Students from outside of Canada wishing to attend Campus d’Effets Visuels will require a Study Permit issued by Canada Immigration.
When you apply for your visa, you will likely require the following for submission:

1. A letter of acceptance for your program of study.
2. Evidence of financial support during your study period, i.e., a notarized letter or affidavit from your bank or parents, or student loan documents.
3. Evidence of intentions to return to your country of origin after your studies are complete.
4. Proof of citizenship, i.e., passport or birth certificate.
5. Include the Designated Learning Institution (DLI) Number on your study permit application.
   • Montreal DLI: O142870681702

All our programs are taught in English. If you feel that you meet the speaking and listening requirements but have not updated your testing, you can request a telephone or virtual evaluation with the administration staff. It is in your best interest to ensure you understand what is being explained and get the most out of the program.

The following information is to give a general idea of what we are looking for in terms of English proficiency. For students whose first language is not English, below are the minimum scores required from any one of the following tests. We may also require a virtual evaluation. Other English test not listed may be considered, please contact us for more information.

• • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-G 2014): Test taken before or after April 2014: Level 6 www.celpip.ca is a Canadian English language test for immigration to Canada, Canadian citizenship, and for admission to Canadian universities and colleges.
  • Equivalent Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) score of 6
  • Canadian Academic English Language assessment (CAEL): overall score of 60
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 75 internet-based (iBT), 210 computer-based (CBT), or 520 paper-based (PBT)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (academic) :overall band score of 6, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section
  • PTE Academic: minimum overall score of 55 , and a minimum of 50 in speaking and listening
  • Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC):700
  • or proof of completion of a secondary school or post-secondary education program in English, in Canada or abroad such as a transcript, diploma, certificate or degree from a post-secondary school

All international students applying for Montreal must apply for their CAQ first as it is required before submitting their study permit.

The processing time for CAQ is roughly 20 business days once all the documents have been received. If a document is missing or invalid, there may add additional delay to the process. 

Documents:

1. Legible photocopy of the identity pages of your passport containing your personal information and the passport expiry date
2. Letter of admission from the registrar or admissions office of the educational institution you will attend.
3. Proof of financial capacity.
4. Proof that you will hold health and hospitalization insurance in Quebec for the first year of validity of your CAQ for studies and that you will continue to have the necessary funds at your disposal to purchase such insurance for the entire duration of your studies. 

The required documents must be in French or English. Documents in a language other than French or English must be accompanied by a translation signed and certified by a professional translator. Visit the CAQ site for detailed information and application process.