All primary and secondary schools in Canada are DLIs. Post-secondary schools must receive permission from the provincial government to accept international students.
Every post-secondary school that admits international students has a unique DLI number. The DLI number can be found on the study permit application form. It is the number that begins with the letter “O”.
If you want to come to Canada as an international student, first ensure that your school is on the list of Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). Click here to find a list of Canadian designated learning institutions.
Schools with several campuses or smaller colleges may have a different DLI number for each location.
