Study in Canada

Many students from other countries come to study in Canada each year, at universities, colleges, and even high schools. If you are a foreign national who wants to study in Canada, you need to get a Study Permit, and in many cases, a visa to accompany it. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STUDYING IN CANADA

• In order to qualify for a Study Permit, you must have an acceptance letter from a Canadian college or University (a Designated Learning Institution)

• You must demonstrate adequate funds to cover the cost of tuition and living expenses during your time in Canada

• It's important to apply for a Study Permit well in advance of your program's start date to ensure your application is processed in time

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Do I need a Study Permit to study in Canada?

​Foreign nationals require a study permit to study at a Canadian Institution for longer than 6 months. To be considered eligible, the Institution must be recognised by IRCC as a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Visa-requiring Foreign Nationals will also require a Temporary Resident Visa. 

​Some Foreign Nationals are able to study in Canada without a Study Permit. Eligible parties include those studying for under 6 months, most minor children in Canada, and the family members or staff of Foreign Diplomats. 

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Can I work in Canada on a Study Permit?

​For those who need additional funds or wish to gain work experience while studying in Canada, it may be possible to work at the same time. In most cases, international students are authorized to work up to 20 hours per week while their program is in session. 

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Can I stay in Canada after graduation?

​Many students choose to immigrate permanently to Canada after having studied here. There are many different Permanent Resident programs that can help you stay in Canada long-term. 

Student Direct Stream: faster than the regular Study Permit stream

You may be able to get your study permit faster. through the Student Direct Stream (SDS) if you legally reside in one of the following countries (subject to change).

• Antigua and Barbuda

• Brazil

• China

• Colombia

• Costa Rica

• India

• Morocco

• Pakistan

• Peru

• Philippines

• Senegal

• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Vietnam

Other eligibility requirements for the SDS Stream:

• must have an acceptance letter from a post-secondary DLI

• must be residing outside of Canada when you apply

• must have the proof of your tuition fee payment for your first year of study

• must have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAN$10,000

• If, applying to study in Quebec, must have a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration

• must get a medical exam before you apply (if required and requested)

• must get a police background check certificate before you apply (if required and requested)

• must have your most recent secondary or post-secondary school transcript(s)

• must have a language test result that shows either:

• an IELTS academic training score of 6.0 or higher in each skill (reading, writing, speaking and listening), or

• a Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) score that is equal to a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of at least 7 in each skill (reading, writing, speaking and listening)

Depending on where you’re applying from, you may also need to provide some country-specific documents. Make sure you include all the documents required by the visa office in your country that processes your application.

The IRCC tries to process most SDS applications within 20 calendar days. However, some applications may take longer.

Your responsibilities

As a Canadian Study Permit holder, there are some responsibilities that you need to take on, such as;

While studying in Canada you must:

• make progress towards completing your study program

• respect all the conditions listed on your study permit and

• stop studying if you are no longer eligible or if you no longer meet the requirements to study in Canada

There may be conditions on your study permit, depending on your case, such as:

• whether you're allowed to work in Canada or not

• whether you're allowed to travel within Canada

• the specific date you must leave Canada

• where you can study (a specific DLI listed on your permit)

• whether you need an immigration medical examination

NOTE: You cannot study at a DLI other than the one that is listed on your Study Permit. If you need to change your college or institution, you'll have to follow a specific transfer process, which you may learn from your existing college.

What We Do

Immigrate With Isha  Inc. can assist you with your study permit application to Canada. We work with you to ensure that you are meeting the conditions of your study permit while you’re in Canada, and we help you transition to a work permit, and to permanent residency. 

​We begin by reviewing your case and assessing your eligibility to Study in Canada. We also assess the likelihood of success for your application. Our next step is to collect the required documentation to support the Study Permit application. Next, we prepare the application. This involves reviewing supporting documents, filling forms and cross-referencing information, and submitting the application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on your behalf.

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