Foreign Student Information:
Canadian licensing and trainings requirements are widely recognized as competitive in the world market. Canada is a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which governs international pilot standards. Persons wishing to attend a course of six months duration or less, at any level, do not require a study permit.
The exchange rate in Canada is very appealing to many students. http://www.bank-banque-canada.ca/english/exchform.htm Costs are much lower in Canada than in many other countries.
Commercial students are able to fly from 0 hours to 100 hours and take the commerical pilot flight test. You are not required to obtain a private license first. Canada’s terrain and variable weather challenges pilot decision-making and improves flying skills.
Attending School in Canada
If you are a non-Canadian and are considering enrolling in a pilot program for more than 6 months, you must meet immigration requirements. If you are not a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a dependant of a diplomat accredited to Canada, you must obtain student authorization. http://www.icao.int
Student Authorization Visa
A student authorization form is issued by an immigration officer at any Canadian visa office. It allows you, after your admittance, to remain in Canada for flight training. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp
To apply for authorization you must:
- Have a valid passport
- Provide a letter of acceptance from St. Thomas Flight Centre
- Have enough money to support yourself
- Complete an application form
- Pay a processing fee to the immigration office
Admittance Requirements
Prior to issuing a “proof of unconditional acceptance” letter to you for Immigration Canada, we require a completed Application Form for Int’l Students 2004 including a processing fee of $500 (Cdn) payable with the application. When your application is approved and you have received your student visa the $500.00 will be available to be applied towards your flight training. Payment by credit card or Canadian money order are acceptable. DO NOT send a personal cheque or cash. Applications will be refused if incomplete.
Upon receipt of the application and fee we will provide you with a letter confirming your registration, course of study, duration of program and the last date you may register.
Payment
You pay for each lesson upon completion. Major credit cards are accepted. If using a major credit card to fund your training there will be a 3% surcharge added to the amount. A pre-pay account system is also available.
Accommodation
We can assist you in making arrangements for your stay in Canada. Accomadations are very affordable in southern Ontario.