international
students

Important Notice: All study permit requirements, eligibility, documentation, processing times, and final decisions are determined solely by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Applicants are responsible for reviewing and complying with the most current IRCC regulations.

Get started1

First of all, read through the whole process below and complete the International Student Application Form.

International Student Application Form

 

Supporting documents2

We will request the following supporting documents.

• A draft of the Letter of Explanation you will submit to the IRCC detailing your motivation and intentions.
• Official English assessment results, such as CELPIP, IELTS, PTE, TOEIC or TOEFL, if available. This is required if you are applying through the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and is highly recommended in all cases to strengthen your application.

Evaluation3

We evaluate your application by reviewing:

• The International Student Application form
• The draft of the Letter of Explanation you will submit to the IRCC detailing your motivation and intentions.
• Official English assessment results, such as CELPIP, IELTS, PTE, TOEIC or TOEFL, if available.

Online Ground school registration: Students are required to attend PPL Ground School. International students are strongly encouraged to attend SLA PPL Ground School even before arriving in Canada, as we have customized our ground school for our aircraft type to ensure a smooth transition to flight training. Our ground school is offered mainly online and partly in person. Our PPL Ground School is offered 2-3 times a year. Once you pay the tuition fee, you may attend the course repeatedly for up to one year. SLA gives priority to international students who attend our PPL Ground School when selecting international students.

Total estimated training cost4

After the passing “3 Evaluation” we inform you of the total estimated training cost so you can prepare the financial proof required for submission to Immigration, Refugees, and citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Online Interview5

You are invited to an online interview session with the Chief Flight Instructor for acceptance as an international student and to ask any questions regarding your training.

Application Payment6

Once you are accepted at our school, we will request that you make a payment for the non-refundable international student application fee of $500.

Study Permit Application7

We will issue the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter, which are necessary documents for your Study Permit application. Please be advised that SLA is unable to assist with the Study Permit application process. Please refer to the latest information on IRCC's website: IRCC Study Permit Application and contact IRCC directly for any questions.