Applications for admission

Take the time to visit the websites of Québec’s educational institutions to make sure you have selected the right one. Make sure you understand the general admission requirements, the deadlines and the procedure for making an application.

Next, choose an educational institution and a program of study and then submit your application.

The two key steps are:

• find out about the general admission requirements;
• select an educational institution and a program.

Authorization to study in Québec

Once you have received your letter of admission from a Québec educational institution, you need to apply for authorization to study in Québec, in the form of

• an acceptance certificate for studies (CAQ, for certificat d’acceptation du Québec), issued by the Québec government;
• a study permit, issued by the Government of Canada. 

This applies whether you are pursuing elementary, secondary, college-level or university studies, adult education or any other type of training program.

Excluding postal delays, it generally takes four weeks to process an application for a CAQ, provided your file is complete (including all duly completed forms and required supporting documents). 

The time required for processing an application for a study permit may vary from one Canadian visa office to another. It may also depend on whether or not you need to undergo a medical examination.

As soon as you receive your letter of admission from the educational institution, you should take the following three steps:

• Make sure that you are familiar with the requirements for staying in Québec as an international student
• Apply for an  acceptance certificate for studies (CAQ)
• Apply for a study permit from the Government of Canada

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