Study Permit accepted for my 13 year old, but intended School refused to accept it.

[chelle020887]

Hi there.
I am after some help. It is a long story, but I will cut it short.
My 13 year old Daughter obtained a Study Permit to be able to gain an education here in Canada. But, the Study Permit was refused by the School Division & I am having difficulty in understanding why. When I questioned the refusal, all they said was that the document wasn’t “sufficient” enough. Now, I am left confused, my Daughter is missing out on crucial education & social health, and I don’t know where I go from here….

Many thanks!
Michelle.

 

[scylla]

Hi there.
I am after some help. It is a long story, but I will cut it short.
My 13 year old Daughter obtained a Study Permit to be able to gain an education here in Canada. But, the Study Permit was refused by the School Division & I am having difficulty in understanding why. When I questioned the refusal, all they said was that the document wasn’t “sufficient” enough. Now, I am left confused, my Daughter is missing out on crucial education & social health, and I don’t know where I go from here….

Many thanks!
Michelle.

So she received a study visa while outside of Canada, then entered Canada and was given a study permit?

If so, I don't think any of us can help you or guess what the problem is. You need to talk to the School Division.

 

[Naturgrl]

Are you in Canada with a work or study permit? If so were those documents included?

 

[chelle020887]

No, we had already entered Canada & we were unaware that she needed the Study Permit.
She was originally accepted in to the School back in September 2022, then after 4 weeks of schooling, they contacted me & explained she could no longer attend due to no status.

I looked in to this further & was advised to obtain a Study Permit for her, under my Visitor Visa extension. Which was granted. I took the documents to the School, where, yet again, she was accepted & told she could attend again.
Only, on the day I was told to take her in, I received a call from the School Division stating that the documents weren’t enough for her to re attend.

 

[Naturgrl]

No, we had already entered Canada & we were unaware that she needed the Study Permit.
She was originally accepted in to the School back in September 2022, then after 4 weeks of schooling, they contacted me & explained she could no longer attend due to no status.

I looked in to this further & was advised to obtain a Study Permit for her, under my Visitor Visa extension. Which was granted. I took the documents to the School, where, yet again, she was accepted & told she could attend again.
Only, on the day I was told to take her in, I received a call from the School Division stating that the documents weren’t enough for her to re attend.

So what is your status in Canada?

 

[chelle020887]

So what is your status in Canada?

I am currently here on Temporary Residency.

 

[Naturgrl]

I am currently here on Temporary Residency.

So you are a visitor? If so she needs to pay international fees. She is not entitled to free education. You have no status as a worker or student to have your child attend public schools.

 

[scylla]

I am currently here on Temporary Residency.

So you are here just as a visitor?

 

[chelle020887]

So you are a visitor? If so she needs to pay international fees. She is not entitled to free education. You have no status as a worker or student to have your child attend public schools.

Oh, I did not know that. Why was she granted the Study Permit under my application? This is all so new & confusing to me.

 

[chelle020887]

So you are here just as a visitor?

Currently, yes. Although I currently have an application running for Family Class Common-Law sponsorship.

 

[Naturgrl]

Oh, I did not know that. Why was she granted the Study Permit under my application? This is all so new & confusing to me.

Because you applied for a study permit for her, and you as her guardian. Minors can apply for a study permit and attend as international students. She isn’t eligible to attend school for free. Contact the school and ask to pay international fees if you want her to attend school. Depending on the school board, it will be between $10-20k per year. The school board did nothing wrong.

 

[Naturgrl]

Currently, yes. Although I currently have an application running for Family Class Common-Law sponsorship.

Assume your daughter was included in the application. When did you apply?

 

[chelle020887]

Because you applied for a study permit for her, and you as her guardian. Minors can apply for a study permit and attend as international students. She isn’t eligible to attend school for free. Contact the school and ask to pay international fees if you want her to attend school. Depending on the school board, it will be between $10-20k per year. The school board did nothing wrong.

Ah right! That makes sense. In other words, the Study Permit allows her to study in Canada, but not for free? I understand it now.
I am assuming if I applied for a different Visa, she may be entitled to free public education? I really do not have between $10-20k, unfortunately.

 

[chelle020887]

Assume your daughter was included in the application. When did you apply?

Only recently, November. And yes, she is included.

 

[Naturgrl]

Ah right! That makes sense. In other words, the Study Permit allows her to study in Canada, but not for free? I understand it now.
I am assuming if I applied for a different Visa, she may be entitled to free public education? I really do not have between $10-20k, unfortunately.

She is not entitled to free education until she is PR. There is no different visa to apply for. She has a study permit and then only way for her to attend a public or private school is to pay international fees. Fore example, for the Toronto District School Board it is $8k for the semester or $16k per year.