FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Visa

All students coming into Canada to study must apply through the Canadian embassy in their home country for a student visa. Check the requirements with the Canadian embassy several months prior to your expected arrival date. Canadian law requires students to confirm their source of financial support for the entire study period and, in some countries, to have a medical examination. Further details for students from China are available through this page. Check the Canadian immigration website for instructions.

Health Issues and Health Coverage

What happens if you get sick? 

Students who arrive in Canada on a Study Permit are required to pay for and be covered under the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP).

UHIP covers most hospital and doctor's offices services. Separate coverage is recommended for prescriptions, dentist and eye glasses. Blue Cross is an example of a private provider in Canada.

Students who arrive in Canada with permanent residency must enrol in the provincial health insurance plan. In Ontario, that plan is OHIP which is available through the OHIP office at 217 York Street, London, telephone 1-519-675-6700. There will be a 3-month waiting period. During that time you must apply for and pay for UHIP.

You do NOT want to be uninsured!!! It can be very costly!!!

Academic Issues

ATTENDANCE is mandatory. Attendance is required at every class. Participation in the class is also required. Be prepared!

If you are unable to attend class due to illness, you must inform your professor by telephone or email. As a member of the "HBA class committee" your input is valuable. If you are not there, you will be missed, and will miss the information shared at that time.

Be there! and Be prepared! and Participate!!! (3 MOST IMPORTANT words of advice) 

Are my English skills sufficient?

The HBA program is a very fast-paced, dynamic program. If you are not able to understand English at a rapid rate, you are advised to arrive in Canada early and work very hard at understanding and speaking quickly.

Check your skills ;  Language is critical. Toastmasters is an excellent organization to develop English skills for MBA program participation.
 

  • First, you must attend the International Orientation Program. It has been designed just for you!!!

  • Second, you should listen to speaking tapes and television programs as well as speaking with your friends and family in ENGLISH. Try to find friends of other nationalities to learn to speak and understand other accents. Remember, there will be many nationalities in the classroom. You will need to understand everyone!

  • Third, you should plan to come to London early. There are ESL programs including  Fanshawe College in London.

  • Fourth, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

Are there other international students at Ivey?

Yes. In the Classes of 2010 20% are recently arrived in Canada either as permanent residents or on a study permit. They come from 23 countries.

What services are available at Ivey for international students?

The Ivey Business School has services for every applicant and student.  Take your questions to HBA@ivey.uwo.ca 


COMMUNICATIONS @ IVEY

All Ivey students must have their own laptop computer. Communications are done through eZone and email.  Ivey has a wireless network. Specifications for your laptop are available from the IT Centre.

WORKING IN CANADA

Can I work during the HBA program? even part-time? as a TA?

You should not plan to work during the Ivey HBA. The Ivey HBA program requires 70-80 hours per week.

Details are available through the Canadian Immigration website.



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