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Young People's Language School requires up to five business days to review each application.  Letters of acceptance are issued to those students that meet YPLS's academic criteria upon receipt of tuition.

However, depending on the country you are applying from and the period of study, it can take one week to five months for Citizenship and Immigration Canada to process your application for a temporary resident permit and study permit.
We strongly recommend that you send your registration documents to the school three to four months before the start of your study period.

 See Legal Requirements for detailed information on permits.

 Application Process

Step 1

• A completed YPLS application form
  *Both you and your parents must sign the form if you are under 18 years of age.
• High School Foundation:
  • A certified translated copy of your most recent report card
  • a letter of recommendation from a teacher or principal
    OR a letter of acceptance from a Canadian high school
• GAC University Bridging Program:
  • Certified translated copies of school report cards for the last two years
  • A secondary (high school) diploma
  • A letter of recommendation from high school
  • Results of an internationally recognized language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)

   For all other programs, please see the program pages for additional requirements.

• Photocopy of your passport or birth certificate
• One passport size photograph
• C$125 non-refundable registration fee*

If homestay is required, also submit the following:

• $350 non-refundable homestay registration fee*
• $450 custodianship fee (if applicable)*
• Homestay application form
• Homestay consent and release form

* Note:

1. Application fee, homestay registration fee (if applicable), and the custodianship fee (if applicable) must be submitted along with the application documents and these fees may be paid by international money order, bank draft, or certified cheque and made payable to the Ottawa-Carleton Education Network.
2. These fees also can be paid by credit card. Click Credit Card Authorization Form.

Step 2

If you are accepted, you will receive the acknowlegement of the acceptance along with an invoice with all related fees and the following:

• Custodianship forms  if you are under 18 years of age and are applying for homestay
• An activity consent and permission form that must be signed by you and your parents and presented at the school when you arrive
• A photo consent form permitting school staff to take pictures of you during activities and outings
• An academic consent form permitting school staff to enter your program results in a database

Step 3

Upon receipt of the full payment you will receive a faxed letter of acceptance that confirms the dates of your study period. The original letter will also be mailed to you.

Step 4

Please inform the Young People's Language School of the arrival information when the flight schedule is confirmed. 

If you study for more than six months, you require a Study Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada(CIC). When you receive the letter of acceptance, apply at the nearest embassy, Canadian Consulate, or High Commission for a Study Permit. Approval may take 6-20 weeks.

 Please contact the nearest Canadian Immigration office for detailed information on application processing times in your country. Note that applications for a Study Permit must be submitted from outside Canada.