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Informational Guide

Canadian Education System

Before anything else, understand the landscape. Canada welcomes international students at four levels — each excellent, just built for different goals.

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We represent Canadian educational institutions for international students, including language schools, private and public high schools, colleges, and universities.
Public

Public High Schools

Private

Private High Schools

College

Colleges

University

Universities

Canadian Education System

Use the map to see where each credential can take you next.
Canadian education credential pathway diagram showing high school leading to university or college; university bachelor's leading to master's, PhD and applied master's; college pathways through bachelor's, postgraduate credentials, applied master's, advanced diploma and diploma.
Generated credential pathway image. Solid arrows show common application paths; dashed arrows show transfer or program-specific paths.

Common definitions

Key terms you'll see in applications, offers, and permit steps.

DLI

Designated Learning Institution

LOA

Letter of Acceptance

PGWP

Post-Graduation Work Permit

PAL

Provincial Attestation Letter

Student Visa

You will enter Canada on a Student Visa.

Study Permit

Upon arrival at the port of entry, you will be issued a Study Permit.

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