Many people have this question in their mind while filling IMM 5669 form (Schedule A – Background/Declaration), when they have to write about Education, they need to provide information about their educational history. Here’s how to properly fill out the columns for “type of certificate or diploma issued” and “field of study” in IMM5669 form:
For:
Type of certificate or diploma issued – Highest Level of Education (such as High School Diploma or Post Graduation Diploma or even a bachelor’s degree if you have one)
Filed of Study – This could be whatever field of Study your education is in (such as Business Administration, or Engineering)
What to write in “type of certificate or diploma issued”?
Example:
| From (YYYY-MM) | To (YYYY-MM) | Name of institution | City and Country | Type of certificate or diploma issued | Field of study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09 | 2020-06 | XYZ Technical College | Toronto, Canada | Diploma | Automotive |
| 2015-09 | 2018-06 | ABC High School | Toronto, Canada | High School Diploma | General Studies |
| 2021-09 | 2023-06 | DEF University | Toronto, Canada | Bachelor’s Degree | Mechanical Engineering |
How to Fill Each Column
- From (YYYY-MM) and To (YYYY-MM):
- Indicate the start and end dates of your education in the format YYYY-MM.
- Name of institution:
- Provide the full name of the educational institution where you studied.
- City and Country:
- Indicate the location of the institution.
- Type of certificate or diploma issued:
- High School: “High School Diploma” in type of certificate or diploma issued
- College/Technical School: “Diploma” or “Associate’s Degree” (if applicable)
- University: “Bachelor’s Degree”, “Master’s Degree”, “Ph.D.”, etc.
- Example: “Diploma” for a technical college, “Bachelor’s Degree” for university.
- Field of study:
- Specify the area or field you studied in.
- Examples: “Automotive”, “General Studies”, “Mechanical Engineering”, “Business Administration”, etc.
Detailed Example for Your Case
If you completed a diploma in automotive studies, you would fill it out like this:
| From (YYYY-MM) | To (YYYY-MM) | Name of institution | City and Country | Type of certificate or diploma issued | Field of study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09 | 2020-06 | XYZ Technical College | Toronto, Canada | Diploma | Automotive |
This ensures that your educational background is clearly documented, which helps in the assessment of your qualifications and right field of study.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a certificate and a diploma in Canada?
For People Studing in Canada:
Certificate: Shorter, focused on specific skills or a narrow field.
Diploma: Longer, broader education in a specific field, often a pathway to employment or further study. This is usually done after Secondary Education.
What is type of diploma issued?
There are major 3 types of diplomas:
- Post-Secondary Diplomas: Offered by colleges and universities, focusing on specific fields like business or healthcare.
- Career Diplomas: From vocational schools, for people want to learn skills in specific are such as graphic designing, or paiting.
- Graduate Diplomas: Post-graduate level, providing specialized training in their particular field usually done for specializing in career.
What is IMM5669?
IMM5669 is a form used in Canadian immigration applications to gather background information such as personal details, education, employment history, and travel history.
