visitor visa to stydy permit

[Kalli]

Hello,

I live in Turkey and I wanted to come to Canada to a Language school in January. Still haven't decided if I want to study for just 3 months or longer.
Is there any chance that I can come on a visitor visa and while in Canada change it to a study permit?
If not, do you think that I can get a study permit (if I apply now) before my course starts in January?
Any advice is more than welcome

 

[scylla]

Study permits are for courses that are longer than six months. If your program is six months or shorter - then you don't need a study permit and can study on a visitor visa.

You can apply for a study permit while in Canada. However you will have to apply through the visa office in your home country and you will have to send your passport to your home country for visa stamping.

 

[Kalli]

Study permits are for courses that are longer than six months. If your program is six months or shorter - then you don't need a study permit and can study on a visitor visa.

You can apply for a study permit while in Canada. However you will have to apply through the visa office in your home country and you will have to send your passport to your home country for visa stamping.

Thank you scylla
That's what I was thinking - if I come to Canada and then decide how long I'm gonna do the course, could I get my study permit afterwards.
Can I be in Canada without my passport if I send it to Turkey?
Lets say I apply in a month from my arrival and my tourist visa expires in 6 months, do you think it will be enough time to receive the permit?
I know that in the processing time they say 11 weeks ...