CANADA EDUCATION SYSTEM

After understanding the educational system in America will now author invites the reader to know the education system in Canada. Each province in Canada is responsible for their own education system. There are slight differences between the provinces, except Quebec which has a different education system, which consists of the école primaire, école secondaire, and the College d'Enseignement General et professionel (CEGEP). The education system is explained on this page is the public education system of Canada and not Quebec education system. 

The education system in Canada, namely:

1.       School of Primary and Secondary

Education System in Canada include schools are publicly funded and private schools, ranging from kindergarten to pre-university. While all universities in Canada are owned by the government, which offered programs ranging from undergraduate to doctorate and usually begins in September. Education is a provincial responsibility under the Canadian legislation, so there is a difference in the education systems in various provinces. However, this level throughout the country overall height equivalent to a university in the USA and other Commonwealth countries. In general, the length of primary and secondary education in Canada is 11, 12 or 13 years depending on the province. 

2.       College & Technical Institute / Polytechnic  

This option is the most popular choice in Canada, because it offers a professional program (1) to three (3) years including internship. In the program is also offered University Transfer Program (UTP), which provide opportunities for students to earn a Bachelor's Degree at the university. Credit transfer value of the first two years in College or University college will be a provision for that student. Cost for College and Technical Institute ranges from CA $ 12,000 - CA $ 16,000 per year. 

3.       University

Canadian Universities internationally known for the quality of teaching and research. A degree from a university in Canada is considered on par with other universities in the United States and other Commonwealth countries. Universities in Canada largely funded by the government olehkarenanya universities in Canada have consistently high quality. The number of full-time students at the university ranged from between 1.000 to 35.000 students. In addition, most universities have a large number of part-time students or continuing education students. Duration of 4 years Bachelor Degree in Canada. Similar as the USA, in Canada also recognizes a pathway through the College system, where students can begin their studies after 1-2 years in college first and then transfer to a university. For Master Degree study duration is 2 years, while between 3-4 years for a PhD. The University also offers certificates and degrees to professional. Cost for university varies depending on the province, institution and program of study, usually ranging between of CA $ 20.000 to 30.000 per year study period usually lasts from September to May. Some universities have a semester or trimester system, with all courses available even in the summer. There is no entrance test in general in Canada. Each university sets its own standards and assess entry qualifications of each individual application. 

4.        University College

University College combines the tradition of Canadian universities and colleges, where practical and academic programs combined in a campus environment. Programs are offered as degree programs, diploma, certificate, UTP, even English as Second Language program (ESL). Another plus is the existence of strong student support services and classes are relatively small. Costs for University College average of about CA $ 20,000 - CA $ 30,000 per year. 

5.       Career Schools

As the name suggests, Career schools are private institutions in Canada that offer training programs and career oriented with teaching practical skills for their students. The programs offered such as multimedia, movies, hospitality, culinary, etc.. Costs in Career Schools range from CA $ 20,000 - CA $ 30,000 per year.