High School Students Invited to Study in Canada Day, a Virtual College Fair, Wednesday February 27th

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CollegeWeekLive, the channel where students and colleges meet live online, today announced it is collaborating with the Embassy of Canada, or Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, to host Study in Canada Day, a free virtual college admissions event on Wednesday February 27th from 2:00 to 10:00 PM Eastern time. The live online event, which showcases twelve colleges in five provinces across Canada, will demonstrate that Canadian universities offer a quality education at an affordable cost---right across the border.

The number of U.S. students studying in Canada has grown approximately 50 percent since 2000, according to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Many of Canada's universities are respected academically and college there may cost less on average. For example, annual tuition cost for an international student attending college in Canada ranges between $4,050 to $25,820, according to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada[1], while the average 2012-13 tuition cost in the United States is $22,261, according to the College Board[2]. Room and board costs may be also lower at a Canadian university.

This virtual event will demonstrate the breadth and depth of academic opportunities for U.S students considering college in Canada, and will share the cultural appeal of a college experience in Canada. According to UNESCO, Canada is the second most popular destination for American students after the U.K. Students who log in and attend will be able text and video chat with college admissions representatives and current students at the following universities:

Acadia University

Brock University

Carleton University

Dalhousie University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Queen's University

Ryerson University

St. Thomas University

University of Alberta

University of British Columbia

University of Guelph

University of Toronto

"With Study in Canada Day at CollegeWeekLive, our goal is to give high school students in the U.S. and their families an opportunity to learn more about the quality and value of higher education in Canada today. Find out why more than 10,000 American students currently study at Canadian universities and colleges" said Daniel Abele of the Embassy of Canada in Washington, DC.

High school students, counselors or parents interested in attending Study in Canada Day at CollegeWeekLive should pre-register for free. If you have questions, please contact Support(at)CollegeWeekLive(dot)com or call 888.697.0050. Colleges interested in participating should contact Exhibit(at)CollegeWeekLive(dot)com or 800.828.8222.

WHO       U.S. students interested in attending college in Canada

WHAT     Study in Canada Day, a free virtual college admissions event

WHEN     Wednesday February 27th, 2013, 2:00 to 10:00 PM Eastern

WHERE   Online at www.CollegeWeekLive.com. Pre-register for free.

WHY       Watch live video presentations on planning and paying for college.

Chat live with college admissions representatives from colleges across Canada.

Be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship.

[1] http://www.aucc.ca/canadian-universities/facts-and-stats/tuition-fees-by-university/ , average of those published.

[2] http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/24/pf/college/public-college-tuition/index.html

If you have questions, please contact Support(at)CollegeWeekLive(dot)com or call 888.697.0050. Colleges interested in participating should contact Exhibit(at)CollegeWeekLive(dot)com or 800.828.8222.

CollegeWeekLive is the leading channel where students and colleges meet online. More than 1,200,000 students from 192 countries rely on CollegeWeekLive to help navigate college admissions. This live channel provides unprecedented access to expert presentations and enables students to have unscripted conversations with hundreds of colleges.

Students turn to CollegeWeekLive to gain insights from current students, admission representatives, and leading experts, whether they are narrowing their choice of schools or making post-admission decisions. Through live text and video chats, students, parents, and counselors engage directly with colleges at every stage of the enrollment process with CollegeWeekLive.

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