Foreign worker wants to study in Canada!

[jasbir78]

Dear frnds..

A foreign worker in Canada with a valid work permit wants to attend 6 months Resident care aide course in Canada.
does he need to apply study permit? Can he apply for study permit withing canada?

thanks

[Leon]

Is it exactly 6 months?  A little over 6 months or a little under 6 months?

In some cases, you do not require a study permit to go to school in Canada.

    * If you wish to study in a short-term course or program
      You do not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada.

So if he's authorized to stay in Canada as a foreign worker or anything else until the course is done or longer and the course is 6 months or shorter, not longer, then he doesn't need a study permit.  Otherwise, he will have to apply for a study permit which means he can no longer work.