Designated Learning Institution(DLI)

Canada is one of the most preferred study destinations for international students as it offers not only world-class education but also offer amazing growth opportunities for their careers on an international scale with equal chances of becoming a permanent resident in the country. To apply for a Canadian study visa , an essential requirement is to hold an enrollment letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

Designated Learning Institutions (DLI)

A Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) refer to a school or study institute that has Canada’s provincial or territorial government’s approval to allow international students to complete an educational qualification in Canada. These institutes include primary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions. The country currently has 1500+ DLIs.

An applicant can select their preferred DLI from the Designated learning institutions list as cited on the Canadian government website. Follow the below to know more:

How to Select a DLI?

1. Select Preferred Province or Territory

The applicant is required to begin by selecting the province in which they intend to study in.

2. Browse Through the List of DLIs

After selecting the province, next step is to browse through the list of DLI and checking whether it offers you preferred courses or not or if it is in your selected city and if it offers PGWP eligible programs.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) offers work opportunities to international students who have studied at a DLI. One-year work experience makes these applicants eligible for permanent residency through various immigration programs.

3. Jot down the DLI number

When DLI has been selected, the applicant must jot down its number as it will be required during the Canada study permit application. This number is found on the government’s DLI List and it begins with an ‘O.’

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COVID-19 Ready DLIs

Another important aspect to be followed here is that all international students who are aiming to study in Canada can enroll themselves only in those study institutions that have a COVID-19 readiness plan. This includes:

• Takes care of the health and safety of the students as well as the neighboring community.
• Have a plan for managing the 14-day quarantine period on the arrival of the student, including transportation to the quarantine location. Though, the border services officer will decide if the 14 days’ quarantine period is required or not.

Thus, while finalizing the DLI, one must keep in mind to select a DLI that is Covid-19 ready and offers PGWP approved programs that are at least 8 months or longer as it will help when one wants to work after completing the studies in Canada.  After the Designated Learning Institution (DLI) has been finalized, the next step is to apply for the Canada study permit.

Confused about selecting a DLI from the long list? If so, then professionals at ImmigCanada can be of great help to you. With their immense knowledge, they will guide you in opting for a suitable DLI as per your career plan and will help you prepare your motivation letter for improving your chances of selection at a Canadian institute.