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Study in Canada – Overview

When you think of Canada, you probably think of its picture postcard beauty – wide-open spaces, dramatic mountains, pristine forests and majestic lakes. What might not come to mind, however, is that Canada is a modern, progressive, open and tolerant multi-cultural society with 2 official languages – English and French.

Canadians place great importance on learning, and have developed a first-rate education system with high standards. The country spends more on education (as a percentage of GDP) compared to the OECD average, and is the second highest among G-8 countries.

Prepare to Study in Canada

• Choose your Program and area of study in Canada
• Determine your level of study in Canada
• Find a Designated College or University
• Admission Requirements 
• Get the right Documents

Get the right Documents

You need these documents to apply for a study permit:

• Proof of acceptance
• Proof of identity
• Proof of financial support

Depending on your case you may also need:

• Letter of explanation
• Certificate d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ)

Proof of acceptance

The school/institution sends you an acceptance letter.

Proof of identity

You and each family member who comes with you to Canada must have:

• A valid passport or travel document. Citizens of the United States have some options on the identification documents they can carry.
• Two recent passport-size photos.

Proof of financial support

You will need to prove that you can support yourself, and the family members who come with you, while you are in Canada.

You can prove your funds with:

• Proof of a Canadian bank account in your name, if you have transferred money to Canada
• Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian financial institution
• Proof of a student/education loan from a bank
• Your bank statements for the past four months
• A bank draft that can be converted to Canadian dollars
• Proof you paid tuition and housing fees
• A letter from the person or school giving you money or
• Proof of funding paid from within Canada, if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program.
• Minimum funds needed to support yourself as a student (and family members who come with you.

Outside Quebec

In Quebec

Letter of explanation

This letter helps to understand you and your goals. It explains:

• Why you want to study in Canada, and
• That you understand the responsibilities of a student.

Get start ed exploring your study options by using our free assessment service, and we will be pleased to discuss with you.