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Introduction Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show that the number of new international students arriving in Canada between January and August 2025 has dropped by nearly 60 % compared to the same period last year. While this sounds dramatic, it doesn’t mean opportunities are gone — only that the system is shifting toward quality, readiness, and long-term planning. If you’re planning to study in Canada, this is your moment to prepare smarter, not harder — to understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how you can still move forward confidently. What’s Changing — and Why It’s Not All Bad News 1. Fewer Student Arrivals IRCC reports that 132,000 fewer international students arrived in Canada during Jan–Aug 2025 than the year before. The decline follows new government measures to tighten study-permit rules, increase financial proof requirements, and cap the annual intake to ensure schools maintain quality standards. 2. A Broader Immigration Adjustment These changes are part of a larger recalibration in Canada’s immigration policy, aiming to align incoming student and worker numbers with infrastructure, housing, and job-market capacity. Visa approvals are becoming more selective, but this also means strong, well-prepared applications have a better chance of success. […]

I’ve spent years teaching IELTS — explaining grammar, dissecting Task 2 essays, and timing speaking answers down to the second. But what I didn’t expect when I started was how much my students would end up teaching me. Not about the test, but about people, resilience, and what it really means to learn. Some lessons came quietly; in the pauses between mock tests, or in the way a student smiled after finally understanding something they’d struggled with for weeks. Others were louder, like the time a student failed, came back, and refused to give up until they got their band 7. Those moments remind me that teaching isn’t just about strategy and structure; it’s about empathy, patience, and sometimes just showing up. IELTS has rules and marking criteria; my students have emotions, stories, and dreams. And it’s in the space between those two worlds, the technical and the human , that I’ve learned the most valuable lessons of all. Lesson 1: Persistence Is Louder Than Talent I’ve met students who spoke fluent English but lost motivation halfway through, and others whose grammar was shaky but who refused to quit. The second group almost always wins. IELTS rewards consistency more than

Saying “no” as a teacher or coach isn’t always easy — especially when you care about helping people. But over time, I’ve learned that sometimes, saying no is actually the most helpful and honest thing I can do. So here it is I sometimes say no to new students or inquiries. And here’s why. 1. When It’s a Last-Minute Panic Booking If someone messages me two days before their IELTS test and says, “Can you fix my writing?” — I wish I could say yes, but I can’t work miracles. Real progress takes time, and setting false expectations helps no one. I’d rather point them to useful resources than pretend one session will change everything. 2. When Our Goals Don’t Match Sometimes students want only grammar correction, or they insist on memorizing answers. If that’s what they’re looking for, I’m not the right fit — and that’s okay. I’d rather help people who are open to feedback, reflection, and growth. 3. When I’m Fully Booked (or Just Tired) This one’s simple: I’m a better teacher when I’m not stretched too thin. Taking on every single client, even when my calendar is full, doesn’t help anyone — including the students I

People often ask me what it’s like to teach IELTS— is it stressful? Do I memorize all the band descriptors? Do I dream in Speaking Part 2 topics?The short answer: yes… and no. Here’s a peek behind the curtain into a pretty typical (and imperfectly productive) day in my IELTS world. ☀️ 8:00 AM – The Slow Start Coffee first. No big thoughts before caffeine. I start with coffee and a quick egg — nothing fancy, just something to keep me from crashing mid-day. Then it’s onto emails, Google Classroom pings, and the usual “Can you check my Task 2?” before I’ve even opened my eyes properly. 💻 10:00 AM – Mock Test Madness Speaking mock tests begin — and honestly, I love them. Every student brings their own pace, their own personality, and their own surprises. 📝 12:30 PM – Feedback Time I review writing tasks, scribble ideas, and sometimes just stare at the screen asking, “What do I actually write in the margin that’s helpful and not soul-crushing?” Giving feedback takes more energy than people realize. I try to balance honesty with encouragement. ☁️ 3:00 PM – The Blur Zone This is my fuzzy brain window. If I

Hey there 👋 Welcome to the very first post on this blog — a small corner of the site where I’ll be sharing a mix of casual updates, random thoughts, and real-life moments from behind the scenes. But also… some useful stuff too. Whenever something shifts — in the IELTS test, university admissions, or immigration policies — I’ll post it here. You’ll find a quick, clear summary right on this blog. So, this blog will be: Part chill journal 🧘‍♀️ Part IELTS newsroom 📰 Part “what’s on my mind today?” ☕️ If you’re here, thanks for reading. Pop in any time — it’ll only get better from here. More soon! 📝