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Minors with Student Visa to Pay Fees in Public School!

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Hello All,
Can someone kind assist me in answering my question: The minor has a student permit. The mother also has a student permit while the father has a work permit. Does the minor need to pay for tuition as International studentÉ. The interested family is concerned about the fees.
Thank you!
Did you actually read the link?
 

janeee

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Feb 27, 2019
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Hello,
We recently got work permit Visa and my minor kids got student visa.
I wanted to check if the kids can go to public schools like any other visa holders kids (NO Fees).
Or they have to pay the fees in Public schools?
Any idea where should i verify this.

Ahmed
hi how are you? i hope all is well just wondering is it really free? i really want to bring my children too and i have working permit as a nanny. thanks a lot i hope u could reply me. god bless.
 
May 1, 2017
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Yes if your family gets a visa to come with you to Canada if you get a student visa they will be able to study for free.

Hello, I have a question.
I am having a study permit, started this course this January until January 2021.
I intend to bring my child a few months later, possibly during my summer break.
I would also like to enroll her in a school in Grade 5, so that she could study here.
In this scenario, does she need a Study Permit?
The following links are completely contradicting each other and I am confused, please help

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/minor-children.html#toc3

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/minor-children/need-permit.html#fn1
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Hello, I have a question.
I am having a study permit, started this course this January until January 2021.
I intend to bring my child a few months later, possibly during my summer break.
I would also like to enroll her in a school in Grade 5, so that she could study here.
In this scenario, does she need a Study Permit?
The following links are completely contradicting each other and I am confused, please help

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/minor-children.html#toc3

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/minor-children/need-permit.html#fn1
No need for a study permit if you are studying.
 

Alex Murray

Full Member
Sep 4, 2019
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Hello,
We recently got work permit Visa and my minor kids got student visa.
I wanted to check if the kids can go to public schools like any other visa holders kids (NO Fees).
Or they have to pay the fees in Public schools?
Any idea where should i verify this.

Ahmed
Hi Ahmed,

I have got the same case, i have applied for 3 years work visa in British Columbia and for my kid its student visa.

I hope you are already in Canada now, could you please confirm if my kid education is going to be free in public school?

Regards

Salman
 

Alex Murray

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Sep 4, 2019
27
2
hi how are you? i hope all is well just wondering is it really free? i really want to bring my children too and i have working permit as a nanny. thanks a lot i hope u could reply me. god bless.
Hi Janee,

I hope you got the answer,

I have got the same case, i have applied for 3 years work visa in British Columbia and for my kid its student visa.

I hope you are already in Canada now, could you please confirm if my kid education is going to be free in public school?

Regards

Salman
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Hi Ahmed,

I have got the same case, i have applied for 3 years work visa in British Columbia and for my kid its student visa.

I hope you are already in Canada now, could you please confirm if my kid education is going to be free in public school?

Regards

Salman
Yes if you are working your children can attend public school. It isn’t “free” since you also will pay taxes on your salary.
 

Alex Murray

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Sep 4, 2019
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Yes if you are working your children can attend public school. It isn’t “free” since you also will pay taxes on your salary.
Thanks Ahmed, when you say public schools, does this imply they are always free? Do i need to pay tuition fees in Public school in British Columbia while i will be working under work permit? Thank you
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Thanks Ahmed, when you say public schools, does this imply they are always free? Do i need to pay tuition fees in Public school in British Columbia while i will be working under work permit? Thank you
Public schools are not free for international students but if you are working in Canada and your children have valid visas you will not have to pay tuition.
 

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Hi there!
I'm helping my friend who is coming to Canada with her family. Her case is like yours I believe: She obtained her student permit approval as well as for her 2 kids in elementary and kindergarten and the husband obtained a work permit. Do the minors need to pay for tuition like any other international student on a study permit? Since your post is dated December 2017, I'm hoping that you have the answer for me. Any help from you or other users will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hi @FYY,

We are in same boat as your friend. We are applying for Study permit for my wife, open work permit for myself and visitor visa for my minor daughters. Please share your friend's experience with this procesd.

Regards,
 

AskBD

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May 27, 2019
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Public schools are not free for international students but if you are working in Canada and your children have valid visas you will not have to pay tuition.
I understand it's does not require to pay fees in public schools for minor children if one of their parents are on students permit. Did I get it right?

Thanks for all your expert opinion Canuck.
 

canuck78

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I understand it's does not require to pay fees in public schools for minor children if one of their parents are on students permit. Did I get it right?

Thanks for all your expert opinion Canuck.
Yes the school will need you to show that you are studying in Canada (Other than English language courses) to register your children. There will be no tuition but there are still some expenses when attending Canadian public schools.
 
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AskBD

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May 27, 2019
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Yes the school will need you to show that you are studying in Canada (Other than English language courses) to register your children. There will be no tuition but there are still some expenses when attending Canadian public schools.
Canuck you are awesome. God bless you for all the efforts you make to share your wisdom and guiding others. I highly appreciate your kindness.

Just a silly question of you don't mind. What sorts of expenses you actually means by there are still some expenses?
I can guess these are books and some menetamce fees which are not significant. Am I right?
 

canuck78

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Canuck you are awesome. God bless you for all the efforts you make to share your wisdom and guiding others. I highly appreciate your kindness.

Just a silly question of you don't mind. What sorts of expenses you actually means by there are still some expenses?
I can guess these are books and some menetamce fees which are not significant. Am I right?
Tablet, uniform, field trips, supplies, etc. Yes they are minimal compared to the cost of tuition if you had to pay it. Think you are getting ahead of yourself. You haven’t even received a study permit yet and your application is clearly not one of a genuine student.