Student Visa
Anyone planning to study for more than six months in Canada, to take a course for credit at a college or university, or to transfer to other academic programs after learning English must apply for a Student Visa before arriving in Canada.

It is not possible to enter Canada as a visitor and to obtain a Student Permit after arriving.

Visitors Visa
Visitors who wish to study English in Canada for up to six months do not require student visas, provided that the course they take is not for credit at a college or university.