Information for International Students

Planning on studying in Ontario from abroad? View the following sites for some useful information:

• Information for foreign students: find out about the entry requirements, programs and opportunities for international students
• Applying for a Study Permit outside Canada
• Applying to universities in Ontario as an international candidate
• Applying to colleges in Ontario as an international candidate

Evaluations of Foreign Academic Credentials

It is possible to have foreign academic credentials evaluated to determine the Ontario educational equivalent. Before submitting an assessment request, you may wish to contact the academic institution or occupational regulatory body you are interested in as they may have their own academic assessment process. We hope the following links may be useful for more information on the evaluation process:

• Academic Credential Assessment Services
• Ontario University Addresses and Web sites
• Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology: Addresses and Web sites
• Apprenticeship office locations for skilled trades in Ontario
• Links to Regulatory bodies

Usually, credential assessment services require the English or French translation of all foreign language documents. You may find the following link a useful tool while searching for a translation service.

• Find a translator