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Acceptance & Enrolment
Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a DLIREQUIRED
Must be from an institution on the Designated Learning Institutions list
Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)REQUIRED
Required since January 2024 for most undergraduate and college applicants
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Identity Documents
Valid passportREQUIRED
Must be valid for the duration of your studies plus at least 6 months
Previous passports (if any)
Birth certificateREQUIRED
National ID (if applicable)
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Financial Evidence
Bank statements (last 4–6 months)REQUIRED
Must show CAD $10,000 for first year living costs (outside Quebec) + full tuition fees
Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC)
Many students use a CAD $10,000 GIC from a participating bank to meet financial requirements
Scholarship/bursary letter
If receiving financial assistance from institution or government
Sponsor's financial documents + support letter
If a parent or sponsor is funding your studies
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Language Proficiency
IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TEF Canada, or equivalent resultsREQUIRED
Required by most institutions; submit the results the school used for admission
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Academic Records
Academic transcripts (all prior education)REQUIRED
Degree/diploma certificatesREQUIRED
Translated documents (if not in English or French)REQUIRED
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Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose / Letter of ExplanationREQUIRED
Explains why you want to study in Canada, your career goals, and why you will return home after graduation
Evidence of ties to home country
Property, employment, family — shows intention to return after studies
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Biometrics & Health
Biometrics (fingerprints and photo)REQUIRED
Required for most applicants aged 14–79; collected at a Visa Application Centre
Medical examination
Required if you are from a designated country, lived in a designated country for 6+ months, or applying for healthcare worker positions
Police clearance certificate
If required based on your background or country
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Photos & Additional
Two passport-sized photosREQUIRED
35mm × 45mm, white background
Custodian Declaration (IMM 5646)
Required if under 17 — a Canadian resident must be named as custodian
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