Before applying to a higher education institution overseas, many students must first learn the native language in that country. Many international students may want to study in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand. The common thread among these countries is that the native language, and thus the language of instruction, is English. […]
International Student Health Insurance Category
Blog posts that address health insurance for students around the world.
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October 12th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelChinese Student Health Insurance in Alberta
October 3rd, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAlberta, like all provinces in Canada, provides universal health care for their citizens and permanent residents that is publically administered and funded. Alberta’s health care system known as the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is available to international students studying in Alberta for 12 months or longer. To be eligible for the AHCIP, foreign […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in New Brunswick
September 26th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelNew Brunswick is a province in Canada that is located on the eastern shoreline. Like with the other provinces in Canada, New Brunswick offers national health care to its citizens and permanent residence called the New Brunswick Medicare. If you are an international student studying in New Brunswick, whether a student from another province or […]
International Student Health Insurance in Taiwan
September 23rd, 2011 by ahoontrakulAccording to the CIA World Fact Book, Taiwan has an estimated GDP real growth rate of 10.8% placing it at number 4 compared to the rest of the world (2010). Taiwan has one of the most dynamic economies in the world but is often an overlooked destination for student studying abroad. However, this country is […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Quebec
September 19th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelWhile Quebec offer its citizens national health care, it is not available to international students studying in Quebec unless there is a bilateral agreement that entitles them to national health care in Canada. While China does not have an agreement, France, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden all allow students to obtain free health care […]
International Student Insurance in Chinese
September 14th, 2011 by ahoontrakulInternational Student Insurance brings you interesting, useful and relevant information with our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages. We are always looking for new ways to provide more useful information to our community – and we’ve just done it again! The number of international students studying abroad has been increasing year after year. A large number […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Manitoba
September 12th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelManitoba, a province in Canada, insures its citizens under a nationwide universal health care plan called Manitoba Health. Recently, the province has made some reforms as to the eligibility of their health insurance specifically directed at international students. As of January 19, 2011, Manitoba Health is no longer available to foreign students who only have […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance for Saskatchewan
September 5th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelLike many provinces in Canada, Saskatchewan offers national health care under the Saskatchewan Health program to all residence in the province. International students studying in Saskatchewan for a minimum of one year are eligible for national health benefits if they have full-time attendance at an accredited educational institution, have submitted the Student Certification, and have […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in British Columbia
August 29th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelLike many provinces in Canada, British Columbia offers its citizens national health care. Known as the Medical Service Plan (MSP) in British Columbia, the national health care lawfully requires residence of British Columbia to enroll in this health care system. You may wonder, does the MSP also apply to international students, including those from China? […]
International Student Insurance for High School
August 24th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhen most people hear about studying abroad or international students they think of students in their 20’s studying in college or university. But there are many international students studying that are still in high school, and there students all around the world who are studying internationally at high school. Many insurance policies for international students […]
