APPLYING THROUGH THE SDS

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Candidates must:

• Provide a copy of a letter of acceptance to a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI). A DLI is a school approved by the provincial or territorial government to host international students;

• Proof of valid language test results completed within 2 years of the date of application, showing either: an IELTS score of 6 or higher in each language skill; or a TEF score equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of at least 7 for each language ability.

• Present proof of completion of the applicant’s upfront medical exam;

• Prove that they have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $ 10,000. The GIC is a document issued by a bank or financial institution to prove the investment of money into an asset or purchase. Eligible GICs are issued from financial institutions listed on the Canadian Deposit Insurance Company website;

• Prove that the tuition fees for the first year of study have already been paid;

• Most recent secondary or post-secondary educational transcript.

• Submit the application at a Visa Application Centre (VAC).

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Successful applicants under the program will receive a Port of Entry letter of introduction, and a Canadian study permit (temporary resident visa) to enter and study in Canada. With a valid study permit, students enrolled full-time, in an eligible program (at least 6 months in duration and leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate) from a DLI can work in Canada.

Students are permitted to work on-campus, full-time throughout the year; or off-campus on a part-time basis during regular semesters, with the option of working full-time during scheduled breaks (i.e.: winter/summer holidays). If the program requires that students must work to complete their degree, students may also work in a co-op or internship placement. Note that to work students will need to obtain a Social Insurance Number (SIN). The SIN number is a unique 9-digit number that the Canadian government uses to identify and categorize all residents—international students are eligible for a temporary SIN.

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A study permit is not a visa and does not, by itself, allow you to travel to or enter Canada.