StudyCanada guide · reviewed October 2026
Prepare your application
Create a separate checklist for each program: academic records, language evidence, deadlines and documents requested by the institution.
Ask how documents must be submitted and whether translations are required. Check conditions and refund rules before paying an application fee or deposit.
- Record the exact program and intake
- List missing documents
- Use the institution’s official application process
Official resources
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This listing provides a general outline of basic requirements for students interested in applying to a language school in Canada. Program lengths can vary from little as 2 weeks to 3 months or more. Students who enroll in language programs for up to three months may study in Canada on a visitor's visa.
Please note that specific requirements for institutions will vary and students are encouraged to check directly with the institution(s) they are interested in for specific admissions requirements.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Completed application form and payment of tuition fees in order to receive a Letter of Acceptance from the school
- Study permit if the language program is longer than six months
- Medical examination for students applying to programs 20 weeks or longer (May be required by the Canadian Government)