International Students

Formal procedures

Canadian Immigration laws require that any foreign citizen who wishes to study in Canada must obtain a Student Authorization (student visa) before entering Canada. To obtain this visa, you have to present the appropriate application to the Canadian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission nearest you. Immigration services will require the following documents:

• CAQ certificate that you can get from the Direction Régionale de la Montérégie
• A completed application for temporary entry to Canada (Student Authorization) including travel date.
• A processing fee of $ 200.00 CAD to submit the application form for the Student Authorization.
• A Letter of Acceptance from the school.
• Two (2) identification photographs.
• Photocopies of the first six (6) pages of your valid passport.
• A letter from your bank, bank draft or letter from your source of funding confirming availability of funds required to cover tuition and living expenses including food, clothing, books, transportation, medical insurance, personal needs and return airfare.

Additional requirements may be set according to your country of origin and you may be required to submit a medical certificate or pass a medical exam with a Canadian Government approved doctor other than the medical exam required by Transport Canada.

Letter of acceptance

You must include a letter of acceptance from our school with your application for the Student visa. Authorization. Acceptance letters are issued upon reception of the completed Enrollment / Student Profile Form and enrollment fees of $ 500.00 CAD. Enrollment fees, payable to Laurentide Aviation, are not refundable. A check or bank note can be mailed to us with the form or a transfer of funds can be made directly to our bank, or a money transfer via Western Union.

Upon receipt of your payment and application, we will forward you the letter of acceptance by fax and / or mail and the complete file to request the CAQ.

Health Insurance

Medical, hospital and dental care in Canada can be expensive. As an international student, you are not covered under the Canadian or Quebec medical care system. We recommend that you obtain coverage prior to your departure for Canada.
You can purchase medical coverage by calling the Ingle Life & Health Assurance Company at 1-800-216-3588 or 1-416-340-8115. You should expect to pay in the region of $560 CAD.
Immigration Canada requires that you provide proof of medical insurance upon your arrival in Canada.

Medical examination

Candidates must undergo a medical examination given by a Transport Canada approved medical examiner. In Canada you should expect to pay in the area of $80-$150 for an exam, depending on the category. The Category I medical exam for the commercial license includes:

• A general examination.
• A urine test
• A summary eye test.
• An audiogram.
• An electrocardiogram.

Candidates may take this medical exam in their own country or in Canada. However, you must see a Transport Canada approved medical examiner. Candidates who undergo their medical exam abroad must anticipate delays of approximately 60 days before receiving their medical certificate. The examination in Canada is less expensive than abroad and delays for receiving the certificate are shorter. Please bear in mind that selecting to pass the medical in Canada does present a certain risk. The exam may reveal a medical problem that prevents you from obtaining the medical certificate resulting in needless travel and expense. To obtain your commercial license, you must pass a Category I medical exam.

Accomodations

There are no accommodations on the airport site. However, you will find accommodations within a five-twenty minute drive.
To help students, we have made arrangements with owners of apartment buildings in the area.

You can rent fully furnished one or two bedroom apartments for $ 500.00 to $ 700.00 CAD per month. Everything is included except for the telephone and cable television service. The apartments usually consist of one or two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom and living room. For shorter stays, you may find hotels or motels in downtown Montreal or close to the airport. Prices start at $ 50.00 CAD per night. Please advise us in advance and we will make the necessary arrangements to have accommodations ready for you upon your arrival.

Meals

There is a full restaurant on site open from 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 PM. Light snacks and meals are available at reasonable rates.
There are also many excellent restaurants and fast-food otulets in the Vaudreuil-Dorion and Montreal areas. Most meals start around $8.00 CAD

Reception upon arrival

A Laurentide Aviation representative will welcome you at the Montreal International Airport (P.E. Trudeau). He will help you get settled with your accommodations, help you open bank accounts, get medical insurance, and any other special needs associated with your stay.

Contact us

If you have any further questions, or would like to start the process to join our school please contact us by e-mail at: training@laurentideaviation.com