International Students

Students from many countries are eligible to study in Canada for a short-term period up to 6 months without a study permit. For citizens of countries which do require a study permit, LSBF will provide the required proof of enrolment, and the student is responsible to apply to the local Canadian Visa Office with proof of financial means, a clean bill of health and a clean criminal record check. Our qualified student advisors will assist you with your application for a Canadian study permit and ensure that all of your arrangements for arrival in Canada are done with ease.

To find the requirements for your country of residence please visit the Canadian Immigration and Citizenship Website

It is recommended that students whose first language is not English should possess a minimum of: 5.5 IELTS (Academic), 80 TOEFL (IBT), 745 TOEIC  or 51 PTE to study the HND in Business or ACCA with success.

For students who wish to improve their English skills prior to studying for the HND in Business or ACCA, we can offer a custom program of English study followed by ACCA Training.

Full time study for 3 months will help you improve your score by approximately 1 IELTS band.

For Advanced speakers of English we also recommend that you combine your studies in Toronto with the International Certificate of Financial English (Cambridge ICFE) to further your knowledge of English.

Contact a Student Advisor for more information about LSBF English in Toronto.

The Council of Ministries of Education, Canada also have an excellent tool that can help you determine your Student Visa Requirements, based on your nationality and current geographic location.

Students vary considerably in their individual tastes, needs and items considered necessities, but some are given up by others for economy. Your choice of accommodation is a major factor in establishing the cost of living as a student in Toronto. Typically a student should budget approximately $1500 per month on living expenses.
Here are some samples of typical expenses for a student

• Rent: $800.00 per month
• Clothing and Personal Effects: $300.00 per month
• Food: $300 per month
• Health Insurance is a requirement for International Students and will cost on average $500 per year.
• Monthly Metropass for subway and buses is $120.00 per month

The amounts above are only suggestions and are not based on CIC regulation.

Your student advisor can assist you with homestay or residence options that are available in Toronto for your accommodation, as well as airport transfer services to make your arrival in Canada as stress-free as possible.

Be sure to consult the foreign exchange division of your local bank to determine current exchange value of the Canadian dollar in terms of your currency./p>

All students studying with LSBF Canada on a study permit are required to have medical insurance. Students are free to purchase insurance from any provider they wish. If students wish, they may purchase medical insurance through a provider that allows LSBF Canada to collect payment on their behalf. The premium works out to $2.00 a day.

Toronto is an ACCA exam centre. The centre code is: I942. Please register for your exam sittings via My ACCA.