How can parents prepare a child to study in Canada?

Preparation should cover academic expectations, language, daily living skills, wellbeing, accommodation, emergency contacts, finances and realistic communication arrangements.

Involve the student in planning before departure and ensure they know how to ask for help from the school, custodian, homestay provider and local emergency services.

What to verify

Use the current official instructions from IRCC, the destination school and, where relevant, the province or territory. Requirements can change and depend on individual circumstances.

Planning advice

Keep a dated checklist, ensure all documents tell one consistent story, and obtain written confirmation before making irreversible travel, tuition or immigration decisions.