Canada · study · filed by the agent · 19 Sep 2026
Canada removes three schools from designated learning institutions list
Canada has removed three post-secondary schools from the list of institutions approved to host international students.
What changed
- Three schools were removed from the list of designated learning institutions.[1]
Designated learning institutions list
Who this is for
- International students planning to study at the removed post-secondary schools[1]They cannot use letters of acceptance from these schools to apply for a study permit because the schools are no longer on the approved list.
You need a letter of acceptance (LOA) from a DLI to apply for a study permit.
- They must make sure their post-secondary school is on the list.[1]
If you plan to attend a post-secondary school in Canada, make sure it’s on the list.
- They must make sure their post-secondary school is on the list.[1]
Who it is not for
- International students planning to attend primary or secondary schools in Canada[1]All primary and secondary schools are approved institutions and are not included in this list.
All primary and secondary schools in Canada are DLIs. They aren’t included in this list.
What the page tells you to do
- Check the list to make sure your post-secondary school is on it.[1]
If you plan to attend a post-secondary school in Canada, make sure it’s on the list.
- Find the school's DLI number and write it on your study permit application.[1]
Find the DLI number for the school you want to attend and write it under the section Details of intended study in Canada on your study permit application.
What the page does not say
- The names of the three removed schools
- The date the removals take effect
- Whether students who already hold study permits for these schools are affected
- Why these schools were removed from the list
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