INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Study in Canada
Use current IRCC and school information for study permits and student responsibilities.
Important information boundary
This page provides general information only and is not legal or immigration advice. Programs, requirements and procedures can change. Verify information with the applicable government authority or consult an authorized immigration professional.
What this means
International study normally involves admission to an eligible school and, when required, a study permit. School admission does not itself guarantee a permit. Work rights, changing schools, taking leave and post-study options depend on current rules and the person’s circumstances.
Step-by-step
- Confirm the school and program using current official information
- Understand tuition, housing, insurance and living costs before paying
- Use the correct study-permit instructions and document checklist
- Read every condition on the permit
- Check work eligibility before accepting employment
- Keep school and immigration contact information current
What to prepare privately
Keep sensitive records secure. This website does not need passports, SINs, banking credentials, immigration portal passwords or complete case files for an initial inquiry.
- Letter of acceptance when issued
- Valid identity and travel documents
- Financial plan
- Education records
- Housing and health-insurance plan
Use this page to
- Confirm that the school and program meet current requirements
- Follow official study-permit instructions
- Check work eligibility directly with IRCC before working
Before you continue
Can I rely on this guide?
Use it to understand the process, organize questions and choose the next step. It does not make a government decision or replace advice for an individual case.
What changes most often?
Eligibility rules, forms, fees, processing information, program availability, service hours and contact details can change. The review dates below show when our sources were checked.
When should I get help?
Use a verified settlement or community service for navigation. Seek an authorized professional when legal interpretation, strategy, a refusal, a hearing or an important deadline is involved.
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Your next step should stay on this site. Official-source links are kept separately below for final verification only.
Official sources checked
The guide above is written to answer the practical question on DurhamImmigration.com. These links are supporting evidence and the final place to confirm details that can change. Last reviewed: August 30, 2026.