 Visa Information
The following is general information. Visa regulations are determined by a department of the Canadian government called Immigration Canada and are subject to change. Please verify Visa information with the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate.
Visitor's Visa
International students who wish to study in Canada for up to 6 months may need a Visitor's visa depending on the country for which they hold a passport. Please check the list of Countries and Territories Whose Citizens Require Visas in order to enter Canada as visitors.
Study Permit
Students do not need a "Study Permit" for study programs that last 6 months or less.
If you plan to study in Canada for longer than 6 months , you must obtain a Study Permit and, for ILSC-Montréal applicants, a Certificate of Acceptance for Quebec(CAQ.) These are available through your local Canadian Embassy.
Students may apply for a Study Permit even if they are going to study for 6 months or less. If students are coming for less than 6 months and are thinking of possibly extending their studies to more than 6 months, they should apply for a Study Permit in their home country. Students can extend their Study Permit from within Canada, but they cannot get a Study Permit from within Canada.
Work Permit
For unpaid Cooperative Education (Co-op) Programs of less than 6 months in total, students are not required to obtain a Work Permit or Study Permit.
For unpaid Cooperative Education (Co-op) Programs lasting more than 6 months in total, students are required to obtain a Study Permit before entering Canada. A Work Permit is not required.
For paid work/internship programs, students should obtain a Study Permit before entering Canada. A Study Permit will allow the school to assist students in applying for a Work Permit after arriving in Canada. In some instances Canadian consulates provide a Work Permit along with the Study Permit.
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Medical Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
 Ingle International offers a customized health insurance plan for ILSC
students. This plan covers emergency hospital and medical expenses,
prescription drugs, paramedical practitioners, and more for only $1.45
per day. Additional Details and Application Form
British Columbia (ILSC-Vancouver campus)
Please obtain private medical insurance for your first six months. If you are studying for six months or longer, you must apply for coverage under the BC Medical Services Plan. There is a three month waiting period, so you need to apply within the first three months of your studies.
Ontario and Quebec (ILSC Toronto and Montréal campuses)
Please obtain private medical insurance before your arrival. Provincial medical plans do not cover international students.
Canadian Government Websites:
Countries and Territories Whose Citizens Require Visas in Order to Enter Canada as Visitors
Canadian Visa Offices
Studying in Canada-Overview
Study Permits-Application
List of Canadian Embassies and Consulates
Note: Trips to the USA
If you plan to enter the USA while you are studying in Canada, you need a separate USA Visa. (Some ILSC weekend activities involve trips to the USA.) For most students this must be organized before you come to Canada. Students from Western European Countries & Japan do not have to arrange for a USA Visa in advance, as you can get one from USA Immigration at the border. Also, all passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months and be machine readable. |