Guardianship services for high school students in Ontario, Canada

How is a teenager defined?

Each province and territory in Canada sets the age at which a person becomes an adult. This is called "the age of majority." Those who have not reached the age of majority are considered "minors."

Age of adulthood varies by state and territory:

• 18 years old: Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
• 19 years old: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Yukon

Childcare for Adolescents in Canada

Parents or legal guardians must demonstrate that the minor will receive the necessary care and support during their time in Canada. Minors under 17 years of age must:

• Accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or
• I have a guardian in Canada.

What is a Guardian?

A guardian is a responsible adult, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, who will care for and support a minor. A guardian is not required for children 17 years of age or older, but immigration officials may require one in specific cases.

How Do I Appoint a Guardian?

To appoint a guardian, you need to submit the Custodianship Declaration form along with the minor's study permit application.

The two pages of the application form look similar, but:

• The first page must be signed by the guardian and notarized (certified by a lawyer or notary public) in Canada.
• The second page must be signed by the parent or legal guardian of the minor and notarized in their country.

KeyApply's Guardianship Service

Package 1: Basic

• Sign the guardianship document as required by the immigration department for visa and study permit applications.
• Acting on behalf of parents to make decisions that require adult approval: signing permission for field trips, signing permission for medical matters.
• Attend parent-teacher meetings and discuss with teachers after each report card submission period if the school requires you to attend.

Package 2: Advanced

Includes all services of Package 1, plus:

• Airport pick-up and drop-off once per school year.
• School pick-up and drop-off service for back-to-school shopping.

Package 3: Comprehensive

Includes all services of Package 2, plus:

• A report is given to parents at the end of each semester detailing the student's academic progress and daily life, as well as any problems that may arise.
• Visit students' residences once a month to report on their situation to parents.

Additional Services (charges apply based on actual circumstances)

• Providing care for the sick, whether at home or in the hospital.
• Handling legal issues such as disciplinary violations or legal entanglements.
• And other issues that fall outside the original scope of responsibility.

With KeyApply's guardianship service, you can rest assured that your children will receive the best support to develop holistically and succeed in their studies in Canada. Contact us today for more details and a free consultation.

** Guardianship services do not include accommodation for students.

All service packages are provided on an annual basis. Guardians do not work during the annual summer break.

Currently, we only provide guardianship services in the GTA region of Ontario.