⚠️Worst INTAKE for international students

You have three options when it comes to intake or start of the program – it could be September “Fall”, January “Winter”, or May “Summer. There are pros and cons in each intake which we will be tackling – and watch till the end to decide which intake best suits you! In the end, will calculate which intake has an opportunity cost!

 

FALL or SEPTEMBER INTAKE ( Sep to Dec)

PROS

CONS

Moderate weather

Fewer fast track program available

80% available programs

A lot of competitions for jobs

High admission rate

Housing is difficult

lots of jobs

Earnings up to 45,000cad in 24 months

CONCLUSION: Although a lot of programs will be available for this intake. Keep in mind that you have a lot of competition in terms of finding jobs and housing (esp for family). 

WINTER OR JANUARY INTAKE (JAN TO MAY)

PROS

CONS

Fast-track program

Weather (cold)

Missed intake for Fall

Expensive flights

Admission rate is HIGH

Less available seats

Earnings up to 55,000cad in 24 months

Fewer job opportunities

 

Housing is difficult

CONCLUSION: Although there are fewer job opportunities for winter intake – this is actually the best time to focus on your studies instead and save your time working for summer break. Also, you can take advantage of the fast-track program to finish your studies in a short amount of time and still get 3 years of PGWP.

SUMMER OR MAY INTAKE (May to August)

PROS

CONS

Less competition for jobs

Less available seats

Weather (summer)

Longer duration (5-6 semesters)

Lot’s of job opportunities

The admission rate is low

Housing is easy to find

 

CONCLUSION: Although there are a lot of jobs available – you are only limited to working for 20hours a week since you are studying full-time during this intake. You will miss a lot of internship and coop opportunities (in the first year) if you start in May intake.

CALCULATING THE SALARY FOR EACH INTAKE

*JAN is fast track program

If you are not sure what intake - connect with SLE Planner so we can help you select the best one suitable for you! Send us an email at [email protected]