LOR: what it means for students
Letter of recommendation. What it means, who decides it and where to check the official source.
An LOR is a letter from a teacher or employer who knows your work; some programs ask for one, and the school sets the format.
In more detail
A letter of recommendation is written by someone who can speak about your studies or work, such as a teacher, supervisor or employer. It supports an application by giving an outside view.
Not every program asks for one. Where it does, the school usually says how many, who may write them, and how they are sent.
Give the writer time and the facts they need. The letter is theirs; it should not be drafted for them and signed.
Who decides
Each school decides whether it needs letters and in what form.
Where to check
- Government of Canada
Also read the target school's own application page.
What to ask a counsellor
- Whom should I ask to write a letter, and what should I give them to work from?
Questions about a term?
Bring it to a free counselling session. We explain how schools and programs work and help you prepare questions. We do not give immigration advice.
Independent advice
- Study Master Canada is an independent education counselling firm. We are an authorized agent of certain colleges and universities, directly and through recruitment partners, and the institutions compensate us. Our counselling is free to you.
- We help you choose a program and connect you with the college.
- We do not determine eligibility or funding, and we are not affiliated with any government.
- Regulated immigration work is done only by Visa Master Canada, a licensed RCIC partner, and only when you retain them directly.