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Step 1: Understand the Requirements - make sure the prerequisites of the program and school of interest match your background, qualifications and experience.

Step 2: Choose your Course - select a program from a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) recognized by the government of Canada.

Step 3: Take the Language Proficiency Test – TOEFL and IELTS are the most popular and widely accepted. If your English is not good enough, you can always take an English pathway program.

Step 4: Apply and get admission to your program.

Step 5: Pay fees and receive a letter of acceptance.

Step 6: Apply for a study permit - all new study permits are issued at a Canadian port of entry.

Step 7: Travel to Canada - if your application is approved you will receive a Letter of Introduction at the Port of Entry (POE) as well as a travel visa (if required for your country of citizenship). These documents will authorize you to travel to a Canadian POE to obtain your study permit.

Tuition fees vary based on province, institution and program.
They may range from CAD $11,000 to CAD $25,000 approximately.

Canada study permit applicants need to prove they have sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, and financial capacity to support living expenses for the first year of study.

Single student: Tuition plus $10,000 for a 12-month period (or $833 per month)

For one accompanying family member add: $4,000 for a 12-month period (or $333 per month)

For each additional family member, add: $3,000 for a 12-month period per dependent child of any age (or $255 per month)

The information above is for all provinces except Quebec.

Some private, government or public institutions in Canada offer scholarships and financial aid for international students. International students can be eligible for funding in both scholarships (merit-based awards) and bursaries (awards based upon your finances). If you are coming directly from high school, you may be eligible for entrance scholarships which are automatically considered based upon admission and can also apply for our bursary programs.

Contact your school directly to see if they have any options available.

All Canadian universities and colleges require IELTS/ TOEFL or proof of language proficiency in order to gain admission.

However, if you meet all the entry requirements but your English skills are quite low, you have the option of taking an Academic English or Pathway program