Custodianship

A custodian is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident designated by parents to provide care and be responsible for their minor child while he/she studies in Canada. Students under the age of 18 are considered minors in Ontario and require a custodian. Citizenship and immigration Canada requires that all.

Students under the age of 18 must have a Canadian custodian who:

Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Lives locally within Canada.

Required Documents

Guardianship Declaration (Parent / Legal Guardian): Must be notarized in the home country.
Guardianship Affidavit (Canadian Guardian): Must be notarized in Canada.

Download the Custodianship Forms.

If you do not have a Custodian, Vaughan College can refer you to trusted organizations such as:

Homestay Options

Living with a Canadian family offers international students an excellent opportunity to:

Improve English language skills.
Experience Canadian culture firsthand.

All international applicants under 18 should be aware that we are unable to accept students moving to Canada without their families/guardians. If you do not have home stay, we will assist you by introducing you to the organization which provides the support to find a homestay family. We will need the current standing of each student with complete documentation showing they are eligible to study in Canada.

Some students prefer to stay with their family or friends, but if you are looking for assistance to find a homestay, there are options available.

Homestay Providers:

Canada Homestay Network (CHN)
Homadorma – Similar to Airbnb, tailored for homestay arrangements.

If you require assistance with homestay arrangements, click here.

Medical / Health Insurance

Health insurance are important for International Students as they are not covered in Canada’s public health system.

Vaughan College recommends StudyInsured, which offers comprehensive coverage for:
- Medical Expenses
- Prescription Drugs
- Dental Services
- Counselling and more.

Please send a copy of your health insurance policy to the Vaughan College Admissions Office prior to your arrival.

Your child's success story starts here.

Let us help them unlock their full potential and soar beyond what they thought possible!

Your child's success story starts here.

Let us help them unlock their full potential and soar beyond what they thought possible!

Need help?

If you have any questions about the application process or need assistance with anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out to our tutoring coordinator at info@vaughancollege.ca or 905-265-9229