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Before applying to a college or university, students should first take a language test such as the International English Language Testing System for English (IELTS) or Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) for French, in order to determine if you have sufficient English or French proficiency to meet the school’s requirements. These test results may be useful later on in applying for permanent residence status. It is important to check with the school to see what type of language test it requires. Language test requirements may vary for study purposes and immigration purposes. Make sure you take the test necessary to obtain a letter of acceptance from the school. Most universities and colleges have an international studies department that can provide all the information you will need to be accepted at the school.

After the language test, the next step is to obtain a study permit. In order to do that, you must first apply to a Canadian school, generally a college (Colleges and Institutes Canada: www.accc.ca) or university (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada: www.aucc.ca), and obtain a letter of acceptance.

Once you are issued a letter of acceptance from the school, it is necessary for you to make an application to a visa post abroad for a study permit and further demonstrate that you or your family have sufficient funds to cover the cost of the tuition as well as living expenses for the duration of your studies in Canada.

In addition, it is advisable to include a study plan, which is an explanation of the reason you want to obtain an education in Canada and what your long-term objectives are in obtaining this education. The study permit application process can often take several months so it is advisable that you complete the application at least four or five months before your courses are due to commence.