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Hi everyone,
I'm going to apply for a study permit for a diploma program at Conestoga College. For my high school education, I did O & A levels as a private candidate in the UAE as a resident.
I have multiple certificates, and I would like to clarify whether I need to have my O Level and A Level certificates attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I have already had them verified by the British Council.
Additionally, is attestation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs a mandatory requirement when applying for a study permit through IRCC, or is it required for any other purpose for international students?
 
Hi everyone,
I'm going to apply for a study permit for a diploma program at Conestoga College. For my high school education, I did O & A levels as a private candidate in the UAE as a resident.
I have multiple certificates, and I would like to clarify whether I need to have my O Level and A Level certificates attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I have already had them verified by the British Council.
Additionally, is attestation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs a mandatory requirement when applying for a study permit through IRCC, or is it required for any other purpose for international students?

A levels typically leads to university not a college especially one with a pretty poor reputation these days. Except a few select programs would not being going from A levels to college.