Renewing your authorizations to study in Québec

You must submit a new application for temporary selection for studies if one of the following applies to you:

• Your studies extend beyond the expiry date of your Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) pour études;
• You are changing the level of your studies;  
• You are changing educational institution, except in the following cases:
  • If you hold a valid CAQ for Studies issued before 6 December 2024, you do not need to apply for a change of institution at the same level of study. Minor children at primary or secondary level may change educational institution without the need for a new CAQ for Studies unless their CAQ for Studies is linked to a specific educational institution.

Please also note that once you have received your CAQ confirmation letter, you will need to apply for a new study permit from the federal government.

To submit a new application for temporary selection for studies for the purpose of extending your study period in Québec, you must complete the following steps:  

• Obtain a letter of admission from a Québec educational institution if the extension of stay involves a change of program, level of study or educational institution;

Or

• Obtain a letter from your educational institution confirming that you are pursuing your studies and specifying the period covered by the extension;

And

• Apply online for temporary selection for online studies;
• Pay fees on the Arrima platform;
• Submit the required documents on the Arrima platform.

Please note that you will need to provide updated proof of financial capacity and sign new declarations.

Please check your online file regularly to check the status of your application and complete it as soon as possible.

To find out more, visit the page "Applying for temporary selection for studies in Québec".