Become the driving force behind Canada’s thriving communities and essential infrastructure.
Government support
The Canadian government invests over $1 billion annually in programs supporting the skilled trades sector, ensuring a stable and robust environment for career growth in essential roles.*
High earning potential
In 2019, certified tradespeople in Canada earned a median income of C$60,450.**
Career prospects
By 2026, 1 in 6 job openings in Canada are projected to be in the skilled trades, and with 700,000 projected retirements by 2028, there’s unprecedented demand for new talent.***
Hear what our students have to say
I found Passage through a family friend who introduced me to the opportunity. What stood out was their comprehensive support beyond just financial aid. They helped with school selection, immigration process, and settlement. They maintain regular check-ins and provide community integration support.
My advice to others: Feel confident in applying with Passage. It's the most reliable way to succeed in Canada as an international student. Your living costs and tuition will be covered, allowing you to focus on studies first rather than immediately working to pay back your family. I'm grateful to Passage for this life-changing opportunity. There's no way to fully thank them - it's just amazing.
I thought that Passage was just all about making money. But I realized that there's more to Passage than just making money. They're more concerned about you, the student, than they are concerned about the money.
The Passage way
Our goal is to provide you with financial support and a streamlined application process to help accelerate your arrival in Canada.
Discover opportunities
Passage helps you discover opportunities and understand the pathways that get you there.
Review funding options
Quickly check to see if and how you can get the financial support you need. Check eligibility↗
Submit school application
Provide the necessary documents and information through our streamlined application process.
Complete your funding application
We only loan you the amount we feel you can pay back comfortably with your potential salary post graduation. Fill out your loan application to kickstart the process.
Apply for a visa
Assemble your documents and take the next step towards your dream by applying for a study permit.
Begin your new chapter
Kickstart your educational or professional journey and embrace the opportunities that await in Canada.
Estimate your earning potential
FAQs
Some of the most frequently-asked questions we get from other opportunity seekers
Passage is a platform that matches international talents with Canada's workforce needs. Its mission is to provide access to life-changing educational and career opportunities. By offering financial solutions, Passage is able to best facilitate a newcomer’s transition to life in Canada. This transformative platform serves as a comprehensive tool and companion, providing guidance and resources for newcomers to begin their journey to a new life in Canada. Learn more here.
Passage focuses on unlocking global opportunities. Since we are a startup and immigration & study abroad are so impactful to people's lives, we wanted to start in one country to ensure that we can offer an incredible experience before we expand.
Yes, you can apply to multiple programs through Passage. However, we encourage you to focus on selecting the right program that fits with your goals and gives you the highest potential for success. Keep in mind that students typically receive funding and can apply for a study permit for only one program. Also, each program application has its own application fees. Therefore, we recommend dedicating your efforts to thoroughly researching and choosing the most suitable program rather than applying to several.
Passage supports students from most countries but cannot yet assist those in Europe, Afghanistan*, Belarus, Central African Republic, China, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Moldova, Myanmar, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
*Students from Afghanistan can only be funded through the Passage Afghan Program.
Passage is committed to guiding international students towards successful pathways in Canada. We will only promote programs when we feel very confident they lead to relevant employment and meet our criteria of helping to solve labor shortages in Canada. We'll add more programs over time as we scale out our technology and processes.
We encourage you to do proper research to understand the costs of living in Canada. The following costs are estimates and can vary based on location and other factors.
For international undergraduates, the average annual tuition is C$36,100 (StatCan), while for graduate students, it is C$21,100 (StatCan). College tuition costs for international students typically range from C$17,000 - C$25,000 per year (StatCan). Newcomers are required to have C$20,635 for their first year of living expenses. Additional expenses include books, health insurance, and personal or travel costs.
Yes, Passage serves individuals both onshore (currently in Canada) and offshore (currently outside of Canada).
A Letter of Acceptance (LOA) is an official document issued by a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. It confirms that a student has been accepted into a specific program of study at the institution and is required when applying for a Canadian study permit through IRCC. The LOA typically includes important details such as the name of the institution, the program of study, the level of study, the duration or start and end dates of the program, and any conditions attached to your acceptance. You can learn more here.
To be eligible to study in Canada, you must be accepted by a DLI, be able to pay for your tuition, living expenses and return transportation, have a clean criminal record, and be in good health. You can learn more by checking the relevant government of Canada's website.
The amount of loan you're qualified for depends on your academic program, the funding amount you're able to contribute, as well as a variety of other factors. To find out how much exactly you can qualify for, check out our loan calculator here.
You can start your loan application before you receive your Letter of Acceptance (LOA). That said, you will not be able to finish your loan application until you have received your LOA. You can check each program's requirements on app.passage.com.
The amount of loan you're qualified for depends on your academic program of choice, the funding amount you're able to contribute, as well as a variety of other factors. To find out if you are eligible and how much exactly you can qualify for, check out our loan calculator here.
Unfortunately not. Passage is currently focused on providing access to education opportunities for those who would otherwise not have the financial resources to attend. Our team is actively working on developing career pathways, so please stay tuned. You can follow our updates by signing up for the Passage newsletter.
Passage only charges you a school application fee on behalf of our partner schools.
The team at Passage has extensive knowledge and have helped tens of thousands of international students come to Canada. Of course, trust needs to be earned, so we will earn that trust through our product, transparency and dedicated customer support. Additionally, we have partnerships with well-regarded schools, banks, and immigration firms across Canada.
Interested in learning more?
Have a look at these resources:Discover more about our work with immigrants in Canada in The Globe and Mail
Learn about our significant funding announcement at the Collision Conference
Do you have a question not covered here? Contact us at hi@passage.com
