To make it easier for international applicants to find the information they need on our website, we have grouped all relevant details on this page.

Who can submit an international application ? 

Your status in Canada affects the specific application process for admission to SRAM-affiliated CEGEPs that applies to you. It will determine what type of application you need to submit as well as the specific documents you will be requested to provide.

There are two types of applications for a DCS program (also called regular program) : regular application and international application.

To submit a regular application for admission, your status in Canada must be one of the following:

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident
• Refugee (with a Confirmed Decision Notice)
• Temporary resident holding a CAQ (Certificat d'acceptation du Québec) AND a Canadian Study permit still valid when submitting the application

As for temporary residents (ex. holders of work permit or visitor's visa or refugee protection claimant), it is recommended to apply as a regular applicant only in Round 1 of the Fall semester since it's the only application period leaving a sufficient time span to obtain a CAQ and a Study permit before the beginning of the semester. At any other time, it is advised to apply as international applicants.

If none of the abovementioned statuses correspond to your situation, you must submit an international application for admission.

Useful links

For information about the Québec school system, click here

To learn about the admission requirements for programs leading to a DCS, click here

Visit this page to find the regular programs available to international applicants that lead to a DCS.

To learn about the application process for regular programs in SRAM-affiliated CEGEPs and the deadlines for submitting applications, click here

Visit this page to learn about the documents required for your application (identity documents, transcripts, language test, proof of financial capacity, etc.).

For information about college tuition costs in Québec (application fees, tuition fees, etc.), click here

To learn more about obtaining the Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) and a Study Permit for Canada, click here

To learn about recruitment activities organized by SRAM and its member CEGEPs, visit this page