International, How It Works
From application to first day.
An overview of how international students join us, from applying to the first morning of class.
The Steps
How students join us from abroad.
Most families move from applying to first day of class in three to six months, and the study-permit window is usually the longest part. A member of our team stays with you through every step, and each one below links to the page that covers it in detail.
Apply
It starts with our short Apply Now form. We respond personally within one business day with a tuition estimate and a link to the full application package. Your family gathers the supporting documents (passport, translated transcripts, recommendation letter, signed Student and Parent Agreement) and submits the application. The C$350 non-refundable application fee is billed later in the process.Acceptance and study permit
Once documents are complete, we contact selected applicants for a phone or video interview with the principal. A conditional Letter of Acceptance is issued; tuition and medical insurance are paid within three weeks; a final Letter of Acceptance follows. Your family then applies for a Canadian study permit using the final LOA. Processing times vary by country, from two weeks to four months.Travel and arrival
Your family books the flight; we receive the arrival date. At the airport, your student shows a border services officer the original Letter of Acceptance, a valid passport, the study permit letter of introduction, and proof of financial support. Within a few days of arrival, the student visits campus (accompanied by their custodian or guardian) for an academic assessment and orientation.Settle in: homestay and custodianship
Every student under 18 lives with a Canadian family and has a Canadian custodian. We help you arrange both, through homestay services such as Canada Homestay Network and Homadorma, and custodian providers such as International Student Guardianship Canada, so your child arrives to a family home that is ready for them. Health insurance through StudyInsured (or equivalent) is in place before the first day of class.Begin studies
Before the first morning, your child’s teachers review their academic history and English level, so they begin classes that same day. After-school tutoring is free for every student. Our guidance counsellors begin the university conversation early, so by the senior year your child has a working list of Canadian and international options.
From a Current Student
The day-to-day, in their own words.
Students settle in quickly. Our classes are small, so teachers get to know each new student in the first week, and most students tell us they look forward to the school day.
Vaughan College is a school all about academics. I go to classes each day, looking forward to learning.
Gurnoor Jaggi — Grade 10
Next Step
Ready to begin your application?
The application process page walks through every document we need, the interview format, and the path to your Letter of Acceptance, which is what you use to begin the study-permit application.