A child’s study plan needs clear arrangements for education, accommodation and day-to-day care. The immigration documents depend on the child’s age, location and the parent or guardian’s status. A child studying without a parent may need a custodian and formal declarations. Start with the school board’s admission requirements and then check the federal study requirements, rather than assuming that school acceptance settles every question.
What to plan
- Check study permit requirements for the child’s situation.
- Coordinate school admission and enrolment dates.
- Identify custodianship and parental consent requirements.
- Plan accommodation, health coverage and emergency contacts.
The process, step by step.
This is the typical sequence to discuss when agreeing your service. The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and current instructions.
Map the child’s circumstances
Check age, location, school level and parental status to identify the child’s study and temporary residence document requirements.
Arrange admission and care
Confirm school enrolment, accommodation, parental consent and any required custodian, including who will take responsibility for daily support.
Prepare the child’s documents
Collect identity, parentage, school and care records, including properly completed declarations where the applicable instructions require those documents.
Coordinate travel and continued status
Follow the relevant application and entry process, then track the child’s documents separately from each accompanying parent’s authorization.
What to prepare
These are starting points for a discussion. The official checklist and your circumstances determine the documents required for an application.
- Child’s passport and birth certificate
- School admission documents
- Parental passports, status and consent records
- Custodianship declaration where required
Your questions, answered.
No. Requirements vary with the child’s circumstances, including whether they are already in Canada and their parent’s immigration status.
Do not assume this. Confirm the actual named custodian, eligibility, responsibilities and documentation directly before making arrangements.
Check the official guidance
Research checked 13 October 2026. Program rules, intake, fees, and processing times can change. Use the current official instructions before making a decision.