The full name of the Canada Study SPP Program is the Student Partners Program, which is a visa program established for students attending member institutions of the Association of Canadian Public Colleges. This program requires meeting two main conditions:
1. The institution must be on the list of member institutions of the Association of Canadian Public Colleges.
2. The student must have an IELTS score of 5.5 or above.
Students who meet the above requirements can apply through this program, which reduces the historical requirements for study guarantee funds. They only need to deposit CAD 10,000 in a bank designated by the embassy, prepay one year of tuition, and provide a certain amount of guarantee funds and other visa materials.
In addition, this type of visa has a higher approval rate and a faster processing time compared to regular study visas. Its main purpose is to encourage more students with strong language skills to choose to study in Canada.
Validity Period: Offer Validity
Maximum Stay: Customs Approval
Processing Time: 4 weeks
Number of Entries: Multiple
Interview Requirement: Not required
Processing Locations: Visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chongqing, where applications can be submitted nearby.
The following materials are required to apply for the Canada Study SPP Program:
1. A copy of the ID card.
2. A passport valid for at least nine months from the return date.
3. One recent photo taken within the last six months, size: 35mm x 45mm.
4. A copy of the household registration book.
5. A certificate of no criminal record.
6. Admission letter from a Canadian school:
A copy of the admission letter from the Canadian school's admissions/registration office, showing the exact tuition amount required, the expected start and end dates of study, and the latest registration date for the applicant. The enrollment date must not have expired.
7. Medical report:
A copy of the medical examination form provided by a designated physician (if the examination has been completed).
8. High school notarization:
Notarized copy of the high school diploma and notarized transcript with the official seal from the high school registration office.
9. Document notarization:
Notarized copies of all diplomas and qualification certificates (if any).
10. University certificate notarization:
Notarized copies of all university or college degrees obtained, as well as transcripts for all courses currently being taken. If not yet graduated, please indicate the expected graduation date and the degree, diploma, or certificate to be obtained.
11. Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC):
A GIC issued by a participating financial institution in Canada for an amount of CAD 10,000, which can cover the applicant's living expenses in Canada for the first year.
12. IELTS or EF scores:
Submit IELTS scores of 5 or above.
13. Proof of kinship notarization:
If funding is provided by parents, it is recommended to provide a notarized proof of kinship.
14. Economic proof of the sponsor (optional):
(1) Income proof should be printed on official letterhead of the employer, signed by the company head and stamped with the official seal, clearly stating the date and the following information: name, position, employment duration, income for the last two years, and any bonuses or additional income.
(2) Bank statements for the last six months to one year.
(3) Tax statements issued by the local tax authority for the last twelve months for each parent, including the taxpayer's name and the amount paid.
If one or both parents own or partially own a company, please submit:
(1) Notarized business license.
(2) Recent tax payment receipts.
(3) Financial audit reports and capital verification reports for the last financial year of the company.
15. Proof of funds reflecting at least twelve months of accumulated funds:
(1) Original bank deposit certificates issued within the last two months, preferably frozen for three months (to cover the visa review period);
(2) Corresponding passbook or deposit certificate. If it is a card, print the transaction statements for the last six months.
If the applicant is employed, both the applicant and the applicant's parents should provide:
Original employment verification letter, including the employer's full name, address, and phone number; the applicant's duration of employment, position, income for the last two years, and any bonuses or additional income.
The following applicants need notarized guardianship statements from their parents and guardians in Canada:
(1) Under 18 years old and attending school in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, or Saskatchewan;
(2) Or under 19 years old and attending school in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Yukon.
If the applicant receives funding from a Canadian school or other organization, please submit:
Documents detailing the funding the applicant will receive each year during the expected study period.