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International students
International students
Settle in, study, and prepare what’s next in Québec
Key points
Are you an international student in Québec with a study permit?
AIEM supports you for free with your settlement steps, student life, and planning after graduation (work or permanent residence). Access to services depends on your status and is confirmed during an individual meeting.
Support based on your situation
Accueil aux immigrants de l’Est de Montréal (AIEM) is a community organization mandated by the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI).
We support immigrants, including international students, at different stages of their integration in Québec, depending on their situation and eligibility.
Who is this service for?
This service is for international students who are:
- holders of a study permit
- enrolled in a Québec educational institution
- in Québec for study purposes
International students are temporary residents. Some services are available from the start, others depending on how your status changes (work, permanent residence).
How AIEM can help you
1. Settlement and essential steps
We can support you or guide you for:
- housing search
- opening a bank account
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- RAMQ and guidance toward private insurance
- Québec driver’s licence
- change of address
- proof of French knowledge
3. Work during or after your studies
We can inform and support you for:
- work permit for an internship or a student job
- post-graduation work permit
- open work permit for a spouse or partner (if eligible)
5. Family situation
When relevant:
- accompanying child (CAQ + study permit)
- information about family benefits (when conditions are met)
2. Studies, French learning, and integration
Depending on your situation, we also offer:
- registration for French language training
- French conversation groups
- registration for certain information sessions (depending on eligibility)
- comparative evaluation of studies
4. Preparing for permanent residence
Depending on your pathway, we can support you for:
- pathways to permanent residence (e.g., PSTQ)
- help with the declaration of interest
- preparing the permanent residence application
- support with steps related to the CSQ
1. Settlement and essential steps
We can support you or guide you for:
- housing search
- opening a bank account
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- RAMQ and guidance toward private insurance
- Québec driver’s licence
- change of address
- proof of French knowledge
2. Studies, French learning, and integration
Depending on your situation, we also offer:
- registration for French language training
- French conversation groups
- registration for certain information sessions (depending on eligibility)
- comparative evaluation of studies
3. Work during or after your studies
We can inform and support you for:
- work permit for an internship or a student job
- post-graduation work permit
- open work permit for a spouse or partner (if eligible)
4. Preparing for permanent residence
Depending on your pathway, we can support you for:
- pathways to permanent residence (e.g., PSTQ)
- help with the declaration of interest
- preparing the permanent residence application
- support with steps related to the CSQ
5. Family situation
When relevant:
- accompanying child (CAQ + study permit)
- information about family benefits (when conditions are met)
How to access services
Access to services is through an individual meeting.
This meeting helps to:
- understand your overall situation
- confirm your eligibility
- create a personalized action plan
- guide you to the right services, at the right time
Good to know
All services are free
Services are offered in French
Access depends on:
- your immigration status
- the type of service
- the applicable funding framework
Your eligibility can change as your situation changes
AIEM’s role in your pathway
AIEM aims to:
- help you adapt to life in Québec
- support your independence
- promote your social and community integration
- support you through major transitions in your immigration pathway
FAQ — International students
Yes. Some services are available to international students, depending on their situation and the applicable framework.
This service is offered thanks to the financial contribution of the Government of Québec, as part of the Programme d’accompagnement et de soutien à l’intégration (PASI), administered by the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI).
