No, a U.S tourist visa cannot be converted to a student visa. You cannot convert a U.S. Tourist Visa (B2) into a Student Visa (F1 or M1). Students in the U.S. on a B2 visa need to submit Form I-539 together with an approved I-20 from a SEVP school and financial documentation when requesting a status change through USCIS. You can also alternatively return to Canada and apply for a student visa through the U.S. consulate. The process of changing status is both unpredictable and lengthy in nature.