 education or elementary level starts at the first grade (age 6 or 7) until Grade 8 (age 13 or 14). Secondary education is Canada’s secondary school system that starts at Grade 9 (age 14 or 15) to Grade 12 (age 17 or 18).
In Canada, graduating high school students must maintain specific entering averages ranging from 65-85%. Schools in Canada are publicly funded and provincially managed, each province has a mandated age when students are expected to attend school. Canadian schools and universities receive their share of funding from the local, provincial, and federal governments.
Below is a table showing the compulsory age of education for all students in Canadian provinces:
|Alberta||6 - 16|
|British Columbia||6 - 16|
|Manitoba||7 - 18|
|New Brunswick||5 - 18|
|Newfoundland||6 - 16|
|Northwest Territories||5 -18|
|Nova Scotia||5 -16|
|Prince Edward Island||5 -16|
In Quebec, students ought to attend school until they are aged 16. After which, they can take the CEGEP – a two-year college program wherein students may choose to continue a university preparation diploma or a vocational diploma.
Likewise, children in Ontario and Quebec may enter kindergarten schools when they turn 4. In other provinces, they are admitted to kindergarten at age 5.
The academic year in Canada typically starts in August or September (after Labor Day) and ends in June of the following year. Usually, a school year has 190 days in the calendar including breaks for Christmas and summer. Meanwhile, a university year runs from September to May of the following year with some universities operating on a semester or a trimester system.
Most universities are considered non-religious. However, there are also privately funded institutions that are religious-based which provide equally excellent programs and are considered non-religious. However, there are also privately funded institutions that are religious-based excellent and high-quality education. Besides universities and colleges, there are also technical, applied arts and applied science schools that offer certificate, associate degree, and diploma programs. Undergraduate degrees take about 3 to 4 years to complete depending on the university while a postgraduate degree may be completed in 1 to 3 years.
Schools in Canada are classified into an English language or a French-language institution as Canada is a bilingual country. Some institutions offer instructions in both English and French languages, too. Schools and universities in Canada are regulated by provincial governments. Among the provinces, Quebec offers a different term time and length of study because of the CEGEP and its school calendar with a ten-day difference (180 days) from all other provinces (190 days).
The education system in Canada is unique as there are assessed and non-assessed subjects such as Language, Mathematics, and Sciences, which focus on the general curriculum. Non-assessed subjects such as Physical Education, Visual Arts, and Music, receive less importance.
Canada definitely has a lot to offer prospective students. Each state has its unique trait which makes it a great study abroad destination. Here are some of the best cities for international students in Canada:
Study in Montreal
The second largest city in Canada, Montreal has been a consistent A-lister in the top cities list in the world – an undeniable evidence of the city’s positive landscape that pushed it up in the coveted listing. One reason that could justify Montreal’s position as a top choice for international students is its populace of high-ranking educational institutions, especially the McGill University. Of course, students would flock to a university that is highly recognized worldwide or one that is situated alongside the prestigious university. In fact, there is 27% enrollment of international students in universities in Montreal.
Montreal is noted to be a culturally diversified city accepting immigrants from different cultures. Because of the high percentage of foreign students, the city promotes cultural respect and friendliness. Montreal also boast