Children under the age of 18 are considered minors in Canada. They must follow the same rules to enter Canada as any other visitor. In addition to the documents needed to enter Canada, a minor will need additional documents if s/he is less than 18 years of age and comes to Canada to study without a parent or legal guardian. The minor must be cared for by a responsible adult in Canada. This person is known as a custodian.

Custodianship requires that legal arrangements be made to give the custodian in Canada permission to act in place of a parent. Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires that a custodian must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada over the age of 19.

All minor applicants must supply a notarized Custodian Declaration —one signed by the parents or legal guardians in the country of origin, as well as one signed by the custodian in Canada—stating that arrangements have been made for the custodian to act in place of a parent.

Students can apply custodianship from school board during admission application, and we provide custodianship service for our students.

Custodianship Fee: $1500.00 CAD/Year.