Prepare for your exchange in Canada
before you board.
Understand how studying English in Canada works before you board — study permit, work and health — and practise the conversations you will have in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and other cities.
Free to start, no card needed. The one-time Ticket is optional.
What to know about Canada
Official rules in plain language. Every card shows the source and the date we last checked it.
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Over 6 months needs a study permit
A programme longer than 6 months requires a study permit. Programmes of 6 months or less can be done without one, as a visitor.
Source: canada.ca · checked 11 Oct 2026
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Studying only English does not allow off-campus work
Students enrolled only in an English or French as a second language programme (ESL/FSL) cannot work off campus. Plan your budget without counting on work income.
Source: canada.ca · checked 11 Oct 2026
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Provincial attestation letter (PAL/TAL)
It is usually required with a study permit application, and language-school students are not on the exemption list. Outside Quebec the letter comes from the school's province; Quebec uses the CAQ.
Source: canada.ca · checked 11 Oct 2026
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Health cover depends on the province and the school
The federal government does not require health insurance as a study permit condition and does not pay international students' medical costs. Coverage depends on the province and the school.
Source: canada.ca · checked 11 Oct 2026
Immigration rules change and depend on your passport, your course and your school. Treat this as a starting point and always confirm on the official website before you decide.
Cities in Canada on Departi
You pick your city when you start — each destination unlocks city-specific content: transport, school routine and practical tips.
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Victoria
- Halifax
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener-Waterloo
Five steps. Before you board.
Choose your destination
You have already chosen Canada. Next, the city — each destination unlocks city-specific content.
Set your date
Tell us when you depart. The platform builds your preparation pace.
Discover your level
Real situations with grammar, listening and AI-assessed speaking.
Train real English
Conversations you'll actually have: job interview, flat rental, doctor, school.
Arrive with proof
Your public profile shows level, study hours and readiness score. No paperwork.
Free + Ticket
Free to start.
One Ticket unlocks everything.
The essentials are free forever — lessons, conversations and the checklist. Want everything with no limits for 12 months? One Ticket, no subscription, no Coins.
Departi Ticket — one purchase, everything unlocked
A one-time purchase that opens everything for 12 months: the full lesson library, unlimited simulations and speaking analysis, the whole hub and the work suite (CV, cover letter, interview). PIX or card, one single payment — no subscription, no Coins.
R$296.99
from R$497 · launch offer
by PIX or card · 12 months of access
Questions about Canada
Can I work if I only study English in Canada?
According to the Canadian government, students enrolled only in an ESL/FSL programme cannot work off campus. Check the current rule on canada.ca before you decide.
Do I need a study permit for a short course?
Programmes of 6 months or less can be done as a visitor, without a study permit; above that it is required. Short-course students can still apply for one — the government lists benefits, such as being able to extend your studies from inside the country.
Does Departi replace checking the official immigration website?
No. Departi organises your preparation and shows the rules with the official source and the date of the last check, but immigration rules change. The final word always belongs to the government website.
Is Departi free?
The essentials are free: you learn English in the Journey, practise conversation within the daily quota, and get destination guides, the checklist and community — no credit card, no subscription. There are daily limits (the Journey's lives) and premium features unlocked by the Ticket. But you never have to pay to genuinely prepare.
What is the Ticket?
It's a one-time purchase that unlocks every premium feature for 12 months — no subscription. You can pay by PIX or by card, both R$296.99, in a single payment. The essentials stay free forever; the Ticket is for when you want to accelerate and use everything without limits.
What does the Ticket unlock?
The Ticket unlocks the premium features: unlimited Simulation conversations, the full lesson library, detailed speaking analysis, generating and adjusting your CV, the cover letter, the full placement test and the full hub. The Journey lessons and the daily conversation quota are always free.