Canada Recommendation Letter for Student

Template

[Your Name], [Your Title, e.g., Professor of Biology]
[Your Institution]
[Your Email] | [Phone]
[Date]

To the Admissions Committee / [Recipient],

I am writing to recommend [Student Name], whom I taught in [Course / Lab] during [Term/Year]. In [number] years of teaching, [he/she/they] ranks among the top [percentage] of students for [specific strength, e.g., analytical thinking].

In my class, [Student Name] [concrete example: led a research project / improved a 78 to a 96 / mentored peers]. Beyond grades, [he/she/they] showed [trait] by [brief instance]. I am confident [he/she/they] will thrive in [program/goal].

I recommend [Student Name] without reservation. Happy to discuss further.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

What to fill in

The student’s real, specific achievement
A concrete example, not just praise
Your exact title and relationship
The program or goal they are pursuing

Local note (CA)

Canada — reference letters (especially for immigration or jobs) favor specific, verifiable examples and the writer’s contact details. Some provinces expect references to be reachable for follow-up.

Writing tips

Committees skip generic praise. One vivid, true example ("redesigned the lab protocol and cut errors 40%") beats three adjectives. Keep it one page.

Templates reviewed by the RecLetter editorial team; not a writing service — you are responsible for the final letter.