FAQ

A student is generally a person authorized by a study permit or immigration regulations to study in Canada who is studying or intends to study

Certain activities are generally not treated as formal studies requiring a study permit, including:

• Attending preschool.
• Taking general-interest or self-improvement courses.
• Participating in qualifying distance-learning programs.
• Auditing academic courses without earning credits.
• Taking recreational courses included in tourist packages.
• Attending qualifying settlement and integration courses

Foreign nationals generally do not need a study permit for a qualifying course or program lasting six months or less if it can be completed within the authorized period of stay and is not part of a longer program.

Generally, no. A PGWP requires completion of a qualifying program at an eligible designated learning institution and satisfaction of all applicable PGWP requirements. Simply completing an exempt short-term course does not establish PGWP eligibility.

Generally, no. Preschool attendance is not considered studies requiring a permit. Children must nevertheless have appropriate immigration status where required.

Not automatically. The off-campus student work provisions generally apply to eligible study permit holders who meet specific conditions.