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Review of OCAD Art Portfolio Camp: The First Step Towards Becoming a Future Artist
For students dreaming of entering art school, summer vacation means more than just a break It is a golden time to refine their artistic inspiration and materialize their portfolio, which is the most crucial key to college admission. This summer, with the guidance and support of Schools ON AIR, a student who participated in the high school summer program at OCAD University in Toronto, Canada, has shared a valuable review. We share this vivid experience hoping it provides pract

Schools ON AIR
Aug 73 min read


OSAP Overhaul Ahead with Massive Grant Cuts: Students Rush to Catch the Last Train
When planning to send your children to college in Canada or pursuing new studies to enhance your own skills, the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is often the first system you consider. OSAP has been a core educational welfare system that goes beyond simple loans, practically alleviating financial burdens. However, due to a major system overhaul recently announced by the Ontario provincial government, a significant change in the educational financial strategy for fam

Schools ON AIR
Jul 33 min read


Is a Predominantly White Area the Absolute Best Choice for Early Study Abroad?
When consulting with many parents preparing for their children's early study abroad in Canada, one of the most frequent questions concerns the racial demographics of the residential areas. In particular, many parents prefer schools in neighborhoods with a minimal Korean population and an overwhelmingly white demographic, considering them the most ideal destinations. Underlying this preference is the expectation that living among native English-speaking white students will max

Schools ON AIR
Jun 193 min read


"Attendance is now part of your grade"… A Massive Overhaul of the Ontario Education Act: What Has Changed?
For a long time, we have often heard voices of disappointment and anxiety mixed together among many Korean parents regarding Canadian public education. The concerns were mostly, "Canada raises children too freely," or "I am worried they might lose their academic competitiveness compared to students in Asian countries like Korea." There were also many criticisms that classroom discipline had collapsed due to a somewhat loose structure where school exams were replaced by assign

Schools ON AIR
Jun 53 min read


Unlocking Canada’s Public Systems: The Smart Way to Build a Powerful Summer Roadmap for High Schoolers
With spring arriving exceptionally early this year, anticipation and preparation for the upcoming summer break seem to be starting much sooner than usual. As the end of June approaches, signaling the conclusion of the school year, many parents find themselves deeply contemplating how to meaningfully fill their children's long summer vacation. While the market is flooded with various summer camps and package programs boasting hefty price tags of thousands of dollars, we must a

Schools ON AIR
May 234 min read


Changes to Canadian International Student Internships: No Separate Work Permit Required
In April 2026, as the warmth of spring begins to settle in, a highly anticipated update was announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). A revolutionary change has been made to the "Co-op Work Permit" system, which has long been a source of anxiety for many students and parents. Today, I would like to analyze the reform of the international student internship system that took effect on April 1st and summarize what students need to prepare in practical ter

Schools ON AIR
May 82 min read


What if your PGWP was refused and 180 days have already passed? Finding hope in despair!
The Canadian immigration landscape has been chaotic lately due to IRCC's policy changes and stricter scrutiny. In particular, an increasing number of international students are receiving refusal letters for their Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) after successfully completing their studies, often due to minor procedural errors like missing language test scores. As an education expert who has guided countless international students through their career paths and settlement p

Schools ON AIR
Apr 243 min read


The Era of the ‘Coder’ is Ending; The Era of the ‘Architect’ is Beginning — Fundamental Shifts in Coding Education and Strategic Responses for Parents in the Generative AI Era
As we welcome the new year of 2026, the educational landscape is once again undergoing a period of profound upheaval. Over the past few years, the most pressing topic for parents—especially those eyeing STEM tracks for their children—has undoubtedly been the evolution of Generative AI and the actual utility of coding education. Not long ago, programming was considered an essential survival skill, often ranked alongside core subjects like math and English. However, witnessing

Schools ON AIR
Jan 233 min read


For Whom Are These International Student Regulations Intended?
As we approach 2026, a bitter cold snap is blowing through the Canadian education sector. George Brown College, a representative institution in downtown Toronto, has decided to abolish its internal English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program starting in 2026. Similarly, colleges in other regions, such as MITT and RRC, are closing or drastically reducing their language schools. Countless students who had planned on "Conditional Acceptance" through language training because the

Schools ON AIR
Dec 29, 20252 min read
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