International students

International student application guide

Information on program admission, fees, institution-issued documents, and the Canadian study-permit process.

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International applicants

Information for international applicants

International applicants may need different program, language, education, and identity documents. Contact Admissions first for guidance that applies to your situation.

What Admissions can confirm

  • Current program availability for international applicants
  • Required education, language, and audition evidence
  • Current tuition, mandatory fees, and payment instructions
  • Which institutional documents can be provided and when
  • How to submit documents through a secure applicant process
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Learning at YCMA can include academy performance and community activities. The people shown are not identified by immigration status.

A clear application path

Prepare one step at a time

  1. Confirm program fitAsk Admissions about current availability, admission evidence, and the intended start period.
  2. Submit records securelyComplete the application first. Admissions will identify the approved route for identity, education, and language records.
  3. Plan after an admission decisionReview institution-issued documents, payment instructions, housing or pickup needs, medical coverage, and Government of Canada study-permit guidance as applicable.

Protect your information

Official document and payment instructions

Do not email passports, banking information, or other sensitive records. Do not pay a person or third party based only on an informal message. Admissions will explain the official process and recipient.

Important

Admission and immigration are separate decisions

Admission to YCMA does not determine eligibility for a Canadian study permit. Study-permit decisions are made by Canadian immigration authorities.

Read Government of Canada study-permit guidance

International student admissions enquiry

Include the applicant’s country of residence, intended program, and planned start period.