What do I need to take into consideration when leaving the UK to study in Canada (Age 16)? ?

Question

My cousin's ex-girlfriend gave me an option for me to live with her in Canada. I've recently been having problems at home with my brothers forceful aggression and i'm fining it hard to cope with it all... My dad is just as threatening and is also just as violent. Lucky for me, my mum is saint however she will not take much action against him - the police are involved in this.

I have recently received my GCSE results and I passed with almost all of the subjects, however, I was planning on taking Biology for A-levels as I generally have an interest for it. I gained a C and I needed a B, I really did try but timings let me down once again. Me and a family friend of mine tried to push for it but speaking to the deputy head personally however he wouldn't negotiate. My school doesn't really offer the subjects that I would like to do... Canada has many opportunities for me in having an education that i'm passionate about.

What do I need to take into consideration if I leave the Uk? What are the standards and teaching methods in Canada?

How will I complete my education, and get the qualifications like A-levels until I go to University?

What will my cousin/friend have to do before I leave, what are the procedures?

Will I need to pay fees for my education if I go to school in Canada?

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

You will not be able to do your A-Levels in Canada. They have their own education system and you would need to fulfill those requirements. Have you ever thought about just changing schools or doing correspondence? Do you really want to throw away your GCSEs?

You will need to get a student visa so you are eligible to study and live in Canada and your cousin would have to become your legal guardian before you leave. You will HAVE to pay fees as you do not have citizenship or residency so you will be paying as an international student which can be VERY expensive.