How do we make sure our students succeed in Canada? We call it CAN-Thrive — a program designed to make every international student’s Canadian journey as smooth as possible.

CAN-Thrive was born out of a need to support IDP students both before leaving their home country and upon arrival in Canada. To ‘Arrive and Thrive’ is to make sure our students get help with what they need to make their educational and career goals easier to achieve, and their time in Canada incredible!

How Does One Join The CAN-Thrive Program?

That’s the best part. IDP students enrolled in programs in Canada are automatically part of CAN-Thrive. Check your inboxes for introductory emails, invitations to pre-departure webinars, information on basics (such as how to set up a Canadian phone number), and lots more. The program begins a month prior to a student's departure, after which they get regular updates until the end of their first year in Canada.

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What Can IDP’s CAN-Thrive Program Do For You?    

There are many reasons why IDP Canada’s CAN-Thrive program exists. Here are a few: 

  • It makes settling in Canada easier by providing you with critical information on life in Canada!

  • It can help you make new friends through events and community!

  • It gives you access to special offers, discounts, and free, exclusive merch!  

  • It can help you win a whole lot of cool stuff!

  • It offers you fast and direct local support! 

What Do You Get With CAN-Thrive?

Here’s a better question: What don’t you get? CAN-Thrive helps you prepare for every stage of your journey to Canada, and after you arrive.  As an IDP student coming to Canada, you’ll begin receiving helpful Can-Thrive content even before you get here. Once here, you get invites to exclusive events, a chance to win amazing Canadian-themed prizes, and access to our local counsellors who can help you discover the best that Canada has to offer.

CAN-Thrive members also get a lot of free stuff—and it’s great stuff!—in the form of welcome gifts, regular giveaways and contests, and merchandise from the best Canadian brands! Don’t take our word for it though; check out what one of our students had to say when she was recently chosen as the lucky winner of a CAN-Thrive Giveaway.

We host several events for CAN-Thrive members, some to help them know Canada better, and others so they can interact with counsellors and experts in person. What these events all have in common is the guarantee of a great time, and a huge opportunity to network, make new friends, and find a group of like-minded students all working towards the same goals.


Here's a peek at one of our recent events — a hit with CAN-Thrive members newly arrived in Toronto. Called ‘Sea the Sky’, it involved a tour of the famous Ripley's Aquarium, a trip to the top of Canada’s awesome CN Tower, lots of smiles, and the forging of new connections. Going by how much IDP students loved the experience, we're going to do it again!

CAN-Thrive also helps students with important information, in the form of emails, regular reminders about applications and scholarships, and invitations to events that address other concerns. Past webinars have helped students understand IRCC changes to student visas, and find jobs in Canada. We also host guest webinars with Canadian immigration experts on what students need to know about applying for PR, PGWP, and more.

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CAN-Thrive members regularly get exclusive invites to similar events, along with a lot of useful information on everything from:

 With CAN-Thrive, students become part of our growing community of friends. For more information on studying in Canada, speak to one of our IDP counsellors about scholarships, course options, and more.

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Why Choose IDP Canada

Wide range of services

Our diverse range of services eliminates the stress of studying abroad to let you start your journey in Canada with peace of mind.

One-stop solution

No need to search elsewhere. IDP Canada provides all the essential study abroad services you need under one roof.

Personalised support

Receive individualised guidance and support to help you choose the right services tailored to your needs.

Contact your local IDP Canada office for information about our CAN-Thrive program today.