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Ontario, British Columbia and major cities across Canada

Your child studies in Canada. We stand beside them.

SAY Education gives international students a trusted custodian in Canada, a safe place to live and the right health insurance, so parents can relax and students can focus on school.

  • Experienced professional custodians
  • Only a few students per custodian
  • Notarized online, no translation
  • Documents in 2 business days
  • Licensed RCIC support
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I'm a parent

See who our custodians are, what they do for your child and what it costs.

How we look after your child

I'm a student agent

Refer students, skip document translation and ask about commission for selected schools.

How referrals work

Why does a student need a custodian?

Canada asks minor students who come without a parent or legal guardian to have a responsible adult in the country.

A custodian is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who takes responsibility for the student in an emergency and acts as an official contact for the school and the family.

Parents and the custodian each sign a notarized Custodianship Declaration. It goes in with the study permit application, and schools and school boards ask for it at registration.

Read the full questions and answers

Under the age of majorityA custodian is required when the student comes without a parent or legal guardian. The age of majority is 18 or 19, depending on the province.

Everything a student needs to settle in

Four services that work together, so families and agents deal with one team instead of four.

Custodianship

Four levels of care, from the notarized forms a study permit needs to a custodian who meets the student at the airport and reports to you each term.

From $900 per year

Accommodation

Homestay, shared and private options, each chosen to be safe and welcoming. We help from the search to move-in day.

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Health insurance

Health plans from several insurance providers, so the cover fits the student and the family budget.

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Study permits and visas

Applications and extensions prepared by a licensed RCIC immigration consultant through SAY Immigration Inc.

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4custodianship levels
20+cities, mainly in Ontario and BC
$50online notary, no translation
10+ yearseach custodian has lived locally

Custodians you would choose yourself

We work with a small, select group of custodians. Each one knows the local schools and has years of experience with high school students.

Meet our standards
  • Canadian citizens with no criminal background
  • Health care professionals, finance managers, education consultants and teachers
  • Trusted by us for years
  • More than 10 years living in their community
  • At home in the local school system
  • Experienced with high school students

How it works

From first message to notarized documents.

  1. Choose a levelUse the fee finder to pick the level of care and the type of accommodation.
  2. ApplySend us the student's details, directly or through your agent.
  3. Sign onlineParents and custodian sign in a live video meeting with a Canadian notary. No translation needed.
  4. Receive your formsUse them for the study permit application and school registration.

Ready to start?

Tell us about the student and we will suggest the right level.

Apply for custodianship