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SDS vs Non-SDS Canada

If you are planning to Study in Canada, you might get confused between terms such as SDS and Non-SDS during the visa application process. SDS stands for Student Direct Stream, formerly known as Students Partner Program, and is open to certain countries like India, Brazil, etc. Whereas, Non-SDS is a general visa application process for temporary residence for work, study, and immigration in Canada. It is open to all international travelers irrespective of country of origin.

The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing program for those who are applying to study in Canada at a post-secondary designated learning institution (DLI). The SDS is available to legal residents who also reside in

Antigua and Barbuda
Brazil
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
India
Morocco
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Senegal
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Vietnam

What is SDS?

The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is formerly known as the Students Partner Program (SPP). It is an initiative by Canadian Immigration Services. Under the SDS approach, student visa applications are processed quickly and directly if they are looking to study in Canada. However, you can only submit your SDS application through an online medium. Also, students must meet certain requirements set by the Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada under the SDS category.

What is Non-SDS?

The Non-SDS is a general category to apply for a visa application to study in Canada. Under this approach, candidates who are incapable of meeting the SDS requirements get a chance to apply. The requirements will also be different as more documents may be required.

SDS Document Requirements for Visa Application

The applicant must include the following documents to be eligible for SDS processing:

You must submit the results from one of the valid language tests below show all four language abilities were tested (speaking, listening, reading and writing). You must take these language tests in their in-person format to be accepted for the SDS. Online tests will not be accepted.

1. Proof of a valid language test result, completed within 2 years of the date the SDS application was received, showing either of the following:
  
  ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
  - You need an IELTS Academic minimum overall score of 6.
  - You need an IELTS general score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of 7 or higher for each ability. Check the CLB equivalencies for IELTS General scores.
  - You need a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 60.
  - You need a TOEFL iBT minimum overall score of 83.
  - You need a CELPIP score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) score of 7 or higher for each ability. Check the CLB equivalencies for CELPIP scores.
    
    FRENCH LANGUAGE:
  - You need a TCF Canada score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of 7 or higher for each ability. Check the CLB equivalencies for TCF Canada scores.
  - You need a CAEL Test minimum overall score of 60.
  - You need a TEF Canada score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of 7 or higher for each ability. Check the CLB equivalencies for TEF Canada scores.
  - You need a TCF tout public minimum overall score of 400.
  - You need a TEF 5 épreuves minimum overall score of 400.
    Note: The Lexique/Structure ability isn’t required for SDS.
2. GIC of CAD 20,635 or more after Jan 01 2024 from any bank insured by the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) or any bank listed on the IRCC SDS web page
  Find more about process of GIC here.
3. Proof of full payment of tuition for the applicant’s first year of study
4. letter of acceptance from a post-secondary DLI
5. most recent secondary or post-secondary educational transcript
6. proof of completion of upfront medical examination from a panel physician for applicants
  - who have lived or travelled for 6 months in designated countries or territories during the year before coming to Canada
  - whose field of study requires upfront medical examination result

Note: SDS Applicants can use IELTS (General/Academic) and other available test scores for visas, whereas Institutions mostly accept only IELTS Academic, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo scores, etc,. Please visit the college’s official website to see their requirements for the admission process.

Find complete information on the SDS procedure from the official website.

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