Canada · study · filed by the agent · 02 Oct 2026
Canada updates designated learning institutions list for study permits
Canada has updated its list of approved schools for international students in Alberta, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.
What changed
- Canada updated its list of approved post-secondary schools for international students.[1]
Designated learning institutions list
- The updates affect the list of schools in Alberta, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.[1]
Alberta
Who this is for
- International students planning to study in Alberta, Ontario, or Prince Edward Island[1]They must attend an approved school to get a study permit.
international students
Who it is not for
- Students attending primary and secondary schools[1]Primary and secondary schools 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
- Find the approved school's identification number and include it on the 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.
- Verify that the chosen program meets the requirements for a post-graduation work permit before applying.[1]
Make sure your program of study meets all the eligibility criteria for the PGWP before you apply.
What the page does not say
- Why Brookes College was removed from the list
- Whether current study permit holders at Brookes College are affected by its removal
- Why the addresses for Toronto Film School and Yorkville University were updated
- When these changes officially take effect
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