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The educational system in Canada is renowned for offering cutting-edge knowledge, training, and research opportunities. However, only a select few institutions and universities are well-liked by foreign students. How come this is the case? The two categories of educational institutions in Canada are DLIs and non-DLIs. DLIs, or Designated Learning Institutes, have been chosen by the government to offer all amenities to international students. Additionally, DLI Canada is the only place where you may get authorization to study. You must provide a valid DLI number on your study permit application form (IMM 1294) and college application form (IMM 5709) if you want to change any terms and conditions while you're a student in Canada.

Choosing the best DLI institutions in Canada is therefore essential if you want to study and stay in Canada as an international student. You should be aware of the list of recognised educational institutions in Canada. Everything you need to know about DLI Canada, including how to change your DLI number, DLI list Canada, and other frequently asked topics, will be covered in this article.

What Are Dli's in Canada?

A college or university in Canada is known as a Designated Learning Institution if it has been authorised by a provincial or territory government to accept students from all around the world. Your ability to study in Canada is significantly influenced by DLI colleges. There is a comprehensive list of colleges in Canada that have DLI approval. In reality, one of the requirements for overseas students to be eligible to study in Canada is permission from a college on the DLI Canada list.

On June 1st, 2014, these requirements became law. An international student must get a Letter of Admission from a DLI Canada in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulation (IRPR) if they want to study in Canada for a period longer than six months.

The student is required to include the DLI number (DLI#) that starts with the letter "O" in the study permit application form. The DLI number of the various DLI schools in Canada must thus be confirmed if you wish to apply.

How to Check if Your College is on Approved List?

Finding post-secondary institutions that accept international students falls under the purview of each province or territory in Canada. Colleges, universities, CEGEPs, private career colleges, as well as vocational and language schools, may be listed among the Designated Learning Institutions. But in the case of a few universities in Quebec, there are major outliers. They don't have a DLI number even if they are designated by the provincial government.

  • Picking a Designated Learning Institution in Canada is best done for three main reasons. Here are their names:
  • The federal government or an agency is in charge of regulating DLI colleges in Canada.
  • They are up to par with all Canadian higher education criteria set by the various provinces.
  • International recognition of degrees and certificates from DLI universities is available.

List of Dli Colleges in Canada

In Canada, there are a lot of options to choose from because of the length of the authorised DLI list. Depending on the province or city you choose to reside in as an international student, you can choose from among them. The designated learning institutions in Canada are listed below, listed by province:

Institution NameDli NumberLocation
ABC Access Business CollegeO242732890457North York
Canada College of EducationO19833653497Toronto
Centennial CollegeO19394700003Toronto
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and TechnologyO19394699409Brampton
Alison CollegeO263079866852Calgary
Canadian Imperial CollegeO142448481732Edmonton
Lethbridge CollegeO19391056756Lethbridge
NorQuest CollegeO18795996622Edmonton
Ashton CollegeO19219876582Abbotsford, Vancouver
Camosun CollegeO19361235542Victoria
Columbia CollegeO19279591302Vancouver
Eton CollegeO19330008162Vancouver
Vanier CollegeO19359201897Montreal
CDE CollegeO19338281175Sherbrooke
Cegep John AbbottO19359201601Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
College Canada inc.O19338447695Montreal

 

What is a Dli Number in Canada?

For all colleges and institutions on the DLI Canada list, a special set of numbers called the DLI number is given out. When the IRCC receives confirmation of the designated status from the provincial or territorial minister of education, it is assigned to post-secondary institutions. The whole Canadian DLI list is available on the IRCC website. Here is a how-to guide that outlines each step:

  • Visit the IRCC's official website.
  • To view the DLI Canada list for that region, select the province or territory where your designated learning institute is situated.
  • To search, type the institution's name, the location's name, or any other pertinent information. You may find the institution's name and DLI number there.
  • Make a note of the DLI number and use it to support your application to study in Canada.

How to Change Dli Number in Canada?

Anytime a situation arises that requires you to switch from one post-secondary school to another, you must first contact IRCC. Before starting the procedure, you must have the following papers ready because you will be changing your DLI number:

  • We need a copy of your study permission.
  • Confirmation of enrollment from the prior DLI institution.
  • A letter of acceptance and the DLI number of the Designated Learning Institute Canada you desire to transfer to.

Let's now go over the procedures needed to modify your DLI number:

  • By visiting MyCIC account, you may log in to your account.
  • Search for the Students: Transfer Schools link under the option to "Start an application.
  • In the box labelled "Start an application," type your application number.
  • The page Tell us about your application will then be shown for you. Once all the data has been entered, continue.
  • You then need to select the Search for my application option.
  • Type in the institution's DLI number where you wish to switch to.
  • By selecting the Submit transfer button, you are finished.

Best Colleges for Indian Students to Study in Canada

It might be challenging for overseas students to choose the best institution in Canada because there are over 223 public and private universities as well as 213 public colleges and institutes.

The Top Schools in Canada for International Students are listed below:

  • McGill University
  • McMaster University
  • University of Alberta
  • University of Waterloo
  • University of Calgary
  • Dalhousie University
  • Simon Fraser University
  • University of Manitoba
  • University of Toronto
  • University of British Columbia