A member with an approved student visa for University of Regina, applying for their two children's (ages 6 and 8) study permits, wasn't sure how to answer the application's questions about their living address and which school the kids would attend, since they hadn't found either yet.
What the thread clarified:- You can name a school located close to your university as a placeholder answer, rather than leaving the field blank or guessing randomly.
- Attach a Letter of Explanation (LOE) declaring that the actual school will be finalized after you arrive in Canada. This is treated as a normal, expected part of applying before you've physically settled in.
- The LOE should include the relevant details explaining your situation (not yet having secured housing or a confirmed school), rather than just a brief note — a more thorough explanation is preferred.
The practical takeaway: name a plausible nearby school as your placeholder answer, and attach an LOE explaining that your children's actual school and address will be finalized once you land in Canada — this is a normal situation the application process accounts for.