How Much Does Language Study Abroad in Canada Cost?

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We've introduced popular study-abroad cities and study programs in Canada so far.
Canada is popular because costs are relatively lower compared to the U.S., but how much living expense do you actually need for language study abroad?

This time, we'll clearly explain the main costs involved in studying a language in Canada.

< Steps Leading Up to Language Study Abroad >

The general flow for language study abroad is as follows.

1. Choosing a study-abroad agency

2. Deciding on a study-abroad city

3. Choosing a language school

4. Deciding on the length of study

It's common to proceed in this order.

<Tuition Fees >

Tuition fees make up the largest share of study-abroad costs.

It varies depending on the school and course, but
roughly 1.5 million yen per yearis a good benchmark to keep in mind.

This will vary depending on the program and school you choose.

< Housing Costs >

There are mainly the following options for accommodation during language study abroad.

• Homestay

• Student dormitory

• Share house

• Room rental

Each option has its own pros and cons.

Homestay

• You can experience the local culture

• More opportunities to use English

Student dormitory (shared room)

• Relatively lower cost

• Easy to interact with other international students

Housing costs vary depending on the type, butroughly 80,000 to over 100,000 yen per monthis a good benchmark to keep in mind.

< Food Costs >

Food costs are the item with the biggest individual differences.

If you mainly cook for yourself, you can keep living costs down, but
prices in Canada are higher than in Tokyo, and eating out often tends to increase your spending.

• Eating out: about 1,500 yen per meal

• Prices: about 1.5 to 2 times those in Japan

Including food costs and spending money, living expenses are
roughly 50,000 to 70,000 yen per montha good benchmark to use.

< Costs for Study-Abroad Preparation >

Aside from living costs on-site, you'll also need preparation costs before departure.

Main preparation costs

• Health checkup: about 20,000 yen (varies by hospital)

• Airfare: about 100,000 yen or more for a one-way direct flight

  • Booking early or using connecting flights may make it cheaper

• Overseas insurance: varies by age and coverage

If you apply for a student visa, a separate visa application fee will also be required.

Summary

The cost of language study abroad in Canada is made up of

• Tuition fees

• Housing costs

• Food and living costs

• Preparation costs

This is how it's structured.

Costs vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, spending habits, and the school or city you choose.

If you'd like a detailed cost simulation or plan consultation, please feel free to contact Awork Academy.