Student Visa Information
The following is general information. Visa regulations are determined by a department of the Canadian government called Immigration Canada and are subject to change. Please verify Visa information with the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate.
Visitor's Visa
International students who wish to study in Canada for up to 6 months may need a Visitor's visa depending on the country for which they hold a passport . Please check the list of Countries and Territories Whose Citizens Require Visas in order to enter Canada as visitors.
Study Permit
Students do not need a "Study Permit" for study programs that last 6 months or less .
If you plan to study in Canada for longer than 6 months , you must obtain a Study Permit. These are available through your local Canadian Embassy .
Students may apply for a Study Permit even if they are going to study for 6 months or less. If students are coming for less than 6 months and are thinking of possibly extending their studies to more than 6 months , they should apply for a Study Permit in their home country . Students can extend their Study Permit from within Canada, but they cannot get a Study Permit from within Canada.
Work Permit
For unpaid Cooperative Education (Co-op) Programs of less than 6 months in total, students are not required to obtain a Work Permit or Study Permit.
For unpaid Cooperative Education (Co-op) Programs lasting more than 6 months in total, students are required to obtain a Study Permit before entering Canada. A Work Permit is not required.
For paid work/internship programs, students should obtain a Study Permit before entering Canada. A Study Permit will allow the school to assist students in applying for a Work Permit after arriving in Canada. In some instances Canadian consulates provide a Work Permit along with the Study Permit.
Homestay Program
Staying in a Homestay in Canada will give you an excellent opportunity to practice your English conversation skills and experience Canadian culture and family life. Our Homestay families are located in different parts of Vancouver. These homes are safe, secure, inspected and approved by our Homestay Program Coordinators.
Your Homestay family in Canada will be different from your own, so we ask that you be prepared to adjust to a new household routine, different foods and new rules. You will become one of the family! Please keep in mind that Canada has a very diverse cultural makeup with citizens with a wide variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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