Local school experience
Many public school boards accept international students, usually with homestay rather than campus boarding.
Study in
Canada
37 Boarding and High Schools30 Universities and Higher-education institutions
Canada overview
Flexible routes from high school to university or college
Education is managed by Canada’s provinces and territories, so qualifications and graduation requirements vary by location. International students can enter public, independent or boarding schools before progressing to a university, college or vocational programme.
ZBE helps families compare province, curriculum, language, accommodation, programme outcome and the complete cost before choosing an institution.
Boarding and secondary schools
Choose the province, school model and diploma together
Students can study at a public school with homestay, an independent day school or a full boarding school.
Specialist support and choice
Independent schools may offer smaller communities, specialist programmes and day or boarding options.
Study and residence together
Students live on campus with meals, activities, supervision and academic support.
Provincial diplomasRequirements depend on the province or territory.
OSSDOntario’s secondary-school diploma with credit and graduation requirements.
IB DiplomaA broad international curriculum offered by selected schools.
AP coursesAdvanced courses available in selected Canadian schools.
English or FrenchLanguage and bilingual options depend on the institution and region.
What to compare
- Province, diploma requirements and university goals
- Boarding, homestay or family accommodation
- Language support, subjects, sports and creative programmes
- School size, community, climate and complete budget
Canadian schools assess previous report cards to place international students in the appropriate grade.
Universities, colleges and pathways
Choose the credential that matches the career goal
Canada offers degrees, diplomas, certificates, vocational training, language preparation and transfer routes.
Bachelor’s and graduate degrees
Research and professionally focused programmes leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral qualifications.
Diplomas and certificates
Applied, career-oriented study with practical learning in many subject areas.
Language, foundation and transfer
Preparation or credit-transfer routes can support students who are not entering directly.
What to compare
- Degree, diploma, certificate or professional outcome
- Province, city, language and campus environment
- Programme structure, placements and transfer options
- Institution eligibility for international students
Prepare the application
- Academic transcripts and accepted entry qualification
- English or French language evidence where required
- Programme-specific statement, portfolio or prerequisites
- Credential assessment where requested by the institution
Costs and funding
Plan for tuition, accommodation and daily life
Costs vary by province, programme and accommodation. Confirm current figures for the exact institution.
School planning
- Tuition, boarding or homestay
- Meals, insurance, uniform and activities
- Custodianship, transport and personal expenses
Postsecondary planning
- Tuition and programme fees
- Housing, food, transport and health coverage
- Books, equipment, winter clothing and personal expenses
Scholarships and awards vary by institution and programme. ZBE can help identify documented opportunities that match the student’s profile.
The ZBE journey
From profile to arrival in Canada
One coordinated process for the academic and practical decisions.
Profile and province
We clarify the student’s qualification, goals, language and preferred environment.
Focused shortlist
Suitable schools, universities, colleges or pathways are compared.
Application and offer
Documents, applications and admission requirements are prepared.
Permit and departure
The family receives current study-permit and pre-departure guidance.
Study permit and preparation
Prepare with current requirements
Study-permit rules and required supporting documents can change. ZBE helps families organise the correct records for the student’s age, province, institution and programme.
Book a consultation to confirm the requirements that apply before submitting an application.
Typical records to prepare
- Passport and letter of acceptance
- Financial evidence meeting current requirements
- Provincial or territorial documentation where applicable
- Custodianship, medical or additional records where required
Let’s find the right school, college or university in Canada.
Start with a shortlist shaped around the student’s qualifications, goals and preferred Canadian experience.
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