Admission requirements

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To be accepted in vocational training in Québec, you must meet four (4) admission requirements, which are age, knowledge of the language of instruction, academic prerequisites and financial capacity.

If you do not meet all of the requirements, but you believe that you will be able to meet them by the next twelve (12) months, you can still begin your registration. However, your file will only be analyzed once completed and that all required documents will have been uploaded.

N.B. : Beyond admission requirements, you do not need to have any specific skills or training-related experience to be eligible.

Age

You must be 17 years old when you arrive in Québec. There is no age limit to study in vocational training.

Language

If you choose a training program in English:

To be eligible for an English-language training program, you must demonstrate a B2 level of English (level 7 on the Québec scale) in each of the four assessed skills.

Only individuals who hold a university degree of at least three years where the language of instruction was English may be exempt from this requirement.

Mandatory English Test

You must provide the results of an official English language test assessing the following four skills:

• Listening comprehension
• Reading comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing

Accepted tests:

• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-Based Test)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

You must achieve a B2 level in each skill. Tests that assess only two skills will not be accepted.

Please note that the training center may require a higher score or a specific test. Be sure to check the requirements of your chosen program and training center.

Taking the English Test During the Support Process

You may register for Québec métiers d’avenir’s support services before obtaining a valid English test result. However, you must be ready to take a test when invited to do so. This step is mandatory before Québec métiers d’avenir can submit any admission application for a Training Program in English on your behalf.

⚠️ Only one eligible test attempt is allowed. If your results do not meet the required level, your support process will be terminated.

Possible Exemptions

You may be exempt from taking an English test if you hold a university degree of at least three years where the language of instruction was English. You must provide your diploma and transcripts. An official letter confirming the language of instruction may also be required. 

If You Choose a Training Program in French:

If your training program is offered in French, you must still demonstrate a B2 level of French proficiency.

You may choose one of the following official French tests: TEF, TCF, TEFAQ, BRIGHTLANGUAGE, or the Test de français en ligne (TFL).

Make sure your test results clearly demonstrate a B2 level or higher in all four skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing).

If needed, you may choose the Test de français en ligne (TFL), offered by Québec métiers d’avenir and recognized by Québec’s school service centers. You can register for this test during the support process.

Taking the French Test During the Support Process

You may register for Québec métiers d’avenir’s support services before obtaining a valid English test result. However, you must be ready to take a test when invited to do so. This step is mandatory before Québec métiers d’avenir can submit any admission application for a Training Program in English on your behalf.

⚠️ Only one eligible test attempt is allowed. If your results do not meet the required level, your support process will be terminated.

Possible Exemptions

• You may be exempt from taking a French test if one of the following conditions applies to you:
• You completed all of your studies in French in France or Canada;
• You hold a university degree of at least three years where the language of instruction was French. You must provide your diploma and transcripts. An official letter confirming the language of instruction may also be required;
• You hold a French diploma recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation nationale in France.

Academic prerequisites

The majority of training programs require a 4th or 5th secondary in Québec (Seconde or Première successful for France and 10 or 11 years of successful studies for other education systems). Please consult the page of the chosen training program to find out the educational level required to be admitted.

Financial capacity

Upon registration, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to cover BOTH tuition fees and living expenses.

Tuition fees

These fees include tuition fees as well as related costs such as school supplies and equipment. They vary depending on the program and the selected educational institution.

The amount intended to cover tuition fees must be available at the time of registration. It can be proven through savings or any other funds available to you and/or a financial guarantor.

Accepted documents as proof of financial capacity for tuition fees

• Bank statements showing the balance for the past 3 months, accompanied by an official letter issued by the bank confirming the available funds.

Please note that French citizens are exempt from tuition fees due to an agreement between Québec and France. However, they are still required to pay the related fees.

Living expenses

These expenses include the essential costs of daily life for one year, such as housing, food, clothing, transportation, and health insurance, depending on your family situation.

• 1 person: $24,300
• 2 people: $34,300
• 3 people: $42,000
• 4 people: $48,500
• 5 people: $54,200
• Each additional person: +$5,200

The required amount to cover these expenses can be demonstrated through savings already available at the time of registration and/or monthly income received during the course of your study. The funds may come from you and/or from a person acting as a financial guarantor for your project.

Examples of accepted documents as proof of financial capacity for living expenses

• Bank statements showing the balance for the past 3 months, accompanied by an official letter from the bank confirming the available funds.
• Statements demonstrating that you or your financial guarantor will receive recurring income during your studies (e.g., rental income, pension, etc.)
• Employment income statements from a financial guarantor

Clarifications regarding financial capacity

Bank statement and bank letter

Bank statements and the accompanying bank letter must include the account holder’s name as well as the name and contact information of the financial institution. Screenshots of transaction history are not valid; you must submit official account statements issued by your bank.

Line of credit and investments

Available credit and investments may be accepted as proof of funds if the money is immediately accessible. You must provide documentation confirming this, in addition to bank statements from the past 3 months and the bank letter.

A person acting as your financial guarantor

Guarantor

You may have up to two financial guarantors. A guarantor does not need to be a family member, but in such cases, they must write a letter explaining their reasons for supporting you financially in your study project. They must also provide details of the financial support they will offer.

Demonstrate the eligible income and savings of a guarantor

The guarantor’s employment income must be supported by pay stubs from the last three months, along with a recent letter from their employer confirming the salary amount and the employment start date.

Other sources of income—such as rental income, pensions, or any other form of regular earnings—may also be considered, provided they are clearly documented (e.g., rental agreements, bank statements) and demonstrate stability.

The guarantor’s personal savings may also be taken into account, as long as they are readily available and duly supported by official documents (e.g., bank account statements, investment certificates).

To account for the guarantor’s personal needs, an amount of $18,000 will be deducted from their annual income and/or savings. Only the portion exceeding this threshold will be considered as available to support the study project.

Financial Support Declaration Form

The Financial Support Declaration Form must be completed and signed by your guarantor. Please note that this document is required even if the guarantor is your spouse or partner.

Inadmissible proofs

Student employment

The expectation of holding a student job in Québec is not considered valid proof of financial capacity.

Property assets

Titles to land, real estate, or vehicles are not accepted as proof of financial capacity. However, they may be useful during your immigration procedures.

Business Income

Business financial statements or business income are not accepted. Only personal savings or personal income are taken into account.