3raintercambio.com

What It Is

3RA Intercâmbio / 3RA Educação Superior no Canadá is a Canada-focused education consulting agency for Brazilian users. Its positioning has shifted from a traditional exchange/study-abroad agency to a service centered on “Canadian higher education + work + life/immigration planning.” According to its website, it has 12 years of experience, has helped more than 10,000 Brazilians go to Canada, and directly or indirectly covers over 900 public and private educational institutions in Canada.

Core Services

From an education/program perspective, 3RA covers postgraduate programs, MBAs, undergraduate degrees, doctorates (with psychology specifically mentioned in the main text), vocational programs, and English/French language courses. It does not provide its own course instruction; instead, it helps users choose Canadian institutions, programs, and cities, and supports them with applications, visa-related preparation, departure planning, and post-arrival adaptation. Clients can also join “Mentoria Canadá,” a 12-month mentorship program that includes monthly workshops, planning, language improvement, visa and departure preparation, advice on housing/insurance/mobile plans, bank account setup, document processing, and job-search support.

Pricing and Business Model

The website emphasizes that consultation is free: 3RA is paid commissions by schools or educational institutions rather than charging clients directly. The FAQ further states that no administrative fee is charged for courses longer than three months, and it offers a “lowest price guarantee,” promising prices equal to or lower than those quoted by schools or competing agencies. It is worth noting that the website does not disclose specific tuition fees, program costs, or payment methods; it only mentions that Canadian education expenses can be paid using special exchange rates.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths lie in its long service chain, covering everything from pre-departure planning in Brazil to life and employment adaptation after landing in Canada. It also has broad institutional resources, making it suitable for people unfamiliar with the Canadian education system who want to reduce the cost of researching options. Its client-exclusive mentoring and price guarantee also add a degree of certainty. The limitations are that transparency remains insufficient: detailed school lists, admission requirements, program fees, consultant qualifications, and service SLAs are not clearly provided. In addition, immigration procedures are not handled directly by 3RA, but through a partnership with Immi-Canada.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is better suited to Portuguese-speaking users, especially Brazilians, as well as individuals or families hoping to access study, work, and long-term living opportunities through the Canadian education pathway. For Chinese users, the language and target audience fit is limited unless they are comfortable communicating in Portuguese or English. Access availability from mainland China cannot be determined from the text, so it is marked as unknown.