Many students from around the world choose RAC for their professional training. Students from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean have chosen RAC as the college to start their careers.

In addition to completing the RAC application, international students - that is, students that are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada — have a few additional steps before they can attend a college in Canada.

Below is the information you need to know as an international student applying to RAC.

Montréal

Application Process:

Step 1

You must submit a completed application form, along with the following documents:

• A copy of your birth certificate and if you were born outside of Canada, proof of your legal status in Canada 
• A copy of a government issued identification
• An official copy of your school transcripts
• Official copy of high school diploma or complete a Mature Status Form available at RAC's Admissions Office
• A 500-word summary of your personal, musical, and technical experiences and background, and your reasons for wanting to apply to this program
• An updated Resume / C.V.
• Two Reference Letters (from teachers/instructors/employers)
• $50.00 CDN application fee

All documents must be in either English or French, or accompanied by a certified translation.

Step 2

One of our Admissions Officers will contact you when your application is received. If your application package is complete, a selection interview and test will be scheduled. Interviews are conducted in person at the RAC college you are applying to, however, if that is not possible due to distance, alternate arrangements may be made.

Step 3

Following your interview, your application will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for consideration. If you are granted acceptance into the program, an acceptance package will be forwarded to you by mail.

Step 4

The Acceptance package will include a confirmation letter that you must sign and return with a deposit to reserve your seat in the program.

In addition to the application requirements listed above, International students must submit a completed TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test result if your first language is not English or French.

For more information on the TOEFL testing program, please visit TOEFL.

In order to apply to RAC in Montreal, Québec students that are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents of Canada must obtain a Certificat d'Acceptation du Québec (CAQ) from the Québec government and a Study Permit from Immigration Canada.

Obtaining the Certificat d'Acceptation du Québec takes on average 4-6 weeks therefore, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to RAC as soon as possible. Remember, you will need an official acceptance letter from RAC before you can apply for the CAQ certificate and Study Permit. You may apply for both simultaneously, but must obtain your CAQ before your Study Permit application can be finalized.

For more information on applying for a Study Permit and CAQ Certificate, please contact:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (Study Permits)

Ministère des Relations avec les citoyens et de l'Immigration (MRCI) (CAQ Certificate)

Québec law requires U.S. and international students to have medical insurance valid in Québec. Students who have diplomatic status, adequate medical insurance, a Medicare card, or any other valid coverage could be exempt. Proof of medical insurance will be required to obtain an exemption.

Toronto

Application Process

Step 1

You must submit a completed application form, along with the following documents:

• Cover letter stating your reasons for wanting to enroll in the program of your choice
• Two Reference Letters (from teachers/instructors/employers)
• Updated Resume
• Official copy of your school transcripts for the past two years or GED test results
• Copy of your high school or high school equivalency diploma
• 500-word summary of personal, musical, and technical experiences and background
• Copy of your birth certificate
• Copy of a government issued photo identification (health cards are not accepted)
• $100 CDN application fee (non refundable)

All documents must be in either English or French, or accompanied by a certified translation.

Step 2

An Admissions Officer will contact you when your application is received. If the application package is complete, a selection interview and test will be scheduled. Interviews are conducted in person at the RAC college you are applying to, however, if that is not possible due to distance, alternate arrangements may be made.

Step 3

Following the interview, your application will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for consideration. If you are granted acceptance into the program, an acceptance package will be forwarded to you by mail.

Step 4

The Acceptance package will include a confirmation letter that you must sign and return with a deposit to reserve your seat in the program.

In addition to the application requirements listed above, International students must submit a completed TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test result if your first language is not English.

For more information on the TOEFL testing program, please visit TOEFL.

A student who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada as understood by the laws concerning immigration in Canada is considered to be an International Student. In order to pursue an education in Ontario , International Students must obtain a Study Permit.

For more information about applying for a Study Permit, please contact:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada