Applying for a study permit for DLI institutes in Quebec involves an extra step from the standard process. Quebec's provinces reserve more control over the authorisation of international students than Canada’s other provinces and territories. Firstly, international students must obtain a Certificate of Acceptance of Quebec (CAQ) from the Quebec Government before applying for a study permit. Once they have a CAQ, applying for a new study permit is usually unnecessary. However, the student should update IRCC with the latest information.