Canadian education system and application conditions

According to reports, Canada has the most complete education system in the world, world-class university, middle school and primary school education, and world-class learning conditions. Canada's national education planning is the responsibility of the Secretary of State, the inter-provincial education exchange and cooperation is the responsibility of the Council of Ministers of Education, and the provincial education affairs are the responsibility of the provincial Ministry of Education. The school system in Canada is 65,438+02 years, and that in Quebec and Newfoundland is 65,438+065,438+0 years. Citizens or permanent residents and their children receive free education from primary school to secondary school. The government also heavily subsidizes higher education. The government provides interest-free loans to college students with poor family economic conditions.

middle school

Generally speaking, middle school courses are divided into two categories: the first category aims at preparing students for college. The second category aims to prepare students for entering community colleges and technical colleges to receive junior college education or take part in work. Students who can't complete ordinary courses can also take special courses.

university

The quality of teaching and scientific research in Canadian universities has a long-standing reputation in the world. Most universities mainly rely on public funding, but no matter where they are located, all universities maintain high quality in all disciplines. There are about 100 universities in Canada, of which about 6 are taught in French, 6 in English and French, and the rest in English. According to different levels, the school can award doctors, masters (including graduate diplomas) and bachelors (including university diplomas and diplomas) respectively. There are two semesters in each academic year,1~ April is the spring semester, and September ~ 65438+February is the autumn semester.

Most universities enroll a large number of part-time students and adult advanced students. Many universities offer a variety of courses and can award degrees from graduate students to doctors. Tuition fees vary according to different provinces, schools and courses.

university college

University College combines the best traditions of Canadian universities and colleges to provide students with solid applied courses and academic courses in a campus environment conducive to learning. As the name implies, university colleges not only offer university degree courses, but also offer courses that can obtain university diplomas and certificates. There are various courses for students to choose from, including English as a second language.

University College is an integral part of Canadian university system. It guarantees to provide high-quality education for students. In terms of course selection, there are both university degree courses aimed at academic research and practical courses aimed at obtaining university diplomas and certificates. The advantage of university colleges is that they can provide all kinds of powerful support services for students. There are not many students in the classroom, but all the groups in the school are very active.

Community colleges and technical colleges

There are 175 community colleges in Canada, which are members of the Canadian Association of Community Colleges and use various official names, including "College", "University College" and "College of General and Vocational Education" (abbreviated as CEGEP in French). Canadian universities belong to 12 education management system (including 10 provinces and 3 regions). Their courses focus on arts and crafts, engineering, business and other vocational training, and no degree is awarded. However, all these colleges have a main responsibility, that is, to meet the training needs of the industrial and commercial and public service departments and to meet the educational needs of vocational middle school graduates and adults. Students studying in such schools can transfer to full-time universities after the courses meet the requirements.

Some technical/vocational colleges are privately owned and operated, and their main purpose is to enable students to enter the job market through a period of intensive study. This college offers a wide range of courses, focusing on practical skills, including business, computer and secretarial skills. Although the above-mentioned schools are privately owned, they need to be approved and restricted by the provincial government departments to maintain their educational level and quality. In addition, vocational colleges are also very competitive in setting tuition fees.

Private language school

Many people choose to study English as a second language (ESL) or French as a second language (FSL) in Canada, not only because there are many good schools all over Canada, but also because the Canadian language has no special local accent. Over the years, because a large number of immigrants need to constantly improve their language skills, Canada has accumulated rich professional knowledge in teaching English/French as a second language.

The advantage of private language schools lies in their flexibility. Although almost all English-taught universities and community colleges offer second language English courses, most private second language English schools are very flexible in curriculum requirements and admission dates. Foreign students can also find many public and private schools offering French as a second language. However, the second language French schools are mainly concentrated in Quebec. Students who use French as a second language in private schools, like students who use English as a second language, can enter school at any time of the year, and the study period can be long or short.

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Studying in Canada must meet four conditions: academic qualifications meet the requirements of applying for a university; Possible sources of funds; It is required to measure language ability through English tests, such as TOEFL Michigan test or Cambridge English proficiency test; Physical examination certificate.