Manitoba Institutions

Manitoba is an excellent choice to help you meet your education goals. Our education system and institutions are internationally recognized, with leading-edge facilities and first-rate teachers and professors. From academic programs to flight schools to dance schools, whatever your educational aspirations are you’ll find a program that is right for you.

Manitoba offers high quality, affordable education and training throughout the province in rural or urban settings by public or private institutions in both English and French.

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Universities and Colleges

Manitoba’s universities and colleges offer the education and training students need to thrive in today’s global economy. Manitoba’s universities and colleges offer certificate, diploma, undergraduate, post-graduate, masters, doctorates, pre-professional and professional degree programs in a broad range of disciplines.

The following universities and colleges have been designated by Manitoba to accept international students.

Universities

Colleges

Faith-Based Colleges

International student Zhan Liang Li shares his experience at The University of Winnipeg

International student Rasmeet Singh shares his experience at The University of Winnipeg

International student Rao Umair Ali, Horticultural Production Graduate shares his experience at Assiniboine Community College

International student Ramona Reineke shares her experience at The University of Winnipeg

International students sharing their experiences at Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology

International students sharing their experiences at Red River College

Private Vocational Institutions

Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions (PVIs) are privately owned and operated as businesses for profit. PVIs offer occupational training in a wide range of fields. Programs may be taught in the classroom and through hands on training.

The following PVI programs have been designated by Manitoba to accept international students:

Aveda Institute Winnipeg
Hairstyling

CDI College Winnipeg
Intra-Oral Dental Assistant

Commonwealth College
Culinary Arts
Hospitality

M.C. College
Hairstyling
Esthetics and Nail Technician

Mid-Ocean School of Media Arts
Audio in Media

Robertson College
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Massage Therapy
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Pharmacy Technician

Please note that international students enrolled in PVIs may be eligible to work off-campus or as co-op student or intern. However, PVI students are not eligible to work on-campus. Graduates of PVI programs are not eligible to apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Kindergarten to Grade12 Schools

Manitoba schools teach students age 5 to 19 in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Both public and private schools teach the Manitoba curriculum. Teachers and support staff recognize that students are entering Manitoba schools with different levels of English or French language proficiency and work with each student to build their language skills.

Once in high school. Students choose to follow one of four streams: English, Français, French Immersion, or technology education. By combining compulsory and elective courses, students create their own balanced and challenging program. In addition to academic programs, schools offer extracurricular activities such as music, sports, art, drama, student government, and more. All Manitoba high schools prepare students aged 14 to 19 years old for post-secondary education, training or employment after graduation.

Schools with formal International Education programs:

Public Schools

Independent Schools

Language Schools

	Summer Language Program		English as an Additional Language		French as an Additional Language
Institution	English	French	Program	Support	Program	Support
Public School Divisions (Ages 5-18)
Evergreen School Division				•	•	•
Lord Selkirk School Division			•	•	•	•
Louis Riel School Division	•		•	•		•
Mountain View School Division			•	•	•	•
Pembina Trails School Division			•	•	•	•
River East Transcona School Division			•	•
St. James-Assiniboia School Division			•	•	•	•
Western School Division				•
Funded Independent Schools (Ages 5-18)
Balmoral Hall School	•		•	•
Gray Academy of Jewish Education			•	•
Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute			•‏	•‏
Mennonite Collegiate Institute				•
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School				•
University of Winnipeg Collegiate			•		•
Universities (17+)
Brandon University			•	•
Providence University College			•
Université de Saint-Boniface (en français)		•			•	•
University of Manitoba	•		•	•
University of Winnipeg	•		•	•
Colleges (17+)
Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology	•		•	•
Red River College	•		•	•
Faith Based Schools (17+)
Living Word Bible College and Christian High School				•
Private Language Schools (16+)
Heartland International English School	•		•	•
Winnipeg Global Education Institute	•		•	•

Dance Schools

Manitoba’s superior professional dance school inspire students to celebrate and perfect their craft while also receiving a quality education.

The following dance schools have been designated by Manitoba to accept international students:

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet

School of Contemporary Dancers

Professional Program (post-secondary)

Please note that international students enrolled in dance schools may be eligible to work off-campus or as co-op student or intern. However, PVI students are not eligible to work on-campus. Graduates of dance school programs are not eligible to apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Flight Schools

Flight schools in Manitoba offer licensed private or commercial pilot programs. Manitoba’s clear open skies and flat landscapes make Manitoba one of the most desirable places to learn to fly.

The following flight schools have been designated by Manitoba to accept international students:

Please note that international students enrolled in flight schools may be eligible to work off-campus or as co-op student or intern. However, PVI students are not eligible to work on-campus. Graduates of dance school programs are not eligible to apply for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Regulations

International students can only apply for a study permit from Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada once they have an acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). A DLI is a school approved by the provincial government to host international students. For more information about DLIs and a complete list of DLIs visit IRCC’s webpage.

International students in Manitoba are protected under the International Education Act. Visit the International Education Act webpage for more information.

Manitoba Immigration Pathways

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