Are you an INTERNATIONAL STUDENT interested in a
flight training course with Discovery West Aviation ?
If so, we would be happy to help you!

Steps to take if you wish to study with Discovery West Aviation
as an "International Student"

You should begin the following process at least 6 months prior to your preferred enrolment date.

1. Submit the following to us by any convenient method:
   
   - Scholastic transcripts
   - C$150.00 Application Fee (credit card, bank transfer, money order)
   NOTE: If you are a citizen of one of these countries, the application fee is C$300.00
    

2. You will be notified that your supporting documents were received and if additional information is needed.
    

3. Your transcripts and any supporting statements will be reviewed immediately following receipt, and an acceptance decision will then be made. This review process could take up to three weeks.
    

4. You will be notified by letter of your acceptance. We require that you send a tuition deposit of $1000 to reserve your desired start date in the program for which you are applying. This deposit is refundable with a $50 administration fee if you let us know in writing 30 days prior to the start date for which you applied. After 30 days, the fee increases to $250.
    

5. Upon acceptance, you will receive by mail an invoice for your Tuition deposit and an ORIGINAL Letter of Acceptance, which you can take to the Canadian Embassy to begin the Canadian Visa Application.
    

6. After your Visa has been approved, you will receive an orientation package, a start date confirmation, and a tuition payment schedule for the program.

Information about Obtaining a Canadian Student Visa

This can be obtained through the closest Canadian Embassy or
Citizenship and Immigration.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in taking a course with a duration of 6 months or less, you may not need a student visa. A student visa application can take as little as 3 weeks to as many as 3 months. It is crucial to ensure you send in ALL required documentation, to avoid costly delays in the application process. If you are from a country located on this page, you will need a visitors Visa. Please check with your closest Canadian Embassy for all visa requirement information.

1. Study the Citizenship and Immigration Student Visa website and the website of the closest Canadian Embassy to you.
    

2. Download all the documents including the student authorization guide and application.
    

3. Read all the documentation and fill out their application form.
    

4. If you have resided in a country that has a "YES" next to it on this list, you will require an immigration medical examination.
    

5. Canadian Embassy requires a non refundable processing fee of $125 Canadian dollars. You can make this payment with a manager's cheque, certified cheque, postal money order or a bank draft payable to the "Canadian Embassy". They do not accept cash.
    

6. Proof of funds (e.g. bank drafts, fixed deposits, a bank statement showing the account balance, etc.). These proof of funds must be under YOUR name. Students are permitted to enter Canada to study on the basis that you can provide proof that you will be able to sustain yourself financially while you are here. Costs in Canada vary according to the location of the institution and room and board facilities. As a guideline, $10,000 Canadian dollars. (in addition to tuition fees) per  year would be sufficient.
    

   • If you are a citizen of one of these countries, please contact your closest Canadian Embassy for further instructions. 
      

7. Police Checks:
   You may have to prove to Citizenship and Immigration Canada officers that you are a responsible person and that you have no criminal record. Police agencies may do a criminal or security background check. These checks are done on anyone over 18 years of age who applies for a Study Permit.
    

8. The embassy will require the original passport or valid travel document (alternatively, you may submit a photocopy of the identity pages and the page showing the expiry date of your passport or travel document. Once processing of your application is completed, they will ask you to submit your passport so that a visa can be issued). Your Study Permit will normally be valid for the duration of your course. You should ensure that your travel document is valid for the full duration of your course of study in Canada.
    

9. In order to ensure the protection and well-being of prospective students under the age of majority (18) destined to institutions in Canada, all unaccompanied students under the age of 18 are required to submit with their application for a notarized declaration signed by the parent or legal guardian of the applicant in the country of origin and a notarized declaration signed by the custodian in Canada. These declarations must be notarized by a notary public, by a Commissioner for Oaths, or by a lawyer. The signed declarations must indicate that arrangements have been made for the custodian to act in place of the parent or guardian at all times. In addition, the custodian in Canada must provide proof that they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada at least 19 years of age and prepared to act in place of the parent or guardian. In the case of a minor child attending a boarding school, this declaration may be signed by the school principal.
    

10. Three passport-sized photographs of yourself and any accompanying family members.
     

11. Send all of this to the your closest Canadian Embassy. You may also require an interview.
     

12. Never forget that a student visa ONLY allows you to study in Canada . It does NOT give you permission to work in Canada , nor does it allow you permanent status.

  Here are some helpful links:

Studying in Canada: A Guide for Foreign Students

Information for foreign students

After you arrive. Welcome to Canada

Contact Information

Application, Guides and Forms

This should be everything you need to ensure a speedy process so you can study in Canada .

Please contact us when you make your decision to study with us, and we will get your letter of acceptance completed and sent to you as soon as possible.

If you will require accommodations, please contact us as soon as possible to check availability.

We look forward to meeting you and will help you whenever necessary!