How do high school students study in Canada?

The steps to study in Canada are as follows:

-Steps to study in Canada

1. Choice of schools

When choosing to study in Canada, you should first understand the education situation in Canada. Education in Canada is the responsibility of the provincial education departments and has its own characteristics, while the federal government only subsidizes and is responsible for some special schools (schools for ethnic minorities, children of soldiers and children of prisoners, etc.). Canada implements 1-year compulsory education, while primary and secondary schools generally have 12 years, and the 633 system is implemented. Because Canada uses two official languages, English and French, primary and secondary schools also teach in English and French respectively, and French schools are mainly distributed in Quebec. Canada's primary and secondary school credits are public and private, mainly to recruit local students, and there are basically no dormitories. Private schools are mainly run by churches and subsidized by the government, and some have dormitories to recruit overseas students.

After graduating from the 12th grade, Canadian middle schools can directly apply to enter universities, and there is no university entrance examination system. In Quebec, students are required to complete the 11th grade, and then transfer to the general and vocational education colleges in the province for one or two years before entering the university.

There are about 7 institutions of higher learning in Canada, of which 6 are taught in French, 6 are taught in both English and French, and the rest are taught in English. There are ten levels in the structure of higher education: doctor's degree, master's degree in philosophy, master's degree, license (referring to the qualified practice certificate of lawyers or doctors), graduate diploma, bachelor's degree, university diploma, special certificate, completion certificate and certificate. A general bachelor's degree usually lasts for 3 years. A bachelor's degree with honors usually lasts for 4 years.

most universities in Canada adopt the credit system. A master's degree can only be obtained after studying for another two years with a score of 6-7 points in obtaining an ordinary bachelor's degree. While the Bachelor of Honours only takes one year. If you apply for a doctoral program, you must get more than 7-8 points in the bachelor's program. Those who have completed the master's program are also eligible to apply, and the duration of study is generally 3 years.

Full-time institutions of higher learning have two semesters each year, from September to December as the autumn semester and from January to April as the spring semester. ***8 months, some universities are divided into three semesters.

In addition to universities, there are more than 25 community colleges in Canada, whose teaching contents focus on application, such as fine arts, engineering, business and other professional training. The general term is 1 to 3 years. These colleges only issue certificates or diplomas, not bachelor's degrees, but they can choose some courses that can be transferred to universities for further study in the future. The duration of study is one to two years, which is equivalent to the first or second year of a university. After studying, they will transfer to the second or third year of a regular university to continue their bachelor's courses, so most international students are willing to attend these schools.

2. Matters needing attention in school selection

First, we should find out whether the school teaches in English or French, so as to avoid language barriers affecting learning.

Secondly, the temperature in different parts of Canada, especially between the north and the south, is quite different, and the lowest temperature near the Great Lakes is between and 1 degrees, so students who go to the south of China can adapt well.

Third, Toronto and Vancouver in Canada have large populations and many schools, while universities (colleges) are located in urban or suburban areas.

There are many business-oriented "learning shops", with poor school buildings, incomplete equipment, insufficient teachers, poor teaching quality and even selling credits and degrees.

fourthly, we should know the nature of the school before applying for admission. Who did it? Is it recognized by the provincial Ministry of Education? Is it included in the list of schools published by the provincial Ministry of Education? Are there any scholarships? This information can be asked to the Cultural Section of the Canadian Embassy in China.

3. Admission qualification

Entry into a university in Canada mainly depends on the applicant's graduation from middle school. Some international students go to a middle school in Canada first, and then go directly to university after graduating from middle school there. Some schools require TOEFL scores when applying for the 12 th or 13 th grade of middle school.

China and Canadian secondary schools have the same educational background

China Middle School Newfoundland Ontario Quebec other provinces

Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 9, Grade 9, Grade 19, Grade 1, Grade 1, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 11, Grade 11, Grade 11, Grade 31, Grade 12 CEGEP

Note: CEGEP (Colleges d \)

4. Application Procedures

Applicants can write to the school of their choice nine months before the start of the course to obtain the application form and relevant materials. Fill in the application form before the application deadline, and send it back to the school together with the documents and application fees required by the school. After receiving the

documents and forms, the school will check and consider them. If it decides to accept, it will send a letter of admission. However, some schools will issue a temporary admission notice first, and the formal admission certificate will be issued only after the applicant has paid the annual fee.

5. Visa Procedures

Three months ago, the applicant submitted a formal application to the embassy or consulate with an admission certificate issued by a Canadian institution and a photocopy (the applicant's education background, English or French proficiency, the deadline for enrollment registration, etc.).

(1) After completing the application form, submit (mail) it to the embassy, and attach:

A. One original and one copy of the admission certificate;

B. Official tuition receipt;

C. academic credentials (graduation certificate, high school final semester results, TOEFL test results);

D. financial documents of parents or financial guarantors; Bank certificate, passbook, time deposit certificate (in the last 6 months), profit or salary tax bill (in the last 6 months), employer's certificate and house or real estate contract, rates bill or property tax bill (if rented); Certified by the Chinese Embassy in Canada;

e. certificate of guardian (permanent resident) living in Canada;

f.4 registration photos;

g. valid passport or identity certificate;

H. The applicant has a draft of 1, Canadian dollars in his name for the fixed living expenses of Canada;

I. Sometimes it is necessary to have a medical examination or vaccination certificate issued by a special doctor. Please do not have a medical examination before you get the official medical examination form of the embassy. The embassy will send you a medical examination form after receiving the application form and photos.

(2) Students who are asked by the embassy for an interview should come to the museum at the time specified in the notice, and will not be changed at other times.

(3) It usually takes 6-8 weeks from the time the visa application form is submitted to the embassy until the visa is completed. Even if the passport has not been issued, the application should be started as soon as possible.

6. Funding for studying abroad

(1) Tuition The tuition required by a university every academic year depends on the province and the subjects it studies. Quebec costs about 4,2 Canadian dollars, Ontario costs 2,7-4,4 Canadian dollars, and other provinces cost about 8-2, Canadian dollars. Tuition fees in community colleges are the same as those in universities, and vary according to different colleges and subjects. Generally, 5 yuan-1 yuan dollars are required every year.

(2) Accommodation and meals. Accommodation includes three meals at school, which costs about 2,25-4,2 Canadian dollars per year. Sharing a room with others can save 1 yuan.

(3) The cost of books and stationery is 2 yuan-4 yuan every year. Books can be used and stationery can be brought in China.

(4) Medical expenses Medical expenses are very expensive, so you should participate in the student medical insurance as soon as possible after going through the registration formalities.

(5) It is generally estimated that the daily living expenses (transportation, communication, entertainment, laundry, etc.) need about 8 yuan every year. To study in Canada at your own expense, the financial guarantor must be willing and able to pay your tuition and provide you with living expenses of at least 8,5 Canadian dollars per year and written guarantee materials.

(6) Clothing, food, housing, and part-time "clothing" Some parts of Canada are cold and dry in winter. Wool coats, down coats, leather gloves, cotton trousers, etc. should be prepared. "Eating" Canada's staple food is bread and potatoes, and the dishes are also monotonous, especially in the canteen. I am afraid the quality and taste of the food cannot be too high. "Stay" had better write to the school's school board or office sign six months in advance to register for accommodation. Living in a dormitory can show mutual concern and consideration. Off-campus rental is generally calculated on a weekly basis. If the lease is not renewed, it should be notified one week in advance, and the monthly rent should be notified one month in advance. If you sign a lease, you'd better ask the International Student Advisory Service or the Student Union in advance. It is forbidden for foreign students to work part-time or part-time in Canada, and they will be sent back to their original place of residence immediately after being found out. As for whether to apply for a work permit and stay in Canada after graduating from college, it mainly depends on whether the majors studied by students are lacking in Canada and whether they are employed.

appendix: application procedures and instructions for studying in a Canadian language school:

step 1: contact the school and obtain financial guarantee

1. contact the Canadian language school (it takes about two months)

(1) I will write to the school directly in English (see the annex for the school and address). Introduce your resume and study plan, and ask for school information and application for admission.

(2) Fill in the application form sent by the school in English, remit the registration fee and tuition fee to the school through China Bank, and send the application form.

(3) Get the admission notice (school acceptance letter) and tuition receipt.

Second, financial guarantee

At the same time as contacting the language school, we must start to obtain financial guarantee. The contents are as follows:

(1) A draft in the name of a student-the amount is about 1,-12, Canadian dollars (about 3, US dollars). The draft can be handled in a big bank in Canada or a third country (including the Bank of China). The payer will give the original draft to the student himself, and the student will apply for a passport and visa with the draft. After arriving in Canada, the student can withdraw money with the draft for living expenses. If the visa is not obtained in the end, the student can use the draft.

(2) economic guarantee, which is issued by the guarantor, stating that he or she will provide you with the amount of money, notarized by a local lawyer, and attached with the guarantor's tax bill, payroll or receipt certificate for the last six months, as well as the guarantor's bank deposit statement for the last six months, or the certificate of fixed deposit for the last six months. If the guarantor is a Canadian citizen, go to the Immigration Center (CIC) of that country to handle the guarantee procedures; if the guarantor is the third or fourth (including Hong Kong), the guarantee materials must be sent to the Canadian embassy or consulate in the country (or region) for approval.

Note: The guarantor in Taiwan Province must send the guarantee materials to the Canadian Consulate in Hong Kong for approval.

Step 2: Apply for a passport (it takes about one month)

Take the admission notice, money order, letter of economic guarantee, household registration book, work permit and five two-inch bareheaded photos to the Foreign Office of Shanghai Public Security Bureau (No.28, Henan Middle Road) to apply for a passport.

Step 3: Apply for a visa (it takes about three months)

(1) Send the original admission notice (with a copy) to the Student Affairs Office of the Canadian Embassy in China (No.1 Sanlitun, Beijing)

(2) The Canadian Embassy will send back the visa application form.

(3) Fill in the visa application form in English. Attach a draft, economic guarantee and four two-inch bareheaded photos to the Canadian Embassy.

(4) The Canadian Embassy will send back the application form for medical examination.

(5) Go to the designated municipal hospital for medical examination with the passport and medical examination application form, and then send the passport and medical examination form to the Canadian Embassy.

(6) Increase the results of sending visas back by the embassy.

generally speaking, you don't need an interview to apply for a visa, but you can do it by email. If the embassy requests an interview, please do so at the time specified in the notice.

Notes:

To study in Canada, you must meet four requirements: academic qualifications meet the requirements of applying for a university; possible sources of funds; It is required to pass the English test to measure language ability. Such as TOEFL Michigan Test or English proficiency test of Cambridge University: physical examination certificate. There are three steps in the application procedure. The first is to contact the school and get financial guarantee. It takes about two months to contact the school. Economic guarantee includes draft and letter of guarantee. The amount of draft is about 12, Canadian dollars. If only one of them can be handled, the possibility of visa is relatively small. The second is to apply for a passport, which takes about one month. Third, it takes about three months to apply for a visa.

Tuition and other living expenses for studying in Canada. If a full-time student studies arts or science, he will pay 75-85 Canadian dollars in the two-semester academic year. If he studies medicine and dentistry, the tuition fee will be as high as about 1,4 Canadian dollars, and the graduate student will pay 1,-1,5 Canadian dollars.

Accommodation in Canada includes: student dormitories, renting private houses, living in apartments, and having a light meal in a restaurant, which usually costs only 5-1 Canadian dollars. Canada is located in the cold zone, and the climate is cold and dry. When preparing for packing, you should bring more shirts that are needed in all seasons, and there are few opportunities to go out in winter. If you have a down jacket with good cold resistance, you can go out. Differences in climate and living conditions in Canada may cause some maladjustment, so some commonly used preventive and therapeutic drugs are also necessary.