Document Guide

Letter of Acceptance

The school's letter that admits you to a programme in Canada

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

What it shows

A letter of acceptance comes from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada, on the school's letterhead. It names the programme, its start and end dates, the tuition owed and the date by which you must register. IRCC always requires it for a study permit.

Strong vs. weak

Strong

Names you, the school and its DLI number, the programme and its level
Shows first-year tuition, the start and end dates and the registration deadline
Matches the PAL/TAL, tuition receipt and study plan on school, programme and dates

Weak

A conditional offer, for example on completing a language course first
A start date that has already passed
A school or programme that differs from the rest of the application

How to prepare it

Ask the school for the letter on its letterhead with the DLI number, tuition and dates
Upload it only in the space for the letter of acceptance: anything else attached there is disclosed to the school
Keep school, programme, dates and amounts identical across every document

Common mistake

Attaching other documents in the letter-of-acceptance space. They are disclosed to the school.

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