Study Permit Refusal

A refund is issued only if a student is refused a Study Permit by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In this case, the student must submit the following documentation within 30 days from the issue date of the original refusal letter from IRCC:

• a written refund request signed by the parent(s)
• a copy of the original letter of refusal received from IRCC
• an administration fee of $500 will be deducted from each refund request

No refund will be issued if the student fails to submit any of the above within 30 days from the issue date of the original refusal letter from IRCC.

Status Change

If the immigration status of a student changes, schedule an appointment with the Reception Centre to have the immigration documents verified. Immigration status changes will only be considered for refund if effective before the start of the school year. If issued after the start of the school year, fees are non-refundable.

For existing International fee-paying students whose parents are awaiting a status change, please follow the enrolment renewal guidelines and pay the required fees. Should they qualify for a refund, after paying their fees, they are directed to schedule an appointment with the Reception Centre to have their immigration documents verified. If fees are not paid by the posted deadlines outlined in the enrolment renewal guidelines, the student may be prevented from continuing to attend school.

NOTE: In the event of a verified immigration status change, and approval of a refund of fees, the student(s) will no longer have insurance coverage.  Parents can purchase insurance by contacting StudyInsured.

An administration fee of $500 will be deducted from each refund request.

Non-Refundable

No refunds will be issued in the following circumstances:

• the student withdraws for any reason after an YRDSB official Letter of Acceptance is issued
• the study permit is denied by IRCC due to missing documents or incomplete paperwork
• the student or parent’s Immigration status changes after the start of the school year
• the student is found in violation of YRDSB policies or the Student Code of Behaviour and is asked to withdraw from school
• false medical information is given and/or pertinent medical conditions are not disclosed
• no partial refund will be issued in the case of late arrival

Applicable Fees

Approved refunds are subject to an administrative fee. The registration fee is non-refundable in all cases.