How to choose a good school for children after immigrating to Canada?

Canada is a rich country with a population of about 37.5 million, and now more than 80% people live in an urban environment. There is also a large and active foreign community, many of whom have school-age children. Living in Canada, do you know the local education system? The following is published by KaoNet, welcome to read!

1. How to choose a good school for your child after immigrating to Canada?

The Canadian government attaches great importance to improving the level of education for all, and spends 6% of GDP on the national education system, which is far higher than the average level of OECD. The PISA scores and literacy rate of the top ten once again prove this point, and the literacy rate once again ranks first in the world, about 99%. Canada's education system is excellent and diverse, and the inter-provincial differences are mainly aimed at regional development. The age of compulsory education in Canada is 16, and that in three provinces is 18: Manetho, New Brunswick and Ontario.

Education in Canada is ultimately under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, which has developed a strong curriculum guide for all public and private schools. Delivery in the province means that if you plan to send your child to a public school, you must check the details with the province.

The provincial variant starts from nurseries/kindergartens-there are public, private and federal nurseries and pre-school facilities-and some people receive funding (or partial funding) and compulsory education once or twice. In primary and secondary schools, there are also public and private schools, and some provinces at least subsidize these schools.

Canada's education system is a comprehensive system based on Anglo-American principles, which lasts for three semesters. From September to June, the school day starts at 08:30 or 09:00 and ends around 15:00.

School level (according to provincial regulations, the age may be different):

? Pre-school education-(optional or compulsory) Grade 4 or 5

Years old? Primary education–5–11or 6–12 years old.

Secondary education is divided into two stages:

? Middle school–11to 13 or12–14.

Years old? Senior high school-13- 17 or 14- 18 years old.

In addition to the state-funded system, there are various private schools all over the country. Many international schools usually have their own philosophical, ethnic or religious positions, and customize courses according to the requirements of their respective communities, covering tuition fees of all ages.

In addition, in Canada, family education is another realistic choice, which has been recognized and popular by laws in all provinces. However, we must remember that each province has its own laws, regulations and management institutions. Therefore, it is very important to learn and get in touch with * as soon as possible if you intend to adopt this method. Some organizations can help you make a complete education plan, provide support networks in big cities, organize sports meetings, travel and parties. Home-educated children may still need to take exams at an appropriate time. Extracurricular activities, such as sports, are also the responsibility of parents. Home visits and regular reports are usually made to ensure that your children can go to school at home.

Although the teaching level of state universities is very high, there are still many foreigners looking for international schools to educate their children, because this may be more in line with their plans and seamlessly transfer their children to other countries. Like most countries/regions, the competition for positions in private schools or international schools in Canada may be fierce. It is strongly recommended that you contact the school of your choice as soon as possible.

The curriculum of private schools will at least meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education, but the emphasis will be different, especially in faith-based schools. The overall emphasis is on comprehensive, multicultural and multilingual education to provide students with opportunities for success.

There are many different schools to choose from, so careful local research is needed. Fees, courses and extracurricular activities will be very different and need to be determined with the school. There is always a high demand for schools that offer complete international bachelor's degree courses, and they usually charge corresponding fees. As always, it is important to read the small print-many private and international schools want to donate money for maintenance/expansion projects.

Although many high school graduates may want to go abroad for further study, the opportunities for higher education in Canada are worldwide, including some universities. Many Canadian immigrants and their children do not want to leave Canada as soon as they arrive. Considering the overall quality of education in Canada, all people who have passed the public or private education system in Canada can choose.

2. What are the advantages of living in Canada?

In recent years, more and more immigrants from China live in Canada. Due to the large number of applicants, the Canadian Immigration Bureau has accumulated a large number of application cases, which directly leads to that even if you are rich, you do not meet the requirements of immigration and can only be refused to wait for the next application opportunity. So, what are the advantages of living in Canada? People prefer to live in Canada, which is inseparable from the good living environment in Canada. Canada has been rated as the most livable country in the world by the United Nations for seven consecutive years. Canada has a vast territory, beautiful scenery and a very low crime rate. I don't need to see the beauty of autumn in Canada here, I can see it through pictures. I remember seeing someone say that autumn is the most romantic season. Leaves bent down and fallen leaves kissed the earth. We witnessed such a poetic beauty in Canada. The clouds in Canada are very low, which makes people feel very close to the sky. Looking up, it seems to embrace the whole sky. Every weekend, I walk in the fields in the suburbs. My feet are warm licorice, and my head is flowing clouds. This may be the true meaning of life. People not only attach importance to Canada's good living environment, but also cannot do without Canada's attractive welfare and quality education. First of all, in terms of welfare, as one of China people's favorite immigrant countries for a long time, the Canadian welfare system is really first-class. Take the most common welfare as an example, the first is free medical insurance. Canada can be said to be the country with the most perfect medical insurance system in the world, and basically every community has a good hospital. With Canada, as long as you participate in medical insurance, you can enjoy all kinds of free medical services, including medical treatment, various tests, surgery and so on. Let me talk about the old-age security fund here. In China, they usually pay a certain amount of money when they are young, and then they will be paid by the state after retirement. Canada's policy is that as long as you live in Canada for 10 years, you can get the old-age security fund, regardless of asset income. Besides, this is an unpaid welfare plan. The specific amount of benefits is calculated according to your years of life in Canada. In addition, there are various preferential welfare policies, such as child welfare, unemployment relief, industrial injury compensation, etc. Besides welfare, overseas open education can develop children's personality better than domestic exam-oriented education. In China, children aged 5-6 have to recite English and practice the piano every day. Even on weekends, they are tired of all kinds of cram schools. If they play for a while, they will be called to do their homework at once. In Canada, even if the schoolwork will gradually increase after graduating from high school, it can definitely be said that it is a paradise for children in the early stage of primary school. Courses are relatively simple, mostly games and sports activities, and homework is generally completed at school. Every time after school, I can always see the children joking all the way. It is precisely because immigrants can have a good living environment and enjoy attractive benefits in Canada, children can receive open education in Canada, more and more people live in Canada, and the Canadian immigration market is becoming more and more popular.