Reasons to choose DLI Colleges in Canada

In Canada, each province or territory has been entrusted with the responsibility of designating schools that enrolls international students at a post-secondary level. The Designated Learning Institution list may include colleges, universities, CEGEPs, private career colleges, vocational and language schools. But there are some exceptions incase of some colleges in Quebec. Although they are designated by the provincial government, there is no DLI number assigned to them.

There are primarily 3 reasons for choosing a Designated Learning Institution in Canada. They are as follows:

• DLI colleges in Canada are administered by the federal government or agency
• They fulfill all the provincial requirements in terms of higher offering education in Canada
• The degrees or diplomas from DLI institutions in Canada have a worldwide recognition

The most important element of the colleges in the Canada DLI list is their DLI number. Let us have a better understanding of the importance of DLI number in to study in Canada: 

What is DLI Number in Canada?

The DLI number refers to a specific set of numbers assigned to all the colleges and universities present on the DLI Canada list. It is allocated to the post-secondary institutes once IRCC receives a confirmation of their designation status from the provincial or territorial ministry of education. You may find the complete DLI list Canada on the IRCC website. 

Here is a step by step guide for the same:

• Visit the official IRCC website
• Choose the province or territory in which your Designated Learning Institution is based, and you will see the DLI Canada list for that region.
• Search by entering the name of the institution, city or other related details. You will find the name and DLI number of the institution there.
• Note down the DLI number and use it to further in your application process to study in Canada. 

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How to Change DLI Number? 

If there arises a situation when you need to shift from one post-secondary institution to the other, you must inform IRCC first. Since you will be changing your DLI number, you must keep the following document ready before starting the process:

• Copy of your study permit. 
• Letter of Acceptance from the previous DLI institution.
• Letter of Acceptance and DLI number of the Designated Learning Institution Canada that you want to shift. 

Now let us see the steps involved in changing your DLI number:

• Visit MyCIC account and log in to your account.
• Find the Students: Transfer Schools link under the Start an application option.
• Click on Start an application option by entering your application number.
• You will be then directed to the Tell us about your application page. Enter all the information and proceed. 
• After that, you need to click on the Search for my application link.
• Enter the DLI number of the institution you want to change to.
• Click on Submit transfer option and you are done. 

List of DLI Colleges in Canada

The approved DLI list Canada is a long one which means that there are wide range of options to choose from. You may choose them based on province or the city that you wish to live as an international student. Here we have provided a Designated Learning Institution list based on different provinces in Canada:

DLI Colleges in Ontario 

DLI Colleges in Alberta

DLI Colleges in British Columbia 

DLI Colleges in Quebec

Choosing a reputed DLI in accordance with the subject of interest is indeed a major requirement for international students to study in Canada. DLI Canada is also a part of the SDS program that offers another set of benefits for international students. To know more, check out our SDS Colleges and Universities blog now!