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Who can apply, how to apply, processing times and what to expect when you get to Canada Study as a French-speaking student New If you want to study in French in Canada and you’re from a specific country, you may be eligible to apply under the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot.
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Get started today! Learn about Canada’s education system, find schools and apply for scholarships. EduCanada is the official Government of Canada source about studying in Canada for international students and researchers. Search for scholarships and awards to study and do research in Canada. Canadians can also find awards to study overseas.
- Overview
- On this page:
- Choosing a program and school
- Designated learning institutions
- How to apply to a school, college or university
Choosing a program and school, applying to a school, and the list of learning institutions for international students.
In Canada, each province and territory is in charge of their own education system.
Get more information about schools and the education system:
•EduCanada – information for international students about education in Canada, with study program search, costs, and more
•Ministries and departments responsible for education – information about the education system in each province and territory
Provinces and territories approve (or “designate”) schools that can enrol international students. These schools are known as designated learning institutions (DLI).
If you need a study permit, your acceptance letter must be from a DLI. If it isn’t, we will refuse your application.
All primary and secondary schools in Canada are DLIs. You can search a list of the post-secondary schools, such as colleges and universities, and language schools that have been designated.
Find a designated learning institution.
Once you choose a school, college or university, you must apply to go there. Every school has different rules on how to apply.
Make sure you apply at least
•six months in advance if you want to study at a primary or secondary school, or
•a year in advance for a post-secondary program
Contact the school where you want to study to learn how to apply. They will give you the list of all the documents you need to send them. Your school will be able to tell you about
•the cost to apply
Canada is known to have one of the best education systems in the world. Each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories runs their own school system and follows government standards to ensure high quality public education across the country. School is mandatory from about the age of 6 years old to 18 years old.
International students. Start your education journey in Canada with everything you need to know about Canada’s education system, educational programs and costs, study permits and work opportunities as well as student life. EduCanada can point you in the right direction on the road to academic success that will last a lifetime!
Learn about the education system in Canada from elementary schools to colleges and universities. International student wellness Learn about support services, programs and resources you can access as an international student in Canada, including mental health support.
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The new International Education Strategy builds on the attributes that make Canada a powerhouse in international education: strong schools and programs of study in both English and French; peaceful, welcoming and diverse communities; an enviable quality of life; opportunities to work and start careers; and pathways to permanent residency.
