Canada School Student Visa

Canada School Student Visa

A study visa, or more specifically a Canadian school student visa, is a document that allows you to be legally present in Canada for a limited period in order to continue your studies.

Advantages of the school student visa

The most important advantages of your child studying in Canadian schools include:

• The high quality of education provided by Canadian schools
• Opportunities to study in English and/or French
• Safety and security
• A multicultural society
• Educational costs and school tuition fees in Canada are reasonable. Also bear in mind that the Canadian dollar is weaker than major currencies such as USD, GBP and EUR.
• With an English language certificate, your child can gain admission to most Canadian schools and will not need to learn a third language.
• While studying, your child can work part-time and accompanying family members can work full-time.
• In the end, your child will receive a valuable qualification and will have a guaranteed career future.
• As someone who has studied in Canada, your child's chances of obtaining permanent residence and Canadian citizenship increase.

Requirements for the Canada school student visa

• In terms of age, your child must be between 4 and 18 years old.
• Proof of the parents' financial ability to pay for the child's education in Canada.
• Proof of educational background by submitting transcripts for the last two years and a letter of recommendation from the principal of your child's current school.
• Proof of guardianship and legal custody approved by the immigration authorities.
• Proof of English proficiency by providing documents such as (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE  Academic and C1 Advanced)

Guardian visa or Canadian student companion visa for parents

Since your concern for your children as dear parents is natural and you may wish to accompany your children, you can apply through the recommended methods below.

Given that in some Canadian provinces the age of majority is defined as 18 and in others as 19, parents with children over 17 can use the Canada tourist visa to accompany their child. This visa is valid for 5 years but must be renewed every 6 months. However, if your child is under 17, there is another type of visa called the student companion or guardian visa. If you need greater peace of mind about accompanying your child, obtaining this visa is recommended. It should be noted that if the father and mother are divorced, their divorce must be proven in order for a companion visa to be issued to the student's guardian.

Levels of education in Canada are divided into the following three levels:

1- Equivalent to primary and middle school (Primary)

2- Equivalent to high school (Secondary)

3- Equivalent to college and university (Post- secondary)

Educational information for the primary to secondary levels in Canada

Depending on the province or territory, your child can start primary school from the age of 4 and finish high school at 18.

Schools in Canada: start from kindergarten and continue through grades one to twelve.

School months: usually begin in late August and end in late June.

School days: Monday to Friday throughout the school year (except holidays).

Qualifications: students who successfully complete the secondary level (high school) are awarded a high school diploma.

It should be noted that your child can become fluent in English or French during their studies, even in areas where another language is common.

Steps to obtain a Canada school student visa

After you have researched your child's education in Canada, the province of interest and other conditions, including education and living costs, it is time to choose a school.

Step 2: Choosing a school

As parents or guardians, choosing the school system is up to you. Depending on where you choose to live, select a list of schools (about 10) and the educational programmes you have in mind for your child.

To choose a school, you can make use of the list of Canadian educational centres on our website.

The schools or educational programme you choose may be one of the following:

• Free public schools
• Fee-paying private schools
• Home schooling
• English or French schools

which we will discuss after completing the steps.

Step 3: Receiving an initial letter of acceptance from the chosen school

After choosing the schools, it is time for you to contact them and find out their requirements for receiving an initial letter of acceptance.

Note: Be sure to check that the chosen school is approved by the immigration authorities.

Step 4: Paying the initial tuition fee and submitting initial documents to the school

After paying an amount as the initial tuition fee (non-refundable) for the review of your child's admission, it is time to send the documents and fill in the application forms of the chosen school. You should know that some schools also require an online interview at this stage.

It should be noted that, in addition to the documents requested by the school, having an academic letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal or school academic counsellor can be helpful.

Step 5: Paying the course fee and receiving the final letter of acceptance

After the documents sent in the previous step have been reviewed, if your child is accepted, the tuition fee for the chosen course must be paid. Finally, after your payment, the final letter of acceptance, together with the curriculum and the start date of the educational programme, will be sent to you.

Step 6: Submitting the application to the embassy and paying the visa fee

After sending the documents to the embassy, paying the visa fee online and completing biometrics and fingerprinting, you can receive your child's Canada school student visa.

Step 7: Obtaining a companion visa for the student's parents

Do not forget that if your child is under the age of majority, you must also apply for a Canada guardian visa.

Types of schools for students in Canada

Public schools exist throughout Canada and are completely free for enrolment and study; all of these schools use either English or French for teaching. Enrolment in Canadian schools is local, meaning that schools enrol children who live near the school. Since some schools have higher demand for enrolment, you should contact the chosen school before enrolling. The school board decides on enrolment after assessing the student, and if necessary, English and French support classes (ESL) are held.

Private schools in Canada come in various types. These schools charge tuition for each semester or for an academic year. Of course, scholarships or tuition discounts are available for outstanding students. It should be pointed out that private schools are not necessarily better than public schools, so before enrolling in a private school you should research the school thoroughly.

Religious schools also exist in Canada. Most religious schools are Catholic schools. Some Catholic public schools also enrol non-Catholic students, or the minimum requirement for enrolment is having a Catholic grandmother or grandfather, or that the student has received the Catholic sacraments. These schools may require students to wear a uniform. These schools also teach religious studies according to their provincial standards.

Boarding schools are a type of private school with a dormitory within the school, where students can, in addition to studying, live in the dormitory alongside their classmates. This type of school is a suitable option for those who intend to emigrate for study without their parents.

Schools for gifted students are a type of public school in which outstanding and talented students can enrol. If a student has a talent in art, science, etc. or is strong in sport, they can register for the entrance exam of these schools; bear in mind that the capacity of these schools is limited.

Online schools Home schooling is even possible in Canada. Of course, the rules on home schooling differ across Canadian provinces, and the student's home environment may even be inspected.

And other schools such as Persian-language, German-language schools, etc. that exist in Canada.

Documents required to obtain a school student visa for Canada

• A non-financial undertaking to cover the child's education and living expenses during their studies
• Translation of the birth certificate
• A non-financial consent document (parents' consent for the child to leave the country to study)
• Letter of acceptance from the chosen school
• Tuition payment letter from the chosen school
• Passport-style photo of the child
• Copy of the passport
• Academic letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal or school academic counsellor
• A 4 to 6 month printout of the father's bank account
• Family information form
• Guardianship letter from the host family abroad
• Letter of consent from the father and mother for the child to live with a family abroad
• Translation of property documents (land, apartment, orchard, villa, shop, etc.)
• Translation of the shop's business licence
• The student's vaccination card

School tuition fees at different levels

Living costs and university tuition depend not only on your child's level of education but also on the city you choose to live in. The cost of living in Canada's small cities is lower than in the big cities.

Tuition fees of educational institutions in Canada at different levels are on average as follows:

Costs of applying for and obtaining a Canada school student visa

• The fee for obtaining a study permit and fingerprinting is about 180 dollars.
• Proof of funds for one year of living in Canada is about 12000 dollars.
• You must also pay about 300 dollars to the relevant education department to review the student's documents.
• The cost of a plane ticket is between 700 and 2000 dollars.
• The fee for the companion tourist visa also varies between 100 and 185 dollars.

Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company, with approved lawyers and expert consultants, can be by your side in building a better future for your children. If you need consultation, you can meet our consultants in person or online and learn about the process of obtaining a Canada school student visa for your child. You can also, right now, through our free assessment form, which is managed by expert consultants, review your child's eligibility for this type of visa.

Steps to obtain a Canada school student visa

Dear applicant, if you wish to obtain a Canada school student visa, follow the steps below

Assessment form and consultation

First, you can complete the free assessment form and send your initial circumstances and details for review by the lawyers. If your general circumstances are suitable, a call time will be scheduled for your consultation. It should be noted that this entire process is free of charge and is reviewed and assessed by specialist staff

Receiving a confirmation letter

After the consultation and completion of your immigration file process, a letter of approval or non-approval will be sent to you by licensed lawyers. This letter specifies whether or not you are eligible to immigrate, the type of immigration visa, and the route and conditions through which you can immigrate.

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