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The combination of Canada's natural environment and its
reputation for high-quality education are just a few of
the things that attract tens of thousands of foreign
students to Canada every year. With over 90 universities
and 150 colleges and technical institutes, featuring
virtually every program imaginable, Canada may just be
the place of your dreams.
The combination of Canada's natural environment and its
reputation for high-quality education are just a few of
the things that attract tens of thousands of foreign
students to Canada every year. With over 90 universities
and 150 colleges and technical institutes, featuring
virtually every program imaginable, Canada may just be
the place of your dreams. |
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Education in Canada
Education in Canada is provided, funded and overseen by
federal, provincial, and local governments. Education is
within provincial jurisdiction and the curriculum is
overseen by the province. Education in Canada is
generally divided into Elementary (Primary School,
Public School), followed by Secondary (High School) and
Post Secondary (University, College). Within the
provinces under the ministry of education, there are
district school boards administering the educational
programs. Education is compulsory up to the age of 16 in
every province in Canada, except for Ontario and New
Brunswick, where the compulsory age is 18. In some
provinces early leaving exemptions can be granted under
certain circumstances at 14. Canada generally has 190
school days in the year, officially starting from
September (after Labour Day) to the end of June (usually
the last Friday of the month, except in some cases in
Quebec when it is just before June 24 - the provincial
holiday). |
