Before we tell you the age limit to apply for a Student Visa in Canada – let us explore what this career-defining study permit is.
What is a Student Visa in Canada?
A Student Visa in Canada allows an international student (such as yourself) to study at a Canadian university or college. A Student Visa is valid throughout the duration of the course/program – plus additional 90 days. All international students are required to apply for a Student Visa, you won’t however require one if,
You are a family or a staff member of a foreign representative in Canada accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development Canada.
You apply for a study program that lasts 6 months or less.
You are a member of foreign armed forces from the Visiting Forces Act.
You are a citizen of another country, but you have your Indian status registered in Canada.
You are a refugee or refugee claimant.
Your parents are refugees or refugee claimants.
Is there an age limit to applying for a Student Visa in Canada?
No.
There is no age limit to applying for a Canadian Student Visa.
As long as you aren’t a threat to Canada, you should be fine.
Although maximum points are awarded in the CRS score calculator, to international students between the ages of 18 and 35 – you can always make up for the loss by scoring additional points on other factors such as previous academic and employment experience.
Being above the ideal age bracket doesn’t mean you can immigrate to Canada and study. Your documents must be convincing that you are actually going to do the course/program you are enrolling in, and on completion of your program, you will go back to your country. Here’s a complete list of the documents you would need.
Documents required for a Student Visa in Canada
Valid Passport
Attested copies of 10th, 12th, and Degree certificates.
A completed study permit application.
The university's initial letter of acceptance.
A current passport or travel document that allows you to return to your native country. This is not required if you live in the United States.
Two recent passport-size pictures with name and date of birth information on the back.
Proof of financial support during your studies. This entails demonstrating that you have a yearly income of between 10,000 and 11,000 Canadian dollars.
A letter of intent.
You'll also need a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec, English and French translations of your documents, a statement from the translator, and a verified copy of the original documents if you plan to study in Quebec.
Proof of payment of the study permit fee (150 CAD)
IELTS test results.
The mandated requirement for an English Proficiency, such as IELTS - in Canadian universities and colleges has plagued thousands of international students seeking to study in the Great White North.
There are, however, certain Canadian DLIs that do not require IELTS and accept alternatives.
How to study in Canada without IELTS?
If you are an international student from an English-speaking country, you may be exempted from IELTS exam scores. Submit proof that you have studied in an English Medium school for at least 4 years is also an alternative.
Moreover, international students can submit scores from other English language exams such as the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, and PTE or opt for English language courses offered by the university (if provided).
Some of the best universities that allow you to study in Canada without IELTS include Brock University, Carleton University, Memorial University, University of Regina, and Cambrian University.
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