If you are applying for a study permit for the first time please refer to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp Please be sure to read
all the instructions carefully.
Study Permit Requirements
International Students must have valid documents to be able to stay and study in Canada.
Please note: According to strict CIC regulations, a student with a valid secondary Study Permit for high school studies in Canada, cannot attend post-secondary institutions (colleges or universities) without applying for a change of conditions
on their study permit. You must have a valid post-secondary study permit before the first day of planned studies. You can request a postsecondary study permit on-line or by paper application, refer to the links and instructions below for more
details.
How to extend your Study Permit
Study Permits can be extended by sending an application electronically online to CIC or by mailing an application with supporting documents to CIC Vegreville, Alberta.
Sending an electronic/online application for Study Permit extension
Visit the link https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/extend-study-permit.html for information on how to apply for your Study Permit extension online.
Please Note: If your address changes at any time make sure that you visit the Citizenship & Immigration Canada website: http://www.cic.gc.ca and inform them of a change of
address at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/change-address.asp.
Sending an application for Study Permit extension by mail
Visit the link http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-student.asp for information on how to apply for your study permit extension by paper application. You will have to mail this application to the CIC office in Vegreville, Alberta. Please keep a copy of your application and send the documents to CIC via
registered mail. Keep the tracking number or post office receipt from the envelope as proof that your documents were mailed. Using the tracking number, you can also confirm that they were received.
Download a handy PDF guide to help you navigate the CIC website.