Your Step-by-Step Guide to Applying
Applying to Lambton College is simple. Follow the steps below to start your journey.
Step 1: Choose Your Program
Visit our Program Listing to explore programs offered to international students. Each program page includes:
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Course list
- Tuition and fees
- Career opportunities
Read the admission requirements carefully to make sure you are eligible.
Step 2: Prepare Your Documents
Preparing these documents early will help you avoid delays. You will need the following documents to apply:
- A copy of your passport
- Official, notarized academic transcripts
- Official, notarized academic certificates or degrees
- Proof of English proficiency
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Apply Directly
Start your application online through our secure portal - no agent required. A non‑refundable application fee of $150 CAD is required to submit your application.
If you are receiving immigration advice or representation from an authorized professional, such as:
- a member of a Canadian law society,
- a notaire (in Quebec), or
- a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)
You may still apply through our portal. Simply include their information in the Authorized Individual for Release of Information section of the application.
Apply Through an Agent
You can choose to work with one of Lambton College’s authorized education agents. These agents can guide you through the application process and answer your questions. Working with an agent is your choice.
- Agents cannot guarantee admission
- No agent has special access to programs or decisions at Lambton College.
- Agents cannot collect Lambton College fees
- You must pay all fees yourself through the official Lambton College secure payment page.
- You will receive official emails directly
- Lambton College will email you when your application is approved. Your agent must give you the original electronic Letter of Acceptance (LoA).
- Extra services are optional
- Some agents offer other services beyond the scope of the Lambton College application process. Applicants who avail these services do so at their own discretion.
Step 4: Track Your Application
If You Applied Directly
You can track your progress through the online application portal.
If You Applied Through an Education Agent
You will receive an email with a link to our Application Tracker, where you can:
- Confirm your application was received
- Check your current status:
Status Meaning Information Requested We need more documents. Your agent has been notified. Approved Your application has been approved. Contact your agent for your LoA and pay your first tuition fee. PAL Required After you pay tuition, you may request a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). Confirm After you receive your PAL, you can apply for your study permit.
Step 5: Make a Payment
To secure a seat in your program, a deposit of your first semester tuition is required.
IRCC requires proof that you paid your first year of tuition. This will help facilitate the process of obtaining a study permit.
Lambton College has partnered with Convera and Flywire to give international students and their families a fast, easy, and affordable way to pay fees in their own currency from a foreign bank.
- Visit the payment page and enter your information after you receive your offer letter
- Select the items you wish to pay for and enter your payment amount in Canadian dollars
- Select the payment option you would like to use and follow the instructions
Lambton College will post the Canadian dollar equivalent we receive to your student account. Please contact international@lambtoncollege.ca if you require further assistance.
Students paying from within Canada can use online bill payment options through their bank account by following these steps:
- Log in to your bank account
- Go to bill payments
- Add Lambton College as a new Bill Payee
- Use your 7-digit student number as your account number - don't include the C
Your account number is required to deposit your payment to your student account. Check you've entered it correctly.
Online bill payment can take up to three business days to transfer to the College. The date the payment is received by the College is the date your payment is applied to your fees. Please allow sufficient time for payment to arrive at Lambton College.
Step 6: Apply for your Study Permit
To study in Canada, you must apply online for a study permit through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Before you apply, make sure you have:
- Your Letter of Acceptance (LoA)
- Your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) — every application requires a new PAL
Include with your application:
- Proof of tuition payment
- Financial documents showing you can support yourself
- A clear statement of purpose (SOP)
- A valid passport
Lambton College will verify your LoA on the IRCC Verification Portal within 2-3 business days after you apply to IRCC. Ensure you are using the correct DLI number. Lambton College’s DLI number is O19305293332 (the first character is the letter O, not zero).
Your Questions Answered
Starting your studies in Canada is exciting, and we are here to help. These FAQs explain important information about admission, tuition, documents, and applying for a study permit.
- Visa (eTA)
- A travel document that allows you to enter Canada
- Study Permit
- Allows you to stay and study in Canada for a specific period
To study in Canada long-term, you need both a valid visa (or eTA) and a study permit.
Your Statement of Purpose should explain who you are, what you want to study, and why you chose Lambton College.
Start with a short introduction about yourself. Mention your education background, such as the schools you attended and what you studied.
Next, explain how your previous studies or work experience are related to the program you want to take. Describe how this program will help you reach your career goals in the future.
Then, explain why you chose Lambton College. Talk about what you like about the college, the program, or the learning environment, and how it will help you succeed.
You should also include:
- Proof that you can pay for your studies and living expenses
- Your plans after graduation
- Your strong ties to your home country, such as family, career plans, or responsibilities
End your statement by showing your commitment to your education plan and confirming that you will follow all study permit rules and regulations.
A Statement of Purpose (SOP) is a document where you explain:
- why you want to study in Canada
- how your chosen program matches your academic and career goals
- your ties to your home country
- your plan to leave Canada after completing your studies
- proof that you have enough money to support yourself
A Provincial Attestation Letter is a mandatory document that IRCC requires for every new study permit application. PALs are allocated on an annual basis through the province or territory.
Yes, Lambton College offers scholarships. Please visit the Scholarships page for more information.
You should also review IRCC’s information on How much money you need for living expenses to understand the financial requirements for your first year in Canada.
Read page two of your Letter of Acceptance (LoA). Alternatively, you can read our Make a Payment instructions.
If you applied through an authorized education agent, you will receive an email with a link to our application tracker. The tracker will show your application status:
- Information Requested
- Your agent has been contacted for additional documentation
- Approved
- Your application has been approved. Please follow up with your agent for your Letter of Acceptance (LoA) and proceed to pay your first semester tuition deposit as indicated on the LoA.
- PAL Required
- Once payment is received, you are eligible to request a Provincial Attestation Letter
- Confirm
- Once a PAL is issued, you can proceed to apply for your study permit
Strong communication skills are an essential component of academic engagement, professional development, and post-graduate success. Refer to the English Language Requirements page for more details.
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LAMBTON COLLEGE SARNIA
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