Canada Academic Recommendation Letter

Template

[Your Name], [Title / Professor]
[Department, University]
[Email]
[Date]

To the Review Committee,

I have known [Candidate Name] through [course / research] since [Year]. [He/She/They] is among the strongest [number]% of students I have taught, particularly in [specific academic strength].

[Concrete example: thesis finding / publication / presentation]. [Candidate Name] is curious and rigorous — [instance]. I recommend [him/her/them] for [program] with enthusiasm.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

What to fill in

The candidate’s research or coursework
A scholarly achievement with detail
Your academic title
The program or fellowship sought

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

Academic letters value intellectual independence and method. Mention a specific idea or result only you could attest to.

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