FAQ

Yes. There are usually 3 forms you need to complete: IMM 1294e (Application for a Study Permit Made Outside of Canada), IMM 5645e (Family Information), and IMM 5257e (Application for visitor visa - temporary resident visa).

No. You do not need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) or Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL) because you are applying to study at the secondary school level in Canada. According to IRCC, students applying to study at a secondary school up to Grade 12 are exempt from the PAL/TAL requirement. You can provide an explanation letter stating. this situation when you submit your study permit application.

Please check this page for more info: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/provincial-attestation-letter.html

The DLI number stands for Designated Learning Institution number. It is a unique identification number assigned by the Canadian government to schools that are authorized to accept international students. Since you are applying to study at Brooklyn International College, which is private high school in Toronto, Canada, you do not need to provide the DLI number since all primary and secondary schools in Ontario and across Canada are automatically recognized as Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). Because they have this status by default, individual K-12 and high schools do not appear on the government's public Designated Learning Institutions List. You only need to provide the LOA (Letter of Acceptance) when you submit your study permit application.

Please check this page for more info: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/designated-learning-institutions-list.html

Whether you need a medical examination depends on your personal circumstances, including your intended length of stay in Canada, where you have lived or travelled, and the type of work or study you plan to do.

For a study permit application, IRCC will let you know if a medical examination is required**. If it is required, you should complete the examination with an IRCC-approved panel physician and follow the instructions provided by IRCC.

If your application checklist or IRCC instructions require a medical examination, please complete it as soon as possible to avoid delays in processing your study permit application.

Please check this page for more info: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=489&top=15

You must provide 6 months of consistent bank statements showing a stable balance, not a sudden cash drop right before you apply. No Unexplained Deposits. Liquid Funds. It highly recommended to show an extra $2,000 to $5,000 CAD above the absolute bare minimum to prove you have a financial buffer.

When applying for a Canadian study permit, you must show you have enough money to cover your first year of tuition fees, living expenses, and return travel costs. For the living expenses portion, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires a minimum baseline of $22,895 CAD for a single applicant studying outside Quebec.

Please check this page for more info: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/financial-support.html

Your Study Plan / Statement of Purpose / Letter of Explanation should clearly explain your study plans and demonstrate that your application is genuine and well prepared.

You should generally cover the following points:

1) Your academic background – Explain your current education, previous studies, and academic interests.
2) Why you chose this program – Explain why you want to study at Brooklyn International College and why the OSSD program is suitable for your academic goals.
3) Why Canada – Explain why studying in Canada is a good fit for your education and future plans.
4) Your future plans – Explain what you plan to do after completing your studies, including your intended university studies, career goals, and plans after graduation.
5) Your reasons for choosing the school – You can mention relevant features of Brooklyn International College, such as its OSSD curriculum, academic support, university preparation, or other programs that are relevant to you.
6) Financial support – Briefly explain who will pay for your tuition and living expenses and how the funds are available.
7) Your ties and circumstances – Explain your family, educational, or other relevant connections to your home country and your plans after completing your studies.

The statement should be personal, specific, and consistent with the information in your application. Avoid using a generic template or simply repeating information from your Letter of Acceptance.

There is no need to make it unnecessarily long. A clear and well-organized explanation of approximately 1–2 pages is usually sufficient.

Most importantly, make sure that all information is truthful and supported by your application documents.

You can submit your Canadian study permit application online through the official IRCC website. IRCC currently requires most study permit applications to be submitted online.

You will need to create or sign in to an IRCC Portal or IRCC secure account, complete the online application, upload your documents, and pay the required fees.

Please check this page for more info: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html

The processing time for a Canadian study permit varies depending on the applicant’s country of residence and individual circumstances.

IRCC publishes the current estimated processing time on its website, and the processing time can change. It is calculated from the time IRCC receives a complete application and, where required, your biometrics.

Please keep in mind that the processing time is an estimate, not a guarantee. Some applications may take longer if IRCC needs additional documents, a medical examination, background checks, or further information.

You can check the latest processing time here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Medical insurance is required to cover general medical expenses, including but not limited to emergency medical treatment, emergency dental care, and hospital expenses. It is mandatory for international students to maintain valid health insurance coverage while studying in Canada according to the Canadian healthcare requirements.

It is recommended that student purchase international students’ medical insurance from a recognized insurance provider in Canada.

• Pre-existing condition coverage：if consultation or treatment is not within 6 months prior to the commencement of insurance.

• Eligible Medical Expenses: Emergency medical treatment for sickness or injury whether in-patient or out-patient.

• Follow-up Visits: No limitation.

• Physician/Surgeon/Anaesthetic

• Registered Graduate Nurse

• X-Ray & Laboratory Examination

• Eye Examination：one visit in a policy year.

• Ambulance：Local/Mountain/Sea rescue.

• Travel Outside Canada：Includes USA & Mexico up to 30 days.

• Annual Body Check-up：Once per year

Student medical insurance is not typically a mandatory document checked by CBSA upon entry to Canada. However, international students are generally required to maintain valid medical insurance coverage throughout their studies in Canada.