Getting Your Ontario License as an International Student in Toronto

If you are an international student living in Toronto, your driver’s license in Ontario can be a big step toward freedom. You will go to school, work part -time or just discover the Greater Toronto region, with a license opens many opportunities.

Here you need to know how to get your Ontario license as an international student in Toronto - tips for testing and success from qualifying.

  1. Can international students get a driver’s license in Ontario? Yes, international students are eligible to get the license to the Ontario driver, whether you are on a student visa or a study permit. This process depends on whether you already have a driver’s license from your country.

  2. Understand Ontario’s Graduate License System Ontario uses a three -stage license system:

G1 (permission from the student): Only written exam should run with a completely licensed driver

G2 (Middle License): Road test, can run alone with some limitations

G (full license): Last Vethest, no restriction

Depending on your experience and documents, you may end up with some steps.

  1. Do you have a license from your country? What to do here If you have a legal driver’s license from another country, you may be eligible for a license exchange or time credit.

a) License exchange (if you are from an approved country) Ontario has agreements for direct license exchange with some countries (such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, Japan, etc.). You can switch your license for an Ontario, which can take without a road test.

Bring:

Original driver’s license (not translated into English/French) Passport and study permit

Evidence of driving experience (letter from Licensing Authority)

B) Driving Early Credit (for non-fed countries) If you are from a country without an exchange agreement (such as India, China or Philippines), you may still be eligible to leave the G1 vent and go directly into the G2 or G test - if you can prove the previous driving experience.

Necessary documents:

Valid foreign license

Certified translation (if necessary)

Letter of experience from Licensing Authority (on official letterhead)

  1. No licenses from home? Start with G1 If you do not have a license from your country, you will start with the G1 written knowledge test.

phase: Study Ontario Driver’s Handbook

Visit a Dive Test Center (First Gulf Blaved, as one in Toronto)

Bring ID: Passport, Study Permit and Address Certificate

Pass several written tests

When you have your G1, you have to wait 12 months (or 8 months of certified driver training) before taking the G2 Road Test.

  1. Take driving hours (at the highest recommended) Driving in Canada can be very different from your country. Taking a lesson from a licensed driving school in Toronto is a smart step, especially if:

You are not familiar with Canadian Road Rules

You want to practice real test routes

You prepare for G2 or G tests

  1. Order your road test You can order your G2 or G test online at Drivetest.ca. Make sure your documents are in order and take them on the test day.