What is Letter of Acceptance (LOA)? Meaning and Practical Guide
The official admission letter from a Canadian institution, required for the study permit application. The Letter of Acceptance is the Canadian counterpart of the UK's CAS: the institution's official admission document naming the program, duration, costs and conditions.
Definition of Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
The official admission letter from a Canadian institution, required for the study permit application.
Why it matters in practice for applicants
The Letter of Acceptance is the Canadian counterpart of the UK's CAS: the institution's official admission document naming the program, duration, costs and conditions. Study permit applications are built around it, and its details must match every other document, since mismatches between the LOA, financial proof and forms invite officer questions.
Practical example and scenario
A student's LOA shows a two-year diploma starting September; her GIC and financial documents are prepared to cover exactly that duration and those published costs.
Frequently asked questions
LOA or CAS: which countries use which?
Canadian applications use the LOA; UK applications use the CAS. Same role, different systems.
Can I apply for a permit with a conditional LOA?
Usually the condition, often language, must be met first. Conditional pathways exist but are planned case by case.
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