Even though education is an inseparable part of our life; furthermore, education makes a man perfect, and we can progress in our life through this system. It becomes hard to adjust to new world when you have to do many things, which you have done already. My concern is the education system in Canada for immigrants. This system makes me furious and has become one of my pet peeves.
I have done a M.A.(Physical Education) and a teaching degree in India. I was excited when I got my immigration for Canada. I want to continue my teaching profession here, too. In B.C. to get a teaching certificate is not an easy job for immigrants. The institute which issue teaching certificate is known as the BC College Of Teachers.
When I contacted them,they told me about their evaluation fee i.e, $300. Apart from this , I have to do many courses. For example, 6 credits ( English ), 6 credits ( Canadian Studies ), 3 credits ( Science ), 3 credits ( Math ), and a full time course from SFU which is for all immigrants teachers. Moreover, each 3 credits costs $ 600 and 1 year course costs approximately $ 6000. I am doing a part time job, and whatever I am earning, I am spending on my fee. I am disagree with this process.
Next, it is also a waste of time and money. BCCT wants all my transcripts from my institute ( India ), and it takes a long time. Even for those transcripts I have paid lots of money ( fee ) to my institute in India. I have original mark-sheets with me, but BCCT wanted verification from India.
In addition, in my teaching degree I have already done Math, Science, English for Elementary Level. Again I have to repeat all these courses for their requirement.
To conclude, I would like to say that this system has given me too much strain and stress. I want that those who come as permanent immigrants ( well qualified teachers ) their degrees should be recognised.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
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