For programs where the language of instruction of English, the language proficiency tests accepted are:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 5.5
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: 55
- Cambridge English Language Assessment: 162
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): 40
- PTE Academic: 42
For programs where the language of instruction is French, the following standardized tests are accepted:
- Diplôme Approfondi de la Langue Française/Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française (DALF/DELF): Level B2
- Test d’Évaluation du Français Adapté pour le Québec (TEFAQ): Level B2
- Test de Connaissance du Français pour le Québec (TCFQ): Level B2
- ‘’Article 88.0.18 of the Charter of the French Language states that the Certificate of Collegial Studies will be awarded to students who achieve level 7 in oral proficiency and level 4 in written proficiency, which corresponds to level B2. If you have any questions, please refer to your admissions representative’’.
Prepare for Arrival
- Obtaining the necessary authorizations
- To study at Trebas Institute Quebec Inc., you must have a passport, a study permit, and, if necessary, a temporary resident visa and transit visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
- You must apply for a CAQ (Quebec Acceptance Certificate) before a study permit.
- These documents must be presented to Trebas Institute Québec Inc. before the start of the program.
Consider the processing time
It’s important to have all the necessary documents on hand before your departure to Canada, as the processing time can be lengthy. The processing time for a CAQ is three to five weeks, excluding postal delays, if your application is complete (including all completed forms and supporting documentation).
The processing time of an application for a study permit can vary from one Canadian visa office to another and depends on whether or not you need to undergo a medical examination. For questions, contact Trebas Institute Quebec Inc. at (514) 845-4141.
Health insurance
All international students must be covered by valid health insurance to study in Québec. Find out more by visiting the official website of the Régie de l'assurance maladie (RAMQ).
Take the first step toward your dream! Fill out a request-for-information form for more information about how you can study at Trebas Institute Quebec Inc.
Trebas Institute Quebec Inc. Guaranteed Refund Policy
Students who commenced a program online after applying for their study permit with IRCC and receive a visa refusal will now be eligible for a full refund if they submit their visa refusal letter within five (5) business days of receiving the refusal. The refund will exclude the $250 administration fee.
*Terms & Conditions
- The student must have submitted a complete study permit application with IRCC before the commencement of the program of study at Trebas Institute Quebec Inc. and paid the required fees.
- To be eligible, the student’s program must not be on hold, postponed, canceled after it started, or disrupted by other reasons not related to visa refusal.
- The student received a visa refusal and provided the refusal letter within five (5) business days of the refusal date or within a reasonable time.
- Students who do not meet the above requirements will be charged for the courses taken on a prorated basis, according to Trebas Institute Quebec Inc.’s regular refund policy.
