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Archived: June 2, 2025 114638 AM

From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC

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Ce: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration RCC

Subject: [requester] Childhood Education - REP-2025-0538 - Due 14-03-2025

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Good day,

Thank you for reaching out regarding the short-term course exemption under Canadian immigration regulations. Please note that the information provided serves as general program guidance and should not be considered a directive for case-specitic inquiries. Questions

Tam writing as an authorized representative | to seek clarification on the short-term course exemption under Canadian immigration regulations, specifically in the context of'a Post-Basic Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in

At students can enroll in a two-year ECE diploma program at the undergraduate level. Separately, they also have the option to pursue a Post-Basic Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care, which is a stand-alone program lasting six months or less and qualifies students for a particular teaching certification in the field. Students must apply separately and be admitted into the Post-Basic Certificate program, regardless of whether they have completed the ECE diploma.

My questions are as follows:

Question 1

Since stixlents must seek separate admission to enroll in the Post-Basic Certificate program, would they also be required to extend their study permit to complete it? Furthermore, would it be considered a "different level of study", thus requiring a new PAL?

Response 1

Since stuxlents must apply separately for admission to the Post-Basic Certificate program, the need to extend their study permit depending on the program’s duration:

© Ifthe program is longer than six months, students must extend their study permit.

* Ifthe program is six months or less, a study permit is not required

Regarding whether the Post-Basie Certificate program qualifies as a "different level of study." this depends on its classification relative to the student’s current level of study:

* Ifthe program falls within post-secondary edueation (which includes certificates, diplomas, and undergraduate degrees), a new PAL is not required as long as the student remains within the same level of study at the same Designated Learning Institution (DLD.

© Ifthe program involves moving to a higher level of study (c.g., from post-secondary to graduate education). a new PAL. would be required.

For further detaib, please refer to the following resources:

Changing your school or program - Canada.ca

© Study permit: Get the right documents - Provincial attestation letter or territorial attestation letter - Canada.ca Question 2 Would the Post-Basic Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care program fall under the short-term course exemption, allowing students to complete it without a study permit extension, provided they hold valid temporary resident status (e.g., as a visitor, on implied status, or under a Post-Graduation Work Permit [PGWP])? Response 2 Under section R188 (1) (c) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, individuals with valid temporary resident status (e.g., as a visitor, on implied status, or under a Post-Graduation Work Permit [PGWP]) can study in Canada without a study permit if the program meets the short-term course exemption criteria, To qualify, the Post-Basic Cerificate in Infant and Toddler Care program must:

* Have a duration of six months or less

© Be completed within the individuals authorized stay in Canada Ifthese conditions are met, students do not need to extend their study permit to complete the program. However, ifthe program exceeds six months, a valid study permit is required. For more details, please visit: Study Permit: While You Study Question 3 For international students attending the Post-Basic Certificate program, is there still a requirement that at least 50% of their coursework be completed on-campus, despite the fit that they are not using this program for further study permit elgibilty (as their eligibility for the PGWP, for example, would already be based on the diploma program)? Response 3 The 50% on-campus coursework requirement applies only to programs that contribute to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. Ifa student has already completed a PGWP-cligible program and does not intend to use the Post-Basic Certificate program for PGWP purposes, this requirement does not apply. As a result, students may complete the certificate entirely online. For more details, please visit: Study permits: Other considerations - Canada.ca We trust that this information will assist you. Thank you kindly, [requester] 000932