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International Education Study Requirements

Immigration Requirements

All international students who wish to enroll at Fleming College for more than six months must possess a valid Study Permit. In order to qualify for a study permit, you must first receive a letter of final acceptance from the College. After you have been accepted for a course of study, you must present this letter of acceptance to the nearest Canadian government office to apply for a study permit and visa. An officer there will tell you how to proceed and which of the following documents to get: evidence of your acceptance by Fleming College, evidence of your good character and, if applicable, a letter from your sponsor, certificate of medical clearance, evidence of adequate funds to live and study in Canada, including return transportation, and your valid passport. You will need a passport to enter Canada and return to your own country, or some other country, after your stay in Canada. It is your responsibility to ensure that your passport is valid for the period of time you intend to remain in Canada and for your return home, as your visa will not be renewed without a valid passport.

Study Permits

Upon your arrival in Canada, immigration officers at the port of entry will ask to see the study permit and the visa you received at the Canadian government office abroad, plus the documents you needed to obtain them. If you do not have all the necessary documentation you could be refused entry to Canada. Possession of a visa will give you the right to appeal refused admission at the port of entry to the Immigration Appeal Board. Also, be sure to read carefully the terms and conditions of your authorization [form IMM 1208]. Your study permit must be kept in your passport, for presentation if required at local immigration office, and during trips inside Canada and temporary absences from Canada.

You are responsible to keep your study permit valid. The College International Office will provide supporting documentation for you when you renew your authorization.

For more information on Study Permits and Canada immigration requirements, please refer to the CIC Web site.

Language Requirements for Post Secondary and Post Graduate Study

All international students applying to post-secondary programs must have a grade 12 education or equivalent. International students applying to post-graduate programs must have a college diploma or university degree in a related field to the program of interest.

Applicants whose first language or language of instruction is not English will be required to show proof of English proficiency as outlined below:

Language Requirements for Post Secondary and Post Graduate Study

Test Instrument	Post Secondary	Post Diploma
CAEL	50	60
IELTS	5.5 No Band less than 5.0	6 No Band less than 5.5
TOEFL	525 (paper based) 197 (computer based) 71-72 (internet based test)	550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) 79-80
TOEIC	800 (minimum of 350 in either measure)
CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
IELTS - International English Language Testing Service
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign language
TOEIC - Test of English for International Communication - for entry into Post-Secondary only

Important!

IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS ARE LEGISLATED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF CANADA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WRITTEN NOTICE TO YOU. THEREFORE, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO KEEP YOUR AUTHORIZATION VALID AND ALSO TO KEEP INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES IN IMMIGRATION LAW WHICH MAY DIRECTLY AFFECT YOU.

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