What is a DLI?

“DLI” stands for Designated Learning Institution. To apply for a study permit, you need an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution. A DLI is a school approved by a provincial or territorial government to host international students.

If you are in Canada and your original study permit application was submitted for a program at a different school/college (i.e. NOT Fleming College DLI# O19303189722) you MUST notify the IRCC that you have changed your school/college.

You don’t need a representative to change your DLI, even if you used one to apply for your study permit. You can do this yourself if you have your study permit application details.

Visit Change your post-secondary school in your account – Canada.ca where you will find instructions on how to change the DLI from your GCKey account.

Sign in to your IRCC secure account – Canada.ca and use your login information to complete the DLI change process. If you do not have a login account you can create a new one.

Once you complete your DLI change make sure you take a picture or a print screen of the TRANSFER COMPLETE message before you close your browser. IRCC does not send an email confirming your submission.

Government of Canada Resources: 

Designated Learning Institution (DLI) List

Changing your school or program

Instructions on how to change your DLI

The Government of Canada can change rules, regulations, policies, and eligibility requirements at any time. The contents of this webpage were based on policies and legislation of the drafting date. Students are responsible for ensuring that they are in compliance with all Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regulations at all times during their studies and while in Canada. Fleming College staff are not authorized to provide advice or guidance on immigration-related matters, other than our International Student Advisors. Applicants and students should consult the IRCC website at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html  or contact the IRCC Call Centre at 1-888-242-2100 to confirm or clarify immigration-related information and requirements.