How does counselling work?
We’ll help you find your dream program
If you want to live in Canada, studying here is one of your best pathways and we can help you get started. No matter what stage you’re at comparing schools, choosing a program or evaluating career options we can help you find the best fit and coordinate your college or university application.
Here’s how we help you find the best course for you
Step 1: Meet your counsellor
When you first meet one of our experienced advisors, we’ll discuss:
- What you’re looking for
your education, career and migration goals - Your background
education, experience, interests - Your requirements
location, budget and start date - Your choices
which schools and courses match your goals and background - Next steps
how the application process works
Our counsellors have years of experience and broad knowledge about Canada’s offerings, from college to university.
Our counsellors also offer counselling to international students and domestic students in Canada who wish to study abroad.
Step 2: Finding the right fit
Deciding on a program of study is something you don’t take lightly, so neither do we. Your counsellor will work with you to develop a shortlist of programs and explain the benefits of each one.
In addition to your career goals, two things you’ll discuss with your counsellor are your budget and timeline. Knowing how much a course will cost and how much you can afford to spend on your education are important factors in choosing where and what to study.
Another factor to consider when looking at your options is where you want to study not just which city or province, but what kind of place.
Do you want to be in an urban centre, or somewhere quiet?
Do you care more about cultural diversity or clubs and activities?
You should also carefully consider the academic year you wish to enroll in and the semester you want to apply for. Your Northfield & Associates counsellor will guide you through the first steps of when, where and how you can apply to study and commence your course. There are three school semesters in Canada:
- Fall
Primary intake starts in August/September - Winter / Spring
Smaller intake in January/February - Summer
Limited programs intake in May/June
Step 3: Applying to your dream programs
One of the biggest benefits of working with a trusted agency like Northfield & Associates is the help we provide in submitting applications. Different institutions have different application requirements, so our counsellors will help compile your paperwork and make sure everything is in order. They’ll even send your application directly to your chosen schools.
Managing your documents is even easier thanks to the Northfield & Associates Live Portal. You can add files from your phone (or just take a photo to upload) then get feedback from your counsellor all in the portal! You can also use it to search and bookmark programs that interest you.
Step 4: Accepting!
Schools respond as fast as a few days, or up to two months. If they offer you a place in a course, you will receive an official offer letter.
Depending on how early you apply, the competitiveness of your program, and your qualifications, schools can take anywhere from a few days to up to two months to review your application. However, most schools respond within 2-6 weeks. If they offer you a place in a course, you will receive an official offer letter.
In the event you receive offers from multiple schools and/or programs, our counsellors will work with you to decide on which offer is best for you. If there are no conditions on your offer letter that you need to meet, you can accept the offer immediately!
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Readers should seek tailored legal advice in relation to their personal circumstances.
We serve our clients in English, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Cantonese, especially in Asian clients.
- If you or anybody that you know, think that you meet the requirements and wish to receive further information.
- We can help you start the application process and confirm eligibility requirements to participate.
- We Offer Consultations & Meetings by Phone & Virtually. Affordable Fees.
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At Northfield & Associates, we are committed to accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth. Our clients in Cambodia, Canada, and around the world are trailblazers, constantly testing boundaries, challenging norms, and striving for transformative change. We collaborate with visionary leaders globally to identify strategies that will shape the future. By leveraging innovation, we help our clients achieve net-zero targets, drive technological transformation, and build the capabilities necessary for sustainable success.
Working hand-in-hand with our clients, we are accelerating progress toward a future that is not only more sustainable but also inclusive and prosperous for all, both locally in Cambodia and Canada, as well as internationally.
Our Firm
Structured as a unified global partnership, Northfield & Associates operates with a shared set of values across our offices in Cambodia, Canada, and globally. We are committed to attracting and nurturing a diverse, talented workforce while driving long-term change for our clients worldwide. As a sector-focused, international consulting firm, we understand that consultancy is not just about strategies, it’s about people. The best outcomes arise from close relationships built on trust, collaboration, and shared goals.
The role of consultants has evolved. Today, businesses in Cambodia, Canada, and internationally seek not just expertise but partners who anticipate challenges, create positive experiences, and align with their values. We embrace these evolving expectations, proactively addressing challenges and investing in both results and the journey to reach them.
Why us?
We believe in the power of relationships to deliver tangible business results. We collaborate openly with our colleagues and clients are working across office, service and sector boundaries to bring you the best of our firm, wherever you need us to be.
Who we are
We are a cohesive global partnership committed to delivering lasting, meaningful change in Cambodia, Canada, and around the world. Our foundation is built on values and a collective mission: helping clients achieve success while creating an environment where exceptional talent thrives.
Northfield & Associates is a multinational sector-focused, global consulting firm that believes that consultancy matters are people matters and it takes closer relationships between people and teams to get to the best results, in the right way.
It used to be that good lawyer was mostly about knowing the law and delivering sound opinions. Today, businesses need more and demand more.
We know our clients want consultancy advisers by their side, anticipating what’s ahead and creating positive experiences for their teams. They want to work with others who share their values and do business responsibly.
We take on the new realities of business in a positive and proactive way, invest in the result, and care about how we get there.
Northfield & Associates:
Where chemistry creates opportunity;
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- Committed to the communities we serve, including through volunteerism and fundraising initiatives.
- A great place to work built upon an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.
- Routinely recognised by the world’s top consultancy rankings organisations, including Chambers.
- Focused on key global sectors, including energy, financial services, life sciences, natural resources, infrastructure, real estate and tech.
Our values
Our values guide everything that we do:
- The power of teamwork:
We believe we can achieve much more if we work together as a team with our clients and colleagues – however talented we are as individuals. We collaborate seamlessly across services, sectors and offices – focused on the greater good for the client and the firm. - Always striving to be better:
We are always striving to improve our service to clients and the way we run our own business – ambitious to improve in a highly competitive market. - We all bring something different:
We all bring different backgrounds, strengths and perspectives to the team. This diversity and openness make us more relevant and valuable to our clients.
Responsible business
We believe that every business has a responsibility to its communities and the environment, as well as its people and clients.
- Great place to work
We’re proud to be recognised as a top employer, and actively encourage DE&I. This means we attract the best talent, as well as great clients. Our clients know that strong values combined with motivated and engaged consultants and lawyers results in teams that approach problems with creativity and ingenuity. - Diversity, equity and inclusion
Fostering a truly equitable and inclusive culture – one that celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be their true self – requires work and engagement at every level. Our diversity, equity and inclusion strategies encompass a number of key areas. - Sustainable business
We recognise our operations, services and offices have an environmental impact. On an ongoing basis, around the world, we work to mitigate these impacts through a number of targeted environmental initiatives. - Giving back to our communities
We believe in supporting the communities we serve and giving back to those most in need. Across our global offices, we volunteer with, fundraise for and provide pro bono legal advice to a number of local charities and non-profit organisations engaged in important and impactful work. - Our structure
Around the world, our member firms operate and provide legal services to clients as separate legal entities under the common brand of Northfield & Associates. Our structure is explained in more detail on our Legal Information page.
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