Already Enrolled Students in Canada:
- Before changing your school or program, ensure you meet the study permit conditions by being enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI) and actively studying.
- Contact IRCC in specific cases, such as being a post-secondary student changing schools, changing co-op programs, or needing to change conditions on your study permit.
- Failure to inform IRCC about changing schools may result in breaking study permit conditions, potential deportation, and future complications with study or work permits.
Changing your DLI if you’re outside Canada:
- If your study permit application is in progress, inform IRCC by submitting a new letter of acceptance through the web form.
- If your study permit has been approved and you change your DLI, submit a new study permit application with a new letter of acceptance and pay the necessary fees.
- You can change your DLI in your online account without a representative, even if one was used during the initial study permit application.
- Read here: Follow these instructions to change your DLI in your online account.
Moving to the next education level:
- If your study permit is still valid, you don’t need to change or apply for a new permit when moving between school levels.
- However, if your study permit is expiring, apply for an extension. If it has already expired, restore your student status and apply for a study permit extension within 90 days.
Post-secondary students changing schools:
- Inform IRCC each time you change post-secondary schools, which can be done for free through your account.
- Changing post-secondary schools does not require applying for a new study permit.
- Confirm that the new school you plan to attend is a designated learning institution (DLI) before making the switch.
Studying in Quebec:
- If moving to a school in Quebec, obtain an attestation of issuance of your Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ).
- Contact the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration if you’re already studying in Quebec and want to change your educational institution, program, or level of study.
Reference: Changing your school or program – Canada.ca