Professional Student Custodianship Services Across Canada-Your Trusted Custodianship Partner for International Minor Students

The Custodian Canada provides professional student custodianship services throughout Canada for international minor students, their parents and legal guardians, Canadian schools, educational institutions, and international education agents. With a nationwide network of more than 40 custodianship professionals, we can assist students and families in numerous Canadian locations. Our team aims to respond to most inquiries within 24–72 hours, providing professional assistance with custodianship arrangements and related documentation. We understand the importance of having a reliable local representative when a minor student travels to Canada for education. Our goal is to provide parents, schools, and students with dependable custodianship support throughout their educational journey.

Our Custodianship Services Include:

• Custodian Assignment: Finding and assigning an appropriate custodian based on the student's school and residential location.
• Custodianship Documentation: Preparation and coordination of the official IRCC Custodianship Declaration Form (IMM 5646).
• Notary Services: Arranging notarization of custodianship declarations and related documents.
• Immigration Assistance: Coordination with qualified immigration professionals in Canada.
• Homestay and Accommodation: Assistance finding suitable homestay families, student residences, and private accommodation.
• Local Documentation: Assistance with applicable Canadian identification and documents, including SIN applications, driver's licences, and provincial IDs.
• Banking Assistance: Basic guidance with opening Canadian bank accounts and obtaining bank cards.
• Medical Insurance: Assistance finding appropriate medical insurance and healthcare providers.
• Student Monitoring: Monitoring academic progress and general student well-being, with updates to parents and other authorized parties.
• School Communication: Maintaining communication with schools, parents, homestay families, and other parties involved in the student's care.
• Student Assistance: Meeting with students when necessary, including in emergencies or unusual situations requiring local support.
• School Documentation: Assisting with school forms, document preparation, and signatures, subject to parental authorization and school requirements.
• Medical Support: Helping families identify appropriate medical practitioners and arrange access to healthcare services.
• Airport Transfers: Arranging airport pick-up and drop-off when requested.
• Additional Services: Other student-related assistance upon request, subject to a separate service agreement where applicable.

Our custodianship services are completely independent.

You are not required to purchase homestay, accommodation, immigration assistance, medical insurance, or any other additional service when ordering custodianship. All supplementary services are optional and can be arranged separately according to the student's and family's needs. You choose only the services you require. We provide the flexibility to organize the remaining arrangements independently.

Why Is Custodianship Required for Minor Students in Canada?

Custodianship is an important requirement for international minor students studying in Canada without an accompanying parent or legal guardian.

Depending on the student's age and circumstances, custodianship may be required for:

• Canadian School Admission: Many Canadian schools and school boards require an officially appointed custodian before accepting international minor students.
• Federal Immigration Requirements: IRCC requires custodianship for children under 17 studying in Canada without a parent or legal guardian. Students aged 17 and older may also be required to have a custodian.
• Notarized Custodianship Declaration: The official IMM 5646 declaration must be properly completed and notarized when required.
• Provincial Requirements: Provincial age-of-majority rules and local educational policies may affect custodianship arrangements.
• Student Accommodation: Homestay providers and student residences may require a designated custodian or responsible local contact for minor students.
• Everyday Support: Students may need assistance with medical insurance, banking, identification, healthcare, and other practical matters during their stay in Canada.

Who Can Use Our Services?

We proudly provide custodianship services to:

• International students under the age of majority.
• Parents and legal guardians living outside Canada.
• Canadian public & private schools, colleges, universities.
• School boards and educational institutions.
• International education agents and recruitment agencies.
• Other organizations working with international minor students.

The Custodian Canada – Professional Custodianship Services Across Canada.

Reliable custodians. Professional assistance. Nationwide coverage. Complete flexibility.

Contact our team to arrange professional custodianship services for your student.