Successful flight training requires regular participation, preparation, financial planning, and a commitment to completing the program.

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Before applying, you should:

• Review the complete program structure and training requirements.

• Confirm that you meet the admission requirements.

• Review Tuition, Aircraft Utilization Fees, and other program costs.

• Prepare a realistic budget for training and living expenses.

• Review the Enrollment Agreement and applicable refund policy.

• Understand the conditions of studying in Canada under a Study Permit.

• Consider completing a Transport Canada aviation medical examination before making significant financial commitments.

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Every student progresses differently. Training time and costs may vary based on attendance, preparation, skill development, weather, aircraft availability, and Transport Canada licensing requirements.

Careful planning before you begin will help you make informed decisions and stay focused on achieving your aviation goals.

International students must obtain and maintain the immigration documents required to study in Canada.

If you study under a Study Permit, you must:

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• Remain enrolled at a Designated Learning Institution.

• Actively pursue your studies.

• Make satisfactory progress toward completing your program.

• Follow the conditions listed on your Study Permit.

• Keep your immigration documents valid.

• Apply for extensions before your documents expire.

• Provide Canadian Aviation College with current copies of all required immigration documents.

• Tell Student Services immediately if your immigration status changes.

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Understanding and following your Study Permit conditions will help you protect your ability to study in Canada.

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Canadian Aviation College provides general information about studying in Canada but does not provide immigration advice. Students who need immigration advice should contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or an authorized immigration representative.

All international students begin their experience at Canadian Aviation College with a mandatory three-day orientation.

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Orientation will help you become familiar with the College, understand your program, and prepare for training. You will receive information about:

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• The CAC campus and training environment

• Your program structure and training expectations

• Flight-training procedures and safety

• Attendance and instructional activity requirements

• The Education Management System

• Skills Development Time and academic support

• Tuition, Aircraft Utilization Fees, and account requirements

• Student policies, rights, and complaint procedures

• Study Permit responsibilities

• Living and studying in British Columbia

• Support available through Student Services

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Orientation gives you an opportunity to ask questions, meet members of the CAC team, and begin your training with a clear understanding of what to expect.

Regular participation is an important part of successful flight training.

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International students must complete at least 15 instructional hours during each instructional week. These hours may include:

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• Flight training

• Ground school

• Ground briefings and preparatory ground instruction

• Simulator training

• Skills Development Time

• Instructor-Supervised Study

• Human Factors instruction

• Approved observation flights

• Other scheduled or approved instructional activities

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The 15-hour requirement is based on your total completed instructional activities. You are not required to complete 15 hours of Skills Development Time alone.

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Weekly hours cannot be averaged, carried forward, or moved from one instructional week to another.

You must also complete all scheduled training. Other activities cannot replace required flights, ground school, briefings, simulator sessions, assessments, or other program requirements.

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Attendance and completed instructional activities are recorded through the Canadian Aviation College Education Management System.

Students progress best when they attend regularly, prepare for each session, and remain actively involved in their training.

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Flight training may sometimes be affected by weather, aircraft maintenance, aircraft or instructor availability, student preparation, account status, and other operational conditions.

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To support your progress, you should:

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• Remain available for training.

• Attend your assigned instructional activities.

• Prepare for scheduled sessions.

• Complete assigned Skills Development activities.

• Maintain enough money in your training account.

• Ask for help early when you have questions or concerns.

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If you cannot fly because of operational conditions, you are still expected to complete other available instructional activities and meet your weekly attendance requirement.

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Canadian Aviation College monitors attendance and program progression. If concerns arise, the College will work with the student to identify the issue. Depending on the circumstances, this may include a warning, a progression plan, or another action under the Enrollment Agreement and Student Policies & Standards Manual.

If you cannot attend scheduled training, notify Canadian Aviation College and follow the College’s absence-reporting procedures.

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An absence does not automatically remove your attendance, immigration, or program responsibilities. Supporting documents may be required.

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Speak with Student Services before taking a leave, withdrawing, changing programs, or making another decision that could affect your enrollment or immigration status. Asking questions before making a change can help you understand the possible academic, financial, and immigration effects.

International students who are considering changing schools should review the current IRCC requirements before making a decision.

A student changing to another post-secondary Designated Learning Institution will generally need to apply for and receive a new or extended Study Permit before beginning studies at the new institution, unless a specific IRCC exception applies.

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Canadian Aviation College cannot determine whether a student is eligible to change institutions or begin studying at another institution. Students who need advice about their individual circumstances should contact IRCC or an authorized immigration representative.

Some international students may be eligible to work in Canada while studying. Eligibility depends on the conditions listed on the student’s Study Permit and the current IRCC requirements.

Before accepting employment, students must confirm that they are legally authorized to work. Employment must not interfere with attendance, scheduled training, or program progression.

Graduation from Canadian Aviation College does not automatically make every student eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit. Eligibility depends on the student, the completed program, the institution’s status, and the IRCC requirements in effect when the student applies.

International students have the same right as other students to be treated fairly and respectfully.

Your Enrollment Agreement and the Student Policies & Standards Manual explain your rights, responsibilities, and the College’s requirements. These include:​

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• The Student Statement of Rights

• Attendance and absence-reporting requirements

• The Code of Conduct

• Academic integrity requirements

• Financial and refund policies

• Complaint and dispute-resolution procedures

• Privacy policies

• Accommodation and accessibility procedures

• Sexual misconduct policies

• Warning, suspension, and dismissal procedures

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The International Student Guide provides practical information but does not replace your Enrollment Agreement or the official College policies.

Student Services can help you locate and understand the applicable College policy. Students are encouraged to ask questions early so that concerns can be addressed before they become larger problems.

Clear financial planning will help you remain focused on your training.

Tuition covers the educational and institutional services listed in your Enrollment Agreement. Aircraft Utilization Fees are separate operational charges for the use of an aircraft during flight training.

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Before enrolling, review:

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• Tuition and payment requirements

• Aircraft Utilization Fees

• Required materials and other applicable charges

• The balance you must maintain in your training account

• Your expected living expenses

• The possibility of needing training beyond the estimated or included hours

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Review your account regularly and contact Accounting promptly if you have questions.

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Estimated training hours and costs are not guarantees. The amount of training required may vary based on your ability, preparation, attendance, progression, and Transport Canada licensing requirements.

International students must have appropriate health insurance while living and studying in British Columbia.

Students must provide proof of private medical insurance for their initial period in British Columbia. They should apply for the Medical Services Plan as soon as they become eligible.

You are responsible for ensuring that there are no gaps in your medical coverage.

Students must hold the appropriate Transport Canada aviation medical certificate for the licence or training they intend to complete.

We strongly encourage students to determine whether they can meet the applicable medical requirements before making significant financial commitments or travelling to Canada.

Only a Transport Canada-authorized Civil Aviation Medical Examiner can complete the required Canadian aviation medical examination.

British Columbia offers international students a diverse and welcoming place to live and study.

Before arriving, students should plan for housing, transportation, food, health insurance, and other living needs. Living expenses are separate from Tuition and flight-training costs.

The following resources can help students prepare:

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• WorkBC Cost of Living Calculator

• WelcomeBC

• Residential Tenancy Branch

• TransLink Trip Planner

• BC 211

• Here2Talk

Canadian Aviation College may provide general housing information. The College does not inspect, approve, arrange, or guarantee student accommodation.

The International Student Guide will help you prepare for your arrival and understand what to expect during your studies.

The guide includes practical information about:

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• Your three-day orientation

• Living in British Columbia

• Attendance and program progression

• Student Services and available support

• Health insurance

• Training expectations

• Your responsibilities as an international student

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Please read the guide together with your Enrollment Agreement and the Student Policies & Standards Manual.

Student Services supports international students from enrollment through program completion.

We can help you with:

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• Orientation and arrival information

• Understanding College policies and procedures

• Attendance and program progression questions

• Student documents and records

• Accessing academic and personal support resources

• Updating immigration documents in your student record

• Understanding who to contact when you need assistance

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Students are encouraged to ask questions early. Addressing a concern when it first arises often prevents it from becoming a larger problem.

If you have questions about studying at Canadian Aviation College, preparing for your arrival, orientation, student policies, attendance, or available support, please contact:

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Student Services
Email: studentservice@cacbc.ca

Telephone: 604-299-7777

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Canadian Aviation College
72–18300 Ford Road
Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
V3Y 0C6, Canada

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We look forward to helping you prepare for your aviation training in Canada.