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Are there special requirements to study in the Province of Quebec?
Yes. Quebec uses a Certificat d’acceptation du Quebec (CAQ) as the selection mechanism for foreign students. If you are destined to a Quebec educational institution at any level of study you must hold a CAQ before a Study Permit can be issued to you. You may wish to lodge your application for CAQ with the Quebec ministère de l'Immigration et des Communautés and then apply for your Study Permit to the visa office. Your institution should provide you will detailed information on how to apply for a CAQ to the Quebec Authorities or you may refer to the ministère de l'Immigration et des Communautés culturelles website. Any inquiry regarding obtaining a CAQ should be directed to the Canadian educational institution not the Canadian Consulate General in Sydney.
You do not require a CAQ if you are:
- a student chosen under a Canadian government funded program for developing countries;
- a student with a valid Certificat de selection du Quebec (CSQ) who has been authorised by CIC to apply for permanent resident status within Canada or who have applied for a permanent resident visa through a visa office.
- Exempt from requiring a study permit (for a period of 6 months of study or less)