In order to attend a recognised school establishment on a full time basis at the primary, high, collegial or university lever, one must apply for a "Quebec Acceptation Certificate" issued by the Quebec government as a" Student Authorisation" issued by the Canadian government.

The" Quebec Acceptation Certificate" for schooling purposes is subjected to the following procedures and conditions:
 

CONDITIONS:

Over 18 years of age student must:

  • Maintain admission in a Quebec recognised schooling establishment;
  • Having enough money to cover
    • travel costs ( return airfare)
    • school tuition
    • means of subsistence for the intended stay ( estimated cost at 9,600.00 $ per year)
    • Health care and hospitalisation coverage for the entire stay in Quebec ( does not apply to nationals of France, Denmark, Finland, Norway - college and university levels Sweden and Portugal - all levels).

Under 18 years of age student must also supply:

  • Parents or tutor sworn in declaration
    • authorising school stay in Quebec,
    • naming a Quebec resident as tutor for the duration of the school stay
  • A tutor declaration by the Quebec resident including
    • proof of financial capacity for student tutor,
    • engagement to shelter and provide for such student during the intended stay.

PROCEDURE

Applicant wishing to study in Quebec must fill out the acceptation certificate form and return with requested documents to the appropriate Quebec Immigration office.

The submitted application is then completed according to the following steps:

  • a "Quebec Acceptation Certificate" is granted to the Applicant when in compliance with requirements:

Quebec's decision is then communicated to the concerned Canadian Embassy for "Student Authorisation" issuance, after completing required formalities .