Canada, in the north of the North American continent, is bordered on the south by the United States and the west by Alaska. With French as the most widely spoken language, Canada is recognized for its bitterly harsh winters, the Niagara Falls, and the most recent events of refugee acceptance, which have reminded the world of the country's loving and welcoming nature. The government has maintained its solid view that "all citizens are equal" and that "diversity strengthens us as a country." The country's multicultural availability proves that it lets everyone feel equal, so everyone feels at home, and roughly 20% of Canadians were born outside the country ( www.gc.ca ).

Why Canada :

Canada offers top-notch education.

Canada is renowned for its excellent academic standards from elementary to secondary colleges, universities, and beyond. As an international student, you are making the best decision for your future when you decide to study abroad in Canada.

About the Canadian Education system :

Primary, secondary, and postsecondary education are all included in the Canadian educational system.

K-12, "Kindergarten to Grade 12," is the abbreviation for primary and secondary education. Universities, colleges, CEGEPs, and vocational schools offer tertiary education, also known as post-secondary education in North America, where students can obtain undergraduate and graduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Primary and Secondary (K-12) Education :

In Canada, education is free for all Canadians from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The completion of Grade 12 marks the end of secondary school, except in Quebec, where students earn their secondary school diploma after Grade 11.

Public education is highly regarded in Canada. Private and boarding schools also exist, but over 95% of the Canadian student population attend public schools and consistently perform well in global student assessments. Many international students begin their Canadian education at a secondary school starting in Grade 9 and are more commonly known as high school.

Post-Secondary (Tertiary) Education:

Students may pursue post-secondary education after completing secondary (high) school, which includes certificate, diploma, and degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate study levels. Public and private colleges, universities, CEGEPs, and vocational institutions provide post-secondary education. Designated Learning Institute is the name given to post-secondary institutions that have been granted permission to house overseas students (DLI).

Types of Post-Secondary Institutions :

In some parts of the world, “college” and “university” are often used interchangeably to refer to all post-secondary education. In Canada, the two are very distinct in terms of their program offerings, requirements, and teaching styles. However, some overlap is starting to emerge between the program offerings at colleges and universities.

Universities:

There are over 90 universities in Canada, offering students over 15,000 undergraduate (Bachelor’s) and graduate (Master’s and Ph.D.) degree programs. We work with many of the most popular and well-known Canadian universities, including the University of Waterloo, Queen’s University, Western Ontario, Yorkville University and more.

Universities provide well-rounded academic education with theoretical and practical components. Due to the in-depth curriculum, undergraduate (Bachelor’s) university programs are typically three or four years long, though some two-year Associate Bachelor’s degree programs are available.

A Bachelor’s degree is typically required for acceptance into professional programs, such as medicine or law, as well as for academia and research-based careers. A Bachelor’s degree is also necessary to pursue any postgraduate degrees, which can be a course-based or research-based Master’s, followed by a Ph.D., the highest level of academic standing students can achieve.

Colleges:

Conestoga College, Seneca College, Centennial College, George Brown College, Humber College, and Red River College are just a few of the more than 130 colleges in Canada that we collaborate with.

In Canada, colleges prioritize practical and technical education tailored to a particular career. Smaller class sizes and a lower student-to-teacher ratio enable teachers to give each student individualized attention and more practical or hands-on learning experiences.

A diploma is often awarded to students who complete a college program. However, specific colleges are now authorized to provide degree program that combines academic coursework with practical, technical training.

University Alternatives :

For many years, post-secondary education has been predominately pursued at universities. However, more and more Canadian and international students are now choosing to pursue a college education, either independently or as a complement to a university degree. In 2017, 2 percent of all overseas students in Canada were enrolled in CEGEP (Quebec) and other vocational institutions, while 40% were attending colleges.

CEGEP :

CEGEP, or Collège D'Enseignement Général et Professionnel, is a type of post-secondary institution exclusively found in the province of Quebec. Its name translates to "General and Vocational College" and stands for "General and Vocational College." A CEGEP offers technical and pre-university courses that culminate in a "Diploma of College Studies," which is the academic equivalent of grade 12 and the first year of a university. CEGEP completion is a requirement for Quebec residents to be admitted to Year 2 (of four) of Quebec universities.

Vocational Schools :

Career-specific programs are available at vocational schools (also known as career, technical, and trade schools), which help students transition from school to their desired careers. These programs can last from a few months to one or two years, and a work component is frequently included. Medical assisting, auto repair, aviation training, culinary arts, and computer support are some professions covered in vocational training programs.

A completion certificate is awarded by the vocational school or career program to its graduates. Although vocational schools frequently refer to these certificates as "career diplomas," it should be stressed that they are not the same as college degrees.

Designated Learning Institutions :

We advise ensuring an institution is accredited as a Designated Learning Institution before choosing where and what to study there (DLI). The government permits DLIs to provide letters of admission to international students, which may lead to the issuance of a study permit.

Even though they can attend other schools, only DLI students are allowed to work while they are enrolled in classes. In this course's Working While Studying section, you may learn more about the requirements.

Program Types and Designations :

Depending on the type of curriculum and the kind of post-secondary school, the designation obtained after completing an academic program varies. Degrees, diplomas, and certificates are among the titles available in the post-secondary education system in Canada.

After an academic program is finished, universities often award degrees:

• After four years of full-time study, bachelor's degrees are granted. Even though they are uncommon, Canada does offer several three-year Bachelor's and two-year Associate Bachelor's degrees.


• After earning a bachelor's degree, students can pursue master's degrees, which generally last one to two years and allow for greater specialization in the selected field. They can be research- or thesis-based, or they might be course-based, like an MBA.


• Doctoral or Ph.D. programs are frequently research-based, and applicants must have identified a research supervisor at the university. A Ph.D. is typically earned in three to seven years and cannot be pursued without a Master’s degree first.