International Students
Steps for International Students in Montreal, Quebec:
1. Consultation:
Initial meeting to review criteria and provide an overview of Quebec’s education system, expenses, by-laws, and other factors like cost of living.
2. Interviews/Entrance Exams:
Most schools in Montreal have formal entrance exams and interviews to maintain high academic standards. The Education Consulate assists with these processes.
3. Admissions:
Families will receive the results of their applications within a few weeks after submitting all necessary documents.
4. Registration:
After being accepted, students secure their place by completing the registration process and paying a deposit.
5. Student/Parent Visa:
After acceptance, the consulate helps with obtaining the CAQ (Certificate of Acceptance in Quebec), study permits, and visas for both students and parents.
TO NOTE:
In Quebec, students who have not applied for permanent residency and would like to attend a Quebec based school, categorize as an “International Student.”
Families/students who have applied and are in process of obtaining their permanent residency will also legally be considered as “International Students” up until the point where they have officially been issued their permanent residency by both the federal and provincial government.
In consideration, students/families who classify in the above 2 categories must obtain the following visa’s:
- CAQ (certificate of acceptance in Quebec)
- Study Permit