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Study in Canada from the Philippines
English tests, program areas and document notes for families planning to study in Canada from the Philippines.
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Who does what, questions to ask a college, documents to gather and where to check the rules, for students planning from the Philippines.
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Planning from Philippines
Families in Philippines ask us about the same things: which program, which city, what the college needs, and who can advise on a study permit.
We help you choose a program, then prepare and submit your college application with your approval. Our walk-in office is at Unit 1805, 83 Kennedy Road South, Brampton, ON L6W 3N7. Rules change, so confirm each one with IRCC.
Three things to check at the source
Each statement comes from the body that sets the rule.
Three things to check at the source
Three things to check at the source
Each statement comes from the body that sets the rule.
Only a school on the IRCC designated learning institution list can host international students.
Source: IRCC (opens in a new tab) · As of October 2026
Study permit applications are made to IRCC, not to the college.
Source: IRCC (opens in a new tab) · As of October 2026
Paid immigration advice must come from a lawyer, a Quebec notary or a licensed consultant.
Source: College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (opens in a new tab) · As of October 2026
Program areas students from Philippines look at
A starting point for the conversation, not a recommendation.
Business & HR
Check the required courses and language results.
Information Technology
Compare campuses: rent and travel differ.
Hospitality Management
Ask how the program is assessed.
Early Childhood Education
Read the fee page for this exact program.
Fit comes first
Read the course list, not the title.
Places to explore
Rent, climate and travel time differ. Choose a place you can live in.
Ontario (GTA, Ottawa): look at the cities, then the programs offered there.
Ask about
- What a shared room costs near the campus
- Travel time to campus in winter
- Whether your offer needs a provincial attestation letter
Alberta: look at the cities, then the programs offered there.
Ask about
- What a shared room costs near the campus
- Travel time to campus in winter
- Whether your offer needs a provincial attestation letter
Manitoba: look at the cities, then the programs offered there.
Ask about
- What a shared room costs near the campus
- Travel time to campus in winter
- Whether your offer needs a provincial attestation letter
Atlantic provinces: look at the cities, then the programs offered there.
Ask about
- What a shared room costs near the campus
- Travel time to campus in winter
- Whether your offer needs a provincial attestation letter
Ontario
Ontario (GTA, Ottawa): look at the cities, then the programs offered there.
Ask about
- What a shared room costs near the campus
- Travel time to campus in winter
- Whether your offer needs a provincial attestation letter
Alberta
Alberta: look at the cities, then the programs offered there.
Ask about
- What a shared room costs near the campus
- Travel time to campus in winter
- Whether your offer needs a provincial attestation letter
Manitoba
Manitoba: look at the cities, then the programs offered there.
Ask about
- What a shared room costs near the campus
- Travel time to campus in winter
- Whether your offer needs a provincial attestation letter
Atlantic provinces
Atlantic provinces: look at the cities, then the programs offered there.
Ask about
- What a shared room costs near the campus
- Travel time to campus in winter
- Whether your offer needs a provincial attestation letter
The usual order of things
Plan several months. Ask the college for its exact dates, and check processing information on the IRCC website.
The usual order of things
The usual order of things
Plan several months. Ask the college for its exact dates, and check processing information on the IRCC website.
- Step 1
Talk and shortlist
Goals, budget, cities and a short list of programs to look at.
- Step 2
Tests and records
Book an English test if the college asks for one. Gather transcripts and certificates.
- Step 3
Apply to the college
We prepare and submit it with your approval.
- Step 4
Offer and funds
Read the offer letter carefully. Check the current proof-of-funds rule on the IRCC page.
- Step 5
Study permit
Applications go to IRCC. A licensed RCIC can advise if you retain one directly.
- Step 6
Get ready to arrive
Housing, banking, phone and health cover.
Questions from Philippines students
Short, practical answers before you choose a program.
Questions from Philippines students
Questions from Philippines students
Short, practical answers before you choose a program.
What should students from Philippines check before choosing a program?
Check that the school is approved to host international students, that the program and campus match your offer letter, and what the college asks for in language results and records. Then read the current study permit rules on the IRCC website.
What to check
- School approved to host
- Program and campus on offer letter
- Language results
- Records needed
How early should I start?
Several months ahead of the intake you want. English test seats, school records and offer letters all take time.
Which English tests are common?
Tests often listed include IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test. Each college decides what it accepts.
What to check
- IELTS Academic
- PTE Academic
- Duolingo English Test
Documents to gather
Keep names, dates and spellings the same on every document. Ask the college whether records from Philippines need to be translated or assessed.
Documents to gather
Keep names, dates and spellings the same on every document. Ask the college whether records from Philippines need to be translated or assessed.
- Passport
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English test result, if the college asks for one
- The offer letter from the college
- Provincial attestation letter, only if your college says it applies
- Records for proof of funds, as listed on the IRCC page
Check the current rule
Document lists depend on where you apply from. Read the current list there.
Official source: IRCC: Study in Canada (page last checked October 2026).
Independent advice
Study Master Canada provides education counselling and, with your approval, prepares and submits your college applications. We do not give immigration advice or prepare immigration applications. Regulated immigration work, including study permit applications, appeals, spouse work permits and PR pathways, is handled only by a licensed RCIC partner, Visa Master Canada, when you retain them directly. We are not affiliated with any government.
Talk to a counsellor before you decide
A free first conversation about programs, costs and next steps. No obligation, and you make every application yourself.
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Mon–Fri, 9:30am–6:30pm ET. Walk-in office: Unit 1805, 83 Kennedy Road South, Brampton, ON L6W 3N7.