All primary and secondary schools in Canada are not designated as Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). DLIs are institutions that have been approved by the Government of Canada to host international students and offer a range of educational programs. This includes language courses, vocational training, and university degrees.
To be a DLI, an institution must be recognized by a provincial or territorial government as an educational institution that meets certain quality standards and are regularly monitored to ensure that they continue to meet these standards. This recognition is typically granted by the Ministry of Education in the relevant province or territory. Some private schools and language schools may also be DLIs, as long as they meet the necessary criteria.
In Canada, only certain schools are approved to host international students. These schools are known as DLIs. This means that international students who want to study at a primary or secondary school in Canada may need to enrol in a DLI in order to obtain a study permit.
Primary and secondary schools in Canada may or may not be DLIs. To find out if a specific school is a DLI, you can check the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) list of designated learning institutions. This list includes all DLIs in Canada, including primary and secondary schools.
Overall, it is important to carefully research the institution you are considering attending to ensure that it is a DLI and meets your needs as an international student.
