in Toronto, and airport pickup is $150 (all in Canadian dollars, excluding tax).
Is there a charge if I cancel my school after applying?
If you cancel the school after the school application form has been sent, a cancellation fee of $300 (excluding tax) applies.
Can they handle my visa application too?
You can apply yourself with Milestone's help, or pay a partner visa consultant to apply for you (from $350). It is recommended to be ready to finish the application 3 to 6 months before the permit is needed.
What help is there after I arrive?
At the orientation after arrival, you can go over procedures such as residence registration, your SIN and a bank account. The Vancouver office also offers mock tests, a study room, reference book loans and printing (services differ by city).
Can I pay tuition in yen?
You can pay by domestic bank transfer in yen, international transfer (through a bank or Wise), or credit card. Within Canada, E-Transfer and Canadian dollar cash can also be used.
