International Students

Our educators are versatile in their backgrounds and teaching styles. Also, in addition to our regular instructors, many guest speakers from the fitness, health and business industries facilitate specialty topics in our classrooms.
Elevated Learning Academy is registered as a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Our Designated Learning Institution number is O112565603857.
Both of our programs, Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma and the Applied Nutrition Science, are authorized to receive foreign nationals on a study permit. When applying for your study permit, please ensure to include our DLI number on your application form along with our Acceptance letter.
To verify Elevated Learning Academy’s DLI number on the CIC website, click here.

How to apply

Step 1

Select the program you intend to study

Step 2

Download and complete the application form

Step 3

Submit application along with fee

The application form and documents must be mailed or emailed to Elevated Learning Academy’s Calgary address at least 30 days prior to the program’s start date.
Along with sending of the application form and documents, students must pay the application fee (non-refundable) of $75 for it to be reviewed. Payments can be made using one of the following options:


Mailing address :
Elevated Learning Academy
305-4014 MacLeod Tr SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 2R7

Step 4

Receive confirmation of receipt of application and take Scholastic Level Exam

After Acceptance

1. Receipt of the Acceptance Letter

2. Payment of Program Fee

Fee Structure

3. Apply for a Student Study Permit (optional)

4. Orientation

Orientation takes place on the first day of classes, where students learn about the program outline, schedule, and get an introduction to the instructors, administrative staff and other students

5. Insurance

6. Travel

7. Housing

8. Additional Support

9. Counselling Services

10. Refund Policy

Please note that the $75.00 CDN International Student Application Fee is non-refundable.

Every student is given a 4-day cooling off period, where you can change your mind without penalty. If you choose to cancel your Alberta Student Enrolment Contract on or before the 4th business day after you signed it, ELA will refund any tuition or other fees you’ve paid (including enrollment fee).

There will also be no refunds issued for the $425.00 CDN Enrollment Fee if an International Student terminates their enrollment prior to applying for their Student Visa OR if an International Student terminates their enrollment after receiving their Student Visa.

However, a refund of $425.00 CDN will be issued if an International Student applies for a Student Visa and gets denied, given that the student sends ELA a copy of their denial letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Refund of Tuition – after training begins

If a student contract is terminated after the vocational training begins, the following amounts of the tuition fees will be charged:
Incidental Fees: There are no refunds for incidental fees, such as: textbooks, lesson materials, supplies, printing, parking or equipment.

For more information, please email info@elevatedlearningacademy.com or visit https://www.alberta.ca/tuition-refunds.

11. Health/Social Support Services

Health/Social Support Services are available to help those in need in our communities.

Alberta Supports can help you access more than 30 programs and 120 services for seniors, people with disabilities, job seekers, parents and families, homelessness, financial assistance, abuse, and family violence prevention.

Students can also call Alberta’s Health Link 8-1-1 for 24/7 health advice or visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca to learn more about available resources and support.

12. International Student Handbook

All international students are required to read and sign the International Student Handbook at the time of enrolment. The handbook includes valuable information such as: Student Dispute Resolution Policy, Grade Appeal procedure, Attendance Policy, Privacy Policy and Academic Rules and Regulations/Dismissal Policy. The International Student Handbook is publicly available here.

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