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About Us
Guljan Suyunalieva, founder and owner of ‘AlaBel-Canadian Visa & Immigration Services’ and its sub-service ‘Study and Stay in Canada’, is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC), and the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). She has a direct agreement with Canadian Secondary Schools and Colleges to bring international students from Grade 7 to Grade 12 to study in Canada.
She specializes in offering personal guidance to students in choosing the right career path and helping with the visa application process.
A mother of three kids and an immigrant herself, Guljan can closely relate to the concerns faced by parents who are scared to send their children away to a foreign land for higher studies.
“When my family arrived in Canada in 2016, it was not an easy decision. Both my husband and I had good jobs and a prospective career back in our home country. But we were thinking about the future of our three kids. We wanted to provide them with more opportunities, the chance to see the world from another perspective, and for them to be fluent in English to get access to a world-class education. That served as one of the main factors contributing to our immigration to Canada, despite our success as adults back in our home country.
Our main concern upon arrival was how our kids would catch up on their studies without knowing English. The other concern was whether or not they could make any friends at their new school without speaking the language.
Luckily, all of our concerns turned out to be irrelevant once we learned about the friendly and amiable atmosphere of the schools here. Right from the principals to the teachers, everyone was welcoming despite our kids’ inability to speak in English.
It is their culture across the community to help non-English speaking students find comfort in the school and in the country. Primary schools usually have ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers that work separately with your kids to improve their English as quickly as possible. While in a high school, there are special ESL classes made for students coming from different countries. Their classes are designed specifically to focus on learning and improving English skills in addition to their main curriculum. This approach is very helpful as it allows students simultaneously to catch up with their studies and easily adapt to a new environment with less stress. Finally, what I love the most about Canadian schools is that every school in itself is a kind of a small community, where every kid is respected and treated so well.
Lastly, when I compare the education system with that in my home country, I can see there is a vast difference in the relationship between the teacher and the students. Here, students can freely express their thoughts and opinions. There is mutual respect between both parties, with no strict dominance of the teachers over the students. The grading system is also different; each student’s grades are kept private between the students, parents, and teachers. This way everyone is equal, no one feels inferior to others due to their grades, and the student’s self-esteem isn’t affected either. During classes, there are lots of discussions that allow the students to express their thoughts and participate. Students aren’t given much homework during elementary school years, rather the focus falls on reading and developing an interest in different books. Starting in high school, students are expected to do their homework and a lot of the work is based on research, which involves them finding things on the internet on their own, instead of the material being ready and handed to everyone. They don’t solely focus on academic aspects but are also given the chance to explore things and develop other curricular knowledge. In high school, students are also allowed to choose some of their courses depending on a pathway they intend to take or just for personal interest, with every student getting individual guidance and support if they need to catch up on their studies.”
If you find the above story relatable and you’re confident all of your concerns would be addressed here, don’t waste any more time and get in touch now!
Testimonials
“I have earned the president position in the Students’ Council. I never thought I could actually become this leader who I dreamed to be. I have been through a lot of elections in my life, some I failed, some I just gave up. But this time, Westfield’s students and teachers trusted me, gave me this chance, and I am very grateful. I had one gap year, totally lost; one year in a school that I did not feel I belonged in. Westfield brought my confidence back. I am proud to say, I have reached a high point in my life, with acceptances from Rotman Commerce, McGill’s Commerce, UTM’s Commerce with Scholarship.”
“I am very grateful to my teachers and staff for my achievement. When I started my journey at Westfield, I was filled with nervousness and doubt. However, the enthusiasm of the teachers, staff, and students helped me quickly adapt to the community. Westfield not only galvanized my academic capabilities but also gave me love and care. The teachers at Westfield played a vital role in my efforts to realize my dream. During university application season, I received offers from McGill University, the University of Toronto (four offers), and the University of Waterloo; I received a $7,500 scholarship to study architecture at the University of Toronto. Westfield is where my dreams came true.”
“I came to Canada being excited but also feeling very nervous. I did not have any confidence in speaking English, but the teaching at Westfield helped me to rebuild my confidence and has motivated me to improve my learning.”
