The Best Student Discounts in Canada
In Canada, two cards unlock most in-store student discounts, and the big subscription services all have student prices. Here is what we confirmed.
Student cards
| Card | Price | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| SPC | $11.99 a year | Discounts at Canadian fashion, food and beauty retailers; SPC says students save $250+ a year |
| ISIC | $20 + tax (1-year virtual card; physical card +$5 + tax) | International student ID, for full-time students aged 12+; free for Canadian Federation of Students members |
From SPC’s and ISIC Canada’s own sites, checked 9 October 2026.
If you are a member of the Canadian Federation of Students through your students’ union, check whether you can get ISIC free before paying.
Tech and software
- Apple: education pricing in Canada, for example the 13-inch MacBook Air at $1,659 instead of $1,799. See Apple student discount.
- Microsoft 365: Office 365 A1 is free with an eligible school email. Microsoft Canada also offered 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal for verified students and a limited-time 12 months of Microsoft 365 Premium with a college email at our check. See Microsoft 365.
- Samsung: up to 10% off select Galaxy devices and monitors through its student program.
Subscriptions
| Service | Student price |
|---|---|
| Apple Music Student | $5.99 a month (Individual $11.99) |
| Spotify Premium Student | $6.39 a month |
| Prime for Young Adults | 6 months free, then $4.99 a month or $49 a year (reported Sept 2026) |
Apple and Spotify from their Canadian sites; Amazon from Milesopedia (updated 25 September 2026).
Phone plans
Student phone plans change every back-to-school season. At the start of the 2026 school year, PlanGenius reported a Rogers student plan at $60 a month for 60GB and Telus Student Mobility at $55 a month for 40GB, both with student verification and AutoPay. Check the carrier’s own page for the current price before you sign.
We could not confirm a current VIA Rail student discount, a Crave or Disney+ student plan in Canada, or a YouTube Premium student price for Canada. They are not listed until we can check them on an official page.
Students also ask
Is the SPC card worth it?
At $11.99 a year it pays off if you shop at its partner retailers a few times. SPC says students save $250+ a year on average.
How much is ISIC in Canada?
$20 plus tax for a one-year virtual card; free for Canadian Federation of Students members.
Is Microsoft Office free for students in Canada?
Yes, Office 365 A1 is free with an eligible school email.
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