Good news for foreign students who are thinking about studying in Canada! Here is a list of how Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are giving out their 2024 study pass allocations.
Nova Scotia is focusing on growth goals.
Nova Scotia was able to get 12,900 study passes for 2024, with high-needs programs and balanced community growth getting the most attention. There are 32 designated learning institutions (DLIs) in the state that get these permits. Most of them go to universities and Nova Scotia Community College.
Breakdown of Allocation:
11,565 licenses for universities and Nova Scotia Community College
710 licenses for private career schools
526 licenses for language schools
The province still has some options because there are 99 more application spots in case something unexpected comes up.
National Setting: Limits on Study Permits and Differences Between Provinces
To keep track of the number of foreign students, the federal government put a limit on study permits in 2024. This national goal is in line with how many Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) each province gets.
Important: The cap does not cover:
Master’s or Ph.D. students and people who already have a study pass can renew theirs. Prince Edward Island has announced the allocation.
The 2,000 study passes that Prince Edward Island has will be split between three DLIs:
The College de l’Ile has 105 licenses.
710 licenses for Holland College
1185 licenses for the University of Prince Edward Island
Choices for the Whole Country
Ontario and British Columbia are two other provinces that have also made public their plans for allocating resources. Ontario gives permits to public schools first, but British Columbia gives permits to both public and private DLIs more evenly.
Stay up to date!
These are just the first things that Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have said. You should keep an eye out for more information about how to apply from other areas and DLIs.
