Foreign students who wish to study in Canada are required to possess a Study Permit. In general you will need the following to apply for a Study Permit:

• A letter of acceptance from the university, college or technical institution in Canada where you will be studying showing:
• the name of the institution;
• confirmation of your acceptance and/or registration as a student;
• the course of study;
• the duration of the academic program; and
• the latest date you may register.

• If you are going to attend a primary or secondary school in Canada, you will need a letter from the school board that has jurisdiction for the school.

• In case, if you are going to attend a private school, the school itself must issue the letter. The letter from the school board or school must show:
• the name of the school;
• the level of your course of study; and
• the duration of the course.

• Apart from the above mentioned, you are also required to:
• Possess sufficient evidence that you can support yourself and your accompanying family members while you study in Canada.
• Establish to Government of Canada that you will return home at the end of your studies
• Pass a medical exam if needed; and qualify as a temporary resident in Canada, including a temporary resident visa if required.

There are some cases where you do not need to possess study permit which are listed below:

• If you wish to study in a short-term course or program in Canada with a duration of six months or less. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada.
• If you are a minor child already in Canada and your parents are not “visitors” in Canada.
• If you are a family or staff member of a foreign representative to Canada accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, you do not need a Study Permit to study.