International Student Guide

International students coming to study at Southeast College must comply with Canadian immigration regulations. A valid Study Permit is required for most international students, except for foreign nationals exempt under other IRCC policies and measures.

Southeast College requires all incoming international students to submit proof of a valid Study Permit on or before the first day of a full-time program.

To apply for a Study Permit from outside Canada, the applicant will need to:

1. Be fully accepted into an eligible program at Southeast College and receive a Letter of Acceptance.
2. Review Guide 5269 from the IRCC’s website.
   Guide 5269 – Applying for a Study Permit outside Canada – Canada.ca
3. Prepare all required documents.
   Study permit: Get the right documents – Canada.ca
4. Create an account and apply directly on the IRCC’s website.
   Sign in to your IRCC secure account – Canada.ca

Some programs at Southeast College have a mandatory practicum or work component. In addition to the Study Permit, international students must have a valid Co-op Work Permit before starting the work component of their program.

International students may apply for Co-op Work Permit at the same time they submit a Study Permit application. Please read the Letter of Acceptance carefully as it will indicate whether the program requires a Co-op Work Permit or not.

For eligibility and more information on the Co-op Work Permit, please visit the IRCC’s website. 

International students in Canada must maintain a valid status in Canada at all times. This means that international students must comply with the conditions written on the Study Permit and apply to extend their expiring Study Permit, if applicable.

To maintain legal status in Canada, international students must enroll in a full-time program and actively pursue their studies.

International students who submit an application to IRCC for a new Study Permit before the current document expires is considered being in a legal “implied status” and may continue their studies at Southeast College as per usual until a final decision is made by the IRCC.

If there is a change of status, please report the change to Southeast College as soon as possible.

A post-graduation work permit, or PGWP, is an open work permit that allows international students to remain in Canada and work temporarily after graduation.

Southeast College is a public Designated Learning Institution in the province of Saskatchewan. Graduates from any Southeast College program open for international students are eligible to apply for a PGWP. However, international students must comply with the conditions of their Study Permit and meet other requirements of the PGWP program to apply. For more information about the PGWP program, please visit the IRCC’s website.

Please note, the decision to grant a PGWP and its duration is at the IRCC’s discretion. Southeast College is unable to assist international students with their PGWP applications.

International Student Referral Program

Southeast College is excited to introduce the International Student Referral Program, a new initiative designed to celebrate our diverse community. If you’re a Southeast College graduate or current student who knows someone ready to start their educational journey in Canada, we want to hear from you!

When you refer an international student who successfully enrolls in an eligible full‑time program for the 2026–27 academic year, you’ll receive a $250 reward as a thank‑you for helping our community grow.

How the Program Works

1. Refer a Future Student
   Share your experience and encourage a friend, family member, or colleague to apply to one of Southeast College’s eligible 2026–27 international programs.
2. Student Applies & Is Accepted
   The referred student must apply to their chosen program, meet admission requirements, and secure all required study permits.
3. Student Begins Their Program
   Once the student has officially started their studies, the countdown begins.
4. Receive Your Reward
   After the student successfully completes 60 days of their program, you’ll receive a $250 payment in appreciation of your referral.

Eligible 2026–27 International Programs

Southeast College is proud to offer several high‑quality, full‑time programs for international students across our campuses:

Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician (HETT)

• Estevan Campus
  September 8, 2026 – May 28, 2027
  Hands-on training for careers in heavy-duty mechanics
  PGWP Eligible

Power Engineering Technician

• Estevan Campus
  September 8, 2026 – May 21, 2027
  Develop foundational skills in power engineering operations
  Not PGWP Eligible

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) 

• Weyburn Campus
  September 8, 2026 – May 10, 2027
• Whitewood Campus
  September 9, 2026 – May 11, 2027
  Prepare for a rewarding career supporting individuals across care settings
  PGWP Eligible

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the International Student Referral Program:

Referrers must:

• Be a Southeast College alumni or current student
• Not be a current Southeast College staff member
• Not be an international education agent

Referred students must:

• Apply to an eligible full-time international program
• Meet all admission requirements
• Hold all necessary study permits
• Complete 60 program days for the referrer to receive payment