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It pains to hear or see Nigerians in this crazy and immoral act!

@Emmyz,
Thanks for commending me of my post. I will try all my best to add more effort to satisfy my people. I think you have an edge with HND @ Upper credit. It depends on the level of study you want to pursue. I am sure you should be able to secure admission for Bachelor's degree and you may even be exempted for 1 year or 2yr. That is you may be accepted into year 2 or 3 depending on how you package your application and how you could be able to convince the institutions. Admission requirements varies depending on the institution and your prog.of study. Dutch education have centralized system of application. You will apply through a body called NUFFIC. website is : nuffic.nl while somee institution will want you to apply to them first b4 applying to NUFFIC. In most of the schools you make apply to NUFFIC through them. If you need list of institutions with programme of study and fee,you can visit this website: www.eurogates.nl
You will see varieties of schools that offer English taught progs. I think I answered some of your questions. My doors are widely open to answer more questions. Pls. do not hesitate to ask me,cos I am sure you will still need to know some other things.

@Larry123,
Great! IT is good and lovely,there are loads of inst. that offer the course in Netherlands. One of them is Avans University of Applied Sciences. Their webpage is: www.studyatavans.com
Meanwhile,you can equally search various institutions with diff. prog. at :www.eurogates.nl
I think I have answered some of your questions for now. While you make your research of the schools,if you have any other questions,pls. do not hesitate to contact me. Thanx. Ciao

[b]Firstly, I want to thank everyone that has commented on this post. I pray and hope this thread will go a long way in helping people realize their dream of studying and obtaining qualification from Dutch Education system[/b]

@bird200,
I am sorry I do not know much about Studying in New Zealand. Though I heard the place is a nice place like Australia and I think sam visa enters both country. Though I am aware that the Aussie are strict with study visa and they take their time verifying documents concerning study permit. All the same,I learnt it's nice place to live and study,as long as you follow your intention of studying there.

@ Yemmy27,
Thank you so much for the vital information. Though I have never been to the Netherlands. I applied in Dec.2008 for a Tourist visa,but I was denied. I filled an appeal and abt 7mnths later I was called to produce my statement of acct for past 3 mths,but I was out of town in the previous mnths b4 dat call and no tangible transaction on the acct. So,I decided to go for the visa some other time. I think it's time for me to go there and also to study there one day. Yet,I want to get people informed and help if necessary through my experience and knowledge about Dutch education and visa procedures.

@larry123,
it will no be fair if I contact you personally rather than sharing the experience here,for the benefit of other people that may need the information. Meanwhile, let me know what you want to study and the programme you want to study. I  think we should start from here. After which I will give you list of some institutions and admission procedures. I think this will help you and myself a bit,to be able to know where we should get things started. Ciao

I wish to study in the Netherlands and I have already gotten some interesting institution to study at. I also learnt some facts about the immigration procedures concerning International students. Though I already applied for Canada study visa,but I wish to study in the Netherlands for additional degree or Masters.
If you are also interested in studying in the Netherlands or you are already studying there,please reply and let us share our views,experiences and opinion.
I understand that Dutch people are nice and English is widely spoken there. There also scholarships available for International students. So,join me and let's explore the Netherlands.

@Omosanyaolak,
Thx. for ur response. I wish you success on your application. I guess you applied for study visa.
@rmx,
Thx so much for your response. I think the processing time for study visa is longer than thatok holiday visa. All the same,thank you so much.

Exactly 23 working days(excluding holiday),waiting and praying for positive response from CDHC,lagos. Did anyone applied in April? Please let us share experience and time line. I submitted my application to DHL on 1st April,2011 and it was delivered to CDHC on 4th April,2011. It's exactly 23working days since my application got to CDHC. I am aware it takes up to 30 working days. I do not have any cause to worry. I need to hear from anyone who has applied the same period I applied or who has been called for medicals test or gotten her/is visa recently. Thanks

@shavel and reloaded11,
Thank you so much for your advice. I think should work on how to get a sponsor and how to convince the visa officer of the reasons and benefits of sponsoring me,when the sponsor is not my parent or when we do not share the same surname.Thank you so much for your advice.

@Menutty,
we are in the same shoe. I have OND in Business Studies since 2004, I have being working,but I am 28 and will be sponsoring myself.



@reloaded 11,
I also need ur advice I am in the same situation with Menutty,it's just that I am 28 and I will be sponsoring myself. any chance of getting visa if I am sponsoring myself?

Hello Everyone,
I would like to share experience and meet with Nigerians around the world,studying fashion in Europe,North America etc.
I am inspiring my fiancee to pursue her career in fashion by studying in the Western world. I prefer Italy or France and later in The United States. I already find some colleges/Institutes in Italy and France more interesting considering some fact/figures relating to fee and market,I chose Milano,Italy.
I am calling on everyone to contribute His/er idea,view,questions,advice and comments.
Ciao

@Jasp26,
Thx so much for the information. I applied from Nigeria and I am still praying,hoping and waiting for response from CDHC,lagos
thx 4 ur contributions.

I have made up my my to continue learning till I die. I am in the Former American President,Bill Clinton's school of thought that believes in learning from cradle to grave.
I prefer to proceed on my academic career in a developed nation as I have had enough in Nigeria and I see that I need more practical knowledge in the feild of my studies.
I already own my Business and the Business is doing fine. I want to expand and it crystal clear that I need vast and practical knowledge to achieve this. My National diploma in Business studies is not enough for me.
I already applied for study permit to pursue ACCA in Canada,yet,I find a lot of interesting things with the dutch education and tradition. I also wish to study in the Netherland I have found some institution interesting. I am planning to study in The Netherlands maybe after my studies in Canada. I need more information about Nigerians and Nigerian Students in The Netherlands. I understand English is widely spoken in the country.
I welcome everyone to drop any kinda comment,advice and word.
ciao

@acca777
u need 6mths statements of account and 2passport photos. SIMPLE! I have already applied for my study visa.
I tld u earlier that the college that gave me admission has their reasons of offering me 1year admission.

@jasp26,
thx for d info. I'm optimistic that mine too wont be difficult from 9ja to canada.
Did the person u knw applied from 9ja to Canada or from 9ja to Uk or from uk to Canada for the ACCA? Pls. I need more explanation from ur broad experience. Thx

Toronto( World's centre of culture) or Milano( World's fashion Capital)

@confluence and other,
You guyz are great. I am impressed and I feel like going to Turkey for my december holiday.
@Confluence,I was moved by the images on the website of the link you provided. The shopping mall is great.
I am thinking of going to Turkey for holiday one day. I need someone that could tell me about the scope of getting visa to turkey for holiday/shopping.
thx

@cuddlemii,
Certificate of origin is not compulsory! You have your birth certificate and you dont have any issue concerning place of birth on you passport or other documents,so you are good to apply without certificate of origin. Even in my case, my passport reads my place of birth as LAGOS but I was originally born in Abeokuta. (Error) by the Immigration service. I have once applied @ d CDHC with my birth certificate as an indigene of ABEOKUTA. Now,dat I re-apply, I applied with the same Birth certificate and supported it up with Affidavit from High court that I was truly born in ABEOKUTA and that the Immigration service made a mistake on my place of birth,printed LAGOS in replace of ABEOKUTA. So,relax! No qualms if u dnt apply with cert. of origin.

@subxeroamd,
Canadian embassy I am not sure if Canadian Embassy issue visa to study language in Canada.


@Delta007,
Though I cant confirm anyone that has gotten visa from Nigeria to study ACCA in Canada,but there are lot of Pakistani,Indians,Saudi arabians,chinese etc that have gotten visa to pursue same certification in Canada. I met most of them on another canada forum.


[b]@acca777,[/b]
To be honest,I have not taken any paper yet. I am starting fresh in Canada. Though I applied with my National Diploma in Business result. So,I have 14papers to take.
when are you applying for your study permit?
I wish u and myself success on our visa application.

@everyone,
Pls. advise me,what are my chances applying for U.S study visa as a self sponsor? I got OND in Biz in 2004,underwent I.T till 2005,worked for my father's company till march,2008 and started my own biz(registered) in May 2008 to date. I am 28+
I need ur advice and comments. thx.
ciao

@ACCA777, I have also applied for study visa to pursue ACCA in Canada at Stouffville college. we can share experience. The school offered wrote 1year offer on my application. how about yours? though I know ACCA takes more than a year,but I think the college has reasons of doing so. how much does your tuition cost? how far abt ur processing now? I filed my application on 1st April,2011

@Ayoalade, thx so much. I will keep all u guyz updated abt d application n response. I also hope to see you in Canada.
Ciao

Thanks.

@Ayoalade,Anfanio,Cuddlemii,other pros in the house and all nairalanders,I have finally applied for my study permit on 1st April,2011 for ACCA
I will update you guys on an update about the application. In God I trust.
Ciao

Hello Fellow Nairalanders. I'm on the march again. Gotta be applying for my canada study visa tomorrow,to study ACCA. Thanks so much for lot of experiences shared here.I will update you guess as things go.
ciao

Osscile,CONGRATS! @ others that were denied. If at first u dnt succeed,try and try and try again. Nigerians are known for die hard spirit. ciao

@acca777 you can join travel forum on nairaland to get more tips and information.

@Acca777,I also got admission to study ACCA @ stouffville college and prog. starts in July,2011. I also want to knw my chances of getting study visa. We can share experience. waiting to receive response from u and any other nairalanders.

@fateavon4u,thx for the useful information. I think I will apply using my WAEC and work experience,but that will be for 2012 intake. Also,the issue of getting visa to write exams is the major clause. I have never travelled b4. Though I have once applied for netherlands in 2008 and I was refused,I filed appeal,won the appeal but I was given condition b4 being issued d visa. I was tld to prove dat there is money in the acct. I was requested to produce statement acct for 3 previous mths and I did not have good bank history in my acct for the 3 prev.months,so I did not go for the visa. I am planning to re-apply,so I think I have an edge cos I have good banking history on my acct. now. I do not know if Netherlands is close to Finland and I think it will cost me money taking all these process. I am confused, But I believe.

Britain is already counting is loss! There generate lot of income from International students,especially the Africans and Asians. They will have a re-think and if they don't,it will be an advantages for other advanced countries like Canada,The U.S,Australia et al. I dey laugh oooo. North America,here I come!

Hello everyone. I need help on how to apply to Australia/New Zealand Universities and colleges. I also need help on their visa requirements and easier ways to get study visa to these countries. I will appreciate comments and post from everyone. Let's share experience about Aussy and Maori

@Obietrix, thanx for ur response. Infact I am really confused,with nobody to advice me about the issue. when does u school resumes? Mine resume in July.

Hello House,
Pls. help me! I need advice. My tax clearance certificate is not ready,and I want to apply before 31st march,2011 cos my schl resumes in July,2011. I am a self sponsor. Is it advisable for me to apply for visa without the tax clearance card? All other documents are intact. Pls. advise me. Thanx 2 everyone

@fateavon4u
thx for the information above. I think we can try this together. I need further information from you. Well,let me tell you my academic history. I have OND in Business in 2004, worked for my father's company till 2008,started my own business in 2008 and want to further on my education in an advanced country. Europe is not bad anyway,and Finland is no prob. which of the finnish Uni do you think I can try. I do not have SAT.
Pls. I welcome comments and advice from u and other nairalanders. keep it up

Hello House, anybody with information on who ever got a visa to study for ACCA should contact me. I need to know my chances and how the person go about it. I am about to apply for my study visa for a professional qualification(acca). I welcome posts and comments from everybody.
Thx